The Chamber of Commerce of Almería required a coworking space capable of hosting entrepreneurs, businesses, and digital nomads on a daily basis. To achieve this, José Ángel Ferrer, from Ferrer Arquitectos, was commissioned to transform a nearly 1,000-square-meter basement—dark, windowless, and uninviting—into a bright, attractive, and comfortable environment. The result is a people-centered design in which Dekton Eter takes center stage as the defining surface.
Today, beyond serving as a flexible workspace, it functions as a multifunctional hub featuring various meeting rooms, also used for training sessions, conferences, and events. “The challenge was to ensure the space no longer felt like a basement—to bring light into every corner and create a sense of depth and openness,” the studio explains.
Dekton, meeting the highest standards
Given the expected high turnover and diverse range of users, the space required materials with both strong technical performance and refined aesthetics. This is where Dekton came into play: “It was used in office and kitchen areas, for countertops, wall cladding, and flooring,” the architect notes. “We selected Dekton for its exceptional stability, high durability, natural appearance, clean design, and wide range of finishes.”
The aim was to achieve a neutral finish that would not compete with the surroundings. For this reason, the primary palette consists of black and white, complemented by accents of yellow and blue in chairs and stools—echoing the colors of Almería’s landscape: the earth, the sun, and the sea. Within this context, Dekton Eter was the natural choice.
With a dark, granite-like structure in shades of black and grey, Dekton Eter offers a subtle contrast in its background while maintaining a strong contemporary character, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. “Our experience has been highly positive and rewarding. It is an outstanding material for work surfaces—easy to clean and maintain, with a distinctly contemporary aesthetic,” the architect concludes.
