DNA Barcelona Architects

rojects with Kronos Homes

And among the most outstanding projects of the DNA studio, we could not miss one developed for Kronos Homes. We are referring to The Kube, a residential development that has become an urban icon in Tarragona due to its most identifying characteristics:

• Through a careful and elegant design, in which large terraces and large windows predominate, a set of volumes and a 19-storey tower have been created that constitute a landmark in the skyline of the capital of Tarragona.
• To this unmistakable aesthetic, The Kube adds well-lit interiors and magnificent views of Tarragona and the Mediterranean skyline.
• And, as usual in Kronos developments, there is no shortage of communal areas; in this case, with a swimming pool with solarium and a fully equipped gymnasium.

Speaking about The Kube, Saïd Hejal, CEO of Kronos Homes, points out that "for us it is essential to add value with a design that is a true sign of identity. That is why we trust in prestigious architects and in the local talent of studios such as DNA Barcelona Architects".

Aryanour Djalali, in defining architecture, says that, for him, "it is a way of transmitting creativity, a way of interpreting passion and the fusion of technique and art".

rojects with Kronos Homes

And among the most outstanding projects of the DNA studio, we could not miss one developed for Kronos Homes. We are referring to The Kube, a residential development that has become an urban icon in Tarragona due to its most identifying characteristics:

• Through a careful and elegant design, in which large terraces and large windows predominate, a set of volumes and a 19-storey tower have been created that constitute a landmark in the skyline of the capital of Tarragona.
• To this unmistakable aesthetic, The Kube adds well-lit interiors and magnificent views of Tarragona and the Mediterranean skyline.
• And, as usual in Kronos developments, there is no shortage of communal areas; in this case, with a swimming pool with solarium and a fully equipped gymnasium.

Speaking about The Kube, Saïd Hejal, CEO of Kronos Homes, points out that "for us it is essential to add value with a design that is a true sign of identity. That is why we trust in prestigious architects and in the local talent of studios such as DNA Barcelona Architects".

Aryanour Djalali, in defining architecture, says that, for him, "it is a way of transmitting creativity, a way of interpreting passion and the fusion of technique and art".

To become one of the main references in the field of urban planning, landscaping and architecture. DNA Arquitectos, a studio founded in 2003 by Aryanour Djalali, was created for this purpose. Of Iranian origin, the latter was born in Rabat (Morocco), lived all his childhood in Palma de Mallorca and chose Barcelona as the headquarters of a firm that has collaborated, among other property developers, with Kronos Homes.

DNA Architectos: a studio with a sustainable approach

DNA stands for DNA. And behind the firm is a highly creative multidisciplinary team in which architects work closely together with structural and environmental engineers to shape projects characterised by a sustainable approach. Within its architectural services, DNA designs different types of buildings:

• Residential and multifunctional buildings. The studio carries out projects of all kinds, from multifunctional buildings to single-family homes and high-rise towers. The aim, in any case, is to shape spaces that contribute to improving people's quality of life.
• Luxury homes. The company's portfolio also includes orders from clients wishing to build a luxury home in Spain. Above all, this type of work is carried out in Barcelona and the Catalan coast.
• Sanitary and educational architecture. Similarly, DNA Arquitectos develops works for the health sector and educational centres that meet the needs of primary, secondary and higher education.
• Hotels and resorts. Some of the most spectacular and daring designs of the company headed by Aryanour Djalali are hotels and resorts with striking aesthetics. Buildings that delight and fulfil their purpose: to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for guests.

In addition, the firm's range of services includes asset management, urban and landscape planning, interior design, consultancy and engineering. Within the latter, technological and IT solutions play an important role. For example, BIM (Building Information Modelling) methodology.

"The BIM platform allows us to control the construction process. In projects where we have used this technology, all design steps have been improved not only by working on a single collaborative model, but also through more efficient management of the construction process," said Aryanour Djalali in an interview with a well-known manufacturer of ceramics, kitchen furniture and bathroom elements.

