Commercial Design
Inspiration: Taberna Ángel Sierra Chueca, Madrid
The iconic Taberna Ángel Sierra in the Chueca neighbourhood of Madrid.
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 Ritz Hotel in Madrid Reopens After Three-Year Renovation
Opened in 1910, during the Belle Époque era, the original building of the Ritz hotel in Madrid was designed and built under the supervision of hotelier César Ritz. Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid recently reopened in April after a three-year historical restoration headed by Spanish architect Rafael de La-Hoz who retained…
Read MoreFour Seasons Opens its First Hotel in Spain
After an eight-year renovation of a historic building in Madrid, the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid opened in September 2020. With 161 rooms, 39 suites, 22 private residences, a rooftop restaurant, a four-level spa, and a lounge, it is the hotel group’s first property in the city. The accommodations are at the heart of Centro…
Read MoreElegant Lobby of the Barceló Oviedo Cervantes Hotel
I love hotel lobbies because they allow the public to access and view spaces created by renowned and creative interior designers and architects. Asturias-based photographer Érika Anes shot these images of the lobby areas of Barceló Oviedo Cervantes exclusively for Spain for Design. Situated in the heart of Spain’s elegant northern city of Oviedo, the five-star accommodation is part…
Read MoreDesign of La Sastrería Restaurant in Valencia by Masquespacio Evokes Local Mediterranean Lifestyle
Award-winning studio Masquespacio designed the La Sastrería restaurant in the Canyamelar-Cabanyal neighbourhood of Valencia. Owners Chef Sergio Giraldo and bartender Cristóbal Bouchet opened the 200-square-meter eatery in August 2020. Diners enjoy a seasonal menu from local produce and specialty cocktails. Chef Sergio reinvents traditional cooking with references from the sea and the neighbourhood. Masquespacio designed furniture, lighting,…
Read MoreProfile: Mayice Studio: Illuminating Artisanal Traditions with Technology
I recently saw an interview with renowned French decorator Jacques García who, speaking about his maximalist design tendencies, surmised that minimalism is easy if one has nothing in one’s head, but difficult to achieve if it is full. Far from being the former, the minimalist designs of Madrid-based studio Mayice Studio is a complex interplay…
Read MoreInspiration: The Collector concept store, Gijon, Spain
Gijon-based photographer Érika Anes shot this image exclusively for Spain for Design. For additional images and information, read Asturias for Design.
Read MoreProfile: Masquespacio: Singular Designs
In 2010, Ana Milena Hernández Palacios, originally from Columbia, and Belgian Christophe Penasse, who had backgrounds in interior design and marketing respectively, founded Masquespacio, a creative consultancy in interior and industrial design based in Valencia. They work exclusively in hospitality and commercial design and have completed projects in Spain, Norway, France, the USA, Portugal, and…
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