Bambusa

Bambusa: Catalonia

Under the imposing shadows of Gaudí’s most striking buildings, the Eixample district is home to bustling kerbside cafés, dimly-lit wine bars, and fine-dining restaurants. And where the Avinguda Diagonal cuts through the region, is where X marks the spot for your new home. A five-minute stroll from Casa Milà, welcome to an apartment as beautifully designed as its surroundings.

Arched doorways, cornicing, and vaulted ceilings present an original set of Catalan features, merged with a global twist. These interiors have Indonesian design concepts woven throughout, with wicker, wood, and lush potted plants adding an organic layer to this urban flat.

The inviting lounge is somewhere you can gather to chat over a glass of tempranillo – its sectional seating simply begs to hold a conversation. But you could equally sip wine while peering over one of two balconettes. One with an elegant plaster balustrade, and the other with an ornate wrought-iron design.

After watching the world go by on one of Barcelona’s most important avenues, serve up olives and ‘pa amb tomàquet’ in the dining space. With delicate earthy tones, bring yourself back to nature here on the bamboo chairs before exploring the vibrant city below.

Home truths:
*The building entrance is shared, not private to your home
*There are multiple dedicated workspaces, plus plenty of laptop-friendly spots like the dining table
*Parking isn't available on-site, but the Diagonal metro stop is only a four-minute walk
*At full capacity, one guest will sleep on a single bed in the third bedroom (which normally functions as the two-person workspace)
*As this home is in one of Barcelona’s most popular areas, some city and street noise is to be expected – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs just in case
*There is only air conditioning in some rooms