Portell de Morella Abbey House
Abbey House restoration and rehabilitation
The castle of Portell de Morella includes, within its complex, the old parish house: a small domestic construction with an area attached to the wall and one of its towers.
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Abandoned for decades, it was in state of disrepair that required structural consolidation. Subsequently, part of the building was removed and a courtyard was opened up to give autonomy to the tower and wall in order to recover their defensive character. This courtyard provides lighting and ventilation and incorporates vertical circulation between the different levels of the building.
The exterior of the complex preserves the vernacular character and urban environment before the intervention.
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In the interior, work was carried out to fit out as municipal rural accommodation. The wall boxes of the complex are consolidated and the deteriorated slabs are replaced by an interior structure of wooden floors and walls which, at the same time, configure the rooms, ambience and finishes.
