Argo Navis was a creative and collaborative hub envisioned, designed, and based in Galicia, bringing together self-employed individuals and small businesses to foster local, social, economic, and cultural development. Rooted in shared values of innovation, inclusivity, sustainability, and cultural identity, it aimed to create unique value through multidisciplinary collaboration and collective intelligence, uniting photographers, architects, engineers, artists, and graphic designers, among others. Operating from a small seaside coworking space designed by the Xarda architecture studio, the initiative reimagined traditional work models by promoting open, supportive, and dynamic spaces for creativity and growth, while emphasizing community engagement and environmental responsibility.

Year

2014-2021

Location

Bueu, Galicia, Spain

Developers & Self-Builders

Argo Navis Creative Collective (Xabicas Photography, Ana López Art, Xarda Architecture, Manuel Peixoto Engineering, El Lagrimal and Juan Barcia Graphic Designers).

Architects

Elisa Díaz & María Novas (estudio xarda)

Masonry

Construcciones Medraño

Carpentry

Luís Framil Carpintería