Sigla Studio has restored the original features of a 1900s Barcelona apartment, located in the Casa Salvador Viladevall III, celebrating the intricate mosaic floors, high plaster-moulded ceilings, and solid wooden doors, while introducing modern, functional elements.
Sigla Studio’s renovation of this 150-square-metre apartment in Barcelona’s Eixample district focused on preserving the original Catalan modernist elements. The design includes intricate hydraulic mosaic tiles, which were carefully rehabilitated, with missing tiles sourced to maintain their integrity. Sigla Studio co-founder Bernat Riera explained, “These features, emblematic of the period, were meticulously preserved and restored.”
The studio added contemporary elements to improve functionality and comfort. A large wooden dining table designed by the studio features a marine plywood structure and Roman travertine marble top, placed beneath a silver pendant lamp. The living area maintains the mosaic floor tiles, with a speckled black sofa dividing the dining and living spaces.
One of the most significant interventions was the opening up of the kitchen, allowing for better flow and natural light. The kitchen now features a vaulted ceiling and red Alicante marble floors that contrast with steel kitchen cabinets, creating a striking aesthetic.
In the bedrooms, the design uses a pared-back colour palette to complement the vibrancy of the restored mosaic floors. Sigla Studio also divided the main bedroom into two using a custom-built furniture piece, respecting the original layout while accommodating the needs of the modern family.
The bathrooms incorporate red marble sinks and detailing, harmonizing with the original floors and offering a seamless transition from the traditional to the modern.