We remember with heart and compassion the passage of Hurricane Henry along the Sicilian coast. To all families who have lost their homes, Sicily and our solidarity are with you: you are not alone. We hope the strength of our community, the care of friends, and the help of those who can support you bring comfort and quick recovery.
La casa dei carabinieri competition, Siracusa, Italy, settled
When a jury is not properly qualified, a city may forfeit an important opportunity to develop in contemporary ways and to preserve public confidence in its institutions.
A place of trust, community, and landscape
The project interprets the Barracks as a shared “home,” an open and recognizable place where the institution approaches the city through listening and presence. Set within a large urban park, the House of the Carabinieri transcends the image of a closed military complex to become a green, connected, welcoming, and symbolic public space. A safe yet permeable refuge, it is able to protect while also embracing, where architecture, nature, and community intertwine to generate trust, belonging, and closeness between citizens and institutions.
GAUSA WORLD
Nábiro architects is deeply honored to have participated in the tribute event in memory of our dear friend Manuel Gausa, organized by COAC Catalunya.
THE STAIRSCRAPER NEW VIDEO
The stairscraper as it would be, rising boldly above the skyline with stepped terraces and layered façades that catch the light and frame the city in new angles.
the stairscraper
Season’s greetings
As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the heartbeat of our latest project, Maria Carta Square. A vibrant hub where community meets beauty, sustainability, and joy. With its dynamic vapor sculpture and magical water mirror, this square is more than a space – it’s a symbol of shared identity and future.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring people together through design and can’t wait to see what the new year brings. Stay tuned for more exciting projects on the horizon!
#nabitoarchitects #MariaCartaSquare #CommunityFirst #SustainableDesign #newyearnewprojects¡
Team:
Rafael De la Torre, Giulia Martinelli, Magali Peralta Cases, Beyda Eflatun, Gülin ünlü
Thank you all
LAST MONTHS production @Nábito architects
It’s been a busy and inspiring months at Nabito Architects Barcelona!
Our team has been deep in creative flow — from developing new architectural competitions to advancing design commissions alongside our amazing partners across Europe.
Together, we explored innovative forms, sustainable materials, and human-centered design strategies that reflect our shared vision of architecture as a social and cultural connector.
A heartfelt thank you to all our collaborators, clients, and friends who continue to support our mission — transforming ideas into meaningful spaces. Stay tuned for what’s coming next! 🚀 #NabitoArchitects #Design #architecture
B&A at Marmomac Verona 2025
Designed for ICONCI
The assignment to design the entire stand at marmomac 2025 is in line with the brand's intention to renew its image through the launch of two new product collections under the creative direction of b&a. behind the main scenography, the stand is articulated through a sequence of monolithic boxes, each showcasing a different travertine treatment on the exterior and a distinct typology on the interior. these volumes act as silent stages where the pieces of the collections emerge as sculptures, allowing visitors to read the material, its finishes, and its expressive potential through a curated spatial rhythm. the stand was awarded the marmomac–forbes best communicator award for its concept—simple yet highly elegant—recognized for the coherence of its material language and its remarkable ability to capture and hold the visitor’s attention through the expressive power of marble.
The stand presents a new entire telluric collection of bath and wellness sculptural essential elements melting with the floor and exalting the Travertine character. The Splash collection (with bathtub, sink, shower and accessories) blends with the ground and the surface, creating a sensation of lightness and fluidity in contrast with the hardness of the stone, resulting in sculptural effect and playing with light and reflection.
A fluid landscape of stone.
As does the Combi collection which proposes the same concept but varying the materials in a play of different combinations.
Ultimately, the design seeks to highlight the essence of the work of I Conci:Travertine, tradition, innovation, stonework, attention to detail and variety of combinations.
Nábito architects new project on going
Piazza Maria Carta,PdP, Cagliari Italy
A new beating heart for the community
Maria Carta Square is conceived as a place of encounter, reflection, and play.
At its centre rises a great sculpture of vapor, a dynamic and interactive installation that changes shape over time — much like the life of the community that surrounds it. Water, a primordial element, gathers on the ground creating a magical mirror, where each person can see themselves reflected: a symbol of shared identity, memory, and future.
This square is a social and playful platform, where everyday life meets beauty: spaces to pause and meet, restaurants and cafés overlooking the promenade, green lawns with benches, shaded areas, and playgrounds for children. Every element contributes to an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and full of life.
The design celebrates sustainability and respect for natural materials, through a careful selection of textures and finishes that dialogue with light and the surrounding landscape.
