Peris+Toral Arquitectes

Kunstverein Bielefeld is pleased to present the exhibition Housing, photographed by José Hevia in cooperation with BDA Ostwestfalen-Lippe, on view from May 10 to July 13, 2025. Through architectural drawings and numerous photographs by José Hevia, the exhibition highlights four housing projects by the Barcelona-based architecture studio Peris+Toral Arquitectes, offering a nuanced insight into their remarkable oeuvre.

Marta Peris and José Toral established their studio in 2005 and have since developed forward-thinking housing concepts that interweave sustainability, economic efficiency and social questions. Their architectural investigations respond sensitively to climatic conditions, material qualities, and adaptable spatial approaches, aiming to redefine contemporary modes of living.

Modulus Matrix explores the potential of modular timber construction and spatial grids, while Raw Rooms engages with the physical and atmospheric qualities of earth blocks to generate high-comfort living environments. Living in Lime is situated on the edge of the historic core of a small Mallorcan town and comprises 42 social housing units. Through the use of local materials and a refined structuring of the building masses, the project blends harmoniously into the existing context and simultaneously enhances the atmosphere of the location. Greenh@use, a nine-storey structure in a dense urban context, applies the greenhouse principle in conjunction with a sequence of atriums to create a luminous architecture that accommodates refugee housing, social housing, and senior living under one roof.

Peris+Toral Arquitectes articulate a thoughtful and imaginative response to the ecological, social, and spatial challenges of contemporary housing. Their architecture advocates for a sustainable, flexible, and collective way of inhabiting space — while maintaining a strong commitment to tectonic clarity and aesthetic precision.

Their work has been widely recognized, with awards including the Premio FAD de Arquitectura, the Architectural Review Awards for Emerging Architecture, the RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024, and the DETAIL Award 2024. In 2025, Peris+Toral Arquitectes will represent Spain at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Opening: 9.5.2025, 7 pm