Lillampago House in Barcelona by h3o Architects
located on the outskirts of Barcelona In Saint-Just-Desbain, h3o architects regenerated a 55m2 barn housed in a traditional building. Catalan We transformed a farmhouse into a bold home design. Inspired by the local legend that Can Cardona was struck by lightning. residence, Named Relámpago House, the house offers a unique spatial experience with its dynamic layout, angular design, and vibrant color palette. The origins of the house reportedly date back to the legendary storm of Can Cardona, when lightning struck and the farmhouse was engulfed in flames. Looking back on this story, renovation project Transform part of Cardona’s farmhouse and freeze the moment lightning strikes inside the zigzag wall. Symbolizing the calm after the storm, the design integrates the persistent stone remains of the flames into the structure. The house’s name, “Relámpago,” means “lightning” in Spanish and pays homage to the natural phenomenon’s historical importance to the land. The gable-roofed house incorporates lightning as a central theme, playing a pivotal role in defining and demarcating the various sections of the house. Lighting elements efficiently shape and organize the functionality of the interior space by transforming into both walls and lamps.
All images by José Hevia
Exploring form and color in the story of Lilampago House
“Lillampago House is a project that approaches morphology and color through fantasy, one of our major interests in spatial exploration. I used it as a starting point for the design.” explained the team at h3o Architects. With this renovation, the studio aims to break away from traditional interiors and create a unique architectural experience. The resulting design combines geometry, materials and color to bring life and form to an inviting interior. The house is arranged in a zigzag pattern, creating different areas in a form characterized by seamlessly flowing and merging lines and angular geometric shapes. Vibrant colors are strategically applied to various surfaces to emphasize form, differentiate spaces, and create a playful and functional atmosphere for occupants. Additionally, stone elements in subtle details such as furniture legs and handles appear seemingly out of context and transform the space, contributing to an atmosphere that evokes sensations and memories. Relámpago House aims to go beyond traditional residential design and introduce a different perspective to everyday life.
The legend of the lightning bolt lies in the origins of Lilampago House, captured in the zigzags of the project’s walls.
Stone elements in subtle details such as furniture legs and handles enhance the atmosphere, evoking sensations and memories.
The interior combines geometry and color to create a unique story.
