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Forbes Highlights the Work of Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
The prestigious publication Forbes Global Properties has featured an article on the work of our studio, highlighting its ability to transform architecture into inhabitable sculpture, where space, light, and void become essential materials.
Number 1 Architecture Studio in Spain According to Architizer
Our studio has been recognized as the number one architecture studio in Spain in the annual ranking published by Architizer, one of the world’s most influential platforms for contemporary architecture.
Villa Noon in Sotogrande, featured in the Financial Times
Our project Villa Noon has been featured in the Financial Times – How To Spend It, one of the most influential international publications, particularly in the fields of luxury, architecture, and contemporary lifestyle.
Antonio Camaró visits our studio
The renowned Valencian artist Antonio Camaró, named by UNESCO as “the painter of harmony and peace among civilizations,” has visited our studio and gave us a very special gift: a personalized artwork for each member of the team.
New Project Finished: Villa 18, House in La Moraleja
The project features diagonal views toward a lake belonging to the La Moraleja golf course in Madrid. Given that the size of this location allowed for it, a home was proposed that develops primarily on a single floor.
House in Sotogrande Featured in Diseño Interior Magazine
The House in Sotogrande project has been featured in one of Spain's most widely circulated editorial media, Diseño Interior magazine, in issue No. 379, corresponding to the month of January.
Arquitectura y Diseño. Highlights Light as the Protagonist in Architectural Projects
The prestigious magazine Arquitectura y Diseño has featured our project Clínica Dr. Dragic in Belgrade in its special issue on lighting, recognizing the importance of light as an essential material in architectural projects. The article highlights the vision of lighting as an element that goes beyond technical aspects to become a design tool that defines the perception of space.
Fran Silvestre Sponsors the ComunicARQ Talks Event in Valencia
On February 21, 2025, Valencia became the epicenter of discussions on the future of architecture and construction with the celebration of ComunicARQ Talks.
Presentation of our New Outdoor Kitchen
On February 26th at 7:00 p.m., our showroom in Campolivar, Valencia, will be the meeting place for the unveiling of our new outdoor kitchen, developed in collaboration with Gandia Blasco Group and Porcelanosa, two leading companies in design and quality.
Lecture and Roundtable at Madrid Design Festival
Fran Silvestre will share our studio’s vision through a lecture at Madrid Design Festival. From the application of neuroscience principles and data-driven design to the creation of spaces that optimize both the physical environment and emotional and mental balance, the talk will explore how architecture can enhance our lives.
New Project at Estepona Golf Course
Our studio, through the developer TEN homes, presents an exclusive development of 17 residences at the Estepona golf course, where luxury and design come together to create unique homes with spacious open areas and panoramic views.
Nominated for Archdaily's 2025 building of the year | SABATER HOUSE
Sabater House project has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Building of the Year Award by ArchDaily. This annual award celebrates excellence in Spanish-speaking architecture and recognizes the talent and innovation of architects in the region.
New project in Johanna, Australia
The house is conceived as the compressed space resulting from the superposition of five very thin circular elements. Some of these elements form the roof, while others create the floor, terraces, and pool.
Presentation of Villa 95 of Cork Oak Mansion and the First Neuroarchitecture Study Applied to a Luxury Home
On January 16, 2025, Sotogrande became the epicenter of architectural innovation with the presentation of Villa 95, designed by Fran Silvestre for the exclusive Cork Oak Mansion project.
Cover and Feature of the Studio | WABISABI
The January edition of WABISABI magazine features our project, Casa en Sotogrande, on its front and back covers, as well as a feature article about our offices.
New Project: Hotel in Benicàssim
Benicàssim is about to set a milestone in the hospitality sector with the construction of Spain's first hotel to receive the Well Building Standard certification, a seal that guarantees built spaces promote health and well-being.
Risbel Magazine in Collaboration with Range Rover
Risbel Magazine has dedicated an article to Fran Silvestre and our studio in collaboration with Range Rover, featuring Villa Lavan, located in La Moraleja, Madrid. The report includes a photoshoot by the renowned photographer Valero Rioja.
Photoshooting | Villa 95
Our studio has conducted the photoshoot of our recently completed project, Villa 95, in Sotogrande. For this, we collaborated with the renowned photographer Fernando Guerra, one of the most prestigious architectural photographers in the world.
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.
"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.
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