House on the Air, cover of Porcelanosa Group's Lifestyle Magazine
House on the Air, cover of Porcelanosa Group’s Lifestyle Magazine
Due to the slope of the terrain, the element appears as an architectural piece deposited in its environment. The place is prepared with a sort of base materialized with the gray tone of the stones found in the environment, in fact, the name of Zahara, comes from the Arabic Sahara that could be translated as rocky place.
This base allows the house to be positioned at the necessary level to ensure the views and the sunset on the sheet of water against the Atlantic.In the back there is a quiet courtyard to shelter when the wind of Tarifa is intense, in this courtyard there are rooms with complementary uses of the main house.
A simple architecture set in a place where the sensitive observer can enjoy all the colors.
Porcelanosa Group’s Lifestyle magazine emerges as a unique window into the world of design and contemporary architecture. Published regularly, this magazine has established itself as an essential source for those seeking inspiration and exploring the latest lifestyle trends.
Throughout its pages, the magazine presents outstanding architectural projects that incorporate Porcelanosa Grupo products. From luxurious residences to innovative commercial spaces, Lifestyle offers a detailed look at creativity and innovation in the architectural realm.
Beyond the presentation of projects, the magazine includes exclusive interviews with influential architects, designers and professionals. These conversations provide unique insight into the inspirations and philosophies behind the most notable projects.
In addition, Lifestyle magazine takes a holistic approach to lifestyle, addressing topics ranging from travel and dining to wellness.
This broad perspective offers readers a complete experience of luxury and sophistication.
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Lecture and exhibition for the COACM-Demarcation of Albacete
Lecture and exhibition for the COACM-Demarcation of Albacete
The architectural community has an appointment on February 15 at 7 p.m. at the Official College of Architects of Castilla la Mancha, Demarcation of Albacete C. Martínez Villena, 7, 02001 Albacete. Fran Silvestre will give a conference titled “Pensado a mano”, which will show an in-depth vision of the most representative works of the Fran Silvestre Arquitectos studio.
In addition, the COACM will have an exhibition that will accompany the conference and will last until March 13, where a selection of hand-made models will be presented that exemplify the conceptual materialization process of the Fran Silvestre Arquitectos studio.
The creative process carried out to materialize an idea in the studio of Fran Silvestre Arquitectos goes, first of all, through an intense and laborious exercise consisting of giving shape, with the hands, to models that, as defined by the renowned critic of architecture Philip Jodidio, it is an “unusual approach to new designs and a personal dedication to models as the main design tool, through which Fran Silvestre sometimes seems closer to sculptors such as the admired Alfaro than to older architects who cling to the sketch as their primary mode of expression”.
From the first stage, the result is pursued with precision, working with materials that allow the generation of straight and also curved shapes, which give rise to encounters and tangents, and which are shown as simple figures but which are highly complex from the point of view. of its conception. To quote another prestigious architecture critic, David Cohn, “Fran Silvestre is not an essentialist, in search of a lost and rooted authenticity, nor do we find him tuning into the divine harmonies of perfect geometric form under the light. His art, despite of its abstraction, it is more about the problem at hand, and how to create an environment for everyday life that lifts us out of the ordinary, toward a more complete and awakened sensual engagement with our surroundings.
In this exhibition, a set of hand-made pieces are exhibited that exemplify this exercise of conceptual materialization. Its production allows us to reach places that cannot be reached with the drawing and also provides clues to resolve certain aspects of the project and the construction phase itself. These creations are testament to a deep respect for the natural environment and topography.
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Casa Sabater on the cover of the new issue of Interior Design
Casa Sabater on the cover of the new issue of Interior Design
The Sabater House project, located in Orihuela and completed in 2023, has been on the cover of one of the most widely distributed editorial media in Spain, Diseño Interior magazine, in its number 368 corresponding to the month of January.
Inside it, a complete report on the project is published, with photographs by the prestigious Portuguese photographer Fernando Guerra and with graphic documentation to contextualize the description and images.
