Articles by Clara Ott

Architecture office NOMO STUDIO has finished a nature-informed villa consisting of four identical rectangular volumes stepping down steep terrain on the island of Menorca. The house features locally sourced limestone, earthenware vaulted ceilings, and sandy-colored masonry and concrete, all blended into a mélange of soft airy tones. The façade keeps a solid-glazed equilibrium and uses heavy high thermal inertia materials, essential to ensure stable temperatures in mild-hot climates.

It was about designing a welcoming space for the families of patients, a meeting point between family members, center professionals, and patients themselves. It had to be a friendly, familial space, very domestic in terms of dimensions, with emphasis on materials, colors, light, both natural and artificial, and above all, easily related to the building and existing spaces.

La Marina del Prat Vermell is an old area of textile colonies that were established in Barcelona south of Montjuic in the mid-nineteenth century, very close to the sea. They dyed and dried the fabrics on the meadows, which gave the neighborhood its name: “Marina del Prat Vermell”, that is, the Red Meadow Marina.

A house that underwent many interventions over time, went from being a house to a rehabilitation center. The new owners bought the place to turn it back into a residence, initially just for the couple. They needed a single-story house with the condition of being able to expand in the future to a second level.

Hobby is a café located in the Chacarita neighborhood of Buenos Aires City. Its name arises from the shared enthusiasm of its owners, who find a genuine passion in the art of making coffee. They discover joy in exploring new flavors, pairings, and dishes.

In an era where global temperatures are rising year by year, the responsibility of architects and designers to contribute to energy-efficient projects becomes essential. This responsibility was the guiding light that illuminated our vision when we were given the opportunity to create a residence for a couple who longed for their own corner of paradise on the Oaxacan coast.

In an era where global temperatures are rising year by year, the responsibility of architects and designers to contribute to energy-efficient projects becomes essential. This responsibility was the guiding light that illuminated our vision when we were given the opportunity to create a residence for a couple who longed for their own corner of paradise on the Oaxacan coast.