Langosta Azul transforms a 1990s terraced house in Sant Boi into a continuous, light-filled home
Barcelona-based studio Langosta Azul, led by Héctor Ariza and Eduardo Alegre, has completed the renovation of a 1990s terraced house in the Can Carreras development in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona. The project rethinks the original compartmentalized layout through verticality and void, removing obstacles to spatial continuity. A custom terracotta-finished carpentry piece at the entrance configures the kitchen and filters views, while a new lightweight steel staircase replaces the heavy original, allowing natural light to flow from the roof to the ground floor. The roof terrace is reclaimed as a central living space with views toward Barcelona. The intervention uses precise construction details to blend old and new without visual breaks.
Key facts
- Langosta Azul renovated a 1990s terraced house in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona.
- The project is based on verticality and void to reorganize spatial layout.
- A custom terracotta carpentry piece at the entrance configures the kitchen and filters views.
- The original staircase was replaced with a lightweight steel structure in terracotta.
- A new south-facing window amplifies natural light through the house.
- The roof terrace was converted into a habitable extension with views of Barcelona.
- The studio is led by Héctor Ariza and Eduardo Alegre.
- Photography by Elton Rocha.
Entities
Artists
- Héctor Ariza
- Eduardo Alegre
- Elton Rocha
Institutions
- Langosta Azul
- Diariodesign
Locations
- Sant Boi de Llobregat
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Can Carreras