Sarrià — A Barcelona Penthouse Crafted for Leisure
Sarrià is a full renovation by Sincro in Barcelona, Spain, recasting an inherited penthouse as a two-level home for a young family. The apartment now splits daily life on the main floor from leisure on the rooftop, tying both with fluid circulation and generous daylight. Clean lines, neutral tones, and calibrated black accents set a modern tone without glare.
Sun slides across pale surfaces and settles on matte black lines. From entry to terrace, rooms connect in long views that keep the family in easy reach.
This apartment in Barcelona, renovated by Sincro, centers on program and routine. Daily functions gather on the main level, while the upper floor turns outward to a pool and terrace for hosting and downtime. The plan trims barriers, favors sliding partitions, and leans on balanced light to support a young family’s rhythm.
Daily Life Below
The living room anchors the home, shaped as one open room with two clear zones. A lounge with a sofa handles family time and media, while the dining area gains presence under a double recessed ceiling with soft indirect lighting and pendant lamps. A closed gas fireplace adds a steady focal point and a touch of warmth on cool nights. Everyday activity feels straightforward and calm.
Sliding Light Paths
Sliding glass doors link the kitchen and hallway to the living area, so daylight travels deeper and movement stays fluid. Black iron frames sharpen thresholds and give a timeless, lightly industrial note—one firm line against the neutral palette. The panels pocket into the wall to clear circulation when needed, then return to define a quieter corner for reading or work. Flexibility is built into the wall, not added on.
Kitchen as Anchor
At the center, a kitchen island doubles as a casual table for breakfasts and quick pauses. Parallel cabinetry keeps prep and cleanup straight, opening a broad, efficient work run with storage on both sides. A coffee corner punctuates the routine, while a concealed laundry cabinet keeps chores close yet visually calm. Family life threads through here in short, frequent passes—meals, homework, conversation.
Suite for Retreat
The primary suite shifts gears to quiet and order, buffered by a mirrored corridor that visually extends the room. A generous dressing area lines up parallel wardrobes around a central island, making choosing outfits simple and fast. The bathroom pairs double sinks for simultaneous use, and the bedroom rests under a dark wood headboard with suspended nightstands. A textile wall panel with fine wooden moldings steadies the composition.
Rooftop for Gatherings
Upstairs, the home opens to leisure and air. An indoor lounge with a small kitchen and a toilet sets the stage for longer afternoons, then doors step out to a large terrace with a pool. Sunbathing, a barbecue, a dining table, and a chill-out corner cluster in easy reach for weekends or impromptu evenings with friends. It’s the social counterpoint to the orderly floor below.
By dusk, indirect light washes the ceilings and the fireplace glows. The terrace cools and the pool settles, while the plan continues to carry the day without fuss.
Photography courtesy of Sincro
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