Passeig de Sant Joan
Vaulted ceilings and views towards the Sagrada Família
On the fifth floor of a period building, this two-bedroom apartment looks out towards the Sagrada Família. Southeast-facing windows bring natural light into the home, highlighting vaulted ceilings that rise to over three metres, while tall double windows and a charming balcony connect the interiors with the streetscape beyond.
Vaulted ceilings, three metres overhead
The apartment’s character comes from the architectural details that define Barcelona’s historic homes. Traditional vaulted ceilings create a strong sense of volume, while the building’s period proportions and distinctive Catalan features give the interiors an unmistakable sense of place. Tall windows and carefully preserved details allow the original architecture to remain central to the home.
About the neighbourhood
Tucked just above Eixample, Gràcia has a distinct identity shaped by its history as a former village. Its leafy squares, including Plaça del Sol and Plaça de la Virreina, sit alongside independent galleries, design-led boutiques and cafés, creating a neighbourhood with a distinctly local rhythm. The area is highly walkable and well connected, with the city’s major landmarks within easy reach, while its creative atmosphere and community feel give Gràcia a character of its own.
Design direction
We wanted to let the building lead. The Catalan vaulted ceilings stay exactly as they were, and everything we added sits quietly beneath them: rounded armchairs in a soft terracotta, a dark stone table and a bold striped rug that picks up the lines of the beams. The tall doors open straight onto the balcony and the street, so the city always feels part of the room.
