Posts by Spain for Design
Gijón Science and Technology Park Scientific Marries Innovation and Design
The Gijón Scientific and Technological Park (Parque Científico Tecnológico de Gijón) is an industrial park in the enclave of Cabueñes in Gijon, a city in the north of Spain. Managed by the municipality, Gijón Impulsa, the objective of the development is to provide space and services to support new science and technology companies and, in turn,…
Read MoreRestaurant in Almerimar, Spain Evokes Youthful Ambience
The design of the Amarte Fun Kitchen (@amarte_funkitchen) in the resort town of Almerimar is the work of Almeria-based Javier Escobar Design. Opened in June 2021, it is part of the Mar Poniente group of hospitality locales. Tropical elements fuse with Mediterranean cuisine for a pure expression of youthful exuberance. The brief was to design a space that…
Read MoreSergio Macias Brings Hollywood Glamour to a Casino in Gran Canaria
Creative design studio Sergio Macías, based in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, created the interior design of Play & Win casino at the Punto Zero salons in Gran Canaria. Located in the Mogan Mall shopping center, the design evokes the glamorous style of a Hollywood film casino and avoids the stereotypical trappings associated with this type…
Read MoreSingular Design by Leather Artisan José-Luis Bazán
Master leather artisan José-Luis Bazán (@joseluisbazan) has a long national and international trajectory in his craft. Based in Benaocaz (Cádiz), he has collaborated with numerous companies and creatives, including Spanish luxury fashion brand Loewe. Elle magazine and Vogue have featured his work. Not content to rest on his laurels, he continues to innovate. His latest…
Read MoreHijo de Epigmenio: For the Love of Spanish Crafts
Juan Manuel Gil López is the son of (hijo de) Epigmenio, hence the name of his shop Hijo de Epigmenio. I first met him when I visited his central Madrid shop in August 2019 on the last day of my month in Spain. The handmade artisan items on display fascinated me. Many were unfamiliar and he…
Read MoreEspacio Intermedio: The Space In-Between
Espacio Intermedio is an online gallery for artistic crafts led by Cristina Vallejo, an architect and the founder of the furniture and contemporary craft studio ELSUR, and Marta Redondo, an architect, specialising in the design, management, and direction of exhibition and museum projects. They joined forces with the mission to promote creatives who work in that “intermediate…
Read MoreMayice Studio Debuts New Lamp at Milan Design Week 2021
“No Title” is the new lamp by Mayice Studio that had its debut as part of Collectible Design at the gallery of influential curator Rossana Orlandi on the eve of Milan Design Week 2021. “No Title” is the result of a study of light and its reflections. It is a form of expression, which speaks of light, transparency, delicacy,…
Read MoreCM4 Architecture Embraces the Curvilinear Form for Dental Clinic in Seville
The warm embrace and tranquility of the curvilinear form is the basis for the design concept of the Vilches dental clinic in Seville. Designed by Seville-based architecture and interior design studio CM4 Architecture, the brief was to transform the 170 m2 premises of a financial institution into an enveloping aesthetic with an interior design that generates…
Read MoreProfile: Eva Cheung Designs from Barcelona
Eva Cheung, the principal designer of Barcelona-based ECM Interior Design, founded her studio in 2006. She has since completed interior design projects in the residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. Her work has been featured in numerous media, including Estilo Clásico magazine, and the Infurma portal. Spain for Design reached out to the designer. Did you study interior…
Read MoreProfile: Mediterranean Fusion: Exploring New Design Horizons from Valladolid
Based in Valladolid, the capital of the Spanish autonomous community of Castile and León, Mediterranean Fusion opened six years ago. The studio has since developed into a multidisciplinary team working on commercial and residential projects, with specialists in architecture, interior design, product design, industrial engineering, and 3D visualization. Partner Miriam San Juan Fernandez studied technical architecture and…
Read MoreCafé in Asturias, Spain Channels a Victorian Parlour
Coffees, cocktails, and cakes are specialties of Per Se Café located in the old town of Oviedo. The decor, with its earthy colour palette, patterned upholstery, and highly textural fixed elements, harks back to an old-world parlour. A curated selection of vintage and Victorian furniture pieces, posters, mirrors, and fairy lighting, mix with interior architectural elements, including…
Read MoreThe Natural Environment Inspires Masquespacio’s Design of Restaurant in Huesca
Award-winning studio Masquespacio designed Pukkel, a fine dining restaurant in the city center of Huesca in Spain’s autonomous community of Aragon. Owners Jorge and Mikel opened the 140-square-meter eatery in January 2021 to offer signature healthy food options, where guests can have a sensory experience beyond gastronomy. Diners enjoy a menu made from quality local products without refined…
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