When “the luxury of well-made things” becomes an habit, the artisans who make it possible need a physical space to protects and enhance their work. The LOEWE Campus of Excellence, designed by luis vidal + architects, is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem that brings talent together and boosts knowledge, while maintaining functionality. It is based on the simplicity, fluidity and constructive elegance of the vaults, configuring them in a parallel pattern and adapting their width and height in order to meet the technical requirements, as well as the spatial and environmental needs of the program. Underneath these vaults, some pairs of crossed arches support a perforated ceramic skin that allows the entry of natural light. The overhang of the roof over the outdoor spaces creates a sense of lightness common to the whole building, while acting as a protection element to the façade. Meanwhile, the vaults are staggered in different scales to reach the free heights that are needed in the production and storage spaces. The overall result of the volume is an exercise of visual connectivity, human scale and spatial diversity. A responsible response to the environmental values that reflects LOEWE’s unique essence and becomes an ethical and aesthetic benchmark for future generations.

luis vidal + architects has signed a transformative and pioneering project destined to symbolize the city of Madrid: the new Colón Towers: a building designed to exceed environmental, social, and economic standards, and to become a piece for international reference.

The environmental responsibility that characterizes all the work by luis vidal + architects enables the new Colón Towers to become the first nearly zero-emissions business tower in Spain, as well as the most sustainable and technologically advanced office building in the capital.

The pillars of the project, for which exhaustive documentation and monitoring has been carried out, are: the well-being of users, the reduction of the carbon footprint, and technology.

Many actions have been carried out in order to achieve this level of excellence, including a 40% increase in natural ventilation, the use of natural light and materials without any volatile components, lighting control by the user through mobile devices, a high-efficiency façade that improves the thermal and acoustic behavior of the building, and landscaped outdoor spaces. In addition to having a versatile auditorium, its sky office with outdoor patio allows visitors to enjoy a spectacular 360º view above the city of Madrid.

The building have four new office floors, despite the fact that the height (117 meters) and buildability of the towers remain the same, as required by the General Directorate of Building Control. Its current surface area is 218,500 sq. ft. The new Colón Towers now become a legacy for future generations and an engine of urban revitalization. The new design was approved by the Madrid City Council’s Commission for the Protection of the Historical-Artistic and Natural Heritage. The new Colón Towers contribute to revitalizing and modernizing the image of an emblematic area of the city.

Only a powerful identity can turn the invisible visible, but architecture can bring a building to life and make it shine. On these pillars, luis vidal + architects set out to transform the offices of Castellana 77. A building that lost its identity and market value over four decades has become a real estate jewel in the financial heart of Madrid. The result is a flexible space with a prominent, efficient identity, which has become the second most expensive square meter in Azca, Madrid’s premium office district.

For this project, with light as the true protagonist, the practice has used a textile material called ETFE in an innovative way, creating a skin that allows for the entrance of light but not heat. A backlit wrapping of hundreds of louvres with different curvatures protects the building from the brightest hours of sunlight while maximizing user comfort and projecting a powerful image. To tame the light without being defeated by it; a 21st-century Icarus designed to beat the sun.

The Palmas Altas technology center has been designed as a benchmark in sustainable architecture, a goal that has been met by obtaining the first LEED Platinum certification in Europe.

This project exceeds the usual features of a business park and becomes an real compact community that organizes around a square. The campus offers spaces that have a strong sense of cohesion, being designed in a way that encourages interaction and collaboration among workers.

Likewise, the scale of the buildings ensures an excellent quality of life for its users by bathing the indoor spaces with natural light and natural ventilation, and placing louvres on the facades to filter the entry of excessive light. Each building connects the spaces vertically on the outside through an atrium that acts as a unifying central courtyard.

The project integrates state-of-the-art environmental technologies, such as photovoltaic panels, a trigeneration plant, hydrogen batteries, and efficient air conditioning and lighting systems. Energy-saving criteria is also applied through all aspects of the design: from the geometry of the building, which is based on compact forms, to the envelope composition of the structure and the distribution and layout of solar-control devices, to the choice of materials.

The result is an innovative construction designed for pedestrian use, which is becoming the standard for the office typology of the future.

Studio Legal Tower is a two-phase project that aims to become a referent of innovation in the workspace and residential experience in the Dominican Republic. The first phase consists of an intervention in the current Studio Legal offices to transform and enhance the firm’s image; the second one comprises the construction of a unique corporate building, a mixed-use tower that integrates residential, commercial and office use.

This new corporate tower, located in downtown Santo Domingo, stands out for the flexibility of its spaces, which take into account different users’ needs. In addition, its volume is sculpted so that the street front is higher than the rest of its surroundings to offer a slimmer street view image while emphasizing the vertical character of the element. Therefore, the massing achieved is a double-faced volume that meets both an aesthetic and a functional consideration.

The building is covered with a transparent, light, reflecting skin that mirrors the firm’s corporate spirit. Its double layer of glass and mesh is a solar control element. It is part of the sustainability strategy tailored for the tower, which will reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.

The outcome will be a modern, dynamic building that will reflect Studio Legal’s growth process and company values.

Located in the heart of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, the project balances tradition and modernity while preserving the heritage value of an historical building, and introducing flexibility for future demands. The two stories of the building are organized around the iconic courtyard of its time, a visual and acoustic background that facilitates ventilation and natural lighting, creating a pleasant environment with biophilic elements (water and vegetation), as well as the use of textures. The first level acts as a welcoming, meeting and service area, with a large staircase leading to the second level, where an open space houses the main work area. The integration of internal and external spaces is achieved through a glazed archway with the original French ironwork restored.

The renovated building incorporates sustainable practices such as air and water purification systems, the reduction and recycling of water, and the use of sustainability-certified materials, aiming for a LEED rating. The use of bicycles is encouraged through the provision of showers and restrooms, and energy consumption is improved via solar panels on the that are installed on the roof. This approach makes Hostos 207 a national and international sustainability benchmark for its heritage character.

The project seeks to add value to a plot located in one of the main arteries of Santo Domingo through what will be a unique project, with the vocation of becoming a new social meeting point for the city. The project aims to make its users live a completely new experience different from what the other buildings that share a similar program offer. We focus on the client, offering him added value so he can differentiate himself from the competition and become a leader in the sector.

The project is defined by a powerful and unique identity and a committed social character and environmental responsibility through a phased model that allows controlled growth linked to a flexible and mutable functional program. The result is no other than an iconic and innovative building.

The building aims to create a space with a substantial and measurable impact on users, enhancing their productivity and creativity. This type of architectural design improves the well-being of citizens, helping them feel in harmony with the surrounding environment.