Cartier Barcelona: Renovation and Flagship Store in a Historic Building
Year
1998
Location
351 Carrer del Consell de Cent - Barcelona
Typology
Area
225
Heritage, precision, and timeless elegance
The Brief
The project involves the creation of Cartier’s flagship boutique in Barcelona, in a historic building near Paseo de Gracia. The primary objective of the project is to restore and highlight the building’s original architectural elements, preserving its late-19th-century style while respectfully and coherently integrating the brand’s corporate identity.
The project must address the restoration of the interior of the space and the rehabilitation of the exterior wooden and metal arches, which have been severely deteriorated by the passage of time and previous renovations, establishing a balanced dialogue between architectural heritage and contemporary commercial use.
Project Scope
The project is based on an exhaustive restoration of the space’s most significant elements, many of which had been hidden or altered by previous renovations. The restoration of original moldings, arches, and finishes allows the space’s historic character to be restored, returning it to its original architectural identity.
The façade has become one of the key elements of the project. The restoration of the exterior wooden and metal arches not only reinforces the boutique’s urban presence but also enables its subsequent listing as a historic landmark, integrating Cartier’s corporate identity in a way that is both elegant and respectful of the existing building.
The retail space is organized over two floors. The main floor is dedicated to customer service, while the lower floor houses a more private sales area and the technical service department, offering a greater degree of privacy and functionality. The result is a boutique that combines heritage, architectural precision, and an exclusive shopping experience, in perfect harmony with its urban surroundings.
A restoration that blends architectural heritage with contemporary identity.
Ujo+partners was responsible for the restoration of all significant elements of the premises, the development of the technical design, fabrication, and installation, as well as overall coordination, quality control, and the final commissioning of the project.
