Thoughts | Volumes under the light
Volumes under the light. Since the construction of the first cabins to the skyscrapers of today, humans have always been fascinated by the effect of light on architecture. It is one of the most influential elements in the configuration of our environment as we now know it. Manipulating, understanding, mastering and avoiding light are the […]
New housing project | “Hilal House” in Kuwait
New housing project, “Hilal House” in Kuwait. The new house, of 2500 m2 of programme, has been designed in collaboration with AlHumaidhi Architects. The magnificent collaboration has resulted in a unique and singular project. The idea of moving forward towards the future while learning about, remembering and re-thinking the past is a good maxim for […]
featured by Architectural Digest
Featured by Architectural Digest: “Heart-stopping views of this contemporary apartment in Valencia“. The prestigious magazine has published our project “Home in Avenida del Oeste“. “Architectural Digest is a constant window into the world of design, décor, architecture and art, new directions and destinations, people and launches. It is firmly committed to its disciplines, quality and […]
Ideas | Taking what preexists as a departure point
Taking what preexists as a departure point. When you start to mull over the initial ideas for a project, what is already in place plays an important role. The terrain, environment, city, an old building etc.; spaces where different time periods and moments in history are juxtaposed. Taking the environment as a departure point makes […]
Ideas | Luxury architecture
Luxury architecture, a concept that varies depending on the meaning we give it. What is more valuable, a gold wall or a courtyard with four brick walls that frame the sky? In today’s society, luxury is a word that is too easily useIn today’s society, luxury is a word that is bandied about too easily, […]
Publications | Coverage in architecture portals
Coverage in architecture portals: Designboom, Ignant, Imagicasa, Leibal and Minimalissimo. Hugely prestigious international magazines have covered our latest comprehensive refurbishment “Avenida del Oeste Apartment” in Valencia. Designboom brings together creative professionals from different fields. It publishes the latest news and key topics in the fields of architecture, design, technology and art. “Traces of the old […]
New home project | Avenida del Oeste, Valencia
New home project in Avenida del Oeste, Valencia. The project is in the emblematic Ciutat Vella neighbourhood in the heart of Valencia. Located above the domes of the Mercat Central, it has some of the finest views of this remarkable building. The home looks to tradition and is inspired by classic and decorative elements used […]
Merry Christmas
The Balzar Arquitectos team wishes you a merry Christmas. It’s been a year of challenges and growth and we’d like to thank you wholeheartedly for your support. Thank you for sharing our values and our way of understanding design and architecture, and for joining us on the path to creating spaces made for people. After […]