Showcasing the country's forward-thinking creators, these Spanish architecture designs are a show of national creativity.
Marrying old and new, renovating classical spaces and pushing environmental boundaries, Spanish architecture firms are accomplishing leadership in the field of architecture. Despite the country's recent economic crisis, they have managed to stay at the pinnacle of modernist design in their edifices.
A sleek example of Spaniard talent is showcased in 'Droplet Architecture' by Orlando de Urrutia. The building is constructed to resemble a huge drop of water and serves the purpose of generating filtered drinkable water from the atmosphere using solar electric power. The structure channels a sleek modernist aesthetic whilst embodying the epitome of environmental utility. With leading design firms of Spanish origin, it's evident that the country will continue to lead in the field of design.
34 Spanish Architecture Designs
From Panoramic Alpine Abodes to Curvy Canopied Stations:
Alexandra Serrano — Aug 21, 2012 — Art & Design
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Nutty Eco Homes
The Fab Lab House Roasts for Power in the Spanish Sun
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Droplet Architecture
Hi-Tech Resort Design Especially for Humid Coastlines
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Sharply Swirling Abodes
The ‘Mop House' by AGi Architects is Full of Lines and Curves
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Panoramic Alpine Abodes
The AABE AIBS House is a Remarkable Mountain Retreat
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Modern Spanish Manors
Villa in Andalucia by McLean Quinlan Architects is Spacious
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Concrete Mega-Mansions
The Joaquin Torres A-Cero Concrete House II is an Above-Ground Bunker
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Marqués de Riscal Hotel by Frank Gehry
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Giant Sheathed Domes
iGuzzini Headquarters by MiAS Architects is a Spectacular Structure
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Coiled Cardboard Structures
The Living Nature Pavilion Explores How Space and Light Interact
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Barn-Like Homes
'House at the Pyrenees' by Cadaval & Sola-Morales was Once Rotten
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Contemporary Courtyard Abodes
Spanish Oaks by James D LaRue Architects is Welcoming
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Extensive Bungalow Homes
A-Cero Architects Creates a Low-Rise Achievement
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Minimal Labyrinth Spaces
The ‘AA House’ By MVN Arquitectos is a Maze of Elegant Archit
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Sliding Corkscrew Sidewalks
The Roberto Ercilla Mechanical Ramps are a Concrete Convenience
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Sustainable Spanish Ecotecture
A-Cero & Joaquin Torres Design Eco Power Research Facility in Murci
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Foliage-Friendly Abodes
The Rooted Tree House Integrates Itself into Nature
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Rocky Spa Residences
Maria Castello Martinez Designs One Dazzling Family Home
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Bold Bowling Hat Interiors
The Portago Urban Hotel by ILMIODESIGN Features a British Inspiration
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Modern Refurbished Prisons
Exit Architects Repurpose the Palencia Civic Center
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Curving Crimson Shoe Shops
The Granada Camper Store by A-cero is Bold and Brash
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Ethereal Cube Spas
The Hotel Castell dels Hams Pool is the Epitome of Exclusivity
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Luxuriously Refurbished Theatres
The Cineteca Cinema Center Brings Culture to Matadero, Madrid
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Spanish Baroque Rentals
The El Palauet is a Beautiful, Modern Hotel
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Supercharged Spanish Escapes
The Sherry Stringfield Estate Looks Too Cute for Words
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Furutistic White-Out Living
The 'Inhabited Fold' Home Showcases Whirlpool's Latest Appliences
