Tabula Studio Transforms Client Experience Through Tactile Design in Bilbao Office.Architect Nerea Apraiz has transformed a 92-square-metre former consultancy into an immersive client experience where materials, finishes, and design solutions can be touched, tested, and experienced firsthand. From showcase toilets...
A Compact Rural Retreat Inspired by Thoreau’s Walden Philosophy.In Spain's Sierra de Gredos mountains, architecture firm Extrarradio Estudio has created a compact cabin that punches well above its 40m² footprint. Prado Toro reimagines local agricultural typologies through vertical expansion, with a...
Design Duality: Penthouse Renovation in Madrid by Estudio Reciente.This 120sqm Madrid penthouse renovation employs contrast rather than walls to define spaces. A vibrant core of rich materials—oak panelling, green walls, and striking marbles—transitions to calm, neutral living areas. The standout...
Historic Madrid Building Transformed into a Contemporary Art-Filled Residence.In Madrid's historic Justicia neighbourhood, Febrero Studio transformed a protected building into a sophisticated residence where art and functionality merge seamlessly. With soaring ceilings and majestic timber doors serving as backdrop...
Break-through Basics: Unplanned Domestic Prototype in San Sebastián by Ismael Medina Manzano.Breaking free from the rigid frameworks of 1960s Spanish architecture, this San Sebastián apartment renovation features a sculptural green ceramic wall, locally-sourced materials, and mobile furnishings. The result is a bold prototype for...
In Conversation with the Material: Jorge Penadés’ Decade-Long Study Debuts at Madrid Design Festival.Spanish designer Jorge Penadés unveils 'Uprooted'—a project that delves deep into the often-overlooked narrative of olive wood in Spain's industrialised olive oil production. Debuting at Madrid Design Festival 2025, this exhibition...
In Madrid, a Modern Studiolo Bridges Renaissance History with Contemporary Living.Hanghar Eduardo Mediero transforms his 1970s Madrid apartment with a deep green studiolo that serves both as furniture and contemplative space. Industrial materials and Renaissance architecture references merge to create a unique living...
This Madrid House Blurs the Lines Between Nature and Architecture.When Beta Ø architects approached this Madrid residence, they saw potential for magic in its concrete bones. The resulting 2home celebrates the relationship between built and natural environments, where expansive glazing dissolves...
Colapso Studio Reimagines a 1894 Building for Bobo Choses Barcelona Store.Shopping with kids just got cooler! The new Bobo Choses flagship store by Colapso Studio preserves original features of Barcelona's 1894 Tapicerías Gancedo building while introducing contemporary elements like stained plywood counters and...
