Architecture services in Barcelona

We transform your home with high-quality design and craftsmanship in every space.

Homes

Home renovations

Personalized client support from the initial design phase through to the construction execution stage, including budget monitoring and financial oversight. Preparation of all necessary sets of drawings for each stage of the project.

Historic Home Renovations

In projects involving existing heritage elements, we recover and enhance the material remains, giving them new significance within a contemporary architectural program.

New-Build Home Design & Construction

We offer a comprehensive new construction service that ensures full compliance with current regulations, providing personalized support to the client from the initial design stages through to the delivery of the completed home.

Interior Design

We maximize the functionality and aesthetics of your space. Enjoy a turnkey project with us as we transform your space into an impressive reality. This service includes: spatial planning and furniture layout, supply of materials, furniture and textiles, and the design and production of custom-made elements.

Retail, offices and workspaces

Office and workspace renovations

We handle spatial planning and interior design, the selection and supply of materials, furniture, and textiles, as well as the design and production of custom-made elements. In addition, we facilitate the obtaining of activity licenses and other necessary permits to ensure your project progresses smoothly.

Commercial and retail renovations

We provide space planning and interior design for any commercial project. Additionally, we manage the selection and supply of materials, furniture, and textiles, as well as their customization. We also handle and facilitate the procurement of business licenses and other administrative procedures.

Custom restaurant renovations

We develop comprehensive projects for your restaurant or bar, incorporating custom-made furniture designed to optimize space, reinforce the venue’s identity, and enhance the customer experience.

Permit management and consultancy

Planning Permissions & Building Permits Management

We simplify the licensing process. We understand the challenges of obtaining permits and licenses for your architecture or renovation projects. We guide you through the entire process, from the initial application to the final approval. Finally, we ensure compliance with building regulations, urban planning rules, and other associated legal requirements.

Architecture consultancy

We offer advisory and support services for real estate buying and selling processes, reviewing the available documentation and verifying that it meets all technical and administrative requirements. We also carry out visual inspections of properties to assess their current condition and identify any necessary interventions, providing a clear and well-founded report to facilitate decision-making.

How We Work

“One dedicated contact to guide you through the entire process”

KICK-OFF MEETING:

Preliminary session with the client to understand personal needs. Completion of the project brief questionnaire, listing guidelines, requirements, and conditions for the project to be developed. Conclusions applicable to the space, definition of styles, and development of the overall concept.

ANALYSIS OF CURRENT CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS:

Evaluation of the characteristics of the property, review of current regulations, and execution of a site survey, i.e., precise measurement and documentation of dimensions, layout, and existing elements to produce an updated and detailed plan.

DESIGN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:

Presentation of different layout options to the client and validation of the final proposal. Functional and spatial design, as well as selection of materials and finishes. Preparation of the lighting design and a compliance report ensuring adherence to current regulations.

ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT:

Includes preparation of the bill of quantities covering all project items, management and proposals of contractors, detailed monitoring and analysis of their budgets, and financial guidance throughout the process to ensure informed and controlled decision-making.

PERMITS AND LICENSING:

Submission and delivery of the architect-signed and endorsed project according to current regulations. Management of procedures with the local authorities to obtain construction permits.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

We assume construction management by the architects, coordinating meetings with the client’s chosen contractor team for the delivery and explanation of the executive project. Continuous supervision of the construction is carried out through site visits with the site manager, ensuring correct execution according to the project, quality control of materials, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Meeting minutes are prepared for each visit. Finally, we manage the issuance of the final construction certificate and the occupancy permit once the work is completed.

Marta Catalán, your architect in Barcelona

Marta is a Phd. Architect by the University of Hong Kong. Previously, she studied in Madrid and Japan where she obtained her Masters.

Marta began her career co-founding the architectural collective Zira02. She has developed her architecture practice in Spain, Hong Kong and Japan. She has worked and collaborated with several architecture firms including Andres Jaque Office for Political Innovation, Abe Hitoshi Atelier and Izaskun Chinchilla Architects. Her projects have been awarded with the Europan, IDOM and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Design for Innovation prizes.

Laia Martínez Sitjà, your architect in Barcelona

Architect graduated from UPC BarcelonaTech, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Architecture, and from the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest. She has developed her education and professional practice in an international context, working across Spain, China, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

Laia has built her professional career in renowned architecture studios such as Neri&Hu Design and Research Office and Bean Buro, contributing to architecture and interior design projects in sectors including residential, office, hospitality, and retail spaces. She currently practices as an architect in Barcelona, focusing her work on architectural design, refurbishment, and interior design projects.

What Our Clients Say

Nomadas Architecture

4.9

Based on 13 reviews

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victoria orozco gicquiau

6 months ago

Marta accompanied me on all my viewings for a potential apartment until I found the perfect one. Marta is very professional and has extensive market knowledge, which allowed me to get quick and clear answers to my questions.

Basanta K. Rai

1 year ago

Excelent work done with the limited budget destined to our small project of renovation. Immense source of ideas she has. Very professional architect and very much recomendable to get your ideas to be tranformed into reality. Thank you Marta and Nomadas Architecture.

Marc Mercade

2 years ago

Marta helped me renovating my apartment in Barcelona and she is professional and full of nice ideas.

Nick O'Brien

2 years ago

Marta was the architect and project manager on our bajo redevelopment. Her work was incredibly thorough and her management exceeded our expectations. Would recommend!!

Zainab Hess

2 years ago

We had the pleasure of working with Marta Catalan on our home renovation project between 2022 and 2024 in the old town of Barcelona,and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Marta made the impossible possible, transforming a disastrous property into a spectacular home. Throughout the design and building process,Marta led us with the utmost professionalism. She communicated every aspect that an owner wants to get addressed and was always on site when needed, coordinating with builders,carpenters, electricians,tilers,plumbers,locksmiths and other professionals.Her detailed knowledge of all these disciplines,combined with her excellent taste and style,guided us in choosing the right materials and furniture. Marta 's expertise extends beyond design and construction,she is also highly skilled in handling the necessary paperwork to obtain legal permissions,even in the most challenging situations. Her dedication went as far as searching archives and documents dating back more than a century to assist us with specific restorations and problems. There is no better architect in Barcelona,and perhaps not in all of spain,working with such enthusiasm and commitment to her clients. Marta Catalan is simply outstanding.

Folke Hess & Zaza Hess

June 19 ,2024
Carrer Nou de sant Francesc, Barcelona, España