Barcelona City Council Partners with Hàbitat3 for Affordable Housing Deal

Gustavo Antonioni undertook a seven-year restoration project of a historic villa in Puglia, Italy, which had been overrun by goats prior to his purchase. The property, known as Masseria Partemio, required extensive cleaning and renovation after being neglected for nearly five decades. After falling in love with Puglia's beauty during a visit in 2010, Antonioni shifted his career focus and embarked on a search for a home in the area. Meanwhile, in Barcelona, the Casa Orsola residential building was saved from eviction through a collaboration between the city council and the Catalan Tenants’ Union, converting it into social housing, emphasizing the need for affordable living spaces. In Porto, the renovation of historic workers’ estates is being pursued by contemporary architects, highlighting the need for preservation amidst urban challenges. These stories illustrate diverse approaches to property restoration and housing solutions across Europe.