The landscape design is based on the use of native plant species — trees and shrubs typical of the region, chosen for their resilience and their ability to express the authentic spirit of the place. Their seasonal blooms and shifting colors turn the square into a living organism, in harmony with the natural rhythm of time.
Maria Carta Square is a tribute to the community: a space that breathes with it, welcomes it, and reflects it.
A place to meet, to recognize oneself, and to celebrate life together in the present moment.
22.08.2025 💔
Manuel Gausa Navarro #DEP #RIP
It took us a few days to realise the weight of your passing.
We will all regret the loss of an international preeminent and vast intellectual figure in the contemporary architecture and urbanism panorama.
Personally, I am loosing a big brother and an intimate friend with whom I could speak openly about anything.
Moreover, we are loosing an extraordinary
human being.
Manuel,
you were a gentleman, a generous soul and a visionary with an extremely optimistic and open-minded attitude.
You were one of a kind, capable of loving people for who they are free from prejudice; a person you always knew you could call if something went wrong, and even if you didn’t, you could smile reassured, knowing that there would always be this cavalier fighting battles to defend your principles.
To me, you were immortal.
We are sure that your legacy will guide forever and illuminate the path for many younger generations, passionate about art and architecture. I could never thank you enough for your efforts. You were always willing to help and had a kind word for everyone, even when you were overloaded with work and stress.
In this troubled contemporary world, which is increasingly being governed by egoists, sociopaths and megalomaniacs, there is an urgent need for figures like you!
With you, Manuel, a masterpiece of tempered and optimistic spirit is passing away: a conciliator and someone who has always truly and deeply respected diversities.
Hasta siempre, compañero de mil aventuras!
Bebo
#manuelgausa #manuelgausanavarro
NáBITO architects NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, India
Urban Forest – Mixed-Use Development in Noida, India
Located in the rapidly growing city of Noida, this visionary urban development reimagines the relationship between architecture, nature, and community. The project comprises a series of mixed-use buildings that rise like vertical forests, with stepped terraces hosting lush gardens and green canopies at every level. Designed as a city within a city, the complex integrates residential dwellings, public spaces, work hubs, and leisure facilities into a cohesive and sustainable environment.
NáBITO architects the Ziggurat, Dubai
Our proposal for a mixed uses Building on the Al Marmoon Oasis, Dubai
Al Marmoon Oasis Pyramid — Dubai’s Living Mirage
Rising from the tawny sands like an ancient mirage reborn, the Al Marmoon Oasis Pyramid re‑imagines the timeless desert ziggurat as a twenty‑first‑century city‑within‑a‑building. Its stepped silhouette, draped in lush vegetation, evolves from the region’s vernacular—oasis farming terraces, wind‑catching towers, and the shimmering geometry of Bedouin textiles—yet it speaks the language of advanced eco‑technology and flexible urban life.
Vision
Al Marmoon Oasis Pyramid is not merely a landmark; it is a manifesto for desert urbanism. By fusing indigenous wisdom with regenerative design, it proves that a building can be at once refuge, workplace, playground, and farm—thriving in harmony with one of the planet’s most demanding climates. In the heart of Dubai’s protected reserve, the pyramid stands as a living promise: the future city can grow green, even in the driest sands.
NáBITO architects Zig Zag Tower
Fr, Italy- The main client requirement is to develop a mixed-use office building with commercial space in the basement, maintaining two different fronts that open onto two sides of the city. The building should open onto public green areas and be connected to urban traffic areas to maintain permeability.
Therefore, a zigzag shape is essential to achieve this goal. We prefer to keep a taller tower to free up space on the ground and try to orient the building correctly according to the position of the sun. The colours of the façade reflect the changing daylight throughout the year.
Spiraling Nature – A Visionary Vertical Garden by NàBITO architects
NàBITO architects The Stairscraper
Our first prize 🥇in the TOTAL HOUSING Storefront for art and architecture competition in NEW YORK re-edited for a new adventure. Stay with us.
Rising like a living sculpture from the landscape, this latest concept by NàBITO architects transforms the traditional tower into a vibrant twisted ecosystem. A spiraling structure wraps elegantly around a central core, creating wide 360-degree balconies on every level. This unique form turns the verticality of a classical high-rise into a sequence of stacked villas—each with its own panoramic terrace and private garden.
At the base, a curved glass volume steps gently into the surrounding greenery. The generous use of reflective glazing dissolves the boundary between architecture and nature, while the lush vegetation that crowns each level reinforces the building’s identity as a vertical park.
By merging organic geometry with a bold sustainable vision, NàBITO proposes more than just a building—it’s a new model for living. A biophilic landmark where architecture, landscape, and light spiral together toward a greener urban future.
