XAPO Bank Gibraltar HQ, crypto-currency banking hq, Architecture Photos, Lagranja studio Design Images
XAPO Bank Gibraltar headquarters
18 May 2021
XAPO Bank Gibraltar HQ Building
Design: Lagranja studio
A physical space for a digital bank, the new interior design project by Lagranja Design

XAPO. A physical space for a digital bank
XAPO (pronounced ?Sapo?) provides online banking services for crypto-currencies. The company?s director, Wences Casares, commissioned Lagranja studio to create their flagship headquarters; the first physical HQ for XAPO, and the first transformation of a historical building for Lagranja.

A SINGULAR LOCATION
XAPO Is situated inside an old army barracks in the heart of Gibraltar?s old center, in the shadow of its famous rock. The rear of the structure is adjoined to the remnants of the original city walls and defense towers, while the front facade faces Grand Casemates Square – a lively social hub, with many out outdoor bars and restaurants.
The series of barracks (or ?casemates?) were built by the British army in 1817, and are one of the better preserved of the military buildings that characterize this once fortress town. Lagranja found them in a semi-ruined state, unappreciated for their historical significance, and crying out for a new use. As part of the project, one of the bays adjoining Xapo will be reborn as a public area for art and cultural events.

THE PROJECT
The main intent of the project was to give XAPO ? a company that opera...