Architects: La Boqueria Taller d'arquitectura     Photography: Rural Modernos     Construction Period:  2023     Location:  Igualada, Spain

The Noucentista House in the centre of Igualada is conceived as a residence adaptable to the passage of time, which maintains its historical essence while transforming to respond to the needs of its inhabitants. A comprehensive reform is proposed on the inside, preserving the exterior intact and thus maintaining the heritage value of this work, representative of the architectural ideals of Noucentisme. This movement sought to express modernity, Mediterraneanness and civility, values ​​that the house reflects both in its design and in its harmonious relationship with the urban context.

The intervention is based on an energetic and functional study of each environment. The day and night spaces are distributed on different floors: the day areas on the ground floor and the night area in the basement, linked by a thermal cushion facing north, in the form of a staircase, which provides continuity between the two. In addition, a well-equipped garden at the back revitalizes the interior façade, offering an outdoor space that frees and enriches the environment of the house.

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