Project · Change of use to residential · Sants (Barcelona)

Change of use in Sants: a commercial unit turned into a home open to the courtyard

Conversion of a ground-floor unit on Sugranyes street into a 62 m² home. The layout maximises the sense of space, allows it to be divided into two bedrooms in the future and gives every room a view of the inner courtyard.

Change of use: 7 basic checks

The home, with exposed brick walls and courtyard light.

62 m²

Area
Ground-floor unit.

€25,000

Construction budget
Change of use and works.

Flexible

Layout
Ready for two bedrooms.

Courtyard

From every room
Views and natural light.

The brief

A unit that wanted to be a home

The client wanted to turn a ground-floor unit in a Sants building into their home. We handled the change of use and designed a spacious, flexible home.

Project data

  • Location: Sugranyes street, Barcelona

  • Client: private

  • Year: 2014

  • Area: 62 m²

  • Construction budget: €25,000

  • Architects: Kaitek

The home

Open today, divisible tomorrow

Everything looks onto the inner courtyard.

The layout maximises the sense of space while allowing the area to be divided into two bedrooms in the future. Every room has a view of the inner courtyard.

Planta y sección de la vivienda en planta baja de la calle Sugranyes

Plan and section of the home.

Frequently asked questions

Converting premises into a home

Planning rules must allow it and it must meet habitability requirements: floor area, light, ventilation and ceiling height, among others.

Yes. By planning services and openings in advance, an open space can be partitioned later without major works.

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