Tinycottons headquarters in Barcelona

I struggle to believe how long it has been since I have been posting regularly here on facing north with gracia: these last 365 days (more or less) have been so intense from so many points of view I was left with little time and little energy.  Though my research haven't stopped, I felt I couldn't find that post that managed to kick my blogging off again. Do you think I had a sort of blogging blues? LOL.

Then yesterday I had the immense pleasure of visiting Tinycottons new showroom and offices and meet its founder, Barbara Bruno: my encounter with the brand happened in Instagram several years ago, at a time I had no idea of having babies. I loved their cool and minimal graphics and easygoing pieces: they looked confy and perfect to dress a life full of fun. I visited their first flagship store in Rambla de Catalunya last year and I knew the upcoming showroom would have been perfect for FNWG: we share a love for all-white spaces, natural wooden and functional furniture and minimal interiors. During my visit I managed to shot some pictures to share with you: I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

The showroom is located in the lower Via Augusta, close to Diagonal and next to one of the creative spots of the city, Carrer Seneca. The space is completely white, capturing the beautiful Mediterennean light coming from the big windows. Here, the display is kept at its minimum: low plywood cupboards are used to showcase some of the most iconic pieces from their "Botanical" SS16 collection. The same module is used also for the big ones inside, creating a cohesive sense of the space.

Along with pieces of their collection, Tinycottons decided to populate the showroom with a selection of their favourite design pieces for kids and their spaces. 

And here it is a close up of Tinycottons "Botanical- a very bold and crazy  garden story", to me just the perfect outfit for any Urban Jungle Bloggers' baby out there.

All pictures by facing north with gracia.

Casa Voltes, Cadaqués

A rigorous conceptual approach is the core of the renovation of this ancient house located in one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean, Cadaqués, in the North of Catalunya, close to the boundary with France. Few selected materials have been used in the interior: in the living room, the traditional floor pattern (mosaico hidráulico) has been declined towards light and dark grey tones and used as a carpet. White marble has been chosen to underline the transition among different materials, while the existing stone walls and the wooden ceiling have been painted in white. The overall effect is tranquil, almost monastic. From the roof, you can appreciate the breathtaking view of Cadaqués.

 

Architect: Sergison Bates architects + Liebman Villavecchia Arquitectos

Photographer: Lorenzo Kàràsz

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A house in Madrid

I guess when you think of a house in Madrid, this villa is not exactly what you tend to visualize. Located in the surroundings of Madrid, it is part of a greater development of other 9 units. The space is enriched by the several changes in section while the furniture is kept to a minimum: the white walls and the concrete floor are used as devices to reflect and guide the light that come from inside. Though I love the sequences and connection among the rooms, I'm not sure the overall effect is a bit too severe. What do you think? Work by Abaton Arquitectura.