Restoration of a Modernist tower

In 1908, Joan Millet commissioned the Modernist architect Manel Joaquim Raspall to carry out a complete remodeling of a farmhouse in L’Ametlla del Vallès: Can Xammar de Dalt, in keeping with the style of the period—Modernisme (Catalan Art Nouveau).

The farmhouse is currently in the process of being listed as a heritage property and stands out for the pinnacles on the gable ends and its lookout tower, typical of Modernist garden houses.

At Biohabita, we restored the building’s tower, which was in a deteriorated condition due to water infiltration.

The Arab tile roof was dismantled and its structure was reinforced with timber and a few metal strengthening elements. The slab that forms the lookout over the roof—through which water was leaking—was also demolished. It was rebuilt with a timber structure, significantly reducing its weight. The intervention includes waterproofing with a breathable membrane. Natural finishes from Keim were used for the structural timber.

The construction company CaOh2, which carried out the work, specializes in interventions on architectural cultural heritage assets.