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Sagrada Familia: the neighbourhood that beats beyond Gaudí's basilica

10/03/2025 by Hernán Díaz

Beyond the tourism and the crowds, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia neighbourhood is a place where everyday life beats with a force of its own. Under the shadow of Gaudí's basilica, between vibrant avenues and squares full of history, hides a neighbourhood with identity, character and an ever-growing demand for real estate.

Ruzafa, the cool neighbourhood of Valencia

Neighbourhood life

Ruzafa, the coolest neighbourhood in Valencia

18/07/2017

Spaces and Life

The evolution of Barbie houses

08/02/2018

Spaces and Life

Living in a cave house

07/01/2014

My Monapart

My Monapart

Leila Méndez, counted shots and limitless inspiration

03/03/2025 by Monapart

If you like photography that smells of life, you'll love following Leila Méndez. This photographer turns images into stories. We also celebrate with her the recent publication of her first book: Disparos contados.

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Pedro Mecinas: a creative flight in the heart of Catarroja

03/02/2025 by Libertad García

We had a coffee in La Masereta, that special corner of the Catarroja Market that Pedro Mecinas has transformed with his brushes.

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A thoroughbred designer: Arminda Carbonell

30/12/2024 by Olga Sala

We talked to Arminda Carbonell, the creative mind behind Monapart's corporate identity and a designer with more than 20 years of experience in UX/UI design and branding. We talked about her creative process, her sources of inspiration and how her home reflects her philosophy of life.

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Biel Huguet, with his feet on the ground since 1997

08/07/2024 by Olga Sala

From Mallorca to the rest of the world, Biel Huguet has been transforming hydraulic tiles and terrazzo into authentic pieces of contemporary art for almost thirty years, being the main promoter of the recovery of this artisan tradition in architecture and design.

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Joana Santamans, nature as an inexhaustible source of inspiration

06/05/2024 by Olga Sala

In this interview, we explore the creative world of Joana Santamans, a multidisciplinary artist who fuses painting, illustration and design to create works inspired by nature.

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Mireia Ruiz, living and creating in full colour

01/04/2024 by Olga Sala

Enter the colourful universe of Mireia Ruiz, a visual artist who transforms each canvas into a vibrant dialogue of colours and shapes. From her studio in Barcelona, Mireia mixes tones that capture emotions, and in this interview she tells us how these colours not only decorate, but also tell stories.

Spaces and Life

Spaces and Life

Curullar: interior design made verb

17/03/2025 by Claudia Romero

There are houses you decorate and houses you cure. If you are intrigued by this word (and all it can do for you), here is a story of roots, craft and collaboration. A practical manifesto so that you too can curl your space with soul without falling into empty fads.

Spaces and Life

Slow architecture for lives that want to breathe

17/02/2025 by Claudia Romero

Slow Studio is committed to a conscious architecture, connected with nature and oriented towards people's wellbeing. A way of living and inhabiting from the essential.

Spaces and Life

El Principal de Còrsega: a gallery-floor to experience art

13/01/2025 by Monapart

Discover El Principal de Còrsega, a gallery flat in Barcelona where Sònia Villegas fuses art and design so that you can experience each work in your home.

Spaces and Life

The importance of aromas in the home

10/06/2024 by Glòria Martí

We interview Montse Nart from Shizen'na who teaches us how to use essential oils to bring serenity, energy and well-being to our spaces.

Spaces and Life

How to transform a house into your home - your house, your rules!

15/04/2024 by Olga Sala

Discover how to turn a home into more than just walls and furniture with some simple tricks and practical tips to apply these design concepts in your own home.

Spaces and Life

Music that belongs in the home: Leon Guallart and his "Comfort: Home Tour".

26/02/2024 by Olga Sala

At the heart of a unique and intimate experience, earlier this year Monapart witnessed how music and architecture intertwined in an exclusive concert given by Leon Guallart at the home of Beth Galí and Oriol Bohigas, one of the stops on his "Comfort: Home Tour" of significant homes in Barcelona.

Neighbourhood life

Neighbourhood life

Barri Vell de Girona: Art against gentrification

06/01/2025 by Glòria Martí

We delve into the heart of Girona's Barri Vell through a mural that narrates its history and fight against gentrification. We discover the key real estate facts about the area and the impact on the lives of its inhabitants, with the help of local expert Glòria Martí.

Neighbourhood life

Chamberí in detail

11/03/2024 by Nieves Archilla

Chamberí is one of Madrid's most emblematic districts, where aristocratic architecture coexists with a vibrant cultural and gastronomic scene.

Plaça de la Vila in Barcelona's Gràcia neighbourhood

Neighbourhood life

A flat in Gràcia and a ration of vermouth coming up

08/01/2024 by David Torres

Find out why Gràcia, one of Barcelona's most vibrant neighbourhoods, has such a limited real estate offer and what makes living here so special.

Malilla and the future to come (Valencia)

Neighbourhood life

Malilla and the future to come in Valencia

01/05/2019 by Monapart

The new Central Park of Valencia, designed by landscape designer Kathryn Gustafson, transforms the heart of the city with a large green lung that connects the neighbourhoods of Ruzafa, Arrancapins, La Raiosa, Malilla and La Creu Coberta.

Neighbourhood life

Les cases de l'Onyar: the soul of Girona

15/04/2019 by Miriam Vidal

Monapart Girona invites you to a retrospective walk, from the 15th century to the present day, through the most recognised (and photographed!) face of Girona: the houses of l'Onyar.

Neighbourhood life

Valencia, land of flowers, light and love

17/07/2018 by Monapart

Valencia is the land of flowers, light... and tourism. Don't miss the guide we have prepared at Monapart Valencia to find out what to visit, when to visit, and why it is already the third most visited city in Spain, behind Barcelona and Madrid.

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Eco Home

Martí Ardanaz: bio-construction, clay and good music

14/04/2025 by Claudia Romero

Architect, musician, cook of rice dishes and builder of houses that breathe. Martí Ardanaz has spent years cultivating a way of living that is more human, more natural and more connected to the environment. His studio, La BioConstructiva, fuses bio-construction and contemporary design. In this interview we talk about mud, travel, eco houses and songs.

Eco Home

When sustainability moves you

10/02/2025 by Elena Asián

On the outskirts of Barcelona, architects Marta and Joan have converted an old workshop into a sustainable, healthy and beautiful studio home. Every kilowatt saved and every material chosen improves your wellbeing today and safeguards the value of your home for tomorrow.

Eco-housing development in the Maresme area of Barcelona

Eco Home

The growing charm of living outside Barcelona

11/02/2024 by Carlos Torrico

Have you ever dreamed of leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city in search of peace and contact with nature? We present this eco-housing development in the Maresme to say: Goodbye Barcelona. Hello Slow Life!

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Eco Home

Insulate your home and save money: a guide to thermal insulation

06/02/2023 by Monapart

What exactly is home insulation and does it really help to save money? Let's take a look at exactly how insulation works and why it is so important!

Eco Home

Plants that like the cold. There are some, there are some!

15/01/2023 by Monapart

Plants that like the cold. There are some! Here are some winter plants you can grow and how to care for them so they can last the whole season. Winter can be a difficult time for gardeners. Many plants go into hibernation or struggle to survive the cold temperatures. However, there are some that

Eco Home

Home Energy Saving Guide

20/01/2022 by Monapart

We talk about the importance of saving electricity in the home, how to do it and give you some practical tips to make it easy for you to do so.