· a. Shading and thermal isolation b. Natural ventilation c. Air movement d. Thermal mass e. Underground air ducts f. Natural light g. Optimal roof shape for PV panels

The history of the island is the history of water and its infrastructures. The old watertank is the connection of this new place with its history, the referent on which a new identity is built. Doing archeology of the future we get all its spatial and material potential, eliminating layers of painting and construction. Only in this way is it possible to write a new episode in the history of the watertank that is written with more efficient and sustainable technologies.

View from fast laboratory: finishing area in the foreground and technical area in the background.

This new salon for ébanni is meant to be the pure representation of a working philosophy developed by the company. As if we were following a careful sequence, the approach is providing the workers & clients a tool in order to find the best way of feeling inspired during the experience, where every stop during the process discovers the user the next step for his goal.

McCann Worldgroup is a leading global advertising agency. As part of its Vision 2021 a radically collaborative way of working is being implemented. MWG Madrid approached Studio Banana in order to support this transition, foster a novel workplace culture and design its new headquarters in the same spirit.

wet massage area

Technical area & laboratory

Wander through a mall is an experience full of noises, sparkling lights and colourful surfaces that provoke a high level of stress to the client. This saloon intends to be an instant of quietness, a place where simplicity and elegance is something desirable and exceptional within that environment, where every space is unique.

...urbanity, culture and history. In order to complete the urban connection MVROGA (MVseo de la ROmanización de GAlicia) pretends to be a key piece of the Roman Wall by incorporating its programme to the touristic and museistic city proposal. MVROGA and Wall become one entity which is articulated by a triple height foyer cut out within the original building that characterizes the corner of the main access.

Detail: section and elevation of wooden facade

Cuenca means two topographies, two materialities, two cities. And this place is not different with these two unconnected squares. The complexity of connecting Plaza de España and Plaza de los Carros is solved by an unfolded zocle that unifies them and shows itself as the main hall of a continuous urban space.