From Garage to House: Industrial-Style Spanish Home Makeover

Discover From Garage to House in Barcelona, Spain, a remarkable transformation by Judit Falgueras Arquitectura. This 1960s industrial building, once a simple warehouse and parking lot, has been skillfully converted into an elegant family home.
Merging industrial, modern, and traditional styles, the project honors its origins with reused local wood beams and introduces modern elements like a new metal structure for enhanced stability. This fusion of historic charm and contemporary design creates a unique urban living experience.
About From Garage to House
Reviving a Vintage Industrial Space
In the 1960s, a village businessman, adept at wood extraction, constructed a modest industrial building. Initially a warehouse, this versatile space also functioned as a mechanic’s workshop and citywide parking lot. A New Chapter Begins
Fast forward six decades, and a family, newcomers to the area, spotted potential in this neglected warehouse. They envisioned it as their future home.
Innovative Transformation
The renovation centered on a new metal structure, establishing the first floor’s foundation. Additionally, the project entailed a complete roof overhaul. The deteriorating truss gave way to a Vierendel beam, brightening the second-floor study area. Remarkably, this new structure relied solely on the external walls and two points in the basement, ensuring a harmonious intervention without extensive reconstruction. The first-floor exterior feature...
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