30+8 Viviendas sociales en la calle Josep Togores, Palma, Mallorca

49 Viviendas dotacionales para gente mayor y 15 alojamientos colectivos por gente en riesgo de exclusión social, Fort Pienc, Barcelona

32 Viviendas cooperativas y locales comunitarios, La Marina del Prat Vermell, Barcelona

67 Viviendas sociales en el edificio C de la Illa Glòrias, Barcelona

Centro de primera acogida para mujeres sin hogar, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona

108 Viviendas sociales, La Marina del Prat Vermell, Barcelona

45 Viviendas sociales industrializadas en la calle del Marroc, Sant Martí, Barcelona

56 Viviendas dotacionales industrializadas para jóvenes en los antiguos cuarteles de Sant Andreu, Barcelona

El estudio Vivas Arquitectos, fundado por César Vivas y Cristian Vivas en Barcelona en 2006 abarca desde la conceptualización de ideas y propuestas hasta la ejecución y desarrollo de los proyectos en colaboración con técnicos y consultores especializados. Con un enfoque creativo, pragmático y multidisciplinar, trabaja en diversos ámbitos, desde la gran escala territorial y urbana hasta la arquitectura y diseño a pequeña escala, aplicando criterios que tienen en consideración a un mismo nivel tanto cuestiones formales, materiales y funcionales como económicas, medioambientales y sociales que garanticen el desarrollo sostenible de los proyectos.

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2026
Award

AMAD Awards

The building comprising 56 industrialised timber social housing units in Sant Andreu has been awarded first prize in the 7th edition of the AMAD Wood Architecture Awards, in the ‘new build’ category, organised by the Wood Industry Research Association (AITIM), the Sustainability and Architecture Association (ASA) and ONESTA.

Award

CSCAE Architecture Awards

We have been shortlisted for the 2026 Architecture Awards organised by the CSCAE for the 30+8 social housing block on Calle Josep Togores, Palma de Mallorca.

Publication

AV Proyectos No. 133

The building comprising 45 units of industrialised social housing on Carrer del Marroc, Barcelona, has been featured in issue 133 of AV Proyectos magazine under the title “Industrialised Housing”.

Publication

“From the Zona Franca to the Marina”

‘La Chalmeta’ building has been featured in the book “From the Zona Franca to the Marina. 100 Years of Social Housing in Barcelona 1925–2025”.

Publication

“Industrialised Timber Architecture in Spain”

The 56-unit social housing block in Sant Andreu and the emergency shelter for homeless women have been featured in the book “Industrialised Timber Architecture in Spain”.

Competition

Extension of the National Art Museum of Catalonia

Third prize in the restricted competition for the extension and refurbishment of the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), organised by the museum itself (with Tomàs Morató).

Publication

Vía Construcción No. 174

The building comprising 30+8 social housing units on Calle Josep Togores, Palma de Mallorca, has been featured in issue 174 of the magazine Vía Construcción.

Competition

Community facilities in Pere Garau, Palma

Second prize in the design and construction competition for community facilities in the Pere Garau neighbourhood, Palma de Mallorca, organised by Palma City Council.

Lecture

Milan Association of Architects

Presentation of the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women, recognised as the best social housing project at the 10th edition of the Matilde Baffa Ugo Rivolta European Architecture Award.

Award

Advanced Architecture Awards

The building comprising 45 industrialised social housing units on Calle del Marroc has been selected as a finalist in the Advanced Architecture Awards in the ‘Industrialised Construction’ category.

Lecture

Rebuild 2026, IFEMA Madrid

Participation in the round-table discussion “Large-scale industrialisation: requirements, conditions, benefits”, on innovation and sustainability in housing, at the National Congress on Advanced Architecture and Construction 4.0 Rebuild 2026, with a presentation.

Publication

Diseño Interior No. 391

The building comprising 30+8 social housing units on Calle Josep Togores, Palma de Mallorca, has been featured in issue 391 of Diseño Interior magazine.

Publication

NAN Arquitectura No. 194

A review of recent residential projects, rethinking housing from an architectural perspective and placing well-being, sustainability and the collective dimension at the heart of the project.

Lecture

La Salle School of Architecture

Presentation of the latest projects in the ‘Unit Earth Matters’ project course at La Salle School of Architecture (ETSALS).

2025
Competition

Elche Conference Centre

Honourable mention in the ideas competition for the Elche Conference Centre, organised by the Alicante Provincial Council.

Award

Matilde Baffa Ugo Rivolta European Award

We have been awarded first prize for the best social housing project at the 10th edition of the Matilde Baffa Ugo Rivolta European Architecture Award for the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women.

Competition

82 Social Housing Units on Carrer Plom, Barcelona

Second prize in the competition for 82 social housing units on Carrer Plom, in the Marina del Prat Vermell neighbourhood, Barcelona, organised by INCASÒL.

Lecture

Instituto Cervantes - Architectures en transitions

Presentation of our most recent projects as part of the Instituto Cervantes’ lecture series “Différents manières de construire”, within the framework of Architectures en transitions.

