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Architecture is a reflection of the social, economical and political index of a society. It changes over a period of time as these factors do, and so design solutions that were ideal for our forefathers won’t necessarily be viable today. Because of this very important quality, our lifestyle is intricately connected to our practice of architecture and vice-versa.
Efficient architectural solutions are a by-product of environmental awareness. The knowledge of the natural phenomena makes ground for understanding fundamental lifestyle structure provided to us by nature. A simple example of a tree providing shade on a sunny day with fresh air explains one of the most basic reasons for having a shelter over our heads.
Due to armed conflicts, the number of people who decide to build their own shelters is growing. In countries like Switzerland or Sweden, these constructions are common and are beginning to spread to other countries. Its usefulness can be wide … Continued
Ca l’Albert is a detached house, located in the municipality of Dosrius, in the Maresme. Cataloged as a Cultural Heritage, it has been a testimony of historical events. XM+A Architecture develops refurbishment projects for unique houses like this one. If … Continued
If we were to ask you what kind of house you would like to live in, we would be pretty sure it would look a lot like it. A building with direct and full sea views, minimalist, full of light … Continued
How do you restore a 16th century facade on the narrowest street in Barcelona? OK, yes. It is a facade on a building with great historical value and this is complex enough. Added to this is the fact that the … Continued
“Simplicity is the essence of happiness” – Cedric Bledsoe. Although minimalism has been around for a long time, now more than ever it is a growing phenomenon and an international trend as the world we live in changes dramatically. This … Continued
ARCHITECTURE PROJECT An architecture project consists of two phases and must pass all the steps of each one of them. BASIC PROJECT Our aim is to know your idea and see how we can make it real: what documentation is … Continued
We all know that architecture influences life and lifestyle is a reflection of the social, economical and political index of a society. It changes over a period of time as these factors do, and so design solutions that were ideal … Continued