MIAS Architects Renovates Historic Barcelona Block into Social Housing with Cultural Design Elements
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
MIAS Architects has transformed a historic housing block in Barcelona's Raval neighborhood into social housing apartments called Lady Raval Social Housing. The renovation features a bold design with red render, patterned ceramic tiles, and geometric metal grilles that pay homage to the area's cultural heritage. The project revitalizes a medieval street while providing affordable housing and preserving the neighborhood's architectural character.
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Called Lady Raval Social Housing, the block is located along the medieval Hospital Street in Barcelona's Raval neighbourhood
defined by a bold palette of red render, patterned ceramic tiles and geometric metal grilles
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