VILLA LAVA
Here´s the last pictures of the amazing NáBITO architects VILLA LAVA, Santa Tecla, Acireale.
Villa Lava is a private residence located in Santa Tecla, in the province of Acireale, on the eastern coast of Sicily. The project is a unique architectural blend - the union of two houses in one big Villa. On one side is an old fisherman's house dating from around 1900, which has been completely restored by Nábito Architects, maintaining its essential character and carefully uncovering and preserving the original lava stone vaults. On the other side, the old restored house is connected to a modern extension that opens to the sea, designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape of coastal lava stone, local vegetation and the ever-present Mediterranean horizon bringing the sea inside the complex.
This duality is the soul of Villa Lava. One part looks inwards, towards the historic heart of Santa Tecla, holding on to its past and memory. The other part looks outwards, towards the open sea, with contemporary lines and large openings that connect the interior to nature. The villa is squeezed between three powerful forces: the sea, Mount Etna and the Timpa nature reserve, creating a setting that is both dramatic and intimate.
Textures play a central role throughout the project. From rough stone exterior walls to azole plaster interior partitions and lava stone vaults, to raw metal details and stair, to terracotta pots and micro-cement floors, they form a natural transition between old and new materials, Nábito Architects deliberately kept the surfaces vibrant and authentic.
Texture is not just decorative here; it's the tactile language that bridges time, place and memory, allowing the villa to speak to both its past and its present, while respecting the environment.
Discreet details add a handcrafted, personal touch. Outside, selected Mediterranean vegetation, including prickly pear cactus, enhances the villa's relationship with its rugged volcanic context. The client wished to preserve select original furnishings from the old fisherman’s house, seeing them not as relics, but as living traces that connect the new villa to its Sicilian roots.
Villa Lava is more than a residence: it's an architectural story of contrast and harmony, a liveable tale of Sicilian landscape, history, culture and spirit.
New Marsala Waterfront
Lungomare Capolilibeo competitiion, 2ND PRIZE
NáBITO architects is proud to announce third prize for the international competition of Capolilibeo, Marsala, Italy.
Take a look to the On going proposal.
Cara Marsala,
Ti immaginiamo così, aperta e luminosa, senza confini tra te e il tuo Mediterraneo. Il nostro sogno per te è una grande piattaforma pacificata, dove camminare, sostare e respirarti senza ostacoli. Uno spazio di condivisione e contemplazione, in cui il paesaggio si distende senza interruzioni. Un abbraccio continuo che invita a fermarsi, a guardare lontano, a sentirsi parte di un equilibrio ritrovato tra terra e mare, a sentirsi parte di te. Ti restituiamo il tuo orizzonte, limpido e infinito, perché tu possa essere ancora e sempre luogo d’incontro, di pace e di accoglienza.
This project concerns the urban environmental and landscape redevelopment and enhancement of Marsala's urban waterfront near Capo Lilibeo.At present, the stretch of waterfront has critical issues related to the discontinuity of pedestrian spaces, poor accessibility and lack of adequate street furniture. The project intends to respond to these critical issues through an inclusive and sustainable design that favours a new relationship between the city and the sea, emphasising Marsala's historical vocation as a crossroads of Mediterranean cultures. The main objective of the intervention is to enhance the relationship between the city and the sea, strengthening the public usability of the spaces and their historical, cultural and landscape value.
The intervention takes the form of a large, open, barrier-free, pacified platform that restores the city's link with the sea, making the seafront a place of social, cultural and recreational aggregation. A clear transition from the current barrier to a great resonant embrace with the Mediterranean Sea.
The project is developed with the intention of creating a welcoming entry point that invites visitors to explore and fully experience the surrounding environment. The pedestrian connections are not only functional, but become true welcoming gestures, designed to accompany those arriving towards the sea, almost as an invitation to discover a landscape that slowly reveals itself. The ramps and walkways are designed to be visually open, so that the passer-by can immediately perceive an atmosphere of openness and contact with the territory.
New Ognina Waterfront international competition, Catania
Here´s NáBITO architects proposal for this Settled urban competition
A key goal of the project is to integrate the historic village of Ognina with Catania's waterfront and revitalize the suburb. The master plan proposes removing the existing flyover that disrupts connectivity. In its place, a bicycle and pedestrian walkway will enhance views and create seamless access between the village, waterfront, and city.
The raised walkway will ensure safe passage for walkers and cyclists, highlighting harbor views and Ognina's history. Below, gardens will promote relaxation, while a refreshed main square with seating and shade trees will foster community gatherings and celebrate local culture. The project emphasizes local materials, using lava stone to outline pathways and the square, enhancing cultural identity and connecting to Catania's geological heritage.
