The real estate sector is responsible for about a third of the energy consumed and a fifth of the pollution emitted worldwide. These numbers have turned the search for new, sustainable building materials into an unstoppable race. The following are some of the most outstanding innovations: Self-healing concrete It is believed that 90% of carbon…
read moreIn our last post, we delved into the relationship between individuals and architecture, analyzing how the height of a space determines our experience in it. Today we will turn to another factor to take into account when considering our relationship to architecture: the environment. Research has found that a building’s views affect its occupants’ ability…
read moreBuilt in just 15 months, the hotel became a regeneration engine and a tourist attraction in the neighbourhood. The hotel group K + K Hotels, originally based in Austria, chose our team to develop their first project in a none German-speaking country, in Barcelona. Following the guidelines of the company,, the plot is located…
read moreIn one of our latest posts, we explained the initiative of incorporating the construction of “Design-Built” projects into our offer of services and apply it in the “Casa Bellavista” project. Today, in this article, we are going to show you a practical example of this kind of contract by just one element involved in the…
read moreIn 1950, certain scientists began to study how spaces affect people’s behaviour. Several research groups analyzed how the design of hospitals, particularly psychiatric buildings, had an influence on the behaviour of patients. As a result, the patterns that directly affect the individual were deepened and, for example, residences for elderly people are now designed in…
read moreAcknowledgement: Michela Mezzavilla, architect and lighting designer. Founding partner of Remm. michela@remm.es David Regales, Manager in Unifurniture. david@unifurniture.net
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Building a hotel means a great effort for the contracting party. The first challenge for our team lies in capturing the energy of that initial stage and driving it forwards to boost creativity and efficiency. Here at WA we create a brand image, confer identities and anticipate our client’s growth and development by taking care…
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A hotel is a mirror of the world. We live in contradictory times, and hotels have embraced that contradiction. These are the trends that will stay and gain strength in 2018: RESURRECTION: Hotels can give a second life to long-standing buildings, such as old silos, churches, convents or museum buildings. LEGENDS: The older the better, especially when…
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What about an unforgettable evening with live music and sea views? We know just the right place: the rooftop terrace of the K+K Hotel, located on Paseo Picasso in Barcelona. After the refurbishment works by the Wortmann Architects team, the new space has become a design spot from which to enjoy stunning views. While…
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