Renovation of the New Young Hostel and 1-Star Hotel on calle Córcega in Barcelona

Update to the existing building for use as a Hotel/Hostel for a total of 154 rooms with a floor area of 7,614 m2 and made up of a basement and eight floors.
The updates bring the building into compliance with an energy efficiency class of A. The construction required the partial destruction of floor slabs in the loft level and the basement level, as well as all of the interior enclosures, carpentry, and existing facilities.

The structure was reinforced with metal elements. Construction of a new spiral staircase, made out of corten steel and covered with wood, in the lobby The interior dividing walls are made out of drywall and ceramic, with a new inverted deck roof.

​The carpentry on the facades is made with double layers. The interior work is a Technal Saphir system, and the exterior carpentry is made with formed aluminum strips.

There are 110 prefabricated bathroom units. Patterned tile work is used in humid areas and the building’s paintwork features custom designs on every floor, as well as decorative paint in public areas.