For the renovation of his flat in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona, the architect Gus Wüstemann designed a spatial concept of his own. The building was partially gutted and rebuilt with several different surface finishes. Many walls and ceilings were left in their raw state and sealed using a transparent lacquer coating. Inspired by a junction in the city, the architect based the apartment's footprint on the shape of a cross. In this section the floor, walls, and ceilings are painted completely in white. As far as possible, his spatial concept is intended to be "program-free". As such, all space-defining elements are reduced to the essential. The cross - "Crush Alba" meaning "White Cross" in Romantsch, one of Switzerland's official languages - accommodates the bathroom and kitchen areas. All the kitchen fittings are concealed behind white cabinet fronts. The bathroom can be folded away to serve as a lounge area. The lengthy corridor along the kitchen units leads to the spacious living area, the second half of the apartment.
















