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Sau Taller d’Arquitectura

Aleix and Mariona’s House

Using a Pratt beam as the strategy for optimizing the volume of a dwelling

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Sau Taller d’Arquitectura

Aleix and Mariona’s House

FLAT REFURBISHMENT IN SANT JOAN DE LES ABADESSES, GIRONA Sau Taller d’Arquitectura was asked for a refurbishment project from Aleix and Mariona who wanted to renovate their 39 sqm flat in Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

The concrete beam ceiling was deteriorated and the roof components could not assure a proper sealing neither the desired climate performance. Based on these premises the intervention is set: The roof will be completelly renewed and the structure will be solved with only one element, the Pratt beam which will support the prefabricated panels of the new roof and those that conform the mezzanine floor. This way the section of the flat is recovered as well as 19 sqm of mezzanine floor are gained.

In this way, the toilet, the kitchen and the common stairs are found next to the north dividing wall and under the mezzanine floor. The suite and a studio/ dressing room is located on the mezzanine floor, these rooms are given plenty of light and ventilation through the roof. Throughout the south façade we find a double height space with nice views and sunlight the whole day, in this space the dinning and the living rooms are located.

In addition, there was the aim of improving the space sense. This was achieved placing glass in some parts of the Pratt beam to create new lines of sight through the spaces, also a new window was built which improves the light and sights of the flat. In regards to the material aspect, the most neutral materials like glass and wood have been chosen in order to not to overload the space.

The ultimate objective is to create an unpolluted space where its users are the ones expected to give personality to the place.

Project data

Sau Taller d’Arquitectura

Aleix and Mariona’s House

Project type: Refurbishment Surface: 46 m2 Location: Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Girona Partners: Marc Busquets, Technical Architect Promoters: Caballeria Tor Family Year: 2017 Awards: - Premis d’Arquitectura Comarques Gironines 2017 / Finalist Copyright fotos: Adrià Goula

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