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Under Construction | Roca Views Ibiza
Construction begins on the Roca Views project in Ibiza, set in a privileged location where the hillside becomes the central stage.
Under Construction: New Project in Koh Samui, Thailand
Located on a privileged plot with spectacular ocean views, the house in Koh Samui is positioned on elevated terrain, providing an almost uninterrupted visual connection with the horizon. The primary architectural goal is to maximize these sea views while protecting from rear-facing views and ensuring privacy from neighbors. The home appears to float atop a mountain, evoking a sense of isolation and serenity.
"Thinking Through Making" Workshop with Fran Silvestre
The "Thinking Through Making" Workshop led and conducted by Fran Silvestre, director of the MArch programs, has begun. These sessions delve into the theory presented by Juhani Pallasmaa in his book The Thinking Hand, shaping ideas with one's own hands.
Presentation at the Technological University of Peru
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos participated in the I Cycle of International Conferences | Architectural Perspectives, organized by the Technological University of Peru. They presented their creative process and emblematic works such as the Casa del Acantilado, highlighting the integration of design, technique and context, inspiring students and professionals.
Piera House in IW magazine
Our Piera House project has been selected to appear in IW magazine in its 159th edition corresponding to the month of November.
New project in Brasilia
A very lightweight, curved roof with large overhangs rests on a stone base, creating fluid and open spaces on the ground floor, while a more traditional program is developed in the semi-basement, which receives light and ventilation through large front windows and a rear patio.
Photoshooting of the new projects completed in La Moraleja: The trilogy
Our studio has recently carried out the photo shoot of the recently completed projects in La Moraleja in collaboration with the renowned photographer Fernando Guerra: The trilogy, the first project in La Moraleja of three villas with spectacular views of the Royal La Moraleja Golf Club.
Open House Valencia - 2024 Edition
Next Saturday, October 26, 2024, a new edition of Open House Valencia will take place, an event that gives citizens the opportunity to discover emblematic Architecture and Design spaces that are not normally open to the public.
Presentation by Fran Silvestre at MArch Architecture and Design
On October 16, the Centre Octubre in Valencia will be the setting for a lecture given by Fran Silvestre, director of the MArch Valencia graduate school, associated with the European University and renowned architect. This will be the first lecture of the course. During his speech, Fran Silvestre will offer a comprehensive overview of the projects developed by his studio, Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, highlighting the innovative and sustainable approach that characterizes his work.
Press Conference in London | Villa Noon, the World’s First Zero Villa
Our team is heading to London to present Villa Noon, the world’s first zero-energy villa, along with Cork Oak Mansion and La Reserva de Sotogrande. This pioneering residence redefines luxury and sustainability standards. An innovative project, Villa Noon requires no connection to conventional water and electricity networks thanks to its advanced self-sufficiency technologies, marking a milestone in eco-friendly construction and design.
Neuroarchitecture Event | NIU Houses
The Polytechnic University of Valencia held a major event on Neuroarchitecture on October 1, where the findings of an innovative neurophysiological study carried out on the industrialized homes that make up the NIU Houses showroom in Campolivar were presented. This event is the result of an in-depth analysis carried out in collaboration with NIU Houses, a project by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, which has been awarded the Bronze Delta at the ADI-FAD thanks to its innovative construction system.
Documentary Gallery - Fran Silvestre
The production company Gallery has officially begun filming a new documentary about the Fran Silvestre Arquitectos studio, directed by Brazilian-Portuguese director Augusto Custódio. The production, provisionally titled “Fran Silvestre”, will offer a deep dive into the professional career of the Spanish architect, seeking to highlight his minimalist approach and the harmony between aesthetics and functionality in his designs.
New project under construction in Las Rozas
The works of one of the new projects that are currently being executed in Las Rozas, Madrid, is in the structural phase and already allows us to intuit the final design. It is a residential project that arises from geometric experimentation in a search for growth by repetition, drawing on references such as Jørn Utzon and Konstantin Mélnikov.
