In the very heart of Barcelona, Plaça Universitat blends the city’s historic essence with its most contemporary rhythm. U4 Residences rises within this privileged setting as a bold, contemporary proposal, integrated into a 19th-century building. A project rooted in respect for local architecture, reinterpreted through a modern lens to create homes with a distincti
In the very heart of Barcelona, Plaça Universitat blends the city’s historic essence with its most contemporary rhythm. U4 Residences rises within this privileged setting as a bold, contemporary proposal, integrated into a 19th-century building. A project rooted in respect for local architecture, reinterpreted through a modern lens to create homes with a distinctive identity.
A distinctive vertical extension
The project adds two new floors to a historic corner building in the Eixample, located at the intersection of Ronda Sant Antoni and Plaça Universitat, completing its presence through a distinctive vertical extension that blends into the urban skyline. Burgundy coloured shutters reinterpret elements of the original architecture, establishing a subtle dialogue between past and present.
Heritage and modernity
U4 Residences emerges from an architectural vision that blends heritage and modernity. A proposal with its own language, inspired by Catalan and Mediterranean tradition, expressed through the selection of materials, textures, and a carefully curated colour palette. Developed by PERF, an architecture studio with an international outlook and a strong sensitivity to context.
The fifth-floor features two exclusive residences oriented towards Plaça Universitat and Ronda de Sant Antoni, whose direct relationship with their surroundings defines their character. Both units offer two bedrooms, including one en-suite, as well as bright open-plan living areas designed to maximize comfort and spatial openness. Perimeter balconies extend the residences to the out doors, framing new urban perspectives and enhancing the continuity between interior and exterior spaces. Noble materials and the highest-quality finishes define an exceptional residential proposal, where reddish to nes bring identity and singularity to each of the homes.
Access to the residence leads directly into the open-plan kitchen area, which features a central island and flows invitingly into the connected living and dining areas. The night area consists of two bedrooms, one of them with an ensuite bathroom, and a secondary bathroom. The residence is completed by a full perimeter balcony that surrounds it entirely and, thanks to its height, offers open views over Barcelona