Raoul Skrein-Bumballa, Ignacio Jaso Ferrer, John Porral, Gabriela Olivares, Andrea Collar Loyer, Mats Alexander de Boer. SkreinStudios

SkreinStudios is an internationally recognized architecture studio founded in 2021 and based in Madrid. It is committed to sustainable design, innovation, and cultural integration. The studio has gained prestige for its visionary approach, developing projects that span multiple sectors and continents.

Since its inception, the firm has prioritized the use of local materials, energy-efficient systems, and design strategies that minimize environmental impact. This attention to detail was recognized with the 2024 NAN Award for Best Hotel Design for the Umoya Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa: an eco-conscious hotel project that blends into its natural surroundings while implementing cutting-edge passive strategies. More recently, this same building was named Popular Choice Winner at the 2025 Architizer A+ Awards in the Best Sustainable Building for Hospitality category.

Collaboration is at the core of its philosophy. Its multidisciplinary team, comprised of architects, engineers, and sustainability experts, ensures a comprehensive design process that considers every aspect of the project, from concept to execution. It is believed that truly innovative solutions emerge when different perspectives and disciplines converge.

The studio's approach is deeply rooted in the context, both physical and cultural. Whether in Europe, Africa, or other continents, they engage with local communities and specialists to develop architectural solutions that respect and enhance their surroundings. Their work balances aesthetic ambition with environmental responsibility, integrating passive strategies, renewable energy systems, and circular economy principles.

As the studio continues to grow, it maintains its goal of pushing the boundaries of resilient architecture. Currently, the studio is expanding its expertise in modular timber construction and exploring prefabrication techniques to further reduce its carbon footprint, while improving efficiency, flexibility, and cutting-edge design.

With an award-winning portfolio and an unwavering commitment to responsible design, SkreinStudios is shaping the future of architecture—one sustainable project at a time.