The historic centre of Málaga is one of the most demanding (and most interesting) settings in which to practise architecture. Buildings with porter’s lodges, inner courtyards, listed façades and a busy tourist accommodation market sit side by side with the neighbourhood’s residential life. At Klic Arquitectos we handle building rehabilitation, full renovations and tourist apartment projects in central Málaga, with a heritage-led approach and a contemporary eye.
5 key considerations for a project in central Málaga
- Analysis of the existing building: structure, courtyards, building services and heritage listing status under the planning rules, before any design work begins.
- Regulatory fit: the historic-centre provisions of Málaga’s general urban plan (PGOU), Andalusia’s regional regulations on tourist accommodation, accessibility and the CTE (Spanish Technical Building Code): DB-SI, DB-SUA, DB-HE, DB-HR.
- Layout for tourist use: compact apartments, efficient bathrooms, storage designed for short stays and clearly defined common areas.
- Materials for intensive use: ceramic flooring, high-quality joinery, hard-wearing ironmongery and solutions that make cleaning and guest turnover easier.
- Identity and guest experience: a green inner courtyard, a well-kept façade and a solarium or communal roof terrace that add value to the building.
Renovation and rehabilitation in central Málaga
A large share of our commissions in central Málaga are full renovations of multi-family buildings: upgrading the homes, rehabilitating façades, reorganising stair and lift cores and, increasingly, converting them into regulated tourist apartments. We also work on private homes in the old town, commercial premises and hospitality projects that extend the city experience.
Klic Arquitectos projects in Málaga city
- MOSS Building · Tourist accommodation · Central Málaga
- Pintor Sorolla 15-17 · Multi-family housing · El Limonar Bajo
- Casa Colinas · Colinas del Limonar
- Deportae Offices · Cerrado de Calderón
Do you have a project in central Málaga?
If you are considering a full renovation, a building rehabilitation or a tourist accommodation project in central Málaga, tell us about it and we will look at feasibility, planning fit and product positioning before moving forward.