Event | 37Threeseven
This September an exclusive event will be held to inaugurate three villas built in La Moraleja, designed by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, promoted by 37 Threeseven and built by Project Work. In collaboration with Range Rover, the event will take place in three villas overlooking the Moraleja Golf Course, where attendees will enjoy a special evening with music and a cocktail and will mark the official opening of these luxury residences, highlighting the avant-garde architectural design and exclusivity in one of the most prestigious areas of Madrid, La Moraleja.
Publications | Vogue
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, has been mentioned in a recent article in Vogue. The article, entitled “4 differentiating measures applied by this firm where 70% of the managers are women” highlights some of the practices that have been implemented in the studio on a day-to-day basis and that have had a significant impact on the way of working.
New project under construction in Albania | Gaia Villas
The new project under construction Gaia Villas is an exclusive residential complex under development in Mullet, near Tirana, consisting of 13 elegant villas. Set in a stunning natural landscape, the project offers unique views of Petrela Castle, combining the tranquility of nature with the proximity to the city.
New Project
The project consists of a corporate building with a program divided into three areas that are to be connected. A showroom with auditorium, a visitor's area and a staff area. Responding to this program, the building is generated as if three courtyards were emptied for each of the accesses, through a controlled geometry consisting of circles and their tangents. This strategy seeks to give the proposal an organic reading.
Enjoy your summer
Enjoy your summer! Project: House in Sotogrande Photography: Fernando Guerra
New Project
New product with Porcelanosa and Gandia Blasco. More information coming soon.
Interview Fran Silvestre, sotogrande.com
The Sotogrande.com platform has recently published an exclusive interview with Fran Silvestre in which he shares his vision on the integration of nature and architecture in his latest project, Villa Noon, in Sotogrande.
Häuser Magazin. Sabater House
The Sabater House project, located in Orihuela and completed in 2023, has been published in the German magazine Häuser Magazin, Interior Design, in its July issue. Inside the magazine there is a complete report of the project, with photographs of the prestigious Portuguese photographer Fernando Guerra and graphic documentation to contextualize the description and images.
Award winners at the FS Design and Innovation Awards 2024
On 2 July, the FS Design and Innovation Awards 2024 took place, where our studio has been awarded. This edition celebrates the most outstanding products and projects of the last year.
Villa in la Moraleja under construction
The Villa Gaitanes project by 37 THREESEVEN, located in the prestigious urbanisation of La Moraleja, is already in the execution phase and the structure has been completed. Villa Gaitanes is a volume formed from the addition and subtraction of circular shapes to a central rectangular mass.
New project Villa Noon, the first zero villa in the world
The project, located in the exclusive urbanization of Reserva de Sotogrande, is designed with cylindrical volumes that follow the slope of the land and a stone façade that harmonizes with the landscape, subtly integrating itself into its natural surroundings. It offers panoramic views of the reserve, Sotogrande beach, the sea and, on clear days, Africa.
Nominees of the Second Edition of the Room Awards | Sabater House
The project La Casa Sabater has been selected as a finalist for the ROOM Awards. This award highlights the excellence, originality and innovation of national projects and studies of architecture, interior design, design, craftsmanship and contemporary art.
NIU Houses, Bronze Delta at ADI-FAD Awards
The NIU Houses construction system has been awarded with Delta bronze in the ADE-FAD awards. The NIU system, guarantee of design and constructive excellence, ensures reduced times, closed price and minimum consumption.
Madrid Book Fair | House of Architecture Stand next to Alberto Campo Baeza
In this new edition of the Madrid Book Fair, which takes place during the first weeks of June in the Retiro Park and which counts on the numerous participation of publishers and organisations from all over the peninsula, the recently created Casa de la Arquitectura is taking part for the first time, in collaboration with the Arquia Foundation.