Publication

Archithese “Spanien”

‘La Chalmeta’ building and the social housing block for the elderly and temporary accommodation in Fort Pienc have been featured in the special “Spanien” issue of Archithese.

Award

Arquitectura Plus Awards

We have received first prize in the “Sustainable Architecture” category at the 8th edition of the Arquitectura Plus Awards for the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women.

Publication

Bauwelt 24.2025

The 67-unit social housing block in Block C of Illa Glòries, Barcelona, has been featured in issue 24.2025 of Bauwelt under the title “30%. Wie Sozialer Wohnungsbau aussehen kann”.

Lecture

Seville School of Architecture

Presentation of the most recent projects as part of the conference “Other Ways of Building” at the ETSA Seville.

Publication

Baumeister B11

Publication on the emergency shelter for homeless women in issue B11 of the German magazine Baumeister under the title “Krisen überwinden”.

Lecture

COAC - Comarques Centrals

Presentation of the most recent social housing projects as part of the conference and debate “Paisatges habitacionals”.

Competition

Palma de Mallorca Exhibition Centre

We have been awarded first prize in the design and construction competition for the Palma de Mallorca Exhibition Centre, organised by Palma City Council.

Award

March Materials Awards

We have received first prize in the March Materials Awards for the 30+8 social housing building on Calle Josep Togores in Palma de Mallorca.

Award

Mapei Awards

Finalists in the Mapei Awards for Sustainable Architecture 2025 for the 45-unit industrialised social housing block on Calle del Marroc and the 56-unit social housing block on the site of the former Sant Andreu Barracks.

Publication

Sequences Bois No. 150

The emergency shelter for homeless women has been featured in issue 150 of the French magazine Sequences Bois under the title “Convivialité”.

Lecture

Edificación de Vanguardia

Participation in the conference on industrialised construction organised by Jornadas Interempresas and La Vanguardia, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and sustainability in the housing sector.

Award

Matilde Baffa Ugo Rivolta European Award

The building comprising 45 prefabricated social housing units on Calle del Marroc has been selected as a finalist in the 10th edition of the Matilde Baffa Ugo Rivolta European Architecture Award 2025 for social housing.

Competition

89 Social Housing Units on Miquel Porter i Moix Street

We have been awarded first prize in the competition for 89 social housing units on Miquel Porter i Moix Street, in the Marina del Prat Vermell neighbourhood of Barcelona, organised by INCASÒL (with Jaume Alcover).

Publication

TC Cuadernos “Wooden Life”

The building comprising 30+8 social housing units on Josep Togores Street, Palma de Mallorca, has been published in TC Cuadernos under the title “Wooden Life. Engineered timber in collective housing in Spain”.

Award

BigMat International Architecture Award

The 67-unit social housing block on Illa Glòries, Barcelona, has been shortlisted for the 7th edition of the BigMat International Architecture Award 2025.

Publication

ON diseño No. 436

The 45-unit industrialised social housing block on Calle del Marroc has been featured in issue 436 of ON diseño under the title “Transportable Architecture”.

Award

ENOR Awards

The emergency shelter for homeless women has been shortlisted for the 20th ENOR Awards 2025.

Publication

NAN Arquitectura No. 190

The 45-unit industrialised social housing block on Calle del Marroc has been featured in issue 190 of NAN Arquitectura.

Lecture

Canary Islands Institute of Technology

Presentation of the main industrialised housing projects as part of the conference “The Industrialisation of Construction: Industrialisation for an Efficient and Sustainable Model”, including an analysis of their social and economic benefits.

Publication

AV Proyectos No. 128

The emergency shelter for homeless women in Barcelona is featured in issue 128 of AV Proyectos, under the title “Community Care”.

Article

El Periódico

The industrialised social housing on Calle del Marroc takes centre stage in the article “We Build Like the Romans” by Juli Capella, which offers a critique of conventional construction systems.

Lecture

National Congress - Building Sustainably

Participation in the debate “Social architecture at different scales”, which analyses new ways of living, cohabitation, flexibility in housing spaces and architectural solutions that respond to contemporary needs.

Award

CSCAE Architecture Awards

The building comprising 45 industrialised social housing units on Calle del Marroc has been shortlisted for the 2025 Architecture Awards organised by the CSCAE.

Lecture

Construmat

Participation in the round table “Science and Architecture in the Service of Health: New Paradigms in Construction”, discussing how innovation in materials and expertise in green building are redefining the way healthy spaces are designed.

Lecture

Barcelona Architecture Weeks

Participation in the round-table discussion “Co-housing in Barcelona: living in community, another way of life in the big city”, which explores how co-housing transforms urban life, the opportunities it offers, its impact on the city, and the challenges and solutions it presents.

Exhibition

Venice Architecture Biennale

The 30+8 social housing building in Palma de Mallorca forms part of the Spanish Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. It is included in the exhibition “Internalities: Architectures for Territorial Equilibrium”, within the research theme “Emissions”.

