Lluís Corbella and Marc Mazeres recently converted an old milk shop into a contemporary Spanish home. As consumers continue to rely on big-box stores for their shopping needs, specialty retailers have begun disappearing. These architects managed to repurpose a historic milk shop and turn it into a modern retreat.
'Gracia' is a private residence located in Barcelona, Spain. Until it was acquired by the current owners, the building functioned as a milk shop. To turn the retail space into a functional home, the architects cleared away all of the internal structures. However, the architects did manage to salvage the roof and a central wooden pillar, which acts as a focal point in the space. The rest of the interior is minimalist, with warm farmhouse touches such as exposed brick and wood beams.
The contemporary Spanish retreat demonstrates how designers can convert retail spaces into functional family homes.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retail Space Conversion
- Converting old retail spaces into functional and modern homes presents an opportunity for architects and designers.
- Minimalist Home Design
- Minimalist and warm farmhouse-style home design can be used in repurposed retail spaces.
- Specialty Retail Decline
- As specialty retailers continue to disappear, there is an opportunity to repurpose and reclaim these spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers have an opportunity to transform old retail spaces into modern and functional homes.
- Real Estate
- Real estate professionals can advise clients on the possibilities of converting retail spaces into homes.
- Retail
- Retail businesses have the opportunity to repurpose their existing spaces as they evolve or adapt their business models.
