KALAM has joined Hispania Nostra in the presentation of the first edition of the Award for Social Participation, an initiative that recognises the commitment of individuals, associations and groups to the protection, conservation and dissemination of cultural and natural heritage, highlighting citizen involvement as a
As we come to the end of 2025, KALAM reflects on a year in which we have contributed to the conservation and rehabilitation of buildings of high architectural and heritage value, supported by a reputation built over time through highly complex technical interventions, both in
Pombaline Architecture and Urban Planning in Lisbon Pombaline architecture, developed in response to the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake, is one of the earliest systematic approaches to seismic-resistant construction in Europe. This style, promoted by the Marquis of Pombal, is defined by its modular timber structure —
The Restoration of the Casa del Labrador at the Royal Palace of Aranjuez: Heritage restoration requires multidisciplinary teams and specialized companies with experience in interventions on unique structures. The rehabilitation of the Casa del Labrador is a clear example of a complex and necessary undertaking, addressing
The former San Juan Bautista Asylum as the new university campus of the European University in Valencia The European University has promoted the development of its new urban campus in Valencia, located in an attractive area bordering the historic city center and the former Turia Riverbed.
Heritage transformation for hospitality use in the historic center The team at KALAM has completed a comprehensive rehabilitation project that transformed a group of listed buildings in the historic center of Toledo—designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site—into a four-star hotel with over 60 rooms and a
Alimarket, a media outlet specialising in economic and business news, interviewed Ramón Mayo, President of KALAM, to explore the company’s track record, challenges, and international projection. The interview addressed key aspects of the building rehabilitation and heritage restoration sector, as well as the company’s strategy for
As we bid farewell to 2024, the KALAM team reflects on a year filled with remarkable projects, including iconic interventions such as the restoration of the façades of La Giralda in Seville, winner of the 2024 Hispania Nostra Award, and the rehabilitation and restoration of
KALAM has received in Chile the recognition for "Outstanding Preventive Performance during the period 2022-2023", which is awarded to companies that have excelled in their preventive management, complying with the occupational health and safety plan established for that period and for the reduction of the
The intervention in La Giralda in Seville has followed an innovative methodology that has led it to be awarded the Hispania Nostra Prize for the Conservation of Heritage as a factor in Economic and Social Development. The bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville is part