Bellsolà, reinterpreting tradition with contemporary design
In the heart of the Catalan countryside, Can Bellsolà represents an opportunity to rediscover the essence of traditional architecture through a respectful and contemporary intervention. The challenge was to restore part of the farmhouse—last renovated over a century ago—and transform it into a 100 m² master suite including a bedroom, bathroom, dressing room, and living area. Its original condition, deeply outdated and fragmented into several small rooms, led to the merging of five spaces into one, giving them continuity through the use of natural and reclaimed materials.
The result is a suite that preserves exposed stone walls and whitewashed wooden beams, coexisting with microcement floors, small-format ceramic tiles in the bathroom, and Corten steel details. The main bedroom opens as a warm and serene space, defined by an integrated headboard and a light staircase leading to a mezzanine relaxation area. The double height and natural light from a skylight enhance the sense of spaciousness and the visual connection between both levels.
The bathroom is organized along a gradient from public to intimate: new stone sinks open toward the bedroom, while the shower and toilet are concealed behind a stone wall that ensures privacy. The encaustic cement tile floor brings texture and Mediterranean warmth. The dressing room, featuring open wooden and metal furniture, combines functionality and aesthetics, connected to the suite through a Corten steel–framed access that contrasts with the stone walls.
The intervention does not compete with the farmhouse but instead engages in dialogue with its history. Every material is intended to highlight the existing structure while complementing it with contemporary solutions. Where once there were five small, dark rooms, there is now an open, light-filled master suite that preserves the rural character while offering modern comfort—a retreat that reflects the essence of Mediterranean architecture: simplicity, rootedness, and timeless beauty.
