An Old Apartment From 1936 Updated With A Modern Aesthetic

Just because a building is old doesn’t mean it’s necessarily outdated or obsolete. Old structures have a lot of character and a history behind them which can’t be replaced by anything else. We love the idea of taking an old house and updating it but with respect for its past rather than a desire to start from scratch.

The exposed brick section of this wall was turned into a decorative detail

This apartment from Barcelona, Spain is situated in a building that dates back to 1936 yet it looks quite modern. That’s because in 2021 studio MZAM worked on the renovation of this entire place.

A small bar attached to the wall acts as a divider between the kitchen and the living area

The new interior design shows a preference for simple and honest materials with warm textures

The strategy here was to keep all the architectural and design elements worth preserving and to integrate a bunch of the original elements into the new design. Features like the exposed brick walls or the ceiling are remnants of the past and they add a lot of charm to this place. To all of these pre-existing features the designers added a bunch of new features creating a mélange of styles. 

Some of the interior walls have been removed during the renovation, opening up the social areas

They also reorganized the overall layout of the apartment, dividing into a day area and a night zone. At the same time, the division of these spaces was done through furniture and decorations rather than vertical dividers. The result is a more open and bright interior with a serene ambiance. 

The new design shows respect for the apartment’s original aesthetic but also has a chic and modern look

The original ceiling has become one of the focal points for the entire apartment

The apartment has two bedrooms, each with its own balcony

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