06-01-2016
From Seine to the Mediterranean, Egue y Seta
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When you go on holidays you want to relax, get away from routine, unplug - but not everyone likes staying in hotels which have their own set of rules and where everything is standardised. And if you have a “favourite destination”, what better than getting a small apartment where you can leave your books, clothes and whatever for your next stay, to ease your journey as well?
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The project called “From Seine to the Mediterranean” by multidisciplinary design firm Egue y Seta, already known to our readers for their eclectic ideas for private homes and stores, has become a real manifesto of a sleek and chic holiday getaway.
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They've turned this small house in Plaza Sant Augustì Vell, Barcelona into a little gem to best meet the needs of the present-day owners, a young French couple who have fallen in love with the Catalan capital. They basically gutted the kitchen, hallway and living room to create a cosy open space for dining, relaxation and generally spending time. They also added a guest room with its own bathroom.
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The team from Egue y Seta managed to make the most of each single square centimetre of the 78 square-metre apartment, also through the skilled use of floor and wall coverings - wood, ceramic and exposed brickwork - all accompanied by intelligent lighting design for well-lit interiors with low energy consumption that still retain their warm tones.
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“Cambio Sena por Meditérraneo” improves the home's environmental performance too, with insulated windows, all contributing to a holiday in “home sweet home...”.
Christiane Bürklein
Designer: Egue y Seta
Daniel Pérez, Felipe Araujo, Concha Cubillo and Leire Zafra
Client: Private
Location: Plaza Sant Agustí Vell, nº 11, Barcelona
Completed date: 2015
Area: 78 m2
Building company: Obres i Serveis Habitat
Photographer: VICUGO FOTO www.vicugo.com