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NewsNews • 12 Apr 2026

25 best architecture firms in Spain 2026

The architectural culture of Spain is rich in continuity and reinvention. Its built landscape carries Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Baroque, modernist, and regional traditions, but contemporary Spanish architecture is not defined by heritage alone. What makes the country especially compelling today is the range of studios translating that legacy into new forms of housing, cultural buildings, adaptive reuse, hospitality, landscape-led planning, and low-impact construction. The strongest Spanish firms are not simply producing beautiful buildings; they are demonstrating how architecture can remain materially precise, environmentally aware, and culturally specific while still engaging a global audience. This selection of the 25 best architecture fir... More

Project • By XBD CollectivePrivate Houses

Riviera

Nestled along the shores of Palm Jumeirah, this Spanish-inspired villa, featuring four ensuite bedrooms, an additional guest bedroom, formal as well as family living and dining, a show kitchen, a bar, and an office with ensuite spread across 11,000 sq. ft., unfolds as a mesmerising blend of contemporary luxury and timeless elegance. Tasked with creating a tranquil haven for a discerning German couple, XBD Collective embarked on the delicate challenge of fusing their modern sensibilities with the villa's rich Spanish heritage. Caption Balancing Modern Perspectives and Spanish Heritage Envisioning arched volumes that pay homage to the villa's exterior, XBD crafted a breathtaking double-height arch across two floors, introducing a touch... More

Project • By hcreatesRestaurants

Pintxos | Pudong, Shanghai | hcreates

PINTXOSPintxos is the latest edition from the Las Tapas Group, located in the popular Kerry Mall in Pu Dong.The design has a modern take on some classic Spanish elements. The space uses different textures and vibrant colours to accent the various elements of eating Pintxos style. The sleek and more classic white wall is juxtaposed by graphical street art graphics by the Orange Blowfish. ​ Photography: Brian Chua​Branding and Artwork: The Orange Blowfish More

Project • By Mateo ArquitecturaPrivate Houses

MALLORCA HOUSE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST

The frequent and inhospitable north wind, the oppressive heat and the remoteness of inhabited zones can be the reason why this area has not been built until now. The views are very beautiful and distant. The house moves between these Natural forces: she protects from the wind, generates natural inside ventilation to regulate summer temperature, builds a small court with controlled microclimate and, at the same time that she protects herself, opens to the outside making a performance with nature and its energies. Volumetrically, the house is crystalline, and has a mineral approach that suits her being nearly leaning in the rocky massif of Mont Farrutx More