located in the el born neighborhood of barcelona, design studio nada has refurbished the ?picasso? apartment for a young professional couple. situated within a residential building dating back to the 1970s, the existing residence overlooks the parc de la ciutadella, the greatest green area in the city center. the recently completed project sees the reimagining of the original 754 ft2 (70 m2) space to create a contemporary and light-filled home.

the central white cube
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the brief from the clients sought to transform the existing compartmentalized apartment into a more fluid and open plan. working around their tight budget, the design team at nada proposed an open kitchen and living space, a master bedroom and dressing area, and a second room connected to the living room. by applying a contemporary style with simple and coherent materials, the result is a thoughtful, connected space where different elements perfectly interact with each other.
the central white cube distributes the apartment
 
 
the plan of the picasso apartment centers around a white cube. built within the living space, the different functions of the house intend to radiate from this element. the structure contains a niche on the living room side, the dressing area, as well as bookshelves and storage space. inside the white cube, a second room, which is almost hidden, connects with the living room and provides a space for a variety of uses.

light flows through the space
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