{"id":84842,"date":"2025-02-26T13:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/?p=84842"},"modified":"2025-10-13T07:21:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:21:14","slug":"sigla-studio-architecture-memory-spaces-with-soul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/en\/sigla-studio-architecture-memory-spaces-with-soul\/","title":{"rendered":"SIGLA Studio: Architecture with memory, spaces with soul"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"498\">A studio with vision<\/h6>\n<p>Founded by <em>Bernat Riera<\/em> and <em>Sergi Puig<\/em>, <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> was born out of a desire to restore soul to the spaces it inhabits. Each project is a dialogue with history\u2014an exercise in respect and reinterpretation of the past to adapt it to present-day needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84850 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigla.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigla.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigla-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigla-290x425.jpg 290w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigla-768x1127.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rather than imposing a particular style,<em> SIGLA Studio<\/em> seeks to uncover what a space can offer. Their projects follow a clear guiding principle: to recover original elements, work with traditional materials, and design interventions that engage with the essence of a building, allowing the past, present, and future to coexist in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-05-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-05-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><u>Recently, we had the chance to chat with Bernat Riera about SIGLA Studio. Here\u2019s what he shared with us\u2014read on.<\/u><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong>SIGLA Studio was created with a clear vision. When and how did the idea emerge, and what led you to take the final step in founding it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\"><em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> was born ten years ago out of both friendship and a shared vision. Sergi and I met at university, and after several years working in different architecture studios in Barcelona and Asia, we decided to embark on our own journey. We wanted to step away from the dynamics of large studios, where architects often don\u2019t get to witness the real materialisation of spaces.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cFor us, architecture happens when it can be breathed, felt, and touched.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2143\">For us, architecture happens when it can be breathed, felt, and touched. That\u2019s why <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> was founded with the intention of guiding each project from conceptualisation to realisation, observing how users interact with the space once completed. This full process is what truly gives meaning to our work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2421\">From the outset, we were clear that we wanted to create spaces with soul\u2014spaces that engage with their surroundings and respect both the memory of materials and the way people inhabit places. Ten years on, we continue to explore that same idea in every project we undertake.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2421\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-01_MartaVidal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-01_MartaVidal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-01_MartaVidal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-01_MartaVidal-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-01_MartaVidal-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2890\">Over the years, the studio has grown. What started as a partnership between two has now become a team of six. We appreciate this size because it allows us to take on more projects, including larger-scale ones, without losing our close connection with clients or our ability to meticulously refine every detail. To us, architecture is a process that demands dedication and sensitivity, and we believe the size of our team is key to ensuring quality in every project.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2890\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-05_MartaVidal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-05_MartaVidal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-05_MartaVidal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-05_MartaVidal-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-05_MartaVidal-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3286\">Beyond our studio work, we also have teaching experience as lecturers for the Master\u2019s in Interior Design at <em>La Salle Ramon Llull<\/em>, where we work with architects looking to deepen their understanding of the relationship between space, materiality, and light. For us, sharing our vision with other professionals is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of design on the way we inhabit spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3437\">We are drawn to architecture that does not impose itself but rather suggests\u2014where spaces may seem silent, yet evoke a powerful emotional presence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3437\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18-DSCF0755.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18-DSCF0755.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18-DSCF0755-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18-DSCF0755-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18-DSCF0755-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"224\"><strong>In such a competitive sector as design and creativity, what is SIGLA Studio\u2019s unique value? What do you believe makes you stand out from other agencies or studios?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"446\">What sets us apart is our approach to the concept of singular architecture\u2014understood as the creation of unique spaces, designed with a special sensitivity towards context, materiality, and the way people inhabit them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"794\">We don\u2019t just aim to design functional or beautiful spaces; we create places that are truly lived in, that reflect the essence of those who call them home. We are deeply interested in working with the memory of materials and buildings, rescuing original textures and using traditional techniques to integrate them within a contemporary setting.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cWe believe in architecture that ages well, that adapts to the seasons and the passing of time.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/08-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1164\">We believe in architecture that ages well, that adapts to the seasons and the passing of time. Each project we undertake is unique because it emerges from the combination of these elements, responding specifically to its surroundings and to those who inhabit it.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cWe are interested in working with the memory of materials and buildings.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1164\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-07_MartaVidal-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-07_MartaVidal-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-07_MartaVidal-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-07_MartaVidal-1-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-07_MartaVidal-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1371\">Moreover, in our projects, clients are not merely spectators but active participants in the process. We do not impose a vision; instead, we guide them in the search for a home that truly represents them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong>Your visual identity and conceptual approach are highly distinctive. How would you define SIGLA Studio\u2019s style, and what influences have shaped your evolution?