Before & After: In Spain, an Architect Restores an Iconic Home Built by His Grandparents
Set in Cadaqués, the ’60s residence has a traditional stone facade and a surprising, hexagonal plan—with no right angles in sight.
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Set on the northeastern coast of Spain, Cadaqués was once an isolated fishing village before it rose to prominence in the 19th century as a summer hotspot for Barcelona bourgeois. Over the years, it’s been home to Salvador Dalí and drawn all manner of artists—from Matisse, Picasso, and Duchamp to Mick Jagger and Shakira.
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Melissa Dalton
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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.