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On June 13 in Madrid, Gema Alfaro Simón, as co-founder of “Mujeres en Hospitality” (Women in Hospitality), participated in the presentation of the project. A collaborative project for women that “was created with the aim of ‘being a benchmark and actively contributing to the evolution of the tourism sector’ as well as serving as ‘inspiration and support’ for its members alongside other leaders in the field of tourism.” (Forbes, June 14, 2023).
Gema Alfaro participates in the round table organized at Vitur on tourist rentals
Alfaro-Manrique Atelier participates in the “Finsa Talks” event held in Amsterdam, where the “Be Casa Rivas” project was presented.
Alfaro-Manrique Atelier designs the interiors of the common areas of Greystar’s new developments in Madrid. The new developments consist of four hospitality buildings that will revolutionize the market in the sector due to their unique characteristics.
Alfaro-Manrique Atelier is developing the interior design for the renovation of the iconic Smy Puerto de la Cruz hotel in Tenerife.
Gema Alfaro, partner and director of the Alfaro-Manrique Atelier studio, explains what accommodation will be like after the pandemic.
Alfaro-Manrique Atelier will design FINSA’s new stand at the upcoming INTERIHOTEL event on October 5-7, 2022, in Madrid.
Arquitectura Plus A+ magazine has selected us as one of the 30 most influential architecture studios for the coming year 2022.
Emili Manrique participates in an analysis with Idealista of Barcelona’s markets, taking an approach based on the importance of these spaces in the city.
Alfaro-Manrique Atelier designs the interiors of the common areas of Greystar’s new developments, under the Be Casa brand, in Madrid. A building concept has been developed that combines hybrid and accessible accommodation with a series of common areas that make up the building. These buildings are located in three of the most attractive areas around the capital: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Valdebebas, and Rivas–Vaciamadrid.
Gema Alfaro Simón participates in a report alongside Idealista that discusses the work of Francisco Javier Sáenz de Oiza, specifically the building at Castellana 81, also known as the “BBVA Tower.”
Gema Alfaro Simón participates in the forum organized by Colliers International, where the main topic discussed was the effects of the war in Ukraine on the hospitality sector and how this event will have economic consequences, such as inflation and rising interest rates.
Gema Alfaro participates in the Hotel Investment Forum organized by Irea and IE Business School.
Emili Manrique, partner and founder of Alfaro-Manrique Atelier, participates in the development of a video about the work of Fernando Higueras following the exhibition “Desde El Orígen” (From the Origin) at the ICO Museum in Madrid. In the report, Emili takes a closer look at his work, explaining the influences that Higueras received to develop his unique and, in some cases, groundbreaking architectural style.
The roundtable organized this Thursday in Madrid by the consulting firm Colliers International on “Trends in the hotel sector for 2019” brought to light the discontent of companies such as Iberostar and Meliá Hotels International with the government for slowing down the growth of the industry. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Iberostar Group, Aurelio Vázquez, was categorical: “The Achilles heel of the Spanish tourism sector is the government.”
Emili Manrique, partner and founder of Alfaro-Manrique Atelier, in collaboration with Idealista, analyzes the work of the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela. A groundbreaking and monumental work thanks to its large concrete canopy over the stands.
Participation in HOTEL EXPERIENCE ed.7 by Infinityinner with the theme “New architecture for new hotel projects.”
Emili Manrique, in collaboration with Idealista, analyzes the Palacio del Canto del Pico, one of the most characteristic works of the Franco era due to its distinctive location and the combination of different architectural styles in the same building.
Emili Manrique participated in the “II CONTRACT, COMMERCIAL AND HOTEL INTERIOR DESIGN FORUM” organized by GRUPO VIA in Barcelona.
Emili Manrique participates in the HOTELS (RE)HABILITA Forum on hotel renovation and sustainability.