Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona

Modernist patio renovation in El Masnou, Barcelona 

Oliver Segura Arquitectura + Cebrià Arquitectura

Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
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EXECUTIVE PROJECT DESIGN
Oliver Segura Monreal, Xavier Cebrià Mateu

MANUFACTURERS
Aquablau, Aqualift, Matter Group

PROGRAM
Reforma Integral De Patio De Casa Tipo Pescador Del Casco Antiguo De La Localidad, Con La Premisa De Construir Una Nueva Piscina Y Maximizar La Utilización Del Patio Y Sus Espacios Para Diferentes Usos.

PHOTOGRAPHS
Mario Martínez

AREA
118 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
El Masnou, Spain

CATEGORY
Houses, Renovation

Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
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We stepped into the inner patio of one of the popular traditional "modernist" houses in the historical centre of the town of El Masnou, in the Maresme region of Barcelona (Spain).

The overall aim of the project was to completely renovate the modernist patio, for which we were asked to design a swimming pool, improve the patio's functionality and insert a new staircase to ensure the two levels of the patio could be used.

Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez

This allowed the ground floor to be directly connected to the solarium on the upper floor.

The project contains various strategies for maximising space and circulation between the different areas of the patio. The most significant one was the insertion of a swimming pool with a movable floor, which enables the use of the whole patio even in the coldest months.

Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez

As well as concealing the pool access stairs, this mobile platform can be set to the desired height, allowing the user to have a pool of different heights.

One of the key aspects of the project consisted in levelling the existing floors, which allowed us to remove architectural barriers and thus make better use of the patio, while at the same time enhancing the image of the arches as an atrium as well as the existing fountain at the end of the patio.

As a final result we can say that we chose to combine tradition and modernity, favouring the rational use of spaces.

Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez

In addition, the project was designed around the premise of using the region's traditional materials, such as Catalan ceramics and Barcelona-style roller blinds, as well as including other materials such as travertine and white metalwork.


Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
© Mario Martínez


Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Plan - Ground floor
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Plan - 1st floor


Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Section 01
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Section 02
Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Section 03


Modernist Patio Renovation In El Masnou, Barcelona
Plans - Reform