KAL A

PARACIA STORE

Research was conducted to identify industrial-use elements available on the market that could be used modularly while enhancing the material value of the space. Qualities such as light reflection and lightness were prioritised to make the place wider, while seamlessly integrating the displayed products with the surrounding architecture. The material solutions, primarily made of galvanised steel, create a flexible system that can be adapted to all elements and modified over time, subtly emphasising the prominence of Paracia’s footwear.

All components were dry-machined using nuts and threaded rods; others additionally function through their own weight and friction, secured with recycled rubber band fasteners. These solutions allow for easy assembly, serialisation, on-site adjustments, and disassembly for future reconfiguration.

Location: Madrid
Architecture: KAL A (Sofía Romeo, Miguel sotos) + Carlota Álvarez  .a_  
Stools: Vormen
Contractor: W***y Flores | Home Solutions
Photo: Knu Kim .kim

2024

PARACIA STORE

Paracia Store was conceived as a close collaboration between the client, Paracia’s owner Knu Kim .kim , and the architects KAL A .a_ and Brussels based architect Carlota Álvarez . Through this dialogue, rooted in the brand’s concept, the design and production process were brought to life. The ultimate goal: transform a small historic dairy shop into a new footwear store in the central district of Conde Duque, Madrid.

Location: Madrid
Architecture: KAL A (Sofía Romeo, Miguel Sotos) + Carlota Álvarez  .a_  
Stools: Vormen
Contractor: W***y Flores | Home Solutions
Photo: Knu Kim .kim

2024

Bohinj Kindergarten - COAM Emergent Award 2024, developed along with ARREA Arhitektura , .janja

Thanks to the jury and for supporting this project.

Very glad of sharing the award ex aqueo with our longtime friends and colleagues from .xyz and

We just found old scanned photos from our last visit to the kindergarten back in 2023, restored and magnificently edited by our dear friend, designer and photographer Knu Kim .kim

ARREA + KAL A

Location: Bohinjska Bistrica, Slovenia
Architecture: Arrea + KAL A | Ana Jerman , Sofia Romeo , Miguel Sotos , Janja Šušnjar .janja
Landscape Architecture: Studio AKKA | Luka Javornik, Lara Gligić
Photo: Miguel Sotos / Knu Kim
2023