Summer is on its way, so for most of you, that means vacation time! Yippie! Ditch those closed shoes, long sleeves and put on the sandals, shorts, sunglasses and head out for a drink and view at one of Barcelona’s best rooftop terraces the next time you’re in the city. Known as a city of …
Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill decided to transform an old 19th-century cement factory into a stunning home. La Fabrica dates back to the industrialization period of Catalonia and the reconstruction period lasted for more than a year and a half. There was plenty of work to be done since the silos were full of cement and dust and the …
GilBartolomé Architects created an awesome Mediterranean Dragon House in Granada, Spain. It has a unique wavy roof made from handmade zinc tiles and what’s really amazing about it is that it’s dug into a 42-degree cliff face. Because of the way the house is built into a cliff, it keeps a constant temperature of 19.5 degrees celsius. ‘The …
If you scare easily, this article is not for you. Seriously! Look away or skip to the one that is more in tune with your placid nature. On the other hand, if you really don’t mind staring death in the face, and El Caminito del Rey in Spain is your cup of tea, you should …
The great Spanish architect Alberto Campo Baeza is the designer of one of the most architecturally radical houses ever to be made in Spain. House of the Infinite is situated in Cádiz, a beautiful town on the Atlantic Ocean. It resembles a stone platform sitting on the edge of the tip where the sea unites …
In Spain’s famous ski destination, Sierra Nevada National Park the luxurious El Lodge Resort is located. This hotel has absolutely everything for a perfect winter vacation – comfortable and fully-equipped accommodation, excellent location, it offers numerous activities, and, of course, an impressive view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The accommodation at the El Lodge is …
The Hotel Puerta America in Madrid is a product of an innovative and bold concept. The idea was to commission various different designers and architects to create their respective parts of the hotel, presenting their unique and defining styles, but also working together to create a ‘unique’ unity. The hotel includes thirteen floors and a …
The first words that spring to mind when you mention ‘hostel’ are cramped, loud, smelly and small. You’d be pleased to know that there is a hostel / hotel that is anything but… It is called Generator Hostel, and it is located in Barcelona’s Gràcia district, a ten-minute walk from Antoni Gaudí’s famous Casa Batlló …
The house on the cliff is definitely something else. It was designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos from Valencia who have managed to make it look like it respects the surrounding nature, while still proudly keeping its own integrity and boasting its bold form. The 242 sq m house is in Toix Mascarat, Calpe, Alicante in …
The island of Ibiza is known as the jewel of the Mediterranean and one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Naturally, with more style and art per square meter than anywhere else in the world, the most beautiful place of Ibiza has to be truly special. Let’s take a look what Ibiza’s Casa del …