Exhibition

Barcelona Housing and Renovation Forum (FHAR)

Participation in the Barcelona Housing and Renovation Forum 2025 with various recent social housing projects in the city.

Award

Catalonia Green Building Awards

The 30+8 social housing block on Calle Josep Togores, Palma de Mallorca, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Catalonia Green Building Awards in the “best green-built housing” category.

Publication

Vía Construcción No. 170

A review of the studio’s track record through its major works, with a particular focus on collective housing projects that combine structural clarity, urban sensitivity and social commitment.

Publication

Trä! Issue 1, 2025

Publication of the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women in Issue 1, 2025 of the Swedish magazine Trä!, which specialises in wood.

Article

La Vanguardia

The social housing project on Illa Glòries is featured in the article “Social housing during the Colau era” by Llàtzer Moix, as part of a recent analysis of public housing in Barcelona.

Competition

91 Social housing units on Calle del Marroc, Barcelona

Third prize in the competition for 91 social housing units on Carrer del Marroc with Agricultura, Barcelona, organised by the IMHAB.

Exhibition

Basque Architecture Institute

The 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” is featured in the exhibition “Conviviendo. European Collective Housing Award”, in which the Basque Architecture Institute highlights collective housing as a cornerstone of European societies and the welfare state.

Publication

AV Monografías no. 271-272

The emergency shelter for homeless women in Barcelona has been featured in issue 271-272 of AV Monografías, within the volume “Spain 2025”.

Publication

a+t No. 61

Publication of the 45-unit industrialised social housing block on Calle del Marroc in issue 61 of a+t magazine, entitled “Resources and Finesse”.

2024
Publication

AD100 Spain

We have been included in AD100 Spain, Architectural Digest’s annual selection of the most prominent architecture and design studios and professionals in Spain.

Competition

Civic centre in the former municipal market in Calella

Second prize in the competition for the refurbishment of the former Calella municipal market and its conversion into a civic centre, organised by Calella Town Council (with Arantxa Manrique).

Award

Mapei Awards

The emergency shelter for homeless women has been shortlisted for the 2024 Mapei Awards for Sustainable Architecture in the ‘Public Buildings’ category.

Lecture

“WikiHousing & Industrialised Housing”

Participation in the round-table discussion “WikiHousing & Industrialised Housing”, organised by IMHAB, which addressed the need to find an effective approach to the production of social housing.

Article

The Guardian - The Observer

“La Chalmeta” and the emergency shelter for homeless women projects featured in the article “They look like homes for the rich: why Britain should look to Europe for its social housing revolution”, published in the British newspaper The Guardian.

Publication

AIT No. 11.2024

The Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women has been featured in the German magazine AIT No. 11.2024 under the title “Health and Spa”.

Award

Ibero-American Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism

The emergency shelter for homeless women was a finalist at the XVIII Ibero-American Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism, in the “Panorama of Works” category.

Publication

Bauwelt No. 22.2024

Publication of the emergency shelter for homeless women in the German magazine Bauwelt No. 22.2024 under the title “Obdach”.

Competition

Refurbishment and extension of the CEM Can Felipa

Third prize in the competition for the refurbishment and extension of the Can Felipa municipal facility, organised by BIMSA.

Publication

Vía Construcción No. 168

Feature on the emergency shelter for homeless women in issue 168 of the magazine Vía Construcción.

Competition

150 Social housing units in Hospitalet de Llobregat

First prize in the competition for 150 social housing units on Avenida de Pau Casals, Hospitalet de Llobregat, organised by INCASÒL (with Nogué Onzain Arquitectes and Jaume Alcover).

Competition

190 Social housing units in Terrassa

Third prize in the competition for 190 social housing units on Calle del País Basc, Terrassa, organised by INCASÒL (with Nogué Onzain Arquitectes and Musquera Arquitectura).

Publication

Architektur aktuell 9/2024

Feature on the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women in the Austrian architecture magazine Architektur aktuell, issue 9/2024, under the title “KLIMA”.

Article

El País

Feature on the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women in the article “Welcoming through architecture”, by Anatxu Zabalbeascoa.

Publication

Domus No. 1093

Interview of the studio in the article “The future of Health”, in the Italian magazine Domus, on housing rights in Barcelona in recent years.

Competition

Cooperative housing for the elderly, Sant Hilari

First prize in the competition for 35 cooperative housing unit for the elderly in the former Solterra Hotel, Sant Hilari Sacalm (Girona), organised by Sostre Cívic (with Victor Lacima and Manuel Pagés).

Publication

“habitaTU”

A compilation of strategies and proposals addressing the design of residential living spaces, featuring the 32-unit cooperative housing block ‘La Chalmeta’.

Article

Giornale dell'Architettura

Inclusion of social housing for the elderly and temporary accommodation at Fort Pienc in the article “Spain: new forms of domesticity arising from the crises”, as part of a reflection on policies and the recent landscape of social housing.