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1919\">Our style is a blend of respect for the existing and contemporary reinterpretation. We are drawn to architecture that engages in dialogue with its surroundings\u2014one that does not seek to impose itself but rather to integrate seamlessly. We work with natural materials, use light as a key compositional element, and embrace the beauty of imperfection\u2014of things that tell a story.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2299\">Our influences stem from both Mediterranean architectural traditions and Nordic design, where the home is understood as an extension of personal well-being. We take inspiration from vernacular architecture, the work of masters such as <em>Coderch<\/em>, and the formal precision of <em>Arne Jacobsen<\/em>, whose work demonstrates how well-executed design can transform the way we inhabit spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2391\">As <em>Donald Judd<\/em> once said, <em data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2389\">&#8220;Real space is more powerful and specific than an illusion&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cWe are drawn to architecture that does not impose itself, but rather suggests.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong>You work with clients across different sectors. Could you share a project that best represents SIGLA\u2019s philosophy and essence?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2942\">One of the projects that most clearly embodies our approach to architecture is <em>Casa Salvador Viladevall<\/em>. This modernist residence in Barcelona\u2019s Eixample presented us with the challenge of restoring and preserving the building\u2019s original elements while adapting it to the contemporary lifestyle of the family who lives there.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3284\">The project became an exploration of how the old and the new can coexist in harmony. We preserved the original load-bearing walls and Catalan vaulted ceilings, restored hydraulic tile floors, mouldings, and original carpentry, and reconfigured the layout to improve spatial flow\u2014allowing natural light to connect every corner of the home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3530\">This project encapsulates our philosophy: creating spaces that respect their history while responding to modern needs, without unnecessary ornamentation, always with careful attention to materials, light, and the relationships between spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3530\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84507 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04-DSCF0347.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04-DSCF0347.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04-DSCF0347-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04-DSCF0347-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/04-DSCF0347-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"4071\">One of the key moments in the evolution of the concept of home took place in the Netherlands during the <em>Dutch Golden Age<\/em>. Unlike other parts of Europe, where domestic life remained communal and loosely structured, the Dutch developed some of the first efficient sanitation networks, giving domestic spaces a new meaning. This advancement not only improved hygiene but also marked the beginning of a clear distinction between private and public spaces within the home\u2014helping to establish the concept of comfort as we understand it today.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cOne of the projects that best represents our approach to architecture is Casa Salvador Viladevall.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"593\">This cultural shift was clearly reflected in Flemish painting, where artists such as <em>Vermeer<\/em>, <em>De Hooch<\/em>, and <em>De Witte<\/em> depicted interiors in which light, intimacy, and everyday life took on an unprecedented prominence. Their works showcase domestic scenes where spatial layout and everyday objects become part of a narrative about well-being and private life\u2014something that had never before been represented with such precision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"977\">This same concept of domestic well-being remains fundamental to our understanding of architecture. The arrangement of light, the relationship between spaces, and the materiality of interiors are elements we work with in the same spirit: to create places where architecture not only meets functional needs but also fosters a sense of balance and harmony for those who inhabit them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"977\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/C-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/C-03.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/C-03-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/C-03-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/C-03-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1126\"><strong>Looking ahead, how do you envision SIGLA Studio evolving in the coming years? Are there any challenges or goals that particularly excite you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1496\">Rather than increasing our workload, what truly interests us is communicating better what we do and what we believe in\u2014so that we can connect with clients who are committed and aligned with our values. We believe that when there is a genuine synergy with clients, the process becomes much smoother and more enriching, which ultimately translates into better results.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1824\">Enjoying the process is key for us. We believe that when a project is approached with empathy and mutual understanding, the outcome is far more genuine. Architecture is a process that requires time, dedication, and trust, and we want to continue fostering that close relationship with those who place their confidence in us.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1824\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/05.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/05-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/05-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2103\">Over the years, we have learned that quality and fulfilment in our work are not determined by the number of projects but by how we approach them. We like to think of each project as a conversation between the place, its inhabitants, and our way of understanding architecture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2142\">As <em>Christopher Alexander<\/em> once said:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2812\"><em>&#8220;Imagine yourself on a winter afternoon with a teapot, a book, a reading lamp, and two or three large cushions to lean back on. Now make yourself comfortable. Not to show others and tell them how cosy you are. I mean that you truly like it, that it feels right to you. You place the tea within reach, but in a spot where it won\u2019t spill. You lower the lamp so the light falls on the book\u2014but not too much, and in a way that you can\u2019t see the bulb. You arrange the cushions one by one, precisely as you want them, supporting your back, your neck, your arm\u2014so that you are perfectly at ease, exactly in the position in which you want to drink tea, read, and dream.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h6 data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2879\">Restoration with identity: the most iconic projects<\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2927\"><strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2925\">Par\u00eds 170: When history becomes home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3254\">Located in Barcelona\u2019s Eixample, Par\u00eds 170 is a 1925 residence where <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> undertook a meticulous restoration. With high ceilings, load-bearing walls, and Catalan vaulted ceilings, the intervention focused on returning the home to its original essence by removing previous renovations that had diluted its character.