About Us
Sagarminaga Atelier is a creation studio dedicated to raw materiality and natural fibers. We design and craft site-specific installations and signature pieces for international luxury, architecture, and high-end interior projects.
Our Philosophy
From the initial sketch to final installation, we guide architects, creative directors, and luxury houses every step of the way. We immerse ourselves in the universe and materiality of each project, translating them into sculptural volumes infused with poetry and texture. This bespoke approach creates a unique sensory connection with space while leaving an enduring brand impression.
Our Team
As a multidisciplinary studio, Sagarminaga Atelier brings together artisans, designers, technical specialists, and project managers to bring artistic visions to life. We specialize in materials research and develop our own techniques centered on natural fibers—such as esparto and rattan—porcelain, leather, metal, and textiles.Our team coordinates every stage of the project, from technical feasibility studies and spatial exploration to workshop production and on-site installation. This comprehensive support ensures precise and rigorous execution, in line with the demands of the luxury and hospitality sectors and international cultural institutions.
“Co-creation....”
From initial vision to site installation, we collaborate closely with architects, global luxury brands and creative directors. We distill each partner's identity and materiality, to elevate them through volume and textures with a unique poetic dimension, fostering media value and brand recall.
Gabriela de Sagarminaga
Founder
Gabriela de Sagarminaga is the founder and artistic director of Sagarminaga Atelier, a firm where art, contemporary design, and artisanal research come together to shape a material and poetic language.
After taking her first steps in the fashion industry in Barcelona, she embarked on a period of research in Latin America, exploring the intersection of social innovation and textile traditions. This immersion profoundly shaped her creative approach and solidified her vision of craftsmanship as a vehicle for living culture, identity, and territory.
Upon her return to Europe, she focused her work on the relationships between territory, nature, and architecture, finding in plant fibers the physical and symbolic core of her work.
Through the deconstruction and reinterpretation of traditional craft techniques, she explores the possibilities of materials and their architectural limits, infusing each creation with her own poetics of space.
In 2017, she established her studio in Bilbao, from where she leads research projects and custom collaborations for major international brands and institutions.
Our Team
Each piece is the result of a collaborative effort. Our team brings together artisans, designers, and creatives committed to technical excellence, meticulous craftsmanship, and the constant exploration of new material possibilities.
Customers
Hermès · Mandarin Oriental · Polène · Diptyque · Hilton · ARTE Walls · Chzon · Bulgari · Sandra Tarruella Interior Designers · Trenchs Studio · Hurlé&Martín Studio · All Accor · Experimental Group · Memo Paris · Milan Design Week · Paris Déco Off · 3 Days of Design.
