Posts by Spain for Design
5 Iconic Furniture Brands from Spain You Should Know About: Ondarreta. Humble Beginnings to Global Reach.
This is the fifth and final article in a series about iconic furniture brands in Spain. Founded in 1974, Ondarreta is known for its contemporary furniture. The story began at the Ondarreta beach in San Sebastian as a small carpentry workshop. From that humble beginning, Ondarreta has developed into a brand with a global reach,…
Read MoreProfile: Miguel Ángel Torres Ferreras Spain’s 2024 Artisan of the Year
Above: Feria Collection by Torres Ferreras and Sebastián Gallego Briefly describe your background and the beginnings of your studio. Torres Ferreras is the brand of the pottery workshop of Miguel Ángel Torres Ferreras, who first sat at the wheel at the age of 11 in a family member’s pottery workshop. In his hometown of La…
Read MoreCourse on Introduction to Cataloguing and Preventive Conservation of the Decorative Arts
The Association of the Friends of the National Museum of Decorative Arts (La Asociación de Amigos del Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas) and the Department of Art History of the Complutense University of Madrid have organized a four-session course on Cataloguing and Preventative Conservation of Decorative Arts. From March 10 to 12, it will be in…
Read MoreMiguel Ángel Torres Ferreras wins Spain’s 2024 Artisan of the Year Award
On December 7, 2024, the seventeenth edition of the 2024 National Crafts Awards was held in the Ministry of Industry and Tourism’s auditorium. The event brought together artisan finalists from all over the country in recognition of relevant actors of Spanish national crafts who, with their work, make the sector a driver of economy, employment,…
Read MoreSpain for Accessible Design: Summary 2024
This year was not as I had hoped to feature accessible travel and design in Spain on my website, partly due to other responsibilities that led to insufficient time to connect with my network. Next year, I will research, identify, and capture images of accessible tourist sites, accommodations, and beautiful interiors that combine striking design…
Read More2024 Made in Spain Holiday Gift Guide
This year my Made in Spain Holiday Gift Guide showcases ceramic jugs. There is no reason for this selection other than when I visited Spain this year, I spotted a striking striped ceramic jug in Hijo de Epigmenio. This gift store sells artisanal ceramic, glass, textiles, and other items from across Spain. I have featured this…
Read MoreVajillas de Ultramar: New Horizons
Combining their mastery of artisanship, art, and design, Vajillas de Ultramar and renowned fashion designer Josep Font debuted “La Vajilla” by Josep Font, their 24-piece ceramics collection, at Milan Design Week 2024. The first appearance by Vajillas de Ultramar at this prestigious global event, the new collection combines the unique vision of Josep Font with the artisanship of…
Read More5 Iconic Furniture Brands from Spain You Should Know About:Treku: Descendants of a Renowned Woodworking Tradition
Founded in 1947, Treku is a brand known for its contemporary furniture. Based in Zarautz, a small coastal town in the Basque country with a great naval tradition, it designs, manufactures and exports its furniture to more than 50 countries worldwide through a select portfolio of stores and professionals. In 1947, Jesús Aldabaldetrecu, who was…
Read MoreA Porch in La Moraleja, Madrid
Dosalcubo transformed an underused corner in a home in La Moraleja, Madrid into a porch with open and covered spaces. Adjacent to the main living room, and with direct access to the garden, the inspiration for its design is a refuge,. An ideal spot to share with family and friends, its warmth and coziness evoke homeliness,…
Read MoreTwo Weeks in Spain
In August I travelled to Spain with my family for the first time in five years. It was a whirlwind of activities and experiences. I revisited old favorites-cafes, restaurants, shops-and discovered new ones. We took a side trip to Vienna for a few days, a gift to my son who is interested in the history…
Read MoreEnrique Rovira-Beleta Cuyàs on Accessible Travel and Tourism: Part 2
This article is the second of a three-part interview with Enrique Rovira-Beleta Cuyás, an architect and professor of architecture and accessible design at the School of Architecture of the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona, who lends his expertise for public and private commercial and residential building projects. For everyone, he is an advocate for accessible tourism…
Read MoreHome + Studio by Masquespacio
Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse of award-winning Valencia-based creative studio Masquespacio, describe their new 450 m2 live-work space as “A place where our studio and home are in a two-floor building that clearly shows our evolution as designers and the evolvement of our different styles, from New Memphis and Art Deco to a bit…
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