Burondo Studio, Alicante, Spain
Every material, every texture, and every color are fundamental pieces in the construction of those spaces that, over time, tell their own story."
This philosophy defines the work of Burondo Studio, an architecture and interior design firm where materials are not just an aesthetic choice but the soul of every project.
For Isa and Bea, sisters and founders of the studio, designing a space means creating a dialogue between authenticity, functionality, and timeless beauty. Their approach is based on selecting noble materials—wood, stone, clay, lime—which, far from being static, evolve, gain character, and reflect the life that unfolds within them.
In this interview, we explore their creative process, the importance they place on sustainability, and how they ensure that every space breathes identity and harmony through materials.
What was the concept behind Burondo, and how do you think it is reflected in your projects?
Isa: I think our studio is based on the idea that we cannot understand architecture without interior design. This means we always aim for spaces with great aesthetics that are also functional. There is a common denominator in all of them: spatial order and authenticity.
Bea: Absolutely.
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Do you associate any specific material, color, surface, or texture with your studio?
Isa: We always work with real material samples. We often use noble materials.
Bea:There isn’t a single specific material. We are interested in all materials and, above all, how they age over time.
Isa: We love mixing—wood, clay, lime, fabrics... It would be hard to limit ourselves to just one material. We would say that all noble materials are part of our identity.
How do you select materials for a project? And what role does this play in the creative process?
Isa: We always start with a concept that emerges from conversations with clients or the context of the place. This helps us define a color palette and a selection of materials that guide the entire project, ensuring coherence.
Bea: The process always starts with the creation of a concept, which sometimes comes from a book, an artist, a landscape... or even a conversation. These are layers of information that come together and lead us to choose one material or another in each project.
Isa: It helps us a lot when making decisions throughout the creative process because we have a well-defined concept from the beginning.
Nothing is more sustainable than what lasts over time.
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When do you know that a material or a combination of materials has worked?
Isa: It’s pure intuition. We feel it when it excites us.
Bea: Exactly. When we prepare mood boards and see them all together, we know if it fits or if we need to keep working. It’s a process of trial and error, adding and removing, until suddenly, we feel that it’s complete.
What do you think will be the material trends for 2025?
Isa: We always work with noble materials, so our focus is always long-term. We look for authentic materials that age well over time because, for us, that is sustainability.
Bea: We try not to get too carried away by trends. In the end, many things that are "trendy" now have always been there. You just have to pay attention to notice.
Isa: It’s like when you pay attention to everyday details and realize that the special things are in the simplest moments.
Bea: Also, when a material is authentic and high quality, we tend to take better care of it. And that is, ultimately, the most sustainable thing there is.
Isa: Yes, we believe that the trend is towards a design that values details more, things that are well made, and that doesn't want everything to remain unalterable. In the end, we all evolve, and our spaces and materials must also evolve, acquiring more beauty over time.
Isa: And the beautiful thing is that we usually agree on that exact moment of “this is it, now it’s right.”
How do you understand sustainability, and how can we experience it in your projects?
Isa: For us, nothing is more sustainable than something that lasts.
Bea: Exactly. The key is to take care of what we have and choose good, authentic materials that only gain beauty and character over time.
Two sisters, three questions: a book, a material, and a color.
Isa: A book, *Lo esencial* by Miguel Milá. A material, wood, because it is always present in our projects. And a color, green.
Bea: A book, *Biografía del silencio* by Pablo D'Ors, because our spaces seek that balance and spatial silence. A material, stone, for its versatility. And a color, brown. We are very much into brown.