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Glitter Ball-Inspired Buildings
The Basque Health Department HQ
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Futuristic Spanish Architecture
Zaha Hadid's Campus de la Justicia
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Stark Streamlined Galleries
The Easter Sculpture Museum by Exit Architects is Sleek and Simplistic
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Culture-Colliding Renovations
Isuuru Architects Bring Spanish Palace to New Era
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16th Century Boutique Hotels
Reads Hotel in Mallorca
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Surreal Roadside Shelters
The Spanish Bus Station by Eustaquio Martinez Looks Extraterrestrial
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Curvy Canopied Stations
The Liege-Guillemins Station is a Building Without Facades
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Cavernous Courtyard Holes
The Joanneum Museum Extension Punctures the Cultural Hub's Square
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Sustainable Gypsum Boards
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid’s Drywall is Green
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Treetop Mansions
This Huge Structure is the World's Tallest Tree House
Individualized Hilltop Hideaways
Intimate Architecture by David Garcia Studio Overlooks Vineyards
Treetop Suites
Lumber Lodging in a Tree House in the Hotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten
Rustic Cavemen Hotels
The Caves of Civita Hotel in Sextantio Italy Offers Primitive Luxury
Luxury Floating Hotels
The M/V Aria Cruise Ship Travels Along the Amazon River
Landscape-Blended Architecture
The 'Liyuan Library' Fuses Nature and Man-Made Structure
Digitally Distorted Architecture
A Wayward World of Surreal Structures by Philip Dujardin
Deluxe Domestic Playground Equipment
Svvving Luxury Swings Bring Fun to Fancy Homes
Tree-Infused Dwellings
The Archi-Union 'Tea' House Accommodates Outdoor Shrubs
55 Wood-Accented Abodes
These Bold Structures are a New Take on an Age-Old Material
Shipping Container Workspaces
The Sugoroku Office by Daiken-Met Architects is Stacked Cargo Boxes
Panoramic Alpine Abodes
The AABE AIBS House is a Remarkable Mountain Retreat
Artistic Arboreal Abodes
The Banyan Drive Tree House Marries Tree Efficiency With Modern Style
Recycled Robust Storage
The Roadie Collection by Karpenter is Durable and Sustainable
Majestically Modern Miami Hotels
The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a Luxurious Paradise
Greenhouse-Inspired Homes
The Kenneth E Hobgood Architects 'Paletz Moi' House is Sleek
Cork Camping Cabins
The Dideia Tree House Puts a Stopper in Traditional Tent Design
Tree-Hugging Houses
This Cabin by Cyren & Cyren Takes Tree Houses to New Heights in Sweden
Floating Movie Theaters
The Archipelago Cinema Offers a Watery Film Experience
Geometric Ivory Mansions
The Aradas House by RVDM Architects is Minimalist and Boxy
Stealthily Shelved Shops
The New York Camper Shoe Store is Full of Surprises
Transmutating Transit Stops
Dennis Oppenheim Bus Home Links Passengers to Destinations
Ex-Con Bakeries
Dave's Killer Bread is a Quirky Social Business Giving Back with Gumption
Minimalist Sci-Fi Athenaeums
The Vennesla Library and Culture House Belongs in the 22nd Century
Luxury Eco Spas
Miraval Wellness Retreat Puts You at Home With the Earth
Pixelated Panel Interiors
G Clinic 7F Features Contemporary Partitions for Patient Privacy
Minimalist Box-Shaped Abodes
The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales is Open and Private
Survival Pod Hotels
The Hague is Made Up of Old Oil Rig Life Rafts
Classy Glass Cabins
The Ultra Modern Villa-K by Cell Space Architects is Tucked in the Forest
Molten Metal Morphitecture
This Tokyo Night Club Merges Sculpture and Architecture
Wild Woodsy Homes
The ‘Tree House Porch’ by John Grable Architects is Divine
Literary Spaceship Architecture
The Dalian Public Library is Inspired by a Rose Petal
Modern Rustic Abodes
The Beautiful Home of Interior designer Marie Olsson Nylander
Rainbow Prison Corridors
This Markus Linnenbrink Commission is Unconventional
Hollow Apartment Buildings
Rex Architecture's Yongsan Towers Are Pitted
Towering Ewok Treehouses
The Finca Bellavista Housing Project Lets Residents Live in Eco Harmony
