The World of Hospitality Issue 52 2023 | Page 50

INTERIORS & DESIGN
CONCEPT AND INTERIOR DESIGN EL EQUIPO CREATIVO Partners : Oliver Franz Schmidt + Natali Canas del Pozo + Lucas Echeveste Lacy Team leaders : Daniel Trujillo , Ricard Fabregat
DESIGN COLLABORATORS Lighting Design : MMaslighting About EL EQUIPO CREATIVO EL EQUIPO CREATIVO is a Barcelona-based interior architecture studio specialized in the design of hospitality , gastronomy , and brand spaces . It was founded in 2011 by the architects Oliver Franz Schmidt , Natali Canas del Pozo , and Lucas Echeveste Lacy . The studio shares the idea that spatial design should tell stories and inspire people , all under a solid conceptual approach . They have worked for some of the most prestigious chefs in the world , including those of some Michelin-star restaurants .
The studio ’ s work is published in hundreds of publications worldwide and has been recognized by more than 70 international design awards , including the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards ( considered the “ Oscars ” of Hospitality Design ), the FRAME Awards , awarding the most innovative and conceptual designs in the world , and the BOY Awards by Interior Design Magazine NY .
The studio is recognized for its trajectory and methodology , receiving the Interiors Practice of the Year Award ( WIN Awards ) and the Firm of the Year ( The American Architecture Prize ). The design magazine FRAME selected the studio as one of the 20 most influential designers in the world . www . en . elequipocreativo . com
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