Sophie is a freelance journalist based in Barcelona, writing for the Thomson Reuters Foundation and Zilient, among others. She has more than a decade's experience working in the media, including as a freelance in Latin America and at Thomson Reuters in London.
For many people, COVID-19 has changed how they view their home and what they're looking for from its design. This is how architects are responding.
The coronavirus pandemic could change cities for the better as urban planners propose ways to make them cleaner, greener and healthier.
With city dwellers forced to stay home during lockdowns, some architects are rethinking urban infrastructure to promote a more local lifestyle and help people adapt to a post-pandemic world.
The Dona Kolors clothing brand in Barcelona was born in 2012 to help trafficked women regain confidence and start afresh.
Barcelona residents were able to submit ideas on how to redevelop the green spaces of Montjuic, with ideas such as transport and environmental protection.
La Fageda, in the Catalonian hills, helps its employees take control of their mental health.
The social enterprise aims to train refugees and help them get jobs and integrate into Spanish life.
The Urban Forest plan is renovating and creating new play areas for children across the city.
