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Architectural design and heritage developments

Overview

Recent developments in the architectural sector highlight a focus on private space transformation, public heritage, and urban wellbeing. In early September, the Madrid-based studio HASS, founded by Elena Moreno and Jorge Prieto, completed a project converting a 75-square-meter tourist apartment into a functional live-work loft, emphasizing natural light and integrated design. Simultaneously, the studio ETEREO launched ORBITA, an international initiative to turn private residences into immersive cultural destinations, debuting at Palazzo Ca’ Donà in Venice.

By early October, regional architectural and heritage events intensified in Spain. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the XII Architecture Week, held at the Martín Chirino Foundation under the theme ‘Specific City’, explored how unique geography and history prevent urban interchangeability. Organized by the Official College of Architects of Gran Canaria (COAGC), the event concluded at Castillo de la Luz with high participation. In the Balearic Islands, the 2026 Architecture Week featured exhibitions on manor house memory, Andalusi hydraulic networks, and a posthumous tribute to architect Xisco Pizà.

In late October, Spanish initiatives shifted toward social wellbeing and infrastructure. In Guadalajara, the CSCAE Observatory 2030 project ‘Primum Non Nocere’ held a workshop on how physical environments influence mental and social health. In Madrid, the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM) launched the ‘Foro Urbano Madrid2050’ exhibition to highlight inclusive and sustainable urban interventions. Additionally, the ‘RehabilitAcción Ciudadana’ project conducted a workshop in Badalona addressing the challenges of aging building stocks and the need for improved administrative processes for structural safety and accessibility.

Entities

Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Gran Canaria · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Elena Moreno · Mallorca · Ayuntamiento de Valencia

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spanish architectural initiatives focus on urban wellbeing and building rehabilitation

    Architectural organizations in Spain are launching initiatives to improve urban wellbeing, promote sustainable city design in Madrid, and facilitate building rehabilitation in Badalona.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria concludes XII Architecture Week

    The XII Architecture Week in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria concluded after eight days of debating urban challenges and the city's future development with professionals and citizens.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cultural heritage and architecture highlighted in Spanish forums

    Cultural events in Spain highlighted heritage conservation, including the XII Architecture Week in Las Palmas and the 45th Forum of Associations and Cultural Managers in Valencia.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Architecture Week events held in Spain

    Architecture Week events in Spain focus on urban identity and heritage, featuring programs in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Balearic Islands.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Architectural projects redefine private spaces for living and culture

    Architects transform private spaces into functional lofts and immersive cultural venues through projects like HASS’s Madrid loft and ETEREO’s ORBITA initiative in Venice.

Sources

ad-italia.it · atlanticohoy.com · closeup.mx · diariosigloxxi.com · elculturaldecanarias.es · eldigitaldecanarias.net · giltmagazine.it · hispanianostra.org · interempresas.net · marquesina.mx · ultimahora.es

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