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Almatierra is a new sustainable and innovative footwear brand that merges ergonomic design with low-impact natural materials. Made from locally sourced, chemical-free vegetable-tanned leather, its artisanal production minimizes waste, energy use and transport while ensuring traceability and durability. A functional and aesthetic design that enhances foot biomechanics, promotes mindful walking, and connects the body to the Earth. A fusion of minimal, barefoot and earthing footwear achieving maximum comfort with minimal material use.
photoAlquimia is an artistic studio founded by Pilar Balsalobre and Carlos Jiménez, with 20 years of experience creating narratives and tools to raise awareness about nature and sustainability. Their multidisciplinary work bridges humans and nature through art, design, craftsmanship, and tradition. They create exhibitions, installations, eco-design, and photography with a critical and minimalist approach. Their work has received national and international awards and has been featured in renowned art and design publications.
⁃ Bilbao 2021 Design Awards — AJORÍ: Selected ’21 Winner and Finalist (Stone & Wood award). Bilbao, Spain. 2021.
⁃ EMPORIA / Veredictas International — TRANSFORMACIÓN: Silver Award in “Miscelánea” category. Madrid, Spain. 2019.
⁃ Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño (BID_18) — PIXELATA: Mention in “Design and Citizen Participation / UCC” category. Madrid, Spain. 2018.
⁃ Shenzhen Global Design Award (SDA) — AJORÍ & SOYTUN: Nominations. Shenzhen, China. May 2018.
⁃ IDA Design Awards 2017 — PIXELATA: 2 Gold Prizes, in “Design for Society” category & “Design for Sustainability” subcategory. Los Angeles, USA. 2018 (for the 2017 awards).
⁃ Best design of institutional stand FITUR 2017 — First Prize for the Castilla La Mancha stand. Madrid, Spain. January 2017.
⁃ Bienal Iberoamericana de Diseño (BID_16) — NATURA IMITATIS: Selected for Spain in “Industrial design / product” category. Madrid, Spain. 2016.
⁃ International Design For All Foundation Good Practices Awards — NATURA IMITATIS: Selected as a Good Practice in “Spaces, products and services already in use” category. Barcelona, Spain. 2015.
⁃ A'Design Award & Competition — SOYTUN: Bronze Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware & Cookware Design category. Milan, Italy. 2014‑2015.
⁃ A'Design Award & Competition — TITOBOWL: Golden A' Design Award Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware & Cookware Design category. Milan, Italy. 2014‑2015.
⁃ A'Design Award & Competition — AJORÍ: Golden A' Design Award Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware & Cookware Design category. Milan, Italy. 2013‑2014.
⁃ EMPORIA / Veredictas International — 2 Selections for best exhibition stand design & for eco‑stand for the Castilla La Mancha stand at FITUR. Madrid, Spain. October 2012.
⁃ Crafts of Castilla la Mancha Awards — AJORÍ: First Prize, “design applied to the crafts” category. Madrid, Spain. April 2011.
⁃ Best design of institutional stand FITUR 2011 — First Prize for the Castilla La Mancha stand at FITUR. Madrid, Spa