Award

CSCAE Architecture Awards

The studio has been awarded the Professional Award (for professional and ethical values) for the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women at the 3rd edition of the Architecture Awards organised by the CSCAE.

Publication

ON diseño No. 429/430

The Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women has been featured in issue 429/430 of ON diseño magazine.

Publication

a+t No. 60

Feature on the Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women in issue 60 of a+t magazine, entitled “Abstraction and Responsibility”.

Award

European Collective Housing Award

The 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” was a finalist in the first edition of the European Collective Housing Award, organised by the Basque Country Institute of Architecture and the Arc en Rêve Centre d’Architecture.

Competition

Alzines Balladores School, Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

Fourth prize in the competition for the new Alzines Balladores nursery and primary school in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, organised by Infraestructures of the Government of Catalonia.

Award

AMAD Awards

The emergency shelter for homeless women was selected as a winning entry in the 5th edition of the AMAD Wood Architecture Awards, organised by the Wood Industry Research Association (AITIM), the Sustainability and Architecture Association (ASA) and ONESTA.

Publication

AV Monografías No. 261–262

The 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta”, in the Marina del Prat Vermell neighbourhood, has been featured in issue 261–262 of AV Monografías, within the volume “Spain 2024”.

Competition

88 Social housing units in Cornellà de Llobregat

Finalist in the competition for 88 social housing units in Cornellà de Llobregat, organised by AMB-IMPSOL.

Competition

Conversion of the Artéxtil building, Sabadell

First prize in the competition for the renovation, refurbishment and conversion of the Artéxtil building into a teaching building for the UAB in Sabadell (with Tomàs Morató).

Exhibition

Mies van der Rohe Pavilion - ETSAB-ETSAV

Inclusion of the social housing block for the elderly and temporary accommodation in Fort Pienc in the exhibition “Everyday life explained through architecture. Barcelona, 2000–2020”, held at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona.

Lecture

College of Architects of Catalonia – Tarragona

The studio participated in the round table “Sustainable development in public works”, held at the COAC Tarragona, on the challenges of sustainability in public works and the incorporation of environmental, social and economic criteria into architectural projects.

2023
Publication

El Tinglado “Building Utopia”

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” is featured in the compilation “Building Utopia: A Project on Cooperative Housing”, dedicated to cooperative housing projects in Barcelona.

Award

4th Barcelona Catalan Architecture Exhibition

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” has been selected for the 4th edition of the Barcelona Catalan Architecture Exhibition.

Publication

Agenda TU Collection ”Autogestionar”

The 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” features in the compilation of cooperative housing projects in the “Autogestionar” collection.

Publication

XVI BEAU “Me-dio Pla-zo”

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” has been included in the publication “Me-dio Pla-zo. We are the architecture we live in”, as a finalist in the 16th Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism.

Competition

Gaia School in the former Umbrella Factory, Barcelona

Fourth prize in the competition for the new Gaia School for pre-school and primary education in the former Umbrella Factory, in Barcelona’s Eixample district, organised by the Barcelona Education Consortium (with Tomàs Morató).

Competition

Barcelona Activa headquarters renovation, Barcelona

Third prize in the competition for the refurbishment of the existing Barcelona Activa headquarters building in Barcelona, an office building (with Tomàs Morató).

Publication

Bauwelt No. 15.2023

Publication of the 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” in the German magazine Bauwelt No. 15.2023 under the title “Moderne Moderne”.

Documentary

Canadian Centre for Architecture

Social housing for older people and temporary accommodation in Fort Pienc take centre stage in the Canadian Centre for Architecture’s documentary “Where We Grow Older”, presented at the 2023 Arquiteturas Film Festival in Porto.

Publication

Detail “Barcelona”

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” features in the publication “Barcelona. Urban Architecture and Community Since 2010”, which brings together architectural and urban planning projects built in Barcelona since 2010.

Award

XVI Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” was a finalist at the 16th Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism, in the “new programmes” category.

Lecture

Social Housing Festival (ISHF)

Participation in the Social Housing Festival (ISHF) at the conference “Innovative Experiences in Social Housing in Europe”, focusing on recent developments in social housing, organised by the Catalan Land Institute (INCASÒL).

Publication

“Cohabitatge a Barcelona”

Inclusion of the 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” in the compilation of cooperative housing projects in Barcelona.

Exhibition

“Paisatges Habitacionals”

Presentation of the housing landscapes from the IMPSOL competitions at the exhibition “Paisatges Habitacionals. An inclusive and forward-looking perspective on collective housing in Catalonia”, organised by AMB-IMPSOL.

Lecture

VII Architecture and Health Congress

The studio’s participation in the conference “Towards healthy, decarbonised and circular buildings”, as part of the VII Architecture and Health Congress, where recent experiences with natural materials in public works projects were shared.

Competition

100 Social housing units in Mollet del Vallès

We have won first prize in the competition for 100 social housing units in Mollet del Vallès, organised by INCASÒL.

