Founded in 2011 by architects Oliver Franz Schmidt, Natali Canas del Pozo, and Lucas Echeveste Lacy, EL EQUIPO CREATIVO is a renowned Barcelona-based interior architecture and design studio specializing in the design of hospitality, gastronomy, and brand spaces. Our philosophy centres around the belief that spatial design should tell compelling stories and inspire people, always grounded in a solid conceptual approach.
Our portfolio includes collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious chefs, including Michelin-star restaurants, solidifying our expertise in the industry. Our work has garnered global recognition, with features in hundreds of publications worldwide. We are proud recipients of over 70 international design awards, including esteemed accolades like the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, FRAME Awards or BOY Awards, all known for honouring innovative and conceptual design.
Beyond project recognition, our studio has also been honoured for our trajectory and methodology. We have been awarded Best Interior Design Firm (Architizer A+Awards), Interiors Practice of the Year (WIN Awards), and Firm of the Year (The American Architecture Prize). In addition, FRAME magazine has recognized us as one of the 20 most influential designers in the world.