Space-Saving Suite Decor
The Elementodiseno 'Project UTFSM' Furniture is Sharp and Conservative
Wall-Sculpted Illuminators
Stukkolief by Stephan Gervers is Enlightening Interior Art
Candy-Colored Hotels
The Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs Lets You Experience the Rainbow
Shipwreck-Inspired Buildings
The Titanic Belfast Pays Tribute to a Doomed Vessel
Modern Chinese Water Walkways
L & A Design Group's Footbridge Features an Artificial Island
Blank Country Homes
The St. Joseph House is a Box With Mind-Bending Interiors
Contemporary Courtyard Abodes
Spanish Oaks by James D LaRue Architects is Welcoming
South African Zen Sanctuaries
The SGNW House by Metropole Architects is Modern and Rustic
Exposé Prison Photography
Thomas Martin Captures Life in a Burundi Jail
Graphic Icon Cinema Promos
Subhajyoti Ghosh Pays Tribute to Films with Minimalist Posters
Beautifully Boxed Lighting
The Cuboluce Bedside Lamp is Mysteriously Whimsical
Advantageous Transit Shelters
The Solar Stop Will Entertain You Until Your Bus Arrives
Circular Library Bookshelves
Ex Libris' Curvy Design is Capable of Holding 20,000 Tomes
Pedal-Powered Prison Sentences
Santa Rita do Sapucaí Penitentiary Has Inmates Create Energy
Staircase Storage
These Unicraft Joinery Step Drawers Offer a Convenient Place to Store Things
Abstract Architecture Pavilions
The Art Folly Cubrick by Chanjoong Kim is Bold and Interactive
Cube-Conscious Theaters
The Wuhan Pixel Box Cinema Features Blocked Box Accents
Bubble-Filled Boutiques
The Melbourne Melissa Shoe Store is Quirky and Imaginative
Stone-Encrusted Holiday Havens
Local Rock House by Pattersons Architecture is a Perfect Getaway
Angular Stairway Stores
The Design Collective Shop Features Geometric Elements
Upcycled Crate Communities
The HIVE Houston is a Bee-Inspired Eco-Friendly Neighborhood
Surreal Architectural Optical Illusions
The Regina Silveira Series Redefines Interior Decor
Soaring Bus Stop Concepts
Transit Shelter Design by Kuo-Yu Chang Makes You Light on Your Street
Red Winding Walkways
West 8 Architects' Twist Bridge Inspires Imagination in a Functional Way
Prison Replication Inns
The Intimidating Hotel Alcatraz Pops Up in London
Astroturf Houses
An Austrian Concrete House Celebrates Cubism in a Green Way
Motor Themed Hotels
The V8 Motel is the Perfect Place for a Car Enthusiast to Rest
Living Photo Apps
Cinemagraph-Creating Company Flixel is Like Instagram on Steroids
Sketched-In Furniture
The IKEA Drawing Commercial is Artistically Imaginative
Reflected Roadside Refuges
The Lang Bus Shelter Takes a Transparent Two-Faced Form
Striped Cubic Condos
The H4 House by Brio54 Has Modern Outer Aesthetics & Inner Amenities
Posh Patterned Shops
The Marni Bejing Store Features Brightly Colored Accents
Perforated Hexagonal Repositories
Canada Water Library by CZWG Features View of Canada Water Basin
Amazing Anniversary Light Shows
Obscura Digital Illuminated the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
River Rock Clothes Cleaners
Ovum Washing Machine Embodies the Organic Essense of Natural Washtubs
Angular Geometry Storefronts
The Konzepp Concept Shop by Geoff Tsui is Vibrantly Wild
Cubed Geometric Desert Havens
The Casa CC by Longhi Architects Combines Glass and Concrete
Eerily Icy Installations
The Baptiste Debombourg Aérial Serves as a Reminder of History
Candid Cinematic Captures
American Series by Ronan Guillou is Organic and Not Staged
Angular Facade Architecture
The Vanke Triple V Gallery Features Linear Accents
Contemporary Rustic Cottages
The Northwood Residence by BBP Architects Embraces the Woods
L-Shaped Abodes
The Phenomenal Overlapping Land House by Neri and Hu
Hilltop-Hovering Havens
The Grant Maggs Architects Maribyrnong House is Airy and Angular
Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
Paint Can Clothes Pegs
These High Functioning Coat Hooks Redefine Home Decor
Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
Ivory Shoreline Fortresses
The Oslob House by Erazo Inciong Designs has a Breathtaking View
Dynamically Domed Structures
The Win Changzhou Culture Centre is China's Next Landmark
Markedly Open Abodes
The Robinson Road House is Barren
Faux Library Finishes
This Vintage Bookshelf Wallpaper Makes Your Home Intellectual
Stick-Covered Arenas
The Stork Nest Farm by SGL Projekt is for Horse-Riding
Paradoxical Pixelated Lamps
