Esencial is an architecture firm based in Stockholm, established in 2017 by founders Carmen Izquierdo and Mariano Tellechea. The firm is known for its progressive approach to architecture, focusing on uncovering the hidden potential in various design challenges. Esencial's expertise spans both small-scale architectural projects and large-scale urban developments, allowing for a diverse range of work that addresses different aspects of the built environment.
The firm emphasizes collaboration among clients, architects, and contractors, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved throughout the project phases, from initial concept to final execution. Esencial prioritizes site responsiveness and character in its designs, aiming to create architecture that possesses a strong presence and specificity to its location. The firm is dedicated to producing designs that enhance the value of their context and improve the experience for users, striving for intensity, clear materiality, and harmony in design details to create engaging spaces that enrich everyday life.