Barcelona Spain Architecture and Design

The 1,399-square-foot apartment maintains original details dating back to 1900, including shallow-arched, brick barrel vaults with wood beams and colorful mosaic floors.

A pandemic lockdown affords a young couple the opportunity to create a charmingly uncomplicated home in the Catalan countryside.

Mariana de Delás revitalizes an old stone hut, devising a portable “solar wheelbarrow” to recharge its batteries.

Their barrel-vaulted dwelling is so efficient that they didn’t have to turn on the heater last winter.

Architecture office AMOO revitalizes a 650-square-foot bachelor pad with a focus on light and color.

Las Tres Marias features a series of arches, terra-cotta tiles, and opened-up interiors that provide the sisters with a breezy holiday home near the coast.

The legendary architect’s Casa Vicens will open its doors in Barcelona for an exclusive one-night stay.

Allaround Lab completely revamps an 800-square-foot apartment, uncovering original barrel-vaulted ceilings and installing custom cabinetry from front to back.

Enric Rojo Arquitectura transforms a multilevel townhouse in Catalonia to evolve with its longtime residents.

The founder of Raúl Sánchez Architects restyles his dated corner unit behind a chamfered facade in Barcelona’s Poblenou area.

Scala Studio transforms a disused, ground-floor workspace into a tranquil family dwelling.

Designed and built by a group of students in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Voxel allows its residents to operate self-sufficiently for 14 days.

Returning to old stomping grounds, two siblings enlist Acabadomate to revive the 19th-century residence in Catalonia.

Spanish architecture studio Mesura draws inspiration from the landscape and local vernacular to craft a rural retreat for a large family.

Mar Plus Ask designs two dreamy homes that take cues from the storied olive trees on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

With the help of 3D laser scanning, Ensamble Studio excavates a quarry on the island of Menorca to create an experimental retreat.

The design team combined a Japanese sensibility and Spanish details with pine finishes and a red tile floor.

Clever interventions make the home feel larger than its compact 721 square feet.

Architect Kirsten Schwalgien converts the former stable of a famed Catalan modernist building into a contemporary loft.

A quartet of spacious new villa suites and a revamped spa honor the hotel’s rugged landscape and historic setting.

Tucked away in an Art Nouveau building, this colorful sanctuary fuses period details with contemporary updates.

Emerald-green tiles accent natural wood and limestone walls in this converted motorcycle repair shop in Palma de Mallorca.

Stay in this vibrant city for less—without compromising comfort and style.

French architects Atelier du Pont gave this historic finca in Menorca a modern update befitting its posh amenities while staying true to its local roots.

Floor-to-ceiling glass and clever angling allows this coastal home to frame spectacular views.

Nook Architects reimagines a drab, partitioned apartment by downplaying the bedrooms and focusing on bright, connected spaces.

Nestled in the wine country of Tarragona, Spain, Casa Almudena emphasizes connection through an intriguing open-plan concept and elements of indoor/outdoor living.

Terra-cotta and wood tones preserve the authentic character of this revamped city oasis.

Architect Benedetta Tagliabue, a force in Barcelona’s design scene for decades who has watched the city evolve, gives us her perfect itinerary.

Sitting on 190 acres, the sprawling seaside villa comes with seven buildings, a wine cellar, a multimedia lounge, and a luxe spa.