La Stanza dello Scirocco Light Throws Darkness About the Room
Exquisite Voluptuous Vineyards
The Chateau Cheval Blanc Winery is Hill-Hugging Chic
Protruding Luxury Spas
The Holiday Inn Shanghai Glass Bottom Swimming Pool is Adrenaline-Packed
Spherical Coral Concert Halls
The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
Ghostly Tree Installations
David Wiseman's 'Platanus bibliotechalis' is Inspired by Sycamores
Luxe Waterborne Spas
The One Box Floating Sauna by Jose Freitas is in Touch with Nature
Explosive Eco-Friendly Hotels
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is Located in a Volcano
Angular Sci-Fi Structures
The Shanxi Grand Theater Taiyuan is Out of This World
Water-Entrenched Walkways
The Fort de Roovere Trench Lets You Walk Without Getting Wet
Japanese Toy-Inspired Infrastructure
Prostho Museum Research Center is Made of Wooden Sticks
Literary Pop-Up Shops
The Dior Homme NYC Store Features a Text Display
Tree-Hugging Hubs
The 'L'arbrisseau' Neighborhood Centre Brings Communities Together
Kaleidoscopic Parking Lots
The 72DP Mural Brings Vibrant Colors to a Drab Space
Rose Petal Repositories
Architects Collective Designs a Gorgeous Building for the Dalian Library
Lava-Less Volcano Hotels
Magic Mountain Lodge Gives You a Thrill Without the Danger
Finger-Painted Murals (UPDATE)
'Diamond Dust' by Judith Braun Captures Serenity Through Delicacy
Hill-Hugging Geometric Havens
The Viewpoint House by 2 8x Arquitectos is Captivating
Wavy Water Walkways
The Benjamin Bore Liquid Brick Installation is Making Waves
Simplistic Crumbled Seating
These Butter Stools by Tjep are Deliciously Designed
Treehouse Community Hubs
The Pharrell Williams Resource Center Aims to Inspire Children
Blocked Batman Trailers
The Dark Knight Rises in LEGO Clip is Intense and Hilarious
Fast Food Style Flying
The Büro FÜR Mehr Drive Through Airport System is Convenient
Streamlined Sci-Fi Garages
The Herma Parking Building by JOHO Architecture is Futuristic
Slithering Slope Stations
'Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus' by Aedas is Glorious
Phone Booth-Branded Shops
The PUMA London Store Highlights British Iconography
Angular Architecture Institutions
The 'Neuropsychiatric Centre Our Lady of Carmen' is Eye-Catching
Trippy Technicolored Spas
The Wax Revolution Polanco Hair Removal Studio is Whimsical
Knotted Home Ads
The ATSS Burglar Alarm System Campaign is All Twists and Turns
Stacked Ivory Sanctuaries
The Krimotat House by MPR Design Group is Sleek and Contemporary
Braced Alignment Borers
The 90 Degree Drill Guarantees Straight Holes and Clean Floors
Pipeline Lighting Systems
The Ontwerpduo Light Forest Creates a Stylish Warehouse Ceiling
Sagging Ceiling Installations
Anna Hepler's The Great Haul is Made Out of Plastic
Translucent Block Book Rooms
Nam June Paik Library is a Contemporary Cube of Literature
Contemporary Cantilevered Crossings
Metaform Pedestrian Bridge Joins City and Sanctuary
Ghostly Fragrance Temp Store
The Odin Pop-Up Shop is Filled With Molds of Their Perfume Bottle
Fluffy Foam Spas
Kenya Hara Turns Bathing into a Blissful New Wonder
Immunity-Boosting Spas
The Salt Therapy Breathing Centre Helps Alleviate Chronic Lung Conditions
Bookworm Bus Shelters
Read While You Wait for Transit at the Magazine Kiosk Bus Stop
Ballooning Portable Planetariums
The Inflativerse Offers a View of Space in No Time at All
Building Block Architecture
The 'Build Up Japan' Project Creates the Metropolis Out of LEGO
Digital Cinema Cameras
The Digital Bolex Gives you Cinematic Quality Videos
Sleekly Stacked Interiors
Germany's Stuttgart City Library Features an Open-Concept Style
Intricate Spherical Orbs
These Paintings by Carol Prusa are Detailed and Organic
Dreamscape-Inspired Ads
L'Odyssée de Cartier Seems to Hail From Another Dimension
Transparent Treetop Cubes
The Steam Studio is a Bizarrely Intriguing Recycled Space
Skin-Loving Spas
The Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland is an Amazing Stress Reliever
Gruesome Campaign Videos
Amnesty International Independence Reel Illustrates the World's Cruelty
Tween-Targeting Spas
The Sweet & Sassy Salon and Spa Lets Girls Feel Like Grown-Ups
Ex-Con Employment Facilitators
Blue Sky in the UK Finds Real Jobs for Ex-Offenders
Bovine Beauty Spas
Care-for-Cows Lets the Livestock Massage and Look After Themselves
Potato-Inspired Coat Hooks
The Illusion Wall Features a Scratch and Stick Design