‘Villa Julia’ is a smart little des res for sure. With a bold façade and lots of potential for the owner to place their own stamp on it, the playhouse was created by Spanish designer Javier Mariscal, who is as much a national mascot as Cobi, the dog he created for the Barcelona 1982 Olympics.
It may well be the easiest way to get a place near to this visionary – and it’s worth noting that where Mariscal goes other creative minds are sure to follow. Around the studio he set up in the eighties, in what was then an abandoned and run-down collection of warehouses in the Poblenou district, has now sprung up a quiet and leafy artists’ community and impressive creative hub worth visiting.
Fab 40: ’Villa Julia’ Playhouse, Javier Mariscal


Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain

Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain


The Cubic rooms of Aragon’s Hotel Consolacion perch high above Aragon

A high-design boutique hotel, Consolacion sits atop a rocky ravine in North East Spain


Espadrilles, the stylish Spanish footwear of choice

Espadrilles, the stylish Spanish footwear of choice


Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos

Recycling centre by Hidalgo Hartmann architects


Recycling Centre, Barcelona by Hidalgo Hartmann

Recycling Centre, Barcelona by Hidalgo Hartmann


Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia

Hotel Ferrero, Valencia


Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal



Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas

Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas


Women’s Institute Mostoles, by Nodo

Women’s Institute Mostoles, by Nodo


One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters

One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival’s high-colour posters



Muralla by Ricardo Bofill Architects

Fabrica by Ricardo Bofill Architects


Simil Jesus by Ricardo Fumnal

Work for GIles Deacon by Ricardo Fumnal

Artwork for Mango by RIcardo Fumnal


The Lab Room Spa, Madrid

The Lab Room Spa, Madrid


Trestle table by Spanish designer, Tomas Alonso

Trestle table by Spanish designer, Tomas Alonso


Erotic publishing from Spanish creative, Luis Venegas

Erotic publishing from Spanish creative, Luis Venegas


Wind farms help keep things running at the Aire de Bardenas Hotel