Gema Alfaro takes part at Simapro in the discussion regarding the new tendencies which surround new housing styles next to some of the most representative and knowledgable experts from this sector.

Gema Alfaro Simón takes part in a talk linked to touristic rents and hybrid living at the Vitur Forum in Malaga, Spain.

Alfaro-Manrique Atelier takes part at the event “Finsa Talks” developed in Amsterdam, where they presented the project “Be Casa Rivas”

Alfaro-Manrique Atelier develops the interior design for the common areas of the new buildings Greystar is opening in Spain. These new implantations represent four buildings with a hospitality essence which mixed with its personalised touch, will revolutionize the sector market.

Alfaro-Manrique Atelier develops the interior design for the rehabilitation of the emblematic “SMY Puerto de la Cruz Hotel” in Tenerife.

Gema Alfaro, owner and partner at Alfaro-Manrique Atelier, explains how buildings will be designed after Covid-19.

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Alfaro-Manrique Atelier will be designing the boot for Finsa at Interihotel 2022, from the 5th to the 7th of october 2022.

The magazine “Arquitectura Plus A+” has chosen us as one of the 30 most influential studios for the following year 2022.

Emili Manrique takes part in an analysis of the markets of Barcelona, creating a link between the importance of this spaces in the composition of the “Ciudad Condal“

Alfaro-Manrique Atelier designs the interior common areas for the new constructions Greystar is developing in Madrid under the brand “Be Casa”. The development of a new building concept which consists in the union between hybrid and accessible housing next to a series of common areas which compose the whole building. These building are being developed in three of the most attractive and developing areas of the capital city: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Rivas-Vaciamadrid and Valdebebas.

Gema Alfaro Simón takes part next to Idealista on a brief report which explains the work of Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza by analysing one of his most recognised buildings, the “Tower BBVA” at Castellana 81 (Madrid).

Gema Alfaro Simon takes part at a forum organised by Colliers, in which the main theme was the impact that the Ukraine war will have in the hospitality sector and how this situation will carry economical consequences such as inflation and higher interest rates.

Emili Manrique takes part in the development of a video which talks about the work of Fernando Higueras after his exposition “From the Origins” held in Madrid at the ICO Museum. In this brief report, Emili makes an approach to his work by explaining the influences which helped Higueras develop his architectural style which, at some points was a breakthrough with what was established in that moment in Spain.

The table organised this Thursday in Madrid by Colliers International with the topic “tendencies inside the hospitality sector in 2019” made up the perfect scenario for companies such as Iberostar and Meliá Hotels International to show their discomfort with the Spanish Administration due to how they stop the growth of the activity. Chief Operating Officer (COO) from Iberostar, Aurelio Vázquez was clear, “the Achiles heel of the tourist sector in Spain is the Administration”

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Emili Manrique in collaboration with Idealista, analyses the construction of the Zarzuela Racecourse, a space characterised by its enormous and monumental concrete cover over the stands, an element which when developed was a breakthrough in Spanish architecture.

Emili Manrique, in collaboration with Idealista, analyses the Canto del Pico Palace, one of the most recognised constructions built during the dictatorial period in Spain. It is a building that stands out both by its location and the architectural mix we can find throughout the whole space.