New Competition settled
Here´s our proposal for Ventalló primary School, Girona, Spain
The Infant and Primary School in Ventalló, Spain, is a sustainable learning environment designed as a "building machine" that harmonizes with its rural surroundings.
Constructed with an Xlam wooden structure and rammed earth panels, the school embraces natural materials for durability and thermal efficiency. The roof, a dynamic composition of square volumes at varying heights, facilitates natural light entry and air circulation, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.
S3MBRA
a sustainable school that germinates and grows with you
Inspired by the agricultural patterns of the landscape, the roof design mimics the surrounding fields, integrating the school seamlessly into its environment while fostering a strong connection between nature and education.
Pato’s spirit appartment, Barcelona
Here’s some pictures of the work in progress.
NABITO architects are currently working on an interior design project that harmoniously blends cement, wood, and brass, creating a sophisticated minimalist atmosphere. The design uses beige tones to soften ambience, achieving a timeless elegance.
Concept scheme: bricks modules activating the space
Cement offers a robust, textured foundation, while the warmth of wood adds an organic touch. Brass accents subtly reflecting light and elevating the space. The overall aesthetic is inviting, with a focus on balance, contrast, and understated refinement. The walls are treated with a lime-based finishing material, featuring interesting deep textures.
Oasis 2nd prize, Cesa, Italy
Second phase for Cesa square settled, we are proud to announce and show our proposal!! Another award for this season. second prize 🏆
The proposal aims to create an urban public space that acts as a bio-climatic shelter, a protected oasis within the city. The main objective is to realise an inclusive, green, sustainable and a safe public space that can improve the quality of life of residents and visitors, promoting social interaction and a sense of community. Through the adoption of design strategies aimed at environmental sustainability, the use of eco-compatible materials with respect to the circular economy and reuse, it is expected to significantly improve the quality of life of the inhabitants, favouring a stronger sense of community and social interaction. The square will be a landmark for social sustainability and a pole of attraction, while respecting its history and context.
The garden is formed by creating a different elevation, raising a portion of the square, providing privacy and protection from the two driveways that lap the lot. The curved and sinuous forms symbolise an embrace, conveying a sense of welcome and inclusiveness for people of all ages; the space accommodates flexible and variable functions. The raised plaza fits harmoniously into the urban context, offering a quiet space protected from vehicular traffic. Designed with ecological materials such as corten steel, local stone and permeable paving, it creates a welcoming and sustainable atmosphere.
The prevalent presence of a garden with native vegetation, with plants reflecting local biodiversity, enriches the environment and promotes biodiversity. This bio-climatic refuge, sheltered from the noise and dust of driveways, becomes a green oasis where residents can enjoy a favourable microclimate, thanks also to the choice of shrubs and trees that provide shade in the hot months, optimise rainwater management (which will be collected for irrigation and cooling), and improve air quality and comfort for users.
NAMA building, Podgorica, Montenegro
International settled competition for a technological hub building.
The conversion project of an old building in the historic centre of Podgorica, Montenegro, aims to revitalise a space with history, transforming it into a #creativehub for innovation and a #businessincubator •This new centre will become a beacon of creativity and progress, serving as a reference for the community and a symbol of contemporary innovation. Its design will be the perfect balance between the modern and the preservation of the past, maintaining the memory of the original building while being open to the needs of the future.
Architectural #concept: The building is conceived as a ‘lantern in the sky’, a metaphor that expresses its intention to illuminate and guide the community towards the future of innovation. This idea is materialised through a facade that protects the original structure of the building, dressing the skeleton and making room for large windows and open spaces that invite #collaboration and the exchange of ideas. The #skirt acts as a bioclimatic filter, a warm air chamber for the winter that transforms into a ventilation space in summer. At night, the building is a light in the urban landscape, projecting an aura of modernity and dynamism, reinforcing its role as a centre of creative energy a place where new ideas are born and transformed into businesses. The skirt is also a symbol for the female name of the old building #Podgoricanka and a tribute also to improve the women empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Although the approach is contemporary, the project will respect and preserve key elements of the original building, integrating some architectural details that evoke its history (like the first mechanical stair) and its entire armed concrete structure with its rhythm and form adding a new layer of functional modernity.The main idea is to design a building that resonates with the environment and the community and incorporates public spaces at all levels.
An architectural space designed with a holistic approach that not only physically integrates with its surroundings, but also fosters a deep connection with the surrounding #context