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/15-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3668\">The studio relocated the kitchen to make the most of natural light from the interior courtyard, restored the original pine wood doors, and exposed the raw texture of the brickwork. The choice of materials\u2014plaster, lime, wood, and Carrara marble\u2014not only respects the home\u2019s history but also enhances its warmth and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3668\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3723\"><strong data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3721\">Casa Salvador Viladevall: Modernism renewed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"4003\">Situated in the heart of Eixample, this residence is part of a 1904 modernist building\u2014an architectural gem that <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> set out to recover. The space had undergone poorly considered renovations, losing key elements such as hydraulic tile flooring and original mouldings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"4003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/03-DSCF0029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/03-DSCF0029.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/03-DSCF0029-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/03-DSCF0029-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/03-DSCF0029-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4339\">The intervention focused on restoring its modernist identity, combining original features with contemporary solutions. The opening of the kitchen towards the hallway allowed for a more fluid circulation, while the use of Alicante red marble and cherry wood introduced warmth without disrupting the building\u2019s architectural language.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4339\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09-DSCF0386.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"1390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09-DSCF0386.jpg 950w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09-DSCF0386-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09-DSCF0386-290x425.jpg 290w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/09-DSCF0386-768x1124.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4387\"><strong data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4385\">Llacuna: The beauty of everyday life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4672\">A 1930s flat in Poblenou transformed into a cosy and functional retreat. In this project, <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> chose to open up the kitchen to the living area while preserving the original elements that defined the home\u2014high ceilings, hydraulic tile flooring, and Catalan vaulted ceilings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-06_MartaVidal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-06_MartaVidal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-06_MartaVidal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-06_MartaVidal-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-06_MartaVidal-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4942\">The restoration of wooden doors, the revival of original textures using potassium silicate, and the careful selection of natural materials make this home a perfect example of <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em>\u2019s architectural philosophy: a dialogue between history and contemporary needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4942\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-11_MartaVidal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-11_MartaVidal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-11_MartaVidal-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-11_MartaVidal-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIGLA-11_MartaVidal-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1748\">\u201cEach project is a conversation between the place, its inhabitants, and our way of understanding architecture.\u201d<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"166\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"164\">Ramon Trias Fargas: Redefining space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"490\">Located on an iconic chamfered corner in Eixample, this 1956 residence posed the challenge of transforming a compartmentalised, dimly lit space into a bright and functional home. <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em>\u2019s solution was bold: relocating the kitchen to enhance cross-ventilation and exposing the raw texture of the load-bearing walls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"490\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84491 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/H-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/H-01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/H-01-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/H-01-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/H-01-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"645\">The result is an apartment that breathes openness, where every intervention has been carefully designed to highlight the building\u2019s original structure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"645\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-02-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-02-319x425.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ccmagazine.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/P-02-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"683\"><strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"681\">Materials that tell stories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"987\">One of the defining aspects of <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> is its meticulous selection of materials. Their approach is not to replace but to reintegrate. Lime, natural pigments, wood, and hydraulic tiles are some of the materials they work with, always prioritising traditional techniques and sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1284\">Collaboration with artisans and local suppliers is another hallmark of their work. From bespoke terrazzo sinks crafted by <em data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1128\">Huguet Mallorca<\/em> to the restoration of doors and flooring in partnership with <em data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1203\">Art Materia<\/em>, every detail is thoughtfully considered to bring authenticity back to spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1320\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1318\">Architecture with purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1631\">At a time when homogenisation threatens to strip cities of their character, <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> stands as a firm advocate of architecture with identity. Their work proves that it is possible to renovate without destroying, to innovate without losing essence, and to design without forgetting the history of spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1835\">Each of their projects is a tribute to the home\u2014not just as a shelter, but as a place where memories and architecture intertwine. <em>SIGLA Studio<\/em> doesn\u2019t just design spaces; they create places with soul.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1870\"><strong>(*)<\/strong> Photographs: Marta Vidal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A studio with vision Founded by Bernat Riera and Sergi Puig, SIGLA Studio was born out of a desire to restore soul to the spaces it inhabits. Each project is a dialogue with history\u2014an exercise in respect and reinterpretation of the past to adapt it to present-day needs. 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