ARCHITECTURE DOES NOT BEGIN ON SITE. IT BEGINS HERE.
ARCHITECTURE DOES NOT BEGIN ON SITE. IT BEGINS HERE.
Barcelona, Spain
On a blank sheet of paper, where ideas are tested, evolve, and find their identity. It is in this seemingly simple moment that the true creative process begins: a continuous dialogue between intuition, experience, and vision.
For Aryanour Djalali, founder of DNA Barcelona Architects, drawing remains an essential tool to explore new possibilities and shape concepts that go beyond the conventional. Each line represents an ongoing search for innovation and a reflection on how architecture can inspire, connect, and transform the way we experience space.
From Barcelona to the world, DNA Barcelona Architects has built a practice defined by visionary design, the integration of nature, and the creation of architectural experiences that look toward the future without losing sight of the human dimension.
Because behind every project there is a story. And every story begins with a first line.
WELLNESS CLINIC & HOLISTIC CENTER | IADA AWARDS 2026
WELLNESS CLINIC & HOLISTIC CENTER IADA AWARDS 2026
AWARDS 2026
We’re proud to share that our project “Wellness Clinic & Holistic Center, La Peregrina (Mérida, Mexico)” has been awarded PLATINUM WINNER at the IADA Awards 2026 in Healthcare & Medical Facility Design.
Inspired by the protective and organic form of bird nests, the project is conceived as a sanctuary in nature—where architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape. Volumes emerge among the trees, wrapped in permeable skins that create natural microclimates and a calm, sensory atmosphere, while elevated walkways connect spaces with lightness and flow.
Designed to balance wellness, contemplation, and functionality, the center integrates hospitality areas, flexible spaces for community and meditation, and a spa at its core—dedicated to holistic practices such as yoga and mind–body healing.
Combining advanced therapies with ancestral wisdom, and guided by strong bioclimatic principles, the project becomes a living extension of its environment—sustainable, immersive, and deeply connected to nature.
