Architectural studio in Barcelona
Architect in Barcelona
The Architecture Studio Jofre Roca Taller d’Arquitectura, was founded in Barcelona in 2007 with the aim of fitting a genuine project discourse into architectural practice, with a design process full of subtleties. The ability to incorporate multiple disciplines and the finesse in dealing with the complexity of a project make it possible to create a lightful architecture rich in nuances.
Rigour and constant search for value and identity enrich all the studio’s work, both on a small and large scale. Taller’s architectural projects combine architecture, urban and landscape design, taking into consideration the environment’s conditions and its historical, cultural, social and material context at all times. The programmatic requirements are very diverse, ranging from residences to corporate offices, select retail boutiques to inspirational housing. Constantly client-centered, the atelier offers the best professional advice at every stage of the process.
The design process of Jofre Roca Taller d’Arquitectura incorporates the particularities of the client’s commission from a global perspective, ensuring a consistent project that includes all the details thanks to a synthesis and abstraction work that allows the essential to stand out. Thisway, the result achieves a great naturalness and blends perfectly in the territory.
The implementation of design measures as well as active and passive strategies in relation to the use of natural resources and energy efficiency, together with a profound knowledge of the properties of materials, how they feel to the touch and the reflection of light, all combined with the most honest construction techniques, result in a constructed reality that is sensitive and respectful of the environment and in the creation of meaningful spaces capable of accessing the innermost and most subtle part of people: their emotions.
Jofre Roca Calaf is an architect from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), also trained at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, and holds a diploma in Advanced Studies.
Associate Professor of Architectural Projects at the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB-UPC). He has been a guest professor at the Technical School of Architecture of Reus (ETSAR-URV) and at the School of Architecture of the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm.
As founder of the Taller d’Arquitectura, he nurtures his creative team and drives them in the resolution of commissions with the will to embed a genuine project philosophy. His connection with the academic world anchors the proposals in the current state of the profession and encourages the search for the fundamental values of architecture, providing meaning to his proposals. His colleagues and partners share the exact same vision.
His work has been awarded multiple prizes and distinctions and he has taken part in prestigious events such as the Biennale Architecture of Venice and the International Biennial of Landscape Architecture.
Awards
2024
Public competition, ‘Masseria Termetrio.’ Project for the restoration, reurbanization, and functional adaptation of the cultural asset, and project commission. Cisternino, Italy. With Corsaro Architetti. First prize in two rounds and project commission
2022
“Best Work of the Year ArchDaily / Plataforma de Arquitectura in the Interior Design category. Chile. Selected
https://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl/cl/959408/carner-barcelona-perfumery-jofre-roca-arquitectes
2021
FAD Awards in the Interior Design category – 63rd edition Barcelona, Spain. Selected
Anells de la Fusta prize in Interior Design category. Barcelona, Spain. First prize
https://gremifustaimoble.cat/ca/publicacions/detall/sentreguen-els-guardons-anells-de-la-fusta-2019
Red Dot Awards in the Product Design category 2021. Essen, Germany. First prize in the Product Design category
DNA Paris Awards in the Interior Design category. Paris, France. First prize
https://dna.paris/winner/zoom.php?eid=71-87374-20
2020
LIT Lighting Design Awards in the Interior Architectural Illumination category. Baar, Switzerland. First prize
https://litawards.com/winners/winner.php?id=2935&mode=win
DNA Paris Awards in the Architecture / Housing category. Paris, France. First prize
https://dna.paris/winner/zoom.php?eid=71-86574-19
Architecture Masterprize Awards in the Interior Design category. Los Angeles, USA. First prize and Special Mention Best of Best.
