EME Hotel in Seville

The project involves the transformation of a group of 16th-century buildings, constructed in typical Sevillian architectural style, into a hotel facility. The pre-existing complex presented an irregular composition of properties with different sizes and heights, characterized by their historical and cultural reference value. The primary challenge of the intervention lay in adapting the contemporary hotel program while respecting the identity and proportions of each individual property—a requirement enforced by the local historic heritage body to preserve elements such as perimeter walls, courtyards, and central staircases.

The architectural strategy rigorously respects and maintains the distinct morphologies of the original buildings. As the sole unifying structural modification, the project implements a circular circulation ring that connects the various entrances and forms a large open-air central courtyard, which serves as the logistical and distributional core of the entire complex. The interior design relies on the concept of "fusion," integrating avant-garde contemporary materials, finishes, and furnishings with elements that evoke the symbols of Andalusian popular traditions.

The functional program combines guest accommodations with diverse entertainment and relaxation areas, such as restaurants, lounge bars, roof clubs, and spa zones. Within the interior halls, the original construction elements and finishes were recovered to serve as a backdrop for the modern furnishings. The interior decoration was developed in collaboration with designers Sandra Tarruella and Isabel López, prioritizing material contrast and the coexistence of diverse stylistic representations.