We create Places, Spaces, and Objects through DESIGN that:

Nourishes sensory perception & engages

SENSES

Tells a story & reflects a vision

STORY

Is inspired by nature & environmentally conscious

NATURE

Types of Spaces is the evolution of 20 years of professional experience in the fields of architecture and design, working on award-winning leading firms in Barcelona and London.

Our portfolio includes projects on Retail, Cultural, Residential and Urban sectors, working for brands, institutions, municipalities, and private clients.

What we do

  • Retail & Hospitality & Industry

    Whether it is a retail or concept store, an installation, a boutique, or a F&B, we help you to engage and connect with your audience, creating unique spatial experiences through design. 

  • Cultural & Education

    Whether it is an installation, exhibition, a pavilion, or a new space, we help you to enhance visitor’s interaction and experiences whilst promoting environmental responsibility.

  • Residential & Bespoke Furniture/ Objects

    Whether it is a home renovation or a new build house, we help you unfold the potential of your project, to create a beautiful and comfortable environment that fosters wellbeing.

  • Landscape & Urban

    We create site-responsive interventions that promote community engagement and regenerative strategies, aiming to enhance natural and social ecosystems.

Our Services

In each project we combine our creativity, versatility, and technical expertise with an understanding of the context and the client’s needs. This is what we do:

Creative/Spatial Design Direction

Architecture

Interior Design

Landscape & Urban Design

Bespoke Furniture & Objects Design

Graphic Design

We provide a full range of architectural and design services, from feasibility studies and concept design to construction drawings, design support and construction administration until project is completed. 

In addition, we offer consultancy services and workshops.

Us

Adelais Parera

Founder Principal
Architect and Designer

MArch (UK), ARB (UK), COAC (ES)

Photography: 
Karin Nomura

Adelais has experience working on all stages of local and international projects across different sectors and scales, from product design to urban planning.

She qualified as an architect in Barcelona at La Salle (ETSALS - Ramon Llull University), and completed the Master in Advanced Architecture at the Bartlett (UCL) in London.

She worked at DAVID CHIPPERFIELD ARCHITECTS and GRIMSHAW ARCHITECTS in London on several international award-winning cultural, infrastructure and interior design projects, for clients including the V&A and SUEZ environment.

After this period she returned to Barcelona where she worked at G4, OUA and RSA on urban, cultural, retail, residential and interior design projects, for clients including Apple, the Deutsches Museum and private clients.

Prior founding TOS, she worked as freelance architect for clients including the Barcelona City Council, BIMSA (Barcelona Infrastructures) and ICUB (Barcelona's Culture Institute).

She has taught in BAU - College of Arts & Design and EINA University School of Design and Art, both in Barcelona.

She has received several awards including the First Prize in the Europan competition -Sustainable City and New Public Spaces for a site in Spain, Finalist in the Royal Parks competition in the UK, and Honorable Mention in the Design Educates award.

“I am in a constant process of learning, whilst rediscovering the importance of stimulating our senses, our relationship with nature, and an approach to design focused in the human experience.”

We collaborate with brands, institutions, private clients and creatives, and coordinate teams.