https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner.php?id=4248
International Residential Architecture Awards by The Architecture Community in the Single-Family Housing category. First prize
IDA Design Awards in the Architecture-Retail category. Los Angeles, USA. Awarded
https://www.idesignawards.com/winners/zoom.php?eid=9-27166-20
Catalunya Construcció Awards, College of Quantity Surveyors, Technical Architects, and Building Engineers of Barcelona (CAATEEB). Barcelona, Spain. Finalist
https://www.apabcn.cat/ca_es/serveicolegiat/actesiactivitats/premis/Pagines/edicio-2020.aspx
A+ Architizer Awards in the Retail category. New York, USA. Finalist
https://architizer.com/projects/carner-barcelona-perfumery/
Hispalyt Award for Spanish Brick Architecture 2020-2021, Spanish Association of Brick and Tile Manufacturers. Madrid, Spain. Finalist
http://premios2019.conarquitectura.org/
Archello Best Project 2020. Amsterdam, Netherlands
https://archello.com/es/project/carner-barcelona-perfumery
2019
UDAD – Urban Design and Architecture Design Awards by Architecture Press Release Award in the House Design – Built category. First Prize
Best Archilovers Project 2019 (3 awarded projects). Bari. Italy
https://www.archilovers.com/projects/249674/villa-sv.html
https://www.archilovers.com/projects/252692/escudellers.html
https://www.archilovers.com/projects/252695/carme.html
International competition for the reorganization of the southern coastal front of Bari. Bari, Italy. Finalist. With: Mauro Saitó, Daniele Corsaro, Lorenzo Vallerini, D.Mancini and Giuseppe Graziani
IDA Design Awards in the Architecture / Retail, Shops, Department Stores, Mall category. Los Angeles, USA. Honorable Mention
Selected publications
2022
L’Arca n.169, L’Arca International. Monaco, Monaco. ISSN: 1027-460X
https://www.arcadata.com/en/l-arca-international/169.html
Vía Construcción n.160. Grupo Vía. Barcelona, Spain. ISSN 2695-9062
https://issuu.com/grupoviabcn/docs/vc160
ON Diseño n. 411. On Diseño SL. Barcelona, Spain. ISSN: 0210-2080
http://www.ondiseno.com/proyecto.php?id=3012
2021
Architektur Fachmagazin n.06. Laser Verlag GmbH. Vösendorf, Austria. ISSN: 1606-4550
https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/65911293/architektur-fachmagazin-ausgabe-6-2021
Anuari de la fusta 2022. Gremi Fusta i Moble. Barcelona, Spain
https://gremifustaimoble.cat/storage/app/media/Anuari%20de%20la%20Fusta/AAFFANUARIFUSTA22baixa.pdf
NAN Arquitectura y construcción n.71. TPI Edita. Madrid, Span
https://nanarquitectura.com/2021/06/03/jofre-roca-arquitectes-auna-tradicion-mediterranea-y-contemporaneidad/43589
https://issuu.com/peldano/docs/nan_165/1
Diseño Interior n.340. EDG Editorial Diseño Global. Madrid, Spain. ISSN: 1130-6458
https://www.revistadisenointerior.es/jofre-roca-arquitectes-perfumeria-carner-barcelona/
Architecture Masterprize 2020. Farmani Group Ltd. Los Angeles, USA
RIBA Journal. PiP. Royal Institute of British Architects. London, England
https://www.ribaj.com/products/carner-barcelona-perfumery-jofre-roca-architects-interiors
Aspire Magazine. Design Home. Aspier One Communications, Inc. New York, USA
https://aspiremetro.com/fragrance-flagship-catalan-vaults/
Casa Viva n.283. Connecor Revistas, SL. Madrid, Spain
https://www.zinio.com/es/casa-viva/console-7664-210079-i489320
Premio de Arquitectura de Teja 2017-2019. Hyspalit conarquitectura ediciones, SL. Madrid, Spain. ISBN: 978-84-120768-6-8
https://issuu.com/conarquitectura/docs/libro_premios_hispalyt_2017-2019_issuu
Traits D’co n. 35. Traits D’co Magazine. Paris, France
https://issuu.com/traitsdcomagazine/docs/tdco_sept_annecy_issuu
ON Diseño n. 397. On Diseño SL. Barcelona, Spain. ISSN: 0210-2080
