casa bloc
Home-studio for a dancer.
'Casa Bloc' is a racionalist apartment building located in Barcelona, designed and built around 1936 by some
GATCPAC members.
The aim of the project is the renewal of a 'Casa Bloc' apartament for a special user, understanding as special
The aim of the project is the renewal of a 'Casa Bloc' apartament for a special user, understanding as special
its specific profile and needs.
This user is Brais, a young dancer who combines his university studies with his dance classes.
The final result is an apparently empty open plan home-studio. This has been achieved by following the "thick wall" strategy, that hides the kitchen and also the storage spaces.
This user is Brais, a young dancer who combines his university studies with his dance classes.
The final result is an apparently empty open plan home-studio. This has been achieved by following the "thick wall" strategy, that hides the kitchen and also the storage spaces.
In this empty space Brais can dance and move all around the apartament without any obstacle.
Floor plans and sections
