PENTHOUSE BARCELONA

This penthouse Barcelona is located in a typical residential neighbourhood of Barcelona, where you can enjoy a comfortable family atmosphere. The building is only two streets away from the Les Corts district, near the beautiful Plaça del Centre. Thanks to its excellent location, it is very comfortable to live in this part of Barcelona. Families with children have a number of good schools to choose from and any part of the city can be reached quickly. There are several public transport services just a few minutes’ walk from the flat, including Sants station 5 minutes away for RENFE trains out of the city and to El Prat Airport. If you live here, you will have everything close to hand: supermarkets, shops, restaurants, green spaces and places to play sport.

What are the advantages of living in penthouses in Barcelona?

You need to bear in mind that living in a penthouse in Barcelona means living on the highest floor of the entire building. The first advantage is having a panoramic view of your surroundings, views will vary depending on the flat. The second major advantage is having the purest and freshest air of all of the flats in the block thanks to being further away from the pollution of vehicles and closer to fresher circulating air. The third advantage of living in a penthouse in Barcelona is being able to enjoy sunbathing. And having the possibility of being able to prepare a meal in the open air, such as a barbecue. It is also important to say that there is much less noise on the roof of a building than on the ground floor, so a penthouse in Barcelona will be less noisy than other flats in the city. So, if you are going to buy a flat at this height, enjoy it to the fullest.

What is the best solar orientation for a penthouse in Barcelona?

The best solar orientation for an attic flat in Barcelona is south or southeast because it will have sun in the mornings until mid-afternoon. Alternatively, a west facing orientation will give you sun in the afternoon and enable you to watch the sun setting. The worse orientation of all for sunlight for a penthouse in Barcelona is north.

Does the air in a penthouse in Barcelona have a lower level of pollution?

Mainly due to the actions of man, the natural proportions of gases found naturally in the atmosphere have been altered and other substances that are foreign to the composition of the atmosphere can be found. This results in polluted and degraded air quality, particularly at street level, which, on occasions, reaches levels that exceed what is tolerable for the health of human beings. Pollution levels on the roof of a penthouse in Barcelona are much lower than in flats on the ground floor.

Is it possible to create an urban garden in a penthouse in Barcelona?

The most suitable container for growing plants is a raised planting box. But don’t forget to use a lining to protect against humidity and insulating materials to prevent the roots from damaging the floor in future. Another system would be to use bought or homemade growing tables. A homemade growing table can, for example, consist of a plastic box supported on a table containing drainage holes to prevent rainwater from accumulating.

How much weight per square metre can a penthouse in Barcelona withstand?

The first thing to mention is that it is not necessary to have a special terrace or area in penthouse in Barcelona in order to turn it into a small urban garden. What is very important, however, is not to place too much weight on one point, which would overload the floor slab. In new-build flats, the weight of 950 kg per square metre should not be exceeded. In old buildings, the weights that the floor slabs can withstand are significantly lower than in new buildings, and should not exceed 700 kg per square metre.

How can a penthouse Barcelona be turned into a chill-out zone?

The first thing would be to carefully choose the terrace furniture to ensure that it fulfils the first commandment of the chill-out style: to provide tranquillity and guarantee comfort. The furniture can be made from different materials, but it is advisable to avoid luxurious finishes and to cover it with cushions or plaids. The colour white is the most suitable basic tone for decorating a chill-out terrace but should be combined with other colour elements to ensure a more pleasant and carefree atmosphere. It is advisable to combine warm tones and avoid aggressive shades. A combination of wood, the odd metal element, fabrics and cushions will ensure the creation of a striking chill-out space for penthouse in Barcelona.

Which surface is best for the floor in a penthouse in Barcelona?

The first thing to keep in mind is that the terrace of a penthouse Barcelona is an outdoor feature that needs to be well waterproofed to prevent leaks. After the waterproofing layer, a levelling plate with levelling mortar should be fitted. The finished flooring can then be installed, which, in most cases, is ceramic. If a warmer finish is desired, it would be necessary to install a wooden floor or artificial turf, which can be walked on barefoot without burning the feet.

How can a penthouse Barcelona be turned into a space for sunbathing?

The first thing would be to make sure that the area is comfortable to walk on barefoot, ideally with a wooden floor or artificial carpet. Secondly, it would be necessary to create a shower using one of the taps. The most economical way would be to fit a hose and portable aluminium shower head supported by a tripod, which can be positioned where necessary. Lastly, cushioned loungers can be arranged in the area for a relaxing sunbathe.

Penthouse/Attic flat in Barcelona: What is the definition of attic?

attic.

(From Latin Attĭcus, and this from Greek ᾿Αττικός, from Attica).

