Transformation of a century-old house into a multi-family building

At ICA-Grupo, we faced the challenge of carrying out a comprehensive renovation of a century-old house in the heart of the historic centre of Badalona in a multi-family building consisting of three dwellings. The main difficulty lay in the small size of the plot, with a considerable built-up depth but a narrow façade.

Comprehensive structural reinforcement and new openings:

To achieve this transformation, we carried out a comprehensive structural reinforcement of the entire property. We carried out various shoring works to create the necessary space for the new communal staircase and executed compression layers with connectors in the wooden joist floor slabs. In addition, we made large openings in the rear façade to guarantee the entry of light into the new dwellings.

Use of the basement:

One of the highlights of this project was the conversion of the basement, which had been disused for decades. The vaulted basement was connected via a staircase to the new living quarters on the same floor, creating a completely open-plan and versatile space that could be adapted to a variety of needs.

Before and after: a major transformation:

In the images below, you can see the remarkable transformation of this century-old house into a modern multi-family building. In this section you can see the contrast between the original state of the building and its current appearance, demonstrating the positive impact of our intervention.