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Beatriz Portabella Villalonga
Beatriz Portabella graduated in Architecture from the School of Architecture of Barcelona (UPC) in 2004. She has been a member of the Official College of Architects of Catalonia (COAC) since 2005. Born in Barcelona, she studied architecture with a specialization in landscape design. She collaborated with Jordi Garcés and Beth Figueras for over five years.
In 2006, she joined the team at the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), working on public space projects. In 2007, she founded her own practice, Bea Portabella Arquitectura, in Barcelona, focusing on new builds, renovations, and interior design.
Practice Ideology
Bea Portabella is an architectural practice founded in 2006, with over 20 years of experience in architecture and interior design. The studio’s work is guided by a conceptual approach, ensuring each project is deeply connected to its context and purpose. Its philosophy emphasizes continuity in the design process and close collaboration between clients, consultants, contractors, and technicians.
For Bea Portabella, each project is a new challenge and an opportunity to fulfill dreams by creating warm, harmonious spaces that support living, working, and personal growth. Drawing on timeless classics and traditions, the practice seeks designs that transcend fleeting trends, offering enduring environments shaped by both function and beauty.