Awards and recognitions

DNA Arquitectos' unique understanding of architecture has been the subject of numerous awards and recognitions. Among them, the following:

• 2023. Gold Winner at the Titan Awards for the Zenote project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2022. Award at the LIV Hospitality Design Awards for the Life Tree project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2022. Gold Winner at the Archiframe Design Awards for the Greenland project (Vienna, Austria).
• 2022. Platinum Winner at the Outstanding Property Award London for the residential project The Waves (Ibiza).
• 2022. Winner of the BLT Built Design Awards for the Life Tree project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2022. Winner of the Global Future Design Award for the Greenland project (Vienna, Austria).
• 2022. Platinum Winner at the Muse Design Award for the Life Tree project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2022. Bronze Winner at the Novum Design Award for the Life Tree project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2022. Gold Winner at the Chinese Design Awards for the Life Tree project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2021. Gold Winner at the Archframe Design Awards for the Millenium Complex project (Madrid).
• 2021. Winner of the World Design Awards for the Amira District residential project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2021. Third prize in the Rethinking the Future Architecture Awards for the Amira District residential project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2020. International Studio of the Year Award at the Barcelona Prestige Awards.
• 2020. Winner of the Architecture Press Release Awards for the residential project The Waves (Ibiza).
• 2020. Second prize at the Global Architecture & Design Awards for the Yacht Hotel project in San Juan de Puerto Rico.
• 2020. Winner of the Iconic Awards for the project El Nido Boutique Hotel (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2020. Second prize at the World Design Awards for the Yacht Hotel project in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• 2020. Winner of the Architecture, Construction & Design Awards (ACDA) for the project El Nido Boutique Hotel (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2020. Award at the WA Awards for the Cocoon Hotel & Resort project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2020. Winner of the Architect of the Year Awards for the Cocoon Hotel & Resort project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2019. Winner of the International Architecture Awards for the Cocoon Hotel & Resort project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2019. Winner of the International Architecture Awards for the Twisted Towers project (Saudi Arabia).
• 2019. Recognition 'Innovative Leaders in Contemporary Commercial Architecture' at the Design & Build Awards.
• 2019. Prize at the Global Architecture & Design Awards for the Kryptonite Tower project (Calpe, Alicante).
• 2019. Winner of the Urban Design & Architecture Awards for the Yacht Hotel project in San Juan de Puerto Rico.
• 2018. Winner of the Innovation & Excellence Awards.
• 2018. Most Innovative Multidisciplinary Company' award at the Build Architecture Awards.
• 2018. Recognition 'Most Innovative Multidisciplinary Architecture Firm' at the Excellence Awards.
• 2018. Mention in the London International Creative Competition for the project Cocoon Hotel & Resort (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2018. Second prize at the Global Architecture & Design Awards for the Cocoon Hotel & Resort project (Tulum, Mexico).
• 2017. Winner of the African Property Awards Architecture for the Midelt 1 residential project (Algeria).
• 2016. Best International Architecture Studio of the Year' at the Acquisition International Excellence Awards.
• 2016. Winner of the Innovation & Excellence Awards in the Urban Planning category.
• 2016. Winner of the Build It Awards in the Urbanism category.
• 2015. Silver medal at the IDA Design Awards in the Hotels category for the Rocher Noir project.
• 2015. Recognition as the most innovative international architecture firm of the year and for the best urban planning at the Architecture Awards.

Most important projects

Far from being limited to the Spanish market, DNA Arquitectura has a global vision that has led the studio to design projects all over the world. As already mentioned, DNA's projects range from residential and multifunctional buildings to hotels and resorts, luxury homes, hospitals, educational centres... Of all the projects carried out to date, the studio highlights the following:

• 2022. Zenote. Residential development in Tulum (Mexico), integrated into the jungle and inspired by the mystical, millenary and timeless cenotes (spring water reservoirs).
• 2022. Life Tree Hotel & Resort. Another project designed for the Tulum area, with great tourist and scenic value.
• 2021. Greenland. This complex combines housing, a hotel and commercial and leisure areas under an ecological seal.
• 2020. Amira District. Like Zenote and Life Tree, this residential development has been designed to be built in Tulum and stands out for its integration of architecture into nature.
• 2020. Cala Tarida. Residential development of 149 luxury villas for the town of San José (Ibiza).
• 2019. Glaciar Alzina. Apartment complex, with an avant-garde and cosmopolitan design, in the Garraf region (Barcelona).
• 2019. Cocoon Hotel & Resort. A new concept of ecotourism and housing in which, in tune with the rest of the projects in Tulum, a grand work inspired by nests and cenotes has been conceived.
• 2019. The Waves. Designed for the Ibizan municipality of Santa Eulalia del Río, it is one of DNA Arquitectos' most admired residential projects.
• 2019. Yacht Hotel. An elegant and sensual design for a hotel establishment in San Juan de Puerto Rico, on the shores of the Atlantic.
• 2018. Aguamarina. Residential development with 112 homes on the island of Ibiza.