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Octave Petit Transforms 36-SQM Barcelona Apartment into a Light-Filled Micro-Home
In the historic heart of Barcelona’s Raval district, a striking transformation has turned a cramped 19th-century apartment into…
Casa Loredo by Zooco Estudio: A Contemporary Homage to Cantabrian Vernacular Architecture
Perched on the rugged Cantabrian coast, Casa Loredo by Zooco Estudio is a striking example of how vernacular…
ALOHAS Madrid Store by CLAP Studio: A Volcanic Retail Experience in the Heart of the City
Nestled on Claudio Coello Street in Madrid, the new ALOHAS flagship store designed by CLAP Studio is a…
VA House by Mesura: A Harmonious Blend of New York Dynamism and Mediterranean Serenity
Nestled in the heart of Barcelona, VA House by local practice Mesura is a masterful transformation of a…
BAKKO Restaurant in Madrid Channels the Subtle Drama of Japanese Aesthetics Through Dark Materials and Shadow Play
In Madrid’s bustling Chamberí district, BAKKO restaurant emerges as a shadowy retreat where Japanese tradition is reinterpreted through…
Villa 95 in Sotogrande by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos: A Home Connected to Nature
Nestled within the undulating landscape of Sotogrande’s Altos de Valderrama, Spain, Villa 95 by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos doesn’t…
Nan Arquitectos’s Patch Apartment: A 1960s Space Reimagined with Ceramic Tile Accents
Nestled within the vibrant, yet architecturally diverse, cityscape of Pontevedra, Spain, Nan Arquitectos has crafted a compelling narrative…
Refik Anadol’s AI-Driven “Living Architecture: Gehry” at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is presenting a pioneering exhibition, in situ: Refik Anadol, which will run until October…
Imagine Montessori: A Child-Scaled School Integrating Architecture and Nature
In the realm of architecture, as in the theatre of human life, we are often led to believe…
Of Habit and Hue: A Reflection on OOIIO’s Warehouse Apartments
The senses, as David Hume so keenly observed, are the sole inlets to our understanding. We perceive, we…
Bread, Belonging, and Beauty: Jasper Morrison’s Can Pa Bakery in Mallorca
In the heart of Palma’s vibrant El Terreno district, a new bakery has risen, not just as a…
Walden in the Sierra: Extrarradio Estudio’s Prado Toro Retreat
In the heart of the Sierra de Gredos, Spain, where the air is crisp and the landscape stretches…
A Frozen Perfume: Albert Adrià’s Gelato Collection Redefines Sweet Indulgence in Barcelona
Barcelona‘s famed La Rambla has a new venue, and it’s not a piece of Gaudí’s whimsical architecture. It’s…
Nature’s Restroom: Nico Goebel’s Transparent Toilet in Spain
Nestled in the rolling green hills of Cantabria, a region on Spain‘s northern coast facing the Bay of…
40sqm Living: GON Architects’ Madrid Apartment Transformation
Perched atop a 1980s building near Madrid‘s A1 highway, Casa Costa is a 40-square-meter apartment that was originally…
Nook Architects’ Pop Art-Inspired Apartment Renovation in Barcelona
In the heart of Barcelona‘s Sant Andreu district, Nook Architects has masterfully reimagined a 1970s family home, the…
Echoes of Barcelona: Mesura’s Aesop Store Diagonal Weaves History into Design
In the heart of Barcelona‘s bustling Avinguda Diagonal, a new Aesop store stands as a tribute to the…
Brach Madrid: A Modern Nostalgia by Philippe Starck
The Brach Madrid hotel, designed by Philippe Starck, is a unique and captivating space that embodies the designer’s…
Letting the Light In: Zooco Estudio’s Casa Nogal Transformation
Zooco Estudio has masterfully transformed a semi-detached house in northwest Madrid, addressing the challenge of limited natural light…
Casa Montelongo: An Architectural Oasis in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands)
Casa Montelongo, a newly reimagined 19th-century residence in La Oliva, Fuerteventura, Spain, offers more than just accommodation; it…
Staircase & Panoramic Views: Destudio’s Curved Attic in Valencia
Destudio‘s renovation of a unique property in the heart of Valencia, aptly named “Curved Attic,” is a masterclass…