Seeing Double: Casa Gracia in Madrid by Hanghar.Hanghar have split a single 1970s Madrid apartment into two near identical dwellings. Inspired by Louisiana Interiors, Gaudi’s Casa Vicens and Caccia Dominioni’s double doorways in Villa San Valerio, the research oriented architecture...
A Micro Hospitality Experience: Nico Sayulita Hotel in Mexico by Hybrid and Palma.Immersed in the jungle-lined coast of Sayulita, Mexico, is Nico, a micro hospitality experience designed by Hybrid and Palma. Indoor and outdoor spaces combine throughout the building in a concrete grid structure, exploring thresholds and...
Split House in Palma de Mallorca by Feina Studio.Taking the definition of the act of splitting to new heights, Feina Studio’s Split House in Palma de Mallorca takes advantage of the site’s significant level changes to accommodate a series of spaces dictated by split levels. Whether...
Folklore Meets Contemporary: Verbena Lounge by HANGHAR and Estudio DIIR.Hanghar collaborated with Estudio DIIR on the Guest Lounge at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. The two local practices blended Spanish folklore with the contemporary in a bold installation. With a large red marquee overhead, the...
A Blank Slate: Casa Rio in Madrid by HANGHAR.Located in the rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood of Carabanchel, Casa Rio is Hanghar's olive branch towards Madrid’s affordable housing crisis. With the average costs of homes now exceeding the reach of many citizens, the project...
Architectural Microsurgery: Loft Study House in Bilbao by Acha Zaballa.Acha Zaballa Arquitects have developed a prototype loft in the city of Bilbao that seeks to transform unused ground floor retail spaces into social housing. The home underwent a series of “microsurgery” interventions and stylistic...
Burr Studio Transform an Industrial Warehouse in Madrid into a Photographer’s Home & Studio.Eulalia is a project in a series of renovations across Madrid by Burr Studio that responds to the city's dwindling industrial landscape. Dubbed, ‘Elements for industrial recovery’, this ongoing project repurposes warehouses into...
Evading Renovation Convention: Lara House in Madrid by Hanghar.Born in a response to the rapid real estate bubble the city is currently in, this 1970s Madrid home distances itself from market-driven logic and offers a flexible solution that evades conventional renovations. Almost like a blank canvas,...
‘Types of Spaces’ Installation by Palma and Hanghar.A surprising passageway leads visitors to the old Tobacco Factory of La Rioja. This temporary installation was envisioned by Palma and Hanghar for Concéntrico, Logroño’s International Architecture and Design Festival. With the...
