Third meeting of Arkoslight and Porcelanosa, defining architecture
14.11.2025
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On November 13, the Porcelanosa showroom on Jorge Juan Street in Valencia welcomed around one hundred professionals from the architecture and design sectors to discuss the architecture of well-being and the challenges it entails.
Comfort, Well-Being, and the Redefinition of “To inhabit”
This meeting served as a starting point to share ideas about what it means to build with comfort in mind, while also redefining the concept of “to inhabit” Topics such as the adaptation of spaces to different times of the day, the transformative effect of lighting on the materiality of a project, and the combination of both elements as enhancers of sensation took center stage in a roundtable discussion that highlighted the importance of light, material, and space.
Residential design to improve quality of life
According to Laura Moreno, from Balzar, the goal when approaching a residential project is “to create atmospheres where people not only live, but also help generate well-being and, consequently, feel better.”
Humanizing workspaces
In the same vein, Gabi Ladaria from Destudio extrapolated these same principles from the home to the office, highlighting the long hours people spend in their workspaces and consequently focusing on the use of indirect, warm, and adjustable lighting—already highly demanded in work environments.
Emotion begins with the client
Regarding materiality, architect Ángel Fito pointed out that the “direction of materials by the client is what interests them to complete the composition,” considering material as a “compositional element that inspires the client.” He also emphasized that “it allows the generation of surprise, and together with lighting, changes the perception of space.”
"Architecture symbolizes the balance between materials and spaces; to nurture and inspire emotion, they must be dressed."
Fernando Mora, architect
On his part, Jesús Olavarría from Nihil Estudio focused on the need for personalization and the creation of unique experiences in retail and hospitality spaces, addressing the emotions these spaces should evoke through carefully selected materials and treating light as a tangible ingredient, comparable to other finishes. Málek Murad — from Murad García Estudio — recalled the figure of the modernist architect Fernando Mora and his idea that “architecture symbolizes the balance between materials and spaces; to nurture and inspire emotion, they must be dressed.”
Additionally, throughout the discussion, key tools for studios were mentioned, such as the industrialization of the construction process, lighting regulation based on circadian rhythms, backlighting of natural materials, and invisible light technology to ensure maximum visual comfort.
