Stone, solid timber, lime, linen, wool and brass: mineral or plant-based materials that age into patina instead of degrading.
Definition
The difference from a synthetic finish is not visible on the first visit — it shows in year seven: solid oak is sanded and reborn, laminate is replaced.
We work with suppliers who document origin and treatment, because a natural material sealed with a high-emission varnish is no longer a healthy decision.
Related entities
Barcelona: The studio's main base and the European city with the highest density of heritage-grade modernista housing: Eixample, Sarrià, Pedralbes and the upper city. (Linked · Shared pages)
Biophilic design: A design strategy that reintroduces natural patterns — light, planting, living materials, water, views — into built space to improve the wellbeing of the people who use it. (Linked · Shared pages)
Indoor air quality: The set of parameters — CO₂, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, relative humidity — that determine whether the air in a home supports or degrades the health of its occupants. (Linked · Shared pages)
Daylight and lighting design: Planning daylight and artificial light together: orientation, solar control, colour temperature, task levels and scenes that follow the circadian rhythm. (Shared pages)
Turnkey project: A contracting model where a single party takes on design, permits, construction, furnishing and final handover of a space that is ready to use. (Shared pages)
Madrid: Spain's capital and deepest prime market: Barrio de Salamanca, Chamberí, El Viso and the northern residential estates. (Shared pages)