Roldán + Berengué is an architecture practice established in 1988 in Barcelona by Miguel Roldán and Mercè Berengué. The firm, with over three decades of activity, has built a reputation for its focus on urban regeneration and the transformation of historic and industrial structures into new social and cultural spaces. Its work spans a range of scales, including collective housing, public facilities, and large-scale urban redevelopment.
The studio’s approach centers on adaptive reuse, evident in several prominent projects. One significant example is the conversion of a Fabra & Coats textile warehouse in Barcelona into 46 social housing units, a project that won the FAD Architecture Award in 2021. Another is the Rambla 124 project, a complex transformation of the historic Hotel Montecarlo into a functional mixed-use building with offices, residences, and commercial spaces while respecting and restoring original features. The firm also undertook the rehabilitation of the Espai Bombers, repurposing a 1929 fire station into an exhibition and information hub.
Roldán + Berengué’s team typically comprises architects, urbanists, and specialists in sustainable design and construction management. The studio works closely with both public and private clients, often collaborating with the Barcelona City Council and other civic institutions. Alongside their professional work, both founders are active in architectural education, integrating academic research and international exchange programs. The firm’s commitment to context-sensitive, innovative reuse underscores its ongoing influence in Barcelona’s architectural scene.