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Contemporary and mid-century pieces meld in this historic apartment remodelled by Jaime Beriestain with typical Spanish touches

- Karine Monie

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER

In 2000, after 10 years working in his homeland, Chile, Jaime Beriestain moved to Barcelona, where he now lives and works.

THE PROPERTY

An early-20th-century single-storey apartment in central Barcelona. It comprises a hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, studio, main bedroom, bathroom and wardrobe, guest bedroom and a second bathroom.

With its restaurants, art galleries and the Picasso Museum, among other features, the vibrant atmosphere of El Born – one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Barcelona – convinced a couple from

New York City to purchase their own pied-à-terre that they could frequent to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle.