We approach architecture through process and experimentation, focusing on organic forms, materials, and textures.

The team

Javier Villar Ruiz

About Me
Summary by Javier Villar. An architect and designer, he is involved in projects from the initial concept through to completion, bringing dedication, creativity, and attention to detail.
Founded otherPROJECTS & Office for Creative Affairs [OCA] in 2016 Co-founded Tokyo’s Happenstance Collective [HaCo] in 2012 Joined Kengo Kuma & Associates [KKAA] in 2004 and has been a partner since 2013 Joined Enric Ruiz-Geli’s Cloud9 Office in 2003 Visiting architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology [IIT] in 2002 Studied at the University Institute of Architecture of Venice [IUAV] in 2000 Born in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain in 1978

Founded otherPROJECTS & Office for Creative Affairs [OCA] in 2016

Co-founded Tokyo’s Happenstance Collective [HaCo] in 2012

Joined Kengo Kuma & Associates [KKAA] in 2004 and became a partner in 2013

Entered Enric Ruiz-Geli’s Cloud9 Office 2003

Visiting architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology [IIT] in 2002

Gorka Beitia Zarandona

About Me
Summary by Javier Villar. An architect and designer, he is involved in projects from the initial concept through to completion, bringing dedication, creativity, and attention to detail.
  • Founded otherPROJECTS & Office for Creative Affairs [OCA] in 2016
  • Co-founded Tokyo’s Happenstance Collective [HaCo] in 2012
  • Joined Kengo Kuma & Associates [KKAA] as a partner in 2013 [KKAA] 2004
  • Entered Enric Ruiz-Geli’s Cloud9 Office 2003
  • Visiting architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology [IIT] 2002
  • Founded otherPROJECTS & Office for Creative Affairs [OCA] in 2016
  • Co-founded Tokyo’s Happenstance Collective [HaCo] in 2012
  • Joined Kengo Kuma & Associates [KKAA] as a partner in 2013 [
    ] 2004
  • Entered Enric Ruiz-Geli’s Cloud9 Office
    2003
  • Visiting architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology [IIT]
    2002