Barcelona Spain Architecture and Design

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.

Sir Victor is a brand new, design-forward boutique hotel that draws inspiration from the people, culture, and landscape of Barcelona.

A designer adds another layer to an ever-evolving family home.

Cadaval & Solà-Morales converts a 19th-century theater into a lofty live/work space with an industrial edge.

Once a warehouse for bananas imported from the Canary Islands, a vaulted stone building in Barcelona is reborn as a contemporary triplex home.

Amid the rolling green hills, ancient architecture, and winding, narrow streets of Catalonia sits a light-filled sanctuary with a stony exterior.

In search of a home, a Barcelona couple sense a chance for something more.

A turn-of-the-century apartment receives a stylish revamp that highlights gorgeous floor tiles and exposed brick throughout.

A Barcelona architect applies his studio’s signature style to his own renovated residence.

In the Baix Empordà region of Spain, a creative family transforms a 17th-century Catalonian farmhouse into a live/work and exhibition space.

Step inside the wonderful world of Barcelona’s Walden 7.

City House by SMS Arquitectos features a second-floor townhouse extension that explores new possibilities with plywood.

Located in Spain’s Eastern Pyrenees, House in La Cerdanya by Dom Arquitectura sits in a restored, historic settlement, expressing its contemporary personality while adhering to...

A triangular-shaped penthouse in the city center becomes a bright home that wonderfully connects with the outdoors.