The house, built in the early 2000s, has a structure of load-bearing brick walls and one-way reinforced concrete slabs. The clients wanted to modernise it, both in its finishes and in the quality of its spaces, without having to redo the layout.

The project combines a complete renewal of finishes, joinery and services with targeted interventions that change the way the house is lived in: selective demolitions to gain space, a new, more open entrance, a feature fireplace wall and a more generous porch.

The old outdoor pergola is replaced by a shorter overhang that creates a larger, sunnier porch, open to the pool and the views over the Maresme. At the entrance, the planter that narrowed the access is removed and some walls are rebuilt, making the arrival at the house more spacious and open. The outdoor paving is completely renewed.

Some partition walls are removed — two in the garage and one in the old kitchen, which becomes a study — to create larger, more comfortable spaces. Between the kitchen-dining area and the living room, a fireplace wall separates the two and connects to the existing flue. Floors, walls, ceilings and interior joinery are designed specifically for each room, bringing warmth or sobriety depending on its use.

The bathrooms are newly clad in light grey and fitted with built-in washbasins, for an understated, timeless look. The bedrooms open onto the landscape through large windows with light curtains that filter the sun. This house renovation also renews all the building services.