What do you think of modern restorations? I find it very difficult to obtain a successful restoration project because it is defined as the “process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time”. Where do you find the proper materials and how do you know it won’t turn out to be a tawdry kitsch? But, some restorations are extremely spectacular in their attempt to recover the past, combining artistically traditional elements with contemporary items. The basis of the project realized by Minim was truly exceptional: a housing incorporating ancient cloister with 500 years old and an intervention by Antoni Gaudí. Facing a similar challenge, the designers Elina Vilá and Agnès Blanch applied their project philosophy with the utmost rigor and restored and rehabilitated each of the original architectural elements. It is a modern restoration with and honest respect to history!

 I love these arched ceilings and walls – what a beautiful place! Bold coloured home accessories and furniture put a contrast to pure white interior design too.

 The door is absolutely fascinating and the way the designers chose to divide different areas proves to be extremely modern and functional. 

 The studio did an incredible job in restoring this residence situated in a late nineteenth century building and an attached 500-year-old cloister.

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 Unique to the Gothic architectural style is the desire for lightness and grace in structure.

 I love the mix of modern items and old architectural details. 

 Located in Barcelona, Spain, the unique 2,150 square foot home served as a fabric store for the past 20 years: it is now a bright and comfortable apartment to accommodate a couple with baby.

 Golden accents make a wonderful comeback…one brassy framed mirror sitting above a gorgeous bathtub: that spells glamorous. 

 And where is the kitchen?

 A large chandelier in the dining room 

 You can create key areas in a living room by using large pictures in hot, striking colors!

 

 

 

 

 The Gothic elements stay as a reminder of an elegant past that wants to recover its glory again!