http://www.ondiseno.com/proyecto.php?id=2810
CON arquitectura CA n. 75. Conarquitectura ediciones, SL. Madrid, Spain. ISSN: 1578-0201
https://conarquitectura.es/obra/ca75-villa-sv/
2019
Architecture Masterprize 2019. Farmani Group Ltd. Los Angeles, USA
2018
Compendium of Landscape architecture and Open Space design. Karl HC. Ludwig. Braun Publishing AG. Berlín, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-03768-219-7
https://bit.ly/braunpublishing
2016
Tomorrow Landscapes. IX European Landscape Biennial – IX Rosa Barba Prize catalogue. Paysage Editore. Varese, Itàlia ISBN: 9788-907583-6
https://issuu.com/topscapepaysage/docs/per_issue
2015
Habitat Futura n. 56. Gupo Habitat Futura. Barcelona, Spain
2012
Biennial Versus Biennial. VII European Landscape Biennial – VII Rosa Barba Prize catalogue. Paysage Editore. Varese, Itàlia ISBN: 978-88-907583-2-4
https://issuu.com/topscapepaysage/docs/catalogo_7_biennialvsbiennal_low
2009
INDE Informació i Debat. Association of Architects of Catalonia COAC. Barcelona, Spain. ISSN: 1134-0223
VI Alejandro de la Sota Architectural Biennial. Association of Architects of Catalonia COAC. Barcelona, Spain. ISBN: 978-84-96842-46-5
Teaching publications
2022
Intervención en el patrimonio industrial. Postocupación de las colonias del Llobregat. Recolectores urbanos Editorial. Barcelona, Spain. ISBN: 978-84 123141 1 3
2021
Infraestructures Col·lectives. Projectes V – Curs 2021-2022. School of Architecture in Barcelona (ETSAB) of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Barcelona, Spain
2017
Learning from Barcelona. Edizioni Graffiti. Hong Kong, China. ISBN: 978-886 98 379-2
2013
Book of Abstracts of the international conference on “Changing Cities”. Spatial, morphological, formal & socio-economic dimensions. Grafima Publications. Skiathos, Greece. ISBN: 978-960-6865-64-0
V Seminario Internacional de investigación en Urbanismo. BD Barcelona digital. Barcelona, Spain. ISSN: 2339-6598
International Conference Surveys on Vernacular Architecture. Their significance in 20th century architectural culture. Porto, Portugal. ISBN: 978-972-8784-40-9
2008
Studio Tipologico Dei Manufati Con Copertura a Trullo e Delle Lamie Presenti Nel Territorio Comunale e Proposte per l’Ampliamento dei Fabbricati a Trullo. Amb Daniele Corsaro, Michele Motolese i Ori Merom. Cisternino, Italy.
2006
PFC 2003-2006. Architects’ Association of Catalonia in Tarragona (COAC) in Tarragona. ISBN: 84-96185-93-1. Tarragona, Spain
2004
Materiales de Proyecto. La Forma Moderna. Master de disseny arquitectònic. Year 2003-2005. La Forma moderna. Doctoral program. Department of Design. School of Architecture in Barcelona (ETSAB) of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Responsible professors: Helio Piñón, Teresa Rovira. Barcelona, Spain
Online Publications
2022
Architecture Heritage Intervention. Association of Architects for the Defence and Intervention of Architectural Heritage (AADIPA). Architects’ Association of Catalonia (COAC) and the management of The European Award for Architectural Heritage intervention. Barcelona, Spain
https://eu-architecturalheritage.org/ca/arxiu/a/8nwW5pEA69MROz8y431qD7YyLNoQJb
2021
World Architecture News. “Spain’s SV Villa designed with energy-passive solutions”. Art: Georgina Johnston
https://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/article/1725318/spains-sv-villa-designed-energy-passive-solutions-jofre-roca-arquitectes?bulletin=daily-review-
Gremi de Fusta i Moble de Catalunya. “Jofre Roca, l’arquitecte que es va enamorar de la calidesa de la fusta constructiva a Suècia”
https://www.gremifustaimoble.cat/ca/publicacions/detall/jofre-roca-larquitecte-que-es-va-enamorar-de-la-calidesa-de-la-fusta-constructiva-suecia
