Who We Are - Likkid
Founded in 2002 by Hugo Araujo in London, Likkid is an architectural office anchored now in Madrid and Vigo. Over the years, we have executed a wide spectrum of projects, from urban design and architecture to interior design, catering to both private clients and various public administrations. Initially operating as Araujo Brieva Arquitectos (ab-a).
After twenty years of work developing projects of different types and scales; our progressive shift in the architectural sphere has led us to specialize in the residential, office, and hospitality sectors. When it comes to urban planning, our expertise extends to strategic plans and urbanization projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to explore design solutions that spatially translate our client’s requirements, all while upholding principles of rationality, economy, and minimal intervention.
We believe that architecture should be more than a representational art; it should serve its users and the broader community. Architecture, in our eyes, is the backdrop to our daily life, playing a pivotal role in shaping spaces that ease daily activities and institutions' functioning.
Recognizing the contemporary context of our time, characterized by fluid modernity where change is the norm, we take into account the life cycles of individuals and institutions as a core driver in all our projects. This approach ensures that our designs are not just functional according to the brief but also flexible and able to evolve to foreseen changing needs.
Engaging deeply with our clients, we ensure that we don’t rush our architectural process. We take the necessary time to comprehend the core issues at hand, thereby providing solutions of unparalleled clarity and quality.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that constraints are opportunities in disguise. Whether it's site conditions, budgets, or codes, every challenge faced is an opportunity for innovation. We go beyond the conventional by returning to the root of problems, exploring them with a critical eye, leading us to solutions that might have otherwise remained undiscovered.
In a world that continues to change, our strategy emphasizes new forms of flexibility. We strive to design spaces that can cater to evolving needs without compromising their essence.
At Likkid, we understand and celebrate the differences in the world we live in. We believe in equitable access to opportunities in our built environment and advocate for an architectural world where diversity, in every sense of the word, is celebrated.
In essence, we dare to be distinctive. We take pride in the work we do and cherish the banalities that often go unnoticed, believing that in these details lies the true essence of architectural substance.
AB-A and LIKKID (Past and Present Team Members)
Marien Brieva , Architect Principal // Javier Vieiro López , Architect // Gonzalo Surroca Martin, Architect // Arturo Romero Carnicero. Architect // Marcos Gonzalez Munoz, Architect // Eva Porras Ayala , Architect // Carmen Gamazo Antón , Architect // Bernard Hanzon, Architect // Hendrik Van Heuraet, Architect // Daniel Monzón Mayor , Architect // yoshio Okayima , Architect.