New event in Sotogrande | June 6th
On June 6th we will present together with Cork Oak Mansion the first house “Casa Zero”, a pioneering home that redefines the standards of luxury and sustainability in an event sponsored by DUS Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, Range Rover, de Antonio Yachts, GANDIABLASCO and La Reserva de Sotogrande.
NIU Houses finalist in the ADI-FAD awards
ADI-FAD organizes the ADI 2024 Awards, which bring together three awards in different areas of design: the Delta Awards for industrial design professionals and companies, awarded since 1961, the ADI Medals for students, which have been awarded since 1976, and the ADI Culture Awards, launched in 2016 and focused on projects that highlight the value of design culture.
Fran Silvestre, cover of Soul by Hello Valencia Magazine
Fran Silvestre is on the cover of Soul in its 279th edition corresponding to the month of May. Inside is also included a complete interview to learn more about his work, methodology and philosophy.
Casa Sabater, cover of the IW Magazine
Our project Casa Sabater has been selected to appear on the cover of IW magazine in its 156th edition corresponding to the month of May. Inside we find a complete coverage of the project, with photographies of the prestigious Portuguese photographer Fernando Guerra.
Shooting new project in Sotogrande
We have recently conducted a photo and video shoot in one of our latest projects built, Casa en Sotogrande. For this, we have worked with renowned photographer Fernando Guerra and filmmaker Jesús Orrico, who have been in charge of documenting the essence of the design.
Fran Silvestre lecture at the Official College of Architects of the Balearic Islands
Fran Silvestre has recently given a lecture at the Colegi Oficial d'Arquitectes de les Illes Balears - Demarcació d'Eivissa i Formentera. Fran shared the projects carried out by the studio, introducing the processes of materialization of ideas through the realization of models.
Fran Silvestre, "100 Creatives of 2024" by Forbes
Fran Silvestre has been included in Forbes magazine's "The 100 Creatives of 2024" list in the business world. This recognition is given to thought leaders who have demonstrated significant impact and exceptional creativity in their respective fields.
Fran Silvestre, jury member at the Elle Decoration Design Awards 2024
Fran Silvestre was part of the exceptional jury of the Elle Decoration 2024 Design Awards, held in Madrid. The event, which took place at the iconic Ritz Hotel, brought together leading figures such as Philippe Starck, Andreu Carulla and Emilio Tuñón, among others, to celebrate innovation and creativity in design.
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, architecture firm with more audience in social media | Economy 3
In a recent publication, the media Economia3 has highlighted Fran Silvestre Arquitectos for being the architecture firm with the largest audience in social networks worldwide. This achievement was revealed through a study conducted by the digital consulting firm Welov, which shows that the firm has accumulated a total of 4.1 million followers on Instagram and Facebook.
The architect Fran Silvestre, distinguished with the title of Doctor Magno.
On April 9, in the chapel of the Beneficencia, will take place the award ceremony of the title of Doctor Magno, which recognizes the academic and professional work of Fran Silvestre. The recognition of Doctor Magno has been used, historically, to highlight the role of eminent figures in different fields of knowledge, especially and originally, those related to philosophy and theology.
Interview with Fran Silvestre | Classpaper
Recently, we participated in an interview with Classpaper, a magazine recognized for its focus on culture, lifestyle and luxury. In this interview, Fran Silvestre shared the studio's experiences and thoughts on the creative process behind architectural projects, offering an intimate look at design principles and how each new challenge is approached.
Selected Delta Awards 2024 | NIU Houses
NIU Houses and its building system has been selected to be part of the prestigious Delta 2024 Awards, after meticulous deliberation by the Delta 2024 Awards Expert Committee, which evaluated 211 products submitted, thus highlighting the importance and impact of the contribution to the sector.
German Design Awards 2024. Excellent Product Design Daphne.
Our product Daphne has won the Excellent Product Design - Furniture category at the prestigious German Design Awards 2024.
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