The same sensibility that shaped the transformation of the Battery Maritime Building in New York and El Portal del Yunque in Puerto Rico now informs the studio's work in Catalonia: an instinct for finding what's worth keeping in a structure, and building its future around it.
MARVEL Barcelona is newly established— but it draws on the full bench of a multidisciplinary firm spanning architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, and interior design.
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We embrace global challenges. With five locations, our expert thinkers design everywhere, for everyone.
Marvel is at the pulse of the city's most pressing issues, engaged with the communities of all five boroughs and the distinct design aesthetics of each.
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Architect Thomas Marvel moves to Puerto Rico to found Marvel & Marchand Architects.
Rogers Marvel Architects is founded in New York City by principals Rob Rogers and Jonathan Marvel.
Twenty years after the founding of Rogers Marvel Architects, Marvel and Rogers decided to form two independent practices, known as Marvel Architects and Rogers Partners.
Marvel Architects formed a partnership with Marvel & Marchand, the firm co-founded by Jonathan Marvel's father located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pierhouse and 1Hotel is completed.
The Revitalization of el Portal de El Yunque is completed.
The firm announced the appointment of seven new partners, bringing the total number to twelve. One partner leads Marvel Richmond, three new partners lead Marvel San Juan, and eight lead in Marvel New York — including the three founding partners.
MARVEL is awarded the prestigious AIA New York Medal of Honor, the chapter's highest distinction recognizing a firm for its distinguished work and professional standing.
MARVEL established an office in Barcelona, Spain, led by partner Esteban de Backer Gutiérrez who led the pursuit for the firm's first international project — Les Tres Xemeneis.
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detail-oriented,
purpose driven design.
Twenty years after the founding of Rogers Marvel Architects, Marvel and Rogers decided to form two independent practices, known as Marvel Architects and Rogers Partners.
Marvel Architects forms a partnership with Marvel & Marchand, the firm co-founded by Jonathan Marvel's father located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pierhouse and 1Hotel is completed.
The firm transforms into an interdisciplinary collective with the integration of landscape architecture into the design process and the promotion of Yadiel Rivera-Diaz and Tyler Silvestro to partner.
To reflect this change, Marvel Architects becomes Marvel Architects, Landscape Architects, Urban Designers, PLLC, while practicing under its shortened name, MARVEL.
The Revitalization of el Portal de El Yunque is completed.
MARVEL establishes an office in downtown Richmond, led by partner Tyler Silvestro.
The firm announces the appointment of seven new partners, bringing the total number to twelve. One partner leads MARVEL Richmond, three new partners lead MARVEL San Juan, and eight lead in MARVEL New York — including the three founding partners.
MARVEL is awarded the prestigious AIA New York Medal of Honor, the chapter's highest distinction recognizing a firm for its distinguished work and professional standing.
MARVEL establishes an office in Barcelona, Spain, led by partner Esteban de Backer Gutiérrez who led the pursuit for the firm's first international project — Les Tres Xemeneis.
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history together.
Five disciplines.
Bringing the perspectives of multiple disciplines together on one team allows MARVEL to make the most of each site.
We create buildings that inspire and connect communities. We promote design solutions that enhance program performance and minimize environmental impact.
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News & Community
Recent happenings, articles, blog posts, and stories from our studio in Barcelona.
Les Tres Xemeneies #MarvelMinute
In this #MarvelMinute, Laura Martín, architectural designer at Marvel, discusses the Tres Xemeneies project– a winning proposal that brings new life to an iconic landmark of the Barcelona skyline.
The "Barcelona 2035. A City to Live In" exhibition opened at Casa de l'Arquitectura de Barcelona!
On view until 13 December 2026, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm, this is a unique opportunity to see first-hand how these transformations will shape our city.
Our design for the new Generalitat de Catalunya headquarters in Lleida has been selected!
The project transforms the former Magisteri site into an open and accessible civic building, thoughtfully connecting the natural descent of the Seu Vella hill with the emerging urban fabric.