24 Affordable Housing Units in Igualada by 4RQ arquitectura and MBM Arquitectes
A new social housing development in Igualada, Spain, designed by 4RQ arquitectura and MBM Arquitectes, will provide 24 affordable units upon completion in 2025. The project, covering 2,632 square meters, emphasizes sustainability and community life through expanded collective spaces. Architects Marta Camañes, Oriol Capdevila, and Gerard Torrent led the design, with technical contributions from Beth Bacardit and Santi Velasco. Photographer Adrià Goula documented the architecture. Curated by Valentina Díaz, this public housing initiative aims to strengthen social connections while addressing housing needs. The development represents a contemporary approach to social architecture in Catalonia.
Key facts
- 24 social housing units in Igualada
- Completion year: 2025
- Architects: 4RQ arquitectura and MBM Arquitectes
- Area: 2,632 square meters
- Lead architects: Marta Camañes, Oriol Capdevila, Gerard Torrent
- Technical team: Beth Bacardit, Santi Velasco
- Photographer: Adrià Goula
- Curator: Valentina Díaz
Entities
Artists
- Valentina Díaz
- Marta Camañes
- Oriol Capdevila
- Gerard Torrent
- Beth Bacardit
- Santi Velasco
- Adrià Goula
Institutions
- 4RQ arquitectura
- MBM Arquitectes
Locations
- Igualada
- Spain