Peris+Toral Housing

Kunstverein Bielefeld is pleased to present the exhibition Housing, photographed by José Hevia in
cooperation with BDA Ostwestfalen-Lippe, on view from May 10 to July 13, 2025. Through architectural
drawings and numerous photographs by José Hevia, the exhibition highlights four housing projects by the
Barcelona-based architecture studio Peris+Toral Arquitectes, offering a nuanced insight into their
remarkable oeuvre.

Marta Peris and José Toral established their studio in 2005 and have since developed forward-thinking
housing concepts that interweave sustainability, economic efficiency and social questions. Their architectural
investigations respond sensitively to climatic conditions, material qualities, and adaptable spatial approaches,
aiming to redefine contemporary modes of living.

Modulus Matrix explores the potential of modular timber construction and spatial grids, while Raw Rooms
engages with the physical and atmospheric qualities of earth blocks to generate high-comfort living
environments. Living in Lime is situated on the edge of the historic core of a small Mallorcan town and
comprises 42 social housing units. Through the use of local materials and a refined structuring of the
building masses, the project blends harmoniously into the existing context and simultaneously enhances the
atmosphere of the location. Greenh@use, a nine-storey structure in a dense urban context, applies the
greenhouse principle in conjunction with a sequence of atriums to create a luminous architecture that
accommodates refugee housing, social housing, and senior living under one roof.

Peris+Toral Arquitectes articulate a thoughtful and imaginative response to the ecological, social, and spatial
challenges of contemporary housing. Their architecture advocates for a sustainable, flexible, and collective
way of inhabiting space — while maintaining a strong commitment to tectonic clarity and aesthetic
precision.

Their work has been widely recognized, with awards including the Premio FAD de Arquitectura, the
Architectural Review Awards for Emerging Architecture, the RIBA International Award for Excellence
2024, and the DETAIL Award 2024. In 2025, Peris+Toral Arquitectes will represent Spain at the Venice
Architecture Biennale.