Competition

Children and adolescents care unit, Manresa

First prize in the competition for the Integrated Care Unit for Children and Adolescents (Barnahus) in Manresa, organised by Infraestructures.cat.

Publication

“Habitatge. Barcelona 2015-2023”

Inclusion of some of the studio’s most recent projects in the book “Habitatge. Barcelona 2015-2023”, promoted by Barcelona City Council, which sets out the housing policies implemented in the city between 2015 and 2023.

Publication

a+t No. 57

Publication of the 32-unit cooperative housing block “La Chalmeta” in issue 57 of the magazine a+t, entitled “Generosity”.

Competition

Refurbishment of Castell Nou de Llinars del Vallès

Third prize in the competition for the comprehensive refurbishment of Castell Nou de Llinars del Vallès as a multidisciplinary office space (with Tomàs Morató).

Publication

ON diseño No. 417

The 32-unit cooperative housing building “La Chalmeta” has been featured in issue 417 of ON diseño magazine.

2022
Exhibition

“Industrialised Housing”

Presentation of the industrialised social housing units on Carrer Marroc at the exhibition “Industrialised Housing. Building a more flexible and efficient housing model for Barcelona”.

Exhibition

“Cooperative Housing”

Presentation of the “La Chalmeta” cooperative housing units at the exhibition “Cooperative Housing. Community living in Barcelona’s housing cooperatives under a transfer-of-use arrangement”, as one of 19 ongoing projects in Barcelona.

Lecture

Barcelona Housing and Renovation Forum (FHAR)

Presentation of the blocks of industrialised social housing in the former Sant Andreu Barracks at the Barcelona Housing and Regeneration Forum (FHAR).

Competition

48 Social housing units in Can Gambús, Sabadell

Second prize in the competition for 48 social housing units in Can Gambús, Sabadell, organised by VIMUSA.

Lecture

Tecnológico de Monterrey, México

Presentation of recent collective housing projects at the Collective Housing Seminar at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, in the School of Architecture, Industrial Design and Art.

Competition

PAV-3 Meridiana Sud Sports Centre, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for the new PAV-3 Meridiana Sud sports centre in Barcelona, comprising a park and sports hall in the Sant Martí district, organised by BIMSA (with Elena Valls and Pep Buxadé).

Publication

ON diseño No. 410

Publication of the social housing for the elderly and temporary accommodation in Fort Pienc, Barcelona, in ON diseño magazine no. 410.

Competition

79 Social Housing Units in Sant Andreu

First prize in the competition for Building A comprising 79 industrialised social housing units in the former Sant Andreu Barracks, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Exe Arquitectura).

Competition

56 Social housing units in Sant Andreu

First prize in the competition for Building J comprising 56 industrialised social housing units in the former Sant Andreu Barracks, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Exe Arquitectura).

Lecture

UIA International Forum, Roca Barcelona Gallery

Participation in the UIA International Forum with the debate “Barcelona as an agent of change, Urbanism and Social Housing. Affordable Housing Activation Event”, at the Roca Barcelona Gallery, on strategies for activating affordable housing in the city.
2021

2021
Competition

52 Social housing units in Ibiza

Second prize in the ideas competition for 52 social housing units in Ibiza, organised by IBAVI (Balearic Housing Institute).

Award

Arquitectura Plus Awards

The social housing and accommodation building on Calle Ali Bei was a finalist in the Arquitectura Plus Awards, in the ‘multi-family housing’ category.

Lecture

‘The Future of Residential Architecture in Barcelona’

The studio took part in the debate ‘The Future of Residential Architecture in Barcelona’, sponsored by Grupo Vía, where recent projects were presented alongside those of other architectural firms.

Competition

45 Social Housing Units on Calle del Marroc

First prize in the competition for 45 industrialised social housing units on Calle del Marroc, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (in collaboration with Exe Arquitectura + Constructora del Cardoner).

Competition

Regional Technical Building in Sant Fruitós del Bages

Second prize in the competition for the new Regional Technical Building in Sant Fruitós del Bages, Barcelona – a regional fire station – organised by Infraestructures of the Government of Catalonia.

Competition

Sagrada Família Social Services Centre

Second prize in the competition for the Sagrada Família Social Services Centre in the Myrurgia block, Barcelona, as a new local facility in the Eixample district, organised by BIMSA.

Article

La Vanguardia

Social housing for the elderly and temporary accommodation in Fort Pienc, Barcelona, are the focus of Llàtzer Moix’s architectural review in La Vanguardia, entitled “Habitar la pell de l’edifici”.

Exhibition

“Living Differently”

Presentation of the “La Chalmeta” cooperative housing block and participation in the round-table discussion as part of the session “Living Differently: The Borda Experience and New Cooperatives”.

Competition

New Municipal Police Station, Barcelona

Third prize in the competition for the new Municipal Police Station for Territorial Unit 9 in the Sant Andreu district, Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Coll-Barreu architects).

Lecture

Habitatge i Ciutat

Participation in the “Panorama” lecture, as part of the “Habitatge i Ciutat” course at the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB), with a presentation of recent housing and urban projects.