Archisearch. “Carner Perfumery in Barcelona, Spain”. Art: Melina Arvaniti-Pollatou
https://www.archisearch.gr/interiors/carner-perfumery-in-barcelona-spain-jofre-roca-arquitectes/
Archdaily. “Carner Barcelona Perfumery”. Art: Clara Ott
https://www.archdaily.com/959415/carner-barcelona-perfumery-jofre-roca-arquitectes?ad_medium=office-landing&ad_name=featured-image
Built Environment Channel. Design Atlas
https://www.becdesignatlas.com.au/rs/pages/search.php?ref=2314&search=jofre%2C+roca
2012-2021
Rosa Barba Prize Archive. Barcelona International Biennial of Landscape Architecture
https://www.arquitectes.cat/iframes/paisatge/fitxa/4790
https://www.arquitectes.cat/iframes/paisatge/fitxa/9706
https://www.arquitectes.cat/iframes/paisatge/fitxa/10345
https://www.arquitectes.cat/iframes/paisatge/fitxa/7018
2020
Design Aspire Home. “A Fragrance Flagship On The Coast Of Spain Offers A Modern Update Of Catalan Vaults”. Art: Alice Garbarini Hurley
https://aspiremetro.com/fragrance-flagship-catalan-vaults/
Diariodesign. “Perfumería Carner Barcelona: el aroma del Mediterráneo”. Art: Teresa Herrero
https://diariodesign.com/2020/09/perfumeria-carner-barcelona-proyectada-por-jofre-roca-arquitectes/
Arkitecture on web. “Carner Barcelona Perfumery. White and tradition to enhance brand values”. Art: Alessia Raponi
https://www.arkitectureonweb.com/en/web/renovationonweb/-/carner-barcelona-perfumery-white-and-tradition-to-enhance-brand-values
Arkitecture on web. “Villa in the hills of Tibidabo. Combination of traditional building methods and passive energy solutions”. Art: Giulia Schellino
https://www.arkitectureonweb.com/en/web/timberonweb/-/villa-in-the-hills-of-tibidabo-combination-of-traditional-building-methods-and-passive-energy-solutions
Divisare
https://divisare.com/projects/429479-jofre-roca-arquitectes-adria-goula-carner-barcelona-perfumery
Design Wanted. “Jofre Roca Architects celebrate historic Catalan architecture in Carner Barcelona Perfumery’s new store”. Art: Jade Cottee
https://designwanted.com/architecture/jofre-roca-architects-carner-barcelona-perfumery/
Axis Magazine
https://www.axismag.jp/tag/jofre-roca-arquitectes
Domus. “The brick as a protagonist in a country villa in Spain”. Art: Bianca Pichler
https://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/gallery/2020/07/13/the-brick-as-a-main-protagonist-of-a-country-villa-in-spain.html
AIT XIA. “Parfümerie Carner in Barcelona von Jofre Roca Arquitectes”
https://ait-xia-dialog.de/ait-neuigkeiten/parfu%CC%88merie-carner-in-barcelona-von-jofre-roca-arquitectes/
World Architecture
https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/efvvc/jofre-roca-arquitectes-combines-mediterranean-tradition-and-contemporaneity-for-a-parfum-boutique.html
Azure. “A Barcelona Perfumery’s Vibrant New Home”. Art: Elizabeth Pagliacolo
https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/a-barcelona-perfumerys-vibrant-new-home/
Afasia Archzine
https://afasiaarchzine.com/2020/07/jofre-roca-carner-perfumery-barcelona/
Superfuture. “Barcelona: Carner Store Openning”. Art: Andreas
https://superfuture.com/2020/04/new-shops/barcelona-carner-store-opening/
2017
Despierta y Mira
https://www.despiertaymira.com/index.php/2013/04/masseria-settarte/
2013
Exhibitions
2024
Everyday life explained through architecture – 2000-2020. Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Barcelona. Organized by: Department of Architectural Projects ETSAB/ETSAV: Jaime J. Ferrer Forés, Ignacio López Alonso, Marta Domènech Rodríguez.
2021
Utopian Ours – Festival. Centrale della Nuvola Lavazza. Torino Stratosferica. Torino, Italy.