Diseño Interior magazine is a publication dedicated to the world of interior design and interior architecture. It offers a wide variety of content related to design trends, inspiring projects, innovative products, and interviews with leading professionals in the sector. This magazine is a source of inspiration and knowledge for architects, interior designers and design enthusiasts, providing up-to-date information on the latest trends and developments in the field of interior design.
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Forbes / Interview with Fran Silvestre
Forbes / Interview with Fran Silvestre
The prestigious Forbes magazine has published an interview with Fran Silvestre where he highlights the studio’s vision of architecture, professional career and future challenges.
The Forbes article titled “Fran Silvestre: ‘The relationship between architecture and health is what is to come'” addresses the career and vision of Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Achievements and awards stand out both nationally and internationally, such as the Build Architectural Award in the United Kingdom, the NYCxDESIGN Award in New York, or the German Design Award, among others.
The article details the training of Fran Silvestre, who was educated with the Portuguese Pritzker Prize winner Álvaro Siza, and his role as an educator at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and the European University. He also mentions his participation in the Spain Arts and Culture program and his influence in the digital world and social networks within the architectural sector.
Topics on the evolution of architecture are also discussed, highlighting the importance of sustainability and the growing relationship between architecture and health. The article concludes by highlighting the work philosophy in the studio, which combines the search for beauty with efficiency, and its influence by the cultural and creative environment in which the studio is developed, a 7,000 square meter space where the old workshop of the sculptor Andreu Alfaro.
Forbes is a business and economics magazine widely recognized worldwide. Founded in 1917 by B.C. Forbes has established itself as a trusted and respected source in the business and financial world. Over the years, Forbes has expanded its presence not only in print, but also on digital platforms, becoming a global multimedia brand. It is known for its famous annual lists, such as the list of the world’s richest people and most successful companies. The “Forbes Billionaires” list is especially anticipated, providing details on the fortunes of billionaires around the world.
The magazine publishes a wide range of articles related to business, finance, investment and global economy. It offers in-depth analysis on economic trends, business strategies and key financial news. It also highlights successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and influential figures in various fields through exclusive profiles and interviews. These profiles provide a unique insight into the trajectories and success strategies of these personalities.
You can read the full interview here.
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New product | Hera
New product | Hera
The Hera table is configured from rectangular stone pieces whose geometry is defined by the incision of two symmetrical metal lines that interact in a balanced manner, acting as a supporting structure.
The Hera table is configured from rectangular stone pieces whose geometry is defined by the incision of two symmetrical metal lines that interact in a balanced manner, acting as a supporting structure. The solid natural stone top, in contact with the thin 12mm thick metal sheets, creates a canvas of contrasts between the radically different textures of these materials.
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Site visit to know the projects in La Moraleja of Threeseven
SITE VISIT TO KNOW THE PROJECTS IN LA MORALEJA OF
THREESEVEN
The entire Fran Silvestre Arquitectos team moved to Madrid on November 3 to closely explore the Threeseven projects under construction. A project that consists of four single-family homes located in the exclusive neighborhood of La Moraleja, three of them bordering the golf course, and are destined to redefine the luxury home experience.
Threeseven’s approach is to offer a set of spaces that go beyond the conventional. These villas are equipped with a gym, sauna, indoor and outdoor pool, cinema room and wine cellar, as well as common spaces designed to provide comfort and well-being, all connected to the surrounding landscape. The use of certified materials is an integral part of Threeseven’s philosophy. Wooden panels and natural stone details are just some examples of the careful material choices that provide a welcoming, contemporary and balanced environment, guaranteeing maximum comfort for residents. Threeseven’s architecture reflects a connection with the beauty of the natural landscape, incorporating the highest quality standards and reaffirming La Moraleja’s leadership in the Premium housing sector.
