Torrico Jewelry: A Historical Tradition Reimagined with a Contemporary Twist
Year
2020
Location
Salamanca
Typology
Area
90
Where centuries-old stone inspires a new kind of luxury
The Brief
The project aims to comprehensively renovate the Torrico jewelry store, located in Salamanca’s iconic Plaza Mayor, while adhering to the strict heritage requirements for the site. The challenge is to update its image without altering the protected elements, integrating the jewelry store’s contemporary identity with the historic character of the site.
Project Scope
The renovation is structured around the original sandstone walls, whose structural and symbolic presence shaped the design of the space. These central volumes organized the interior layout, becoming the focal points of a journey marked by natural textures, warm tones, and a play of contrasts between the historic and the contemporary.
The wrought-iron bars on the small windows lend a unique sense of solemnity, reinforcing the dialogue between tradition and modernity. The selection of materials, colors, and geometries was designed to coexist respectfully with the existing architecture, avoiding competition with it and allowing the stone to retain its expressive power.
The facade, a protected element, was treated with the utmost care. The entrance was strategically relocated to the corner, creating a central doorway framed by side display windows. The remaining storefronts followed the original layout, ensuring the compositional continuity of the historic complex.
The result is a jewelry store that honors its legacy while incorporating a precise, contemporary design language, capable of elevating the customer experience in one of Spain’s most iconic locations.
A project that transforms historical heritage into a timeless, luxurious setting.
Ujo+partners developed the design, prepared the technical plans, and oversaw the fabrication and installation, in addition to coordinating the construction, performing quality control, and carrying out the final commissioning.