El millor disseny de l’any. 63 edition of the FAD Awards. FAD and Design Museum of Barcelona. Disseny HUB. Barcelona, Spain
2019
International competition for the reorganization of the sea front of the South Coast of Bari exhibition. Bari City Council. Bari, Italy
2016
IX European Landscape Biennial – IX Rosa Barba Prize exhibition. Architects’ Association of Catalonia in Tarragona (COAC) in Barcelona. Barcelona, Spain
2015
Finalist projects in the Illa Eficient competition as new models of sustainable rehabilitation exhibition. Beyong Building Barcelona Construmat. Barcelona, Spain
2012
Vogadors., Architectural Rowers. Venice Biennale 2012.. Catalan and Balearic Islands Pavilion. Venice, Italy.
VII European Landscape Biennial – VII Rosa Barba Prize exhibition. Architects’ Association of Catalonia in Tarragona (COAC) in Barcelona. Barcelona, Spain
Alejandro de la Sota Architectural Biennial. Architects’ Association of Catalonia in Tarragona (COAC) in Tarragona. Tarragona, Spain
Guest lectures
2022
Lecture Proyectos de jóvenes arquitectos. Grupo Via. With La Boqueria, Bajet Giramé, Nomo Studio, Loca Studio, Sarquella Torres i Cierto Studio. Barcelona, Spain
Lecture Identitats. Yazoo 2022. Art and Design school in Reus (EADR). Diputació de Tarragona. Reus, Spain
2021
Lecture at Fusta Constructiva congress. As a winner in the category of interior architecture at the Anells de la Fusta awards. Organitzat per l’Escola Politècnica Superior d’Edificació de Barcelona (EPSEB) de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) i el Gremi de la Fusta i Moble de Catalunya. Barcelona, Spain
Visiting professor, since 2008 to 2021, to participate in Workshops in Italy and Sweden and to project corrections in Master’s courses. Architekture Skolan. Royal Institute of Technology School Architecture Kungliga Tecniska Högskolan University (KTH). Stockholm, Sweden
2016
Lecture Arquitectura turística en petits municipis. Architects’ Association of Catalonia in Tarragona (COAC) in Tarragona. Tarragona, Spain
Guest lecturer at the international workshop Learning from Barcelona 2. Modern Catalan Architecture. Chinese University of Hong Kong, Central South University of Changsha and Architecture School in Barcelona (ETSAB) of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Barcelona, Spain
2013
Round table with the architects Josep Puig Torné and Josep Ferrer i Bosch. Bonet Castellana Conference on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. Organized by Rovira i Virgili University (URV) and Salou City Council. Salou, Spain
Lecture at the international conference on “Changing Cities”. Spatial, morphological, formal & socio-economic dimensions. Skiathos, Greece
Lecture Intervencions a l’Eixample Cerdà. School of Architecture in Reus (ETSAR) of the Rovira i Virgili University (URV). Reus, Spain
2011
Lecture L’Obra d’Antoni Bonet Castellana, en general; i en concret, sobre l’obra de l’arquitecte al Cap de Salou als anys 50 i 60 del segle XX. School of Architecture in Reus (ETSAR) of the Rovira i Virgili University (URV). Reus, Spain
Why choose Jofre Roca Architecture Studio?
At Jofre Roca Architecture Studio, rigor and the constant search for value enrich all our work, whether on a small or large scale. We create projects that combine architecture, urban design, and landscape, with a keen focus on the site’s conditions and its historical, cultural, social, and material context. From domestic spaces to corporate offices, select retail, and inspiring accommodations, we work hand in hand with the client, offering the best professional advice at every stage of the process.
Global Perspective and Synthesis
Our design process incorporates the specific characteristics of each project from a global perspective, ensuring a consistent project that covers all details through a process of synthesis and abstraction. This methodology allows us to distinguish the essential, achieving a result that conveys naturalness and is unequivocally rooted in the territory.
Sustainability and Efficiency
We implement design measures and active and passive strategies to use natural resources efficiently. Our deep knowledge of materials, their properties, tactile sensations, and light reflection, together with honest construction techniques, materialize in architecture that is sensitive and respectful of the environment. We create meaningful spaces that tap into the most internal and subtle layers of people, evoking emotions.