Competition

40 Housing Units and Facilities in Sants-Montjuïc

First prize in the competition for the industrialised construction of a building comprising 40 social housing units and local facilities in the Sants-Montjuïc neighbourhood, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Ojo Estudio + Fnueve Studio).

2020
Competition

“Sallarés Deu” industrial complex, Sabadell

Second prize in the competition for the redevelopment of the “Sallarés Deu” industrial complex in Sabadell as a new centre for social and technological innovation, organised by Sabadell City Council (in collaboration with Arderiu & Morató).

Publication

Arquitectura Plus No. 26

Featured in Arquitectura Plus magazine, issue No. 26, with an interview with the studio and a review of its most recent projects.

Competition

30+8 Social housing units on J. Togores Street, Palma

First prize in the ideas competition for 30+8 social housing units on J. Togores Street, in the Olivera neighbourhood, Palma de Mallorca, organised by the IBAVI (Balearic Housing Institute).

Competition

Hall “E” refurbishment at Palo Alto, Barcelona

Finalist in the competition for the partial refurbishment of Hall “E” at the Palo Alto site, Barcelona, intended to house a business incubator, organised by BIMSA (with Arderiu & Morató).

Lecture

“Ágora, the future of housing”

The studio participated in the conference “Ágora, the future of housing”, sponsored by Grupo Vía, presenting its most recent projects for discussion alongside other architectural practices.
2019

2019
Competition

Sants Community Centre refurbishment, Barcelona

Second prize in the competition for the refurbishment of the Sants Community Centre in Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Arderiu & Morató).

Competition

Care home for the elderly, Sant Vicenç de Torelló

Third prize in the ideas competition for a care home and day centre for the elderly in Sant Vicenç de Torelló, Barcelona, organised by Sant Vicenç de Torelló Town Council.

Competition

Mixed-use facility in Nou Barris, Barcelona

Fourth prize in the competition for a mixed-use facility in Nou Barris, Barcelona, comprising a social services centre, an assembly hall, a residents’ association and a centre for the elderly, organised by BIMSA.

Competition

“El Local” Cultural Centre, Sant Pere de Ribes

Fifth prize in the competition for the refurbishment and extension of the “El Local” Cultural Centre in Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, organised by Sant Pere de Ribes Town Council.

Competition

La Sagrera Municipal Sports Centre, Sant Andreu

Fourth prize in the competition for the La Sagrera Municipal Sports Centre in Sant Andreu, Barcelona, featuring outdoor swimming pools and a solarium, activity rooms and paddle tennis courts, organised by BIMSA.

Competition

Refurbishment of La Teixonera, Barcelona

Second prize in the competition for the refurbishment of the former Teixonera tile factory as premises for neighbourhood organisations in Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Arderiu & Morató).

Competition

El Raval Music School, Barcelona

Fourth prize in the competition for the refurbishment of a new music school in El Raval, Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Arderiu & Morató).

Publication

Innovation in Affordable Housing in Barcelona 2015-18

Contribution, through various social housing projects currently under development, to the analysis of housing policies promoted by Barcelona City Council between 2015 and 2018.

2018
Award

The Creative Awards

Winners of The Creative Awards 2018 in the Architecture category. The award was presented during The Creative Fest, held at the former Estrella Damm factory.

Competition

115 Social housing units on Via Favència, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for 115 social housing units on Via Favència, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Pau Vidal and Arquitectura Produccions).

2017
Competition

Emergency shelter for homeless women, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for an emergency shelter for homeless women in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona, comprising a 100-bed building and the development of the outdoor spaces, organised by BIMSA.

Competition

32 Cooperative Housing Units ‘La Chalmeta’, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for 32 cooperative housing units under a transfer-of-use scheme on Carrer Ulldecona, La Marina in the Zona Franca, Barcelona, organised by Barcelona City Council (with Pau Vidal).

Competition

67 Social housing units at Illa Glòries, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for a building comprising 67 social housing units and commercial premises (Block C) at Illa Glòries, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Pau Vidal).

Competition

Community centre for the elderly in Ciutat Vella

Fifth prize in the competition for a multi-purpose building with communal facilities for the elderly and accommodation in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Pau Vidal).

Publication

Vía Construcción No. 136

Interview with the studio reviewing the main housing projects currently underway.

Competition

Care home in Pòrtol, Marratxí

Second prize in the competition for a care home in Pòrtol, Marratxí, Mallorca, organised by the Consortium of Social, Health and Care Resources of the Balearic Islands (with Pau Vidal).

Competition

Care home in Son Martorell, Palma

Honourable mention in the ideas competition for a care home in Son Martorell, Palma de Mallorca, organised by the Consortium of Social, Health and Care Resources of the Balearic Islands.

Competition

“Eix Bruc” area, Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Second prize in the competition for the development of the “Eix Bruc” area and the construction of 16 social housing units in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, organised by AMB-IMPSOL (with Pau Vidal).

