Can Bruixa Renovation: Historic Farmhouse in Can Batlló Set for New Life

Barcelona City Council allocates 1.7 million euros for the renovation of the 19th-century farmhouse, which will be open for public consultation until June 18.

Generic image of the Can Bruixa farmhouse during its renovation.
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Generic image of the Can Bruixa farmhouse during its renovation.

Barcelona City Council has approved the renovation of the Can Bruixa farmhouse, a historic 19th-century building within the Can Batlló complex, in the La Bordeta neighborhood.

The Barcelona council has greenlit a renovation project with a budget of 1.7 million euros. The initiative, initially approved in April, is currently undergoing public exhibition until June 18, during which citizens can submit their objections.
Once the exhibition period concludes, the tendering process for the works will commence. The farmhouse, formerly known as Cal Paretó, dates back to the 19th century and is in a state of significant disrepair. Despite its age, the property lacks official cataloging for protection.
The renovation works will include measures such as roof waterproofing, shoring to ensure safety during construction, wall reinforcement, and crack repair. An elevator and an evacuation staircase will also be installed, along with a metal pergola on the facade.
The planned future uses for the Can Bruixa farmhouse include the creation of a space for users of the community gardens and the provision of rooms dedicated to the neighborhood's memory, thus integrating history and community into the new space.