1. adj. Native of Attica or Athens. Also used as a noun.
2. adj. Belonging or relating to this province or city in Greece.
3. adj. Belonging or relating to Atticism.
4. One of the dialects of the Greek language.
5. Last floor of a building, generally set back and sometimes with the roof forming part of it.
6. Arch. Last floor of a building, with a lower ceiling than the floors below, which is built to conceal the beginning of the roof and sometimes for decoration.
7. Arch. Section placed on the cornice of a building for decoration.

What is the difference between an attic flat/penthouse in Barcelona and a duplex?

A duplex is a construction, generally a dwelling, whose total area is composed of the sum of the areas of two consecutive floors that are joined together by a staircase. Thus, you can find an attic flat in Barcelona that is a duplex but not all duplexes are on attic floors.

Is it possible to increase the gross floor area of a penthouse in Barcelona at the expense of the terrace?

It would only be possible to enlarge the built area of penthouses Barcelona, or any other flat, if the building has not reached the maximum regulatory height for that plot or the maximum buildable depth of the plot has not been exceeded. In addition, the building must not be subject to any urban planning encumbrances.

How is the terrace of penthouses in Barcelona legally registered?

The terraces of buildings cannot be owned by anyone whichever floor they are on. What can be stated in the deeds however are the rights of exclusive use of these terraces, meaning that they can only be used exclusively by the holders of this right in a public deed.

Where should you look to find out about the exclusive use of the terrace of a penthouse in Barcelona, in the by-laws of the owners’ association or in the commonhold deed?

The rights of exclusive use of terraces must be regulated by the new-build and commonhold deed of the property, not by the by-laws of the owners’ association. In the event that it is not regulated, the owners’ association could regulate the exclusive uses of the roofs with the necessary quorum.

Does the city council allow the placement of facilities on the terraces of penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“The installation of solar collectors and air conditioners and their pipework is allowed, provided that they do not damage the elements or singular walls of the building to which they are fixed and are not visible from adjacent public spaces.”

Can elements for hanging clothes be installed on the terraces of penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“The installation of elements for hanging clothes on transitable rooftops is allowed, provided that they do not damage or distort singular elements of the composition of the building and are not visible from adjacent public spaces.”

Can appliances be stored on the terraces of penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“The storage of appliances on rooftops and roofs is prohibited.”

Can plant boxes and pots be placed on the terrace of a penthouse in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“The placing of plant boxes and pots on transitable rooftops is allowed, provided that they are removable and do not obstruct or damage the architectural, construction, ornamental or compositional elements of the building, or neighbouring buildings, or pose a risk to the safety of people. Fixed elements on transitable rooftops, such as plant boxes and pots, which were included in the original project and, therefore, are part of the original composition, are also allowed. The installation of landscaped areas on rooftops is also allowed, provided that the following conditions are met: a) That the landscaping project includes a technical and compositional proposal and a study of the impact on the building and neighbouring buildings. b) That adequate systems for the protection of the building are used. c) That no additional constructions or facilities, such as pergolas, porches or adjoining buildings, are added to the building above the regulatory height.”

Can advertising hoardings be placed on the terrace of a penthouse in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“Specific conditions: a) These hoardings are only allowed on the roofs or flat rooftops of buildings whose height is equal to or greater than 10.60 m, without limitations regarding the use of their premises. b) Only one hoarding of this type per building is allowed. c) The total height of the hoarding shall not exceed one third of the height of the building on which it is installed or under any circumstances be greater than 10 m. The height of the hoarding will be counted from the level of the rooftop or roof on which it stands up to its uppermost protruding part. d) The message can have any form of expression in a line of text. Logos and complex corporate images may form part of the hoardings, but are subject to the maximum dimensions provided for each case in this Ordinance.”

What kind of finishes can be used on transitable rooftops of penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,
“The execution of finishes on rooftops is allowed, provided that they are uniform and preferably consist of fine, natural-coloured ceramic tiling. Other finishing solutions are acceptable provided that they cover the entire surface or are part of a special design layout. In the case of using waterproof fabrics, black finishes or reflective aluminium protective sheets or similar are not allowed unless they are treated with paints whose colours suit the environment.”

What kind of finishes can be used on non-transitable rooftops of penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

“The restrictions mentioned in the previous point apply to non-transitable rooftops as well, although uniform pebble finishes or similar and others are also allowed, provided that their texture and colour do not cause significant visual disruption or impact.”

Can several antennas be placed on the terraces or roofs of attic flats/penthouses in Barcelona?

According to the city of Barcelona’s Urban Landscape Uses Ordinance, approved by the Agreement of the Plenary Council of 26-3-1999,

As determined in Section 7 of this chapter, the placement of a single antenna on the terrace or roof of a building for TV, radio and communication purposes is allowed, provided that it is not fixed to singular features or parts of the building or is not visible from adjacent public spaces. Antennas cannot, under any circumstances, incorporate any visible lettering or logos of an identifying or advertising nature.