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The Correia-Tintinger architecture and landscape design studio was born out of a personal project developed by its two founding partners, Joëlle Tintinger and Luisa Correia, based in their respective countries of origin, Belgium and Portugal. The combination of architecture and a deep commitment to heritage and nature led them to design environmentally friendly projects, integrating the values and benefits of urban planning and mobility.

 

Spain is the first country in which they have begun their international expansion, with the aim of presenting their proposals, which range from gardens, parks and squares to green roofs integrated into the environment and designed to respond to climate and human challenges. 

 

           

 

What are the objectives for launching your company in Spain?

Our aim is to develop a strong network, both locally and internationally. We firmly believe that this expansion offers us the opportunity to broaden horizons and share experiences, taking advantage of the richness that different cultures, climates, needs, etc., bring. We are passionate about working with professionals from different backgrounds: architects, interior designers, engineers, ecologists, product designers, etc., forming multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the same project. This cooperation between different industry players is essential to us. It enables us to mobilise several teams capable of responding to different projects and is an infinite source of complementary knowledge and experience. There are no limits in terms of potential and what we want to achieve.

 

How important is Spain for Correia-Tintinger’s strategy?

We have chosen Spain for our first strategic international expansion because we want to open an office here in order to consolidate our position on the Iberian Peninsula and facilitate interactions between the three countries: Belgium, Portugal and Spain.

 

What is the profile of your clients in Spain?

So far we have worked mainly with private clients, although we are open to collaborating on public projects. Our clients often need us to create or transform a garden according to sustainability criteria. Increasingly, we also receive calls from companies interested in improving their image and reinforcing their SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) strategy. For businesses and professionals, we are key partners in enhancing a site, increasing its attractiveness, meeting new societal expectations in terms of sustainability and biodiversity, and anticipating increasingly stringent regulations.

 

What kind of projects does a company specialising in landscape architecture undertake?

Our work covers everything relating to outdoor spaces: from private gardens and urban parks to public squares, business environments, industrial estates and even large urban and regional projects. Our field of action is wide-ranging: we carry out feasibility studies, neighbourhood plans, adaptation of public spaces to the climate and even designing master plans, which serve as a guide for decision-making relating to development, mobility and environmental issues. Individuals and professionals today, as well as public and local authorities, are looking for projects that promote biodiversity, rainwater management, flood control, circularity of materials, accessibility and energy saving, whilst also addressing the constant changes in regulations and the need for greening of spaces.

 

What investment have you made to establish yourselves in Spain?

When it comes to strategic expansion, our first steps were related to commercial matters and marketing. We started by gaining a new client, which we cannot mention for confidentiality reasons, and then focused on communication and public relations in the media and various marketing tools.

 

Where are you based in Spain?

Working remotely and in coworking spaces is part of our business approach due to the various collaborations we have across the three countries. We haven’t decided yet, but we will probably set up our headquarters in Madrid, where we would benefit from very good connections in terms of mobility. We like to work in small teams, so there will probably be no more than 10 or 15 of us.

 

What major projects are you developing in Spain?

We are currently working on a project that responds to the challenge of underpopulation in Spain and aims to attract families and professionals working remotely to sparsely populated areas, by giving them all the comforts and advantages of living in cities. The project is based on 100% sustainable concepts and quality of life. We are developing concepts for additional projects relating to the long-term social benefits and demographic impacts they may have. The proof of concept is currently being developed on a site that combines economic potential, heritage restoration and natural environment. The main challenge is to incorporate a new function into a site that has been abandoned for around 30 years, allowing it to evolve in a responsible, versatile and scalable way. Our client also wants this to be an example and trial for future work. We are just starting out with this, but we are all very excited about the future of this project, which will run for several years.

 

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