Fluens, Barcelona | 2025
Fluens Barcelona, 2025 Project: Fluens Exhibition: Barcelona Design Week Location: LCI Author: External Reference, Carmelo Zappulla Team: Francesco Sacconi, Josep Bastida. Fluens is a chaise longue that engages in dialogue with the body, suspended between design and engineering. Its aluminum shell conceals a hidden mechanism that enables fluid, continuous postures, transforming rocking into an experience […]
Saudi Arabian Grandprix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2023
Saudi Arabian Grandprix 2023 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , 2023 Project: Formula 1 Track Client: Privete client Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Author: External Reference Team: External Reference Project Management: External Reference. Our innovative project for the F1 Grand Prix in Jeddah features four unique villages—Main Village, Central Village, Sports Village, and Art Promenade—embodying the SAGP motto «Overtake […]
Undercover Brother Office, Dubai | 2025
Undercover Brothers Offices Index Tower, Dubai, United arab Emirates 2025 Project: Undercover Brothers Client: Undercover Brothers Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Author: External Reference Team: Gianmarco Daniele Project Management: External Reference. Status: Built The executive office for Undercover Brothers redefines workspace fluidity with a seamless, sculptural approach. The central space unfolds as a continuous monochromatic environment where […]
Presentedby Abu Dhabi | 2025
PRESENTEDBY Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 2025 Project: Presentedby Abu Dhabi Client: Avolta / Presentedby Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Author: External Reference; Carmelo Zappulla Team: Regina García, Vianella Maestra, Camila Tahan, Anton Koshelev Project Management: External Reference; Regina García, Martina Ensinck. https://youtu.be/Q08486txg3w BACK TO PROJECTS
Jeddah Fashion Island, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2019
Jeddah Fashion Island Jeddah, Saudi Arabia , 2019 Project: Jeddah Fashion Island Client: Privete client Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Author: External Reference Team: External Reference Project Management: External Reference. Set along Jeddah’s tranquil waterfront, Fashion Island embodies the harmony of permanence and motion, with a silhouette inspired by dunes and waves, reflecting the region’s heritage and […]
Punta del Chileno | 2024
PUNTA DEL CHILENO Punta Ballena Uruguay, 2024 Project: Amar Porto Covo Location:Cam. Marítimo, Punta Ballena Uruguay Author: External Reference Team: Stefano Fontolan, Sebastian Amorelli, Amin Bigdeli, Victor Engelhard, Daniel Sorial Project Management: External Reference. The Punta del Chileno sustainable luxury development is envisioned as a harmonious blend of modern luxury and environmental steward-ship. Situated on […]
Tapiales | 2024
TAPIALES Buenos Aires, Argentina , 2024 Project: Tapiales Location:Buenos Aires, Argentina. Author: External Reference Team: Stefano Fontolan, Gianmarco Daniele Project Management: External Reference. The project for the residential building on Via Libertador in Buenos Aires stands out for its bold fusion of natural and architectural elements, drawing inspiration from Argentine brutalism and transforming it into […]
Spanish Pavilion Exhibition – Expo 2020 Dubai | 2021
SPANISH PAVILION EXHIBITION – EXPO 2020 DUBAI Dubai, 2021 Project: Spanish Pavilion Exhibition – Expo 2020 Dubai. Client: Acción Cultural Española (ACE). Location: Dubai, UAE. Author: External Reference; Carmelo Zappulla, Marina Cella, OnionLab, Aleix Fernández, and Chu Uroz. Project Management and Sustainability Advisor: Marina Cella. Team: Amin Bigdeli, Stefano Fontolan, Sebastian Amorelli, Vianella Maestra, Iustinian […]
Amar Porto covo, Portugal 2023
AMAR PORTO COVO Portugal, 2023 Project: Amar Porto Covo Location: Porto Covo, Portugal. Author: External Reference Team: Francesco Sacconi, Iacopo Neri, Amin Bigdeli, Ivan Marchuk, Raissa Pertierra Project Management and Sustainability Advisor: Marina Cella. This project envisions an Epicurean/Boho-chic hotel complex, offering a unique experience that diverges from traditional hospitality norms. The design revolves around […]
VICIO Plaça del Comtat , Palma de Mallorca | 2023
VICIO Barcelona, 2023 Project: VICIO Client: VICIO Location: Barcelona, Spain. Author: External Reference Team: Stefano Fontolan, Niccolò Battilana, Ilaria Rampazzo. Project Management: External Reference. Collaborators: Lloc Audiovisuales Status: Built The collaboration between ExternalReference and Vicio continues with enthusiasm. Located in Palma de Mallorca, the restaurant spans three floors. On the ground floor, the kitchen takes center stage, […]