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‘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.
Read the Article: Aspid Supercar
Established by Ignacio Fernandez Rodgriquez in 2003, Aspid Cars has brought the Supercar to Spain
Read the Article: Hotel Consolacion, Aragon
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
Read the Article: Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos
Studio House Acoran II, by Gyp Arquitectos
Recycling centre by Hidalgo Hartmann architects
Read the Article: Hidalgo Hartmann
Recycling Centre, Barcelona by Hidalgo Hartmann
Read the Article: Hotel Ferrero, Valencia
Hotel Ferrero, Valencia
Read the Article: Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal
Villa Julia Playhouse, by Javier Mariscal
Read the Article: Ultzama Equestrian Centre, Navarre
Read the Article: Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas
Valdermorillo House, by Padilla Nicas
Read the Article: Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo
Women's Institute Mostoles, by Nodo
Read the Article: Pamplona Fiesta Posters
One of the 2009 Pamplona Festival's high-colour posters
Read the Article: Ricardo Bofill Architect
Muralla by Ricardo Bofill Architects
Fabrica by Ricardo Bofill Architects
Read the Article: Ricardo Fumanal. Dior Couture, by Ricardo Fumanal
Simil Jesus by Ricardo Fumnal
Work for GIles Deacon by Ricardo Fumnal
Artwork for Mango by RIcardo Fumnal
Read the Article: The Lab Room Spa, Madrid
The Lab Room Spa, Madrid
Read the Article: Tomas alonso, Designer
Trestle table by Spanish designer, Tomas Alonso
Read the Article: Luis Venegas, Publisher
Erotic publishing from Spanish creative, Luis Venegas
Wind farms help keep things running at the Aire de Bardenas Hotel