The Fran Silvestre Arquitectos team has not only designed these villas, but has also been in charge of the branding of the brand, corporate design, graphic design, web, promotional images and videos, as well as the plans and construction of them, trying encompass everything with the same vision to generate a global identity. All the information about the brand here.
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NEW PROJECT IN CHINA
NEW PROJECT IN CHINA
The house is understood as a succession of concentric patios that provide privacy on each of the levels, understanding each of them as a ground floor with its own garden.
The walls are high enough to provide the necessary privacy with the surrounding buildings, but allow a view of the distant green mountains from the interior. In this way, four perimeters follow one another: the first that houses the most social area of the house, the second and the third that contain the bedrooms and the last, which crowns the house and covers the third level.
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SUMMUM 2023 DESIGN AWARDS
SUMMUM 2023 DESIGN AWARDS
The ABC portal celebrates its fifth anniversary by presenting awards to design figures with an exclusive gala at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando and presents the Summum Architecture Design Award to Fran Silvestre.
The headquarters of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando dressed up to celebrate the 2023 Summum Design Awards last night, November 15. Designers, actors, artists, models and businessmen from the world of fashion, beauty, architecture, leisure, decoration and motors came together.
With the aim of praising and highlighting the design sector, the first awards were presented to five outstanding figures from fields such as architecture, fashion, interior design, crafts and artistic design. Jaime Hayon, Lorenzo Castillo, Paul García de Oteyza and Caterina Pañeda of the Oteyza firm, Javier Sánchez Medida and Fran Silvestre, became the true protagonists of a night in which art and design were very present. Summum delivers these awards for the first time, highlighting the creativity, authenticity and talent that they all share.
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GERMAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024. SABATER HOUSE
GERMAN DESIGN AWARDS 2024. SABATER HOUSE
Our project Sabater House has been the winner in the Excellent Architecture category at the prestigious German Design Awards 2024.
The German Design Award is the most important international award given by the German Design Council, the main authority in the sector in the German country. The objective of the awards is “to discover, present and recognize innovative trends in the field of design in different categories.”
The Casa Sabater project arises from its implementation in the environment. The building is deployed through a very clear geometry, moving away from the conception of a compact architecture. This strategy, together with the slender proportion of the construction, allows increasing the perimeter of contact of the house with the outside, generating a system of patios that seems to have no limits.
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Villa 95. Fran Silvestre Arquitectos for Cork Oak Mansion
Villa 95. Fran Silvestre Arquitectos for Cork Oak Mansion
The expressive nature of this three-story house for sale in Sotogrande is designed in a continuous movement that suggests, between its different rooms, a route from which to explore with your eyes the landscape that expands in front of it.
The exterior morphology is arranged with the intention of taking full advantage of the buildability of its plot. Resolved through its long diagonal, the pieces appear to relate only between their vertices, while inside they intertwine in constant communication.
The upper floor opens to a large terrace: the roof of the middle room and whose limits expand in both directions; both outside, towards the pool, and inside the plot and up to the limits of the upper level.
Through its plywood configuration and an uninterrupted succession of spaces, the structure tempts the eye to follow its shape; an almost playful figure that immediately assumes and suggests the identity of the house.
CORK OAK MANSION is a project of six luxury villas in the heart of Altos de Valderrama (Sotogrande), developed by DUS DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS, a company with more than 20 years of experience in the sector.
This property located on a plot of 2,317 square meters facing south, offers a living experience of luxury and comfort. With a total of 1,200 square meters built, the house has 6 rooms, an independent service apartment, and numerous amenities. These include an outdoor pool and reflecting pool that add a touch of elegance to the outdoor space. For well-being and relaxation, the property has a spa and a multipurpose room. Additionally, to stay in shape, residents can enjoy a private gym. The residence also offers a spacious main kitchen and an additional work kitchen, along with a convenient laundry room. To complete this luxurious offer, the property has a parking lot with capacity for 5 cars, ensuring comfort and security for the vehicles.
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