This Madrid Home Proves Compact Living Needs Smart Design, Not More Space.A disused furrier's shop in Madrid's south has become a compact home where nothing goes to waste. Architecture practice BURR tackled the tricky split-level layout with a staircase that works overtime, concealing storage and a tiny WC...
Arquitectura-G Proves That Memorable Architecture Doesn’t Need to be Complicated.When Arquitectura-G took on this historic Sintra estate, they made one bold call: commit completely to blue. The Barcelona practice inserted blue-pigmented concrete throughout the abandoned wine cellar, creating a sculptural core that...
Building on Impossible Terrain: Casa Magarola by Raúl Sánchez.Casa Magarola proves impossible sites can yield remarkable results. This Barcelona home floats above a 100% slope on minimal concrete supports, working with gravity rather than fighting it. The 175-square-metre building barely touches the...
Casa Cometa: Madrid’s Floating Home Born from Near-Collapse.Madrid's Casa Cometa transforms architectural emergency into design poetry through Bardo's innovative approach. The project's breakthrough came via collaboration with structural engineer Manuel Ocaña, creating a lightweight system that...
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...
Cinema Meets Design in Roche Bobois’ Collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar & Rossy de Palma.Roche Bobois unveils its first-ever collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and his longtime muse Rossy de Palma at Milan Design Week 2025. This unprecedented partnership celebrates the natural connection between...
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...
In Conversation with the Material: Jorge PenadĂ©s’ Decade-Long Study Debuts at Madrid Design Festival.Spanish designer Jorge PenadĂ©s 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...
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 TapicerĂas Gancedo building while introducing contemporary elements like stained plywood counters and...
