Ca na Baldu i en Diego involves the renovation of a single-family home located at the foot of Tibidabo, in the Sarrià – Sant Gervasi district.
© Del Rio Bani
The original construction is essentially an addition of volumes of various natures with unequal heights. The proposal aims to unify the volumes, making the most of the richness and diversity presented by the current state through a precise and detailed structural exercise.
© Del Rio Bani
In terms of distribution, the original state features very compartmentalized spaces with dimensions that are not suitable for their intended use. Furthermore, this excessive compartmentalization means that these rooms do not have adequate lighting and ventilation.
© Del Rio Bani
Ca na Baldu i en Diego seeks to create spaces that take advantage of natural light and ventilation, allowing for diverse and flexible uses. All of this while preserving the traces of what existed before the intervention.
Project Info
Architects: Atzur Arquitectura
Country: Spain, Barcelona
Area: 180 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs: Del Rio Bani
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial