HABITABLE studio
DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE / ART
info@habitable.studio
t. (+1) 530 507 8896
DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE / ART
info@habitable.studio
t. (+1) 530 507 8896
PHILOSOPHY
Economy + Ecology + Elegance
A Habitable space is
one that changes
just as our lives change.
Habitable spaces emphasize precise proportions and a sense of spatial freedom.
We believe that design contributes to ecology, health, and economic progress. In our projects, nature and architecture coexist in a symbiotic relationship.
MISSION
Habitable Studio creates
transformable environments
for living, working, and playing.
HABITABLE emphasizes flexibility and elegance across projects of multiple scales.
Our designs embody thoughtful simplicity, meticulous materiality, and adept play with light and proportion.
DESIGN SERVICES
︎ Dynamic Co-working Spaces
︎ Flexible Living Environments
︎ Joyful MicroLiving
︎ Online Design Consultations
ARCHITECTURE / ART / URBAN DESIGN
Our work introduces an adaptable form of architecture. To transform your space, we will act as an emissary between the building's potential and your needs and wishes.
We carefully study the natural and cultural context before developing our ideas. With our culturally rich perspective and decades of design experience, we are skilled in infusing your environment with efficiency, harmony, and joy.
“Marta’s expertise of maximizing small spaces is without compare.” Jay Marroquin, client.
FOUNDER
“Small is not only beautiful, small implies experimentation, ecology, economy, efficiency, and intimacy. Small things make a big impact!.”
MARTA RODRIGUEZ
PH.D. ARCHITECTMARTA@HABITABLE.STUDIO
Marta Rodriguez started her career as an architect in 2004 at OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)/Rem Koolhaas in Rotterdam. She was part of the team that won the international competition to design the New Court Rothschild Bank in London.
In 2006, while working at an Engineering company (Ingenor) in Madrid, she won the first prize in the competition for designing the new University Library of the South Campus of the UPM in Madrid. From 2007 to 2009, Marta collaborated with Lahoz Lopez Architects in designing and developing schools and hospitals, including the expansion of the Toledo National Hospital of Paraplegics and San Gil Abad Public School in Cuenca.
In 2008, she initiated her own practice in Madrid, winning several awards in public architectural competitions. These included the first prize in a competition for designing a University Research Center for the University of Valladolid (2010), the second prize for designing a research & classroom building facility for the UVA (2009), and the second prize in the architectural competition for building Affordable Housing for Young People in Cordoba (2008).
In 2013, after extensive studies at UC Berkeley and Science Po in Paris, and research in Tokyo, Marta earned her Ph.D. in Architecture (ETSAM), specializing in Japanese architecture and French Design. Interview
Subsequently, she moved to Houston in 2014, becoming an Associate Professor (tenured since 2020) at the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. She teaches the "Intergenerational, Compact, Communal Living" architectural design studio and the "Design for Dignity and Ethics for the City" seminar. Her research primarily centers on collective housing, joyful micro-living, and inclusive human-scale urban design.
In 2020, Marta founded HABITABLE Studio, a design firm focused on creating healthy, sustainable, inclusive, and transformable environments, indoors and outdoors.
Marta's research-driven design approach has been featured in numerous design and architecture publications. In 2021, she authored a book on Charlotte Perriand and Kazuyo Sejima, a manifesto reflecting her philosophy that advocates bringing a more humanistic and ecological sensitivity into the built environment. Marta has also created an online journal, Habitable City, which promotes a more egalitarian, connected, safe, and livable city.
HABITABLE TEAM
+ Marta RodriguezFounder & Principal - Architect, Professor, Author, and Architecture & Design Consultant.
+ Michael Lindemann
Architectural Designer.
+ Collaborators since 2008:
Lené Fourie, Alejandra Velazquez, Dijana Handanovic, Tuan Mai, Ghazal Saliman, Ingrid Selse, Emine Canak, Eirik Erstad, Marta de las Heras, Alejandro Sanz, Rafael Ureña, Natalia Varela.
HABITABLE studio
DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE / ART
info@habitable.studio
t. (+1) 530 507 8896
PUBLICATIONS
MEDIA
︎ Instagram
︎ Linkedin
︎ Habitable CityPromoting a more egalitarian, connected, safe, and LIVABLE city.
︎ Subtle RevolutionSMALL is not only beautiful but sustainable and has enabled architectural subtle revolutions beyond borders and times.
︎ Linkedin
︎ Habitable CityPromoting a more egalitarian, connected, safe, and LIVABLE city.
︎ Subtle RevolutionSMALL is not only beautiful but sustainable and has enabled architectural subtle revolutions beyond borders and times.
LET’S TALK!
info@habitable.studio t. (+1) 530 507 8896
HABITABLE
DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE / ART
Bai-Bai Furniture: Co-working space (2021-22)
modular organic table + dancing curtains
Step into a world where work meets creativity, and collaboration dances with innovation. Bai-Bai Furniture presents an exceptional co-working table embodying infinite possibilities with its sinuous, modular design, set to transform offices, cafes, and learning environments.
The heart of Bai-Bai lies in its versatile organic shape, an ode to social connection. Crafted to inspire and facilitate creativity, this table adapts effortlessly to your workspace needs, whether you're flying solo or in a bustling group.
Drawing inspiration from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich's "Café Samt & Seide" (1927), Bai-Bai features curtains that elegantly provide pockets of privacy. A fusion of elegance and function, Bai-Bai reshapes the essence of workspaces in coffee shops, hybrid offices, libraries, and schools.
Our journey began when we envisioned a co-working space for
hybrid living and working, desperately seeking the perfect furniture that would
complement both space and inhabitants. When our search proved futile, we
decided to create our own solution – a playful, adaptable system that
encourages collaboration or solitude, effortlessly fitting into various
environments.
The modular magic of Bai-Bai elevates your experiences, making work more creative, living more enjoyable, and learning more playful. Infused with the inspiration of biology and nature, Bai-Bai invites you to embark on an interactive, playful, and moveable furniture experience, that adapts seamlessly to your dynamic needs.
Bai-Bai Furniture boasts options for customization, from a range of colors to varied leg heights, all anchored in high-quality plywood. We're committed to providing an eco-friendly touch, offering different levels of ecological awareness regarding the materials used in constructing our tables, aligning with your values.
With Bai-Bai, the possibilities are endless. Unleash your imagination, redefine your workspace, and let Bai-Bai Furniture be the canvas for your creative journey. Join us in reshaping the way we work, live, and connect.
The modular magic of Bai-Bai elevates your experiences, making work more creative, living more enjoyable, and learning more playful. Infused with the inspiration of biology and nature, Bai-Bai invites you to embark on an interactive, playful, and moveable furniture experience, that adapts seamlessly to your dynamic needs.
Bai-Bai Furniture boasts options for customization, from a range of colors to varied leg heights, all anchored in high-quality plywood. We're committed to providing an eco-friendly touch, offering different levels of ecological awareness regarding the materials used in constructing our tables, aligning with your values.
With Bai-Bai, the possibilities are endless. Unleash your imagination, redefine your workspace, and let Bai-Bai Furniture be the canvas for your creative journey. Join us in reshaping the way we work, live, and connect.
Our modular furniture makes living more fun, working more creative, and learning more playful. Countless possibilities of configuration.
First prototype - work in progress
Project team: Marta Rodriguez + Michael Lindemann
CONTACT
info@habitable.studio
t. (+1) 530 507 8896