Franconi Architects is an architecture firm based in Barcelona, Spain, led by architect Cristiano Franconi. The company is rooted in the local context and specializes in the design and construction of buildings, with a notable focus on industrial projects, especially the self-storage sector. The firm’s office is situated at Carrer de Nàpols 337 in Barcelona.
Key works delivered by Franconi Architects include new builds, renovations, and interior projects. A prominent example is the transformation of the former Macson textile mill into the IED Barcelona Higher School of Design, completed in 2008. This project involved the rehabilitation of a 5,085 m² industrial building, developed in collaboration with ProA Solutions. The intervention preserved the original 1952 structure, creating flexible spaces for design education and integrating features that supported collaborative work across multiple design disciplines. The building’s adaptation required a 4.5 million euro investment, managed over five phases without bank financing.
More recently, the firm has worked on projects such as IED Point Two, Casa RT, Casa CC, Casa Pedrell, Apartamento GP, Paninoteca Balmes, and Estación Intermodal, demonstrating ongoing activity in both residential and commercial spheres.
The studio carries out architectural, landscape, and interior projects. Its expertise encompasses not only conceptual design but also technical development and site management, tailored to diverse client needs. Franconi Architects maintains a distinct identity by adapting existing structures and designing new ones, reflecting the evolving urban and industrial landscape of Barcelona.