25 years of building brands: Abessis’s journey toward the future of retail
This year, Abessis proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. A quarter of a century dedicated to transforming commercial spaces into memorable experiences. But beyond the achievements, this milestone invites us to reflect on our journey, the lessons we’ve learned, and the path still ahead of us.
A journey of evolution and growth
Founded in 1999 by Artur Ortiz and Lluís Sáiz, Abessis was born with the goal of complementing the engineering and architecture of Grup Idea with a construction division that would complete the service circle for our clients. In 2013, Juan Guaita joined as a new partner and company director, marking the beginning of a new phase that solidified Abessis’s identity as we know it today: a company specialized in executing retail, office, and healthcare spaces projects.
Throughout these 25 years, we have expanded our borders, taking our expertise to countries like Mexico, France, the United Kingdom, and Luxembourg. Each market presents its own challenges and particularities, but our work philosophy based on active listening, adaptation, and collaboration has allowed us to establish long-lasting relationships with internationally renowned brands.
“Building brands” as a philosophy
“We build brands” has been our philosophy from day one. We don’t just renovate premises; we create spaces that tell stories and convey the identity of each brand. Each project is an opportunity to materialize a vision, to design and build experiences that connect with users.
The retail sector is dynamic and constantly evolving. At Abessis, we understand that retail is our innovation laboratory. Every project challenges us to adapt, incorporate new technologies, and rethink the user experience. From integrating sustainable solutions to implementing flexible designs that respond to market trends, we always strive to be at the forefront.
Success based on relationships and commitment
Our success is based on the relationships we’ve built over the years. Clients, suppliers, collaborators, and, of course, our human team are the cornerstone of Abessis. Thanks to them, we have been able to overcome challenges, celebrate successes, and continue growing.
This anniversary has given us the opportunity to organize the #NextRETAIL event at La Casa de la Mar (Valencia), a space for reflection on the future of retail from the perspectives of construction and design. Professionals from various fields shared their insights, challenges, and visions, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and collaboration.
Looking towards the future
The next 25 years present new challenges and opportunities. We will soon be opening our new headquarters in Valencia, which will allow us to continue building a high-performance team and maintain our own methodology that combines planning, execution, and shared design. We are ready to continue building brands, creating experiences, and adapting to the needs of a constantly transforming retail sector.