Oficina de Innovación Cívica S. Coop (OFIC) is a worker cooperative specializing in architecture, design, and urban planning. Headquartered in Spain, with activities in Barcelona and other regions, the organization positions itself at the intersection of social, spatial, and environmental issues, creating projects that blend technical expertise with community participation.
Founded by professionals with backgrounds in architecture and design, OFIC has developed a reputation for responding to contemporary urban and social challenges through participatory methodologies. Its team includes architects and urbanists who often collaborate with public bodies, academic institutions, and local community groups. Notably, cofounder María Tomé Nuez has been recognized in related civic and urbanist networks.
OFIC’s recent portfolio includes the rehabilitation of the Antiguo Centro de Salud in Torre Pacheco, receiving a first prize for its community-centered design. Other projects range from El Hervidero—tools for public participation—to the redesign of pediatric hospital spaces and the creation of methodological guides, such as the Civímetro for assessing the impact of citizen innovation.
Beyond built projects, OFIC organizes and participates in public forums, debates, and training on topics such as housing access, gender and mobility, and climate adaptation strategies. The organization, while active in Barcelona, also works in places like Tenerife and the Canary Islands, reflecting a broad geographical scope.
OFIC’s activities illustrate a sustained commitment to practical, collaborative urbanism, with a current focus on cooperative housing, public space activation, and measuring social impact. The cooperative continues to seek new collaborators for its diverse, multi-disciplinary projects.