Four architects,\u00a0Maria Charneco, Alfredo L\u00e9rida, Guillermo L\u00f3pez and Anna Puigjaner, set up an architecture practice in Barcelona in 2011; and MAIO was born, standing out for its bold, colourful and geometric work that feels at once solid and experimental. Now, the Spanish studio is joining the ranks for the...
‘We work on spatial systems, which allow variation and change through time,’ say the practice partners. ‘MAIO’s projects embrace the ever-changing complexity of everyday life, while providing a resilient and clear architectural response. We like to work in very different scales, from furniture to urban design. We think of design as an open way of enhancing reality that is full of potential.
Instead of creating dramatic, ‘agressive’ alterations to its overall fabric and exterior, MAIO, in collaboration with local architect Joan-Baptista Pont, decided to insert a large yet lightweight timber ‘piece of furniture’ into the old shell. Working with simple wood panels, the new structure defines areas and functions, smoothly slotting into the thick stone walls – transforming the spatial experience, while respecting the historic existing building.
Several openings illuminate the interior, aided by a large skylight at the heart of the design. Views out and through to various areas, sculptural internal arrangements and a clean, almostWhy: Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory 2021 Conceived in 2000 as our index of emerging architectural talent, the Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory is our magazine’s annual listing of promising practices from across the globe. The project has, over the years, spanned styles and continents, while always championing the best and most exciting young studios and showcasing inspiring work with an emphasis on the residential realm. Now including more than 500 alumni and counting, the Architects’ Directory is back for its 21st edition.
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