Publication

El Mundo Catalunya, Culture Supplement

Article entitled “Essential Architecture. New homes, new concepts” on the studio’s history and projects.

Exhibition

Europe 40 under 40

Participation in the exhibition “Europe 40 under 40”, opened at Contemporary Space Athens, Athens.

Competition

Nursery and sports hall in Sants, Barcelona

Fourth prize in the competition for a nursery, family centre and sports hall in the Sants district of Barcelona, organised by BIMSA (with Pau Vidal).

2016
Award

Europe 40 Under 40

Selected as one of Europe’s 40 emerging architects and designers in 2016 by the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.

Competition

108 Housing units on Ulldecona Street, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for 108 social housing units on Ulldecona Street, in the La Marina neighbourhood of the Zona Franca, Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (with Pau Vidal + Arquitectura Produccions).

Publication

“Plans and Projects for Barcelona 2011-2015”

The social housing and collective accommodation building in the Fort Pienc neighbourhood, Barcelona, featured in the publication “Plans and Projects for Barcelona 2011–2015”, published by the IMHAB.

Exhibition

“Connection - Import Zurich, Export Barcelona”

The 36-unit social housing block in La Mina, Barcelona, is featured in the exhibition “Connection – Import Zurich, Export Barcelona – Cooperative Housing & Social Housing” at the Cities Connection Architektur Forum in Zurich.

Exhibition

Qüestions d’Habitatge

Presentation at the ETSAB of five competitions in Bon Pastor (PMHB), featuring the 36-unit social housing building in La Mina, Barcelona, as part of “Qüestions d’Habitatge”.

2015
Competition

58 Social housing units in Bonpastor, Barcelona

Third prize in the competition for 58 social housing units in the Bonpastor neighbourhood of Barcelona, organised by IMHAB (in collaboration with Pau Vidal and Arquitectura Produccions).

Exhibition

“Connection - Import Zurich”

The 36-unit social housing building in La Mina is featured in the exhibition “Connection – Import Zurich – Cooperative Housing & Social Housing” by the Cities Connection Project at the Official College of Architects of Catalonia (COAC), Barcelona.

Exhibition

“Connection - Export Barcelona”

The 36-unit social housing building in La Mina is featured in the exhibition “Connection – Export Barcelona – Social Housing in Urban Context” by the Cities Connection Project at the Pavillon SICLI in Geneva.

Publication

“Naturbà. Barcelona Collserola, una relació retrobada”

Participation in the “Les Portes de Collserola” competition in the publication “Naturbà. Barcelona Collserola, una relació retrobada”, which brings together 10 reflections and 111 proposals.

2014
Publication

Diario de Mallorca, Almudaina supplement

The renovation of a penthouse in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca, has been featured in the Almudaina supplement of Diario de Mallorca.

Exhibition

AJAC VIII Awards

The Master Plan for the Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras is part of the exhibition for the 8th AJAC Awards.

Publication

Future Arquitecturas 43–44. Competitions

The building for tourism and socio-cultural uses and the redevelopment of open spaces in Sant Josep, Ibiza, feature in the publication Future Arquitecturas 43–44.

2013
Publication

“CCP - Export Barcelona”

El edificio de 36 viviendas sociales en La Mina forma parte de la publicación “CCP – Export Barcelona. Social Urban Housing in Urban Context”.

Exhibition

“Connection - Export Barcelona”

The 36-unit social housing block in La Mina features in the exhibition “Connection – Export Barcelona. Social Housing in Urban Context”, organised by the Cities Connection Project at the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio.

Exhibition

AJAC VIII Awards

The Masterplan for the Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia, forms part of the AJAC VIII Awards exhibition at the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB).

Exhibition

AJAC VIII Awards. Istambul

The Master Plan for the Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia, forms part of the AJAC VIII Awards exhibition as part of the “Thinking the Edge” conference, held at the Istanbul Modern Museum and Tütün Deposu-DEPO.

2012
Competition

Social housing and accommodation units in Fort Pienc

First prize in the competition for 49 social housing units for the elderly and 15 shared accommodation units in the Fort Pienc neighbourhood, Barcelona, for the IMHAB (with Pau Vidal and Arquitectura Produccions).

Publication

Paisea No. 023 The Large Scale

The Master Plan for the Tourist Areas of Calvià (PRIZTC), Mallorca, features in the publication Paisea No. 023, “The Large Scale”.

Award

AJAC VIII Awards

Joint award for urban planning and landscaping (unbuilt project) in the competition for the Master Plan of the Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia.

Competition

Building and open spaces in Ibiza

Runner-up in the competition for a building and open spaces for tourist and socio-cultural uses in Caló de s’Oli, Sant Josep de Sa Talaia, Ibiza.

Exhibition

BAM 012 Award, Mediterranean Bio-architecture

The Master Plan for the Tourist Areas of Calvià (PRIZTC), Mallorca, forms part of the BAM 012 Award, Mediterranean Bio-architecture exhibition at the Official Association of Architects of Catalonia (COAC), Barcelona.

