Can Pelai

Manor house in the charismatic district of Ciutat Vella, in the old quarter of Barcelona. The assignment  of this project is based on refurbrishing the space taking into account that ,as far as it's possible,  the conservation, of the original elements. Is a priority. Recovering and restoring hydraulic pavement, the original moldings of the false roof of the reed are also restored. The result is a combination of contemporary textures and materials, with some existing elements. The property is divided into two zones, the day time area, defined by the common spaces of the house, that are linked to the main façade, and a nighttime area, where the rooms  and the rear façade are located. The transition between these main areas is done through the hall where the basic services of a home (humid and storage areas) are hplaced.