Competition

Restaurant/bar in Avilés

Honourable mention in the ideas competition for a restaurant and bar building with terraces on Avenida del Conde de Guadalhorce, Avilés (with Daniel Valdés).

Lecture

Pecha Kucha CITIES Global Week

Invited to Palma de Mallorca for the Pecha Kucha sessions under the theme “Celebrate your city’s diversity”, as part of an event bringing together more than 450 cities worldwide to explore the diversities that shape and transform them.

Lecture

La Salle School of Architecture, Tarragona (URL)

Presentation of the studio’s most recent projects at the La Salle School of Architecture, Tarragona (URL).

2011
Lecture

Reus School of Architecture (EAR).

Presentation of the studio’s most recent projects at the Reus School of Architecture (EAR).

Lecture

Trueque Barcelona - Vicente Guallart

Participation in the debate “I have a proposal for you”, with young architects and urban planners and Barcelona’s chief architect, as part of Trueque Barcelona.

Competition

River Segura in Abarán, Murcia

Third prize in the ideas competition for the Strategic Master Plan for the restoration of the River Segura’s surroundings as it flows through the Hoya de D. García area, Abarán, Murcia.

Publication

Accésit 003

Interview reviewing the studio’s career through its participation in various competitions.

Competition

Urban planning and cultural centre in Jesús, Ibiza

Finalists in the competition for the socio-cultural centre, urban planning and beautification of Jesús, Santa Eulalia des Riu, Ibiza (with Pau Vidal and Jordi Raventós).

Award

III Mediterranean Landscape Award

The competition for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan for the Tourist Areas of Calvià (PRIZTC), Mallorca, finalist in the 3rd Mediterranean Landscape Award.

2010
Competition

Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia

First prize in the ideas competition for the Master Plan for the urban regeneration of the Rambla de Nogalte in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia.

Exhibition

Paisatgista. Paisatgista?

Participation in the Pecha Kucha presentations and the project exhibition at the “Paisatgista.Paisatgista? 1st meeting of young landscape professionals” event, aimed at young landscape professionals.

Competition

Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz

Finalists in the competition for the planning and improvement of accessibility to the historic centre of Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz (with Luis Arredondo).

Competition

"Racons Públics" 2009-2010 FAD

Finalist project for the Plaza de J. I. Urenda in Nou Barris, Barcelona.

2009
Exhibition

Rehabilitation of the Tourist Areas of Calvià

Presentation and exhibition of the winning proposal from the ideas competition for the Master Plan of the Tourist Areas of Calvià (PRIZTC) at the COAIB headquarters, Palma de Mallorca.

Competition

Rehabilitation of the Tourist Areas of Calvià

First prize in the competition for the drafting of the Master Plan for the Tourist Areas of Calvià (PRIZTC), Mallorca.

Competition

Social housing in Es Molinar, Palma

Finalist project in the competition for a building comprising social housing for the elderly, a day centre and community facilities in Es Molinar, Palma de Mallorca.

2008
Competition

108 social housing units in Can Gambús, Sabadell

First prize in the competition for a building comprising 116 social housing units in Can Gambús, Sabadell, for VIMUSA (with Jan Puig).

Competition

Park on the southern hillside of Baena, Córdoba

Finalist project in the competition for the park on the southern hillside of Baena, Córdoba.

Competition

Railway surroundings in Puerto Real, Cádiz

Runner-up in the competition for the development of the railway surroundings in Puerto Real, Cádiz.

Publication

Paisea No. 004

The work on three urban itineraries in Madrid (with Robert Berenguer) is included in the publication PAISEA No. 004, “The Street”.

2007
Competition

Ronda Marrubial in Córdoba

Finalist project in the competition for the urban regeneration of the Ronda del Marrubial in Córdoba (with Robert Berenguer).

Publication

Competition for 3 urban itineraries in Madrid

Submission of the proposal for the competition for three urban itineraries in the centre of Madrid.

2006
Competition

36 social housing units in La Mina, Barcelona

First prize in the competition for young architects for 36 social housing units for INCASOL in La Mina, Barcelona.

Competition

B&B stand in Barcelona

First prize for the design of the B&B stand in Barcelona, at the Bread & Butter fair, for the Felicidad Duce fashion school (with Narcís Font).

Competition

3 Urban Routes in Madrid

Second prize in the competition for three urban routes in the centre of Madrid (with Robert Berenguer).

2005
Publication

Metalocus No. 16

The competition entry for the Paris 2012 Olympic landmark is featured in the publication METALOCUS No. 16.

2004
Competition

Paris 2012 Olympic Landmark

Second prize in the international competition for the design of an Olympic landmark for Paris 2012 (with Jordi Raventós and Gemma Serra).

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Vivas Arquitectos ha sido galardonado con el primer Premio en los March Materials Awards por el edificio de 30+8 Viviendas sociales en la calle Josep Togores de Palma de Mallorca.