Studio Nalca

07/01/2026

🌿 Thrilled to share that my article "Nature's Healing Intelligence: The Biophilic Blueprint for Future-Ready Communities" is now published in Smart City Miami Magazine! ✨ 💚

Having this work published is truly meaningful for me. It's an opportunity to contribute to the critical conversation about how we design urban environments that don't just function efficiently, but actively heal and restore us.

The article explores how integrating multisensory natural elements—from morning sunlight corridors to healing soundscapes—can transform our cities into spaces that honor both technological innovation and our biological heritage.

The science is clear, and the economic case is compelling. Cities that integrate biophilic design see 20-30% reductions in stress-related medical visits, with returns of up to €20! for every €1 invested.

I'm grateful to Smart City Miami Magazine and for this platform to share these ideas with city leaders and innovators who can turn them into reality.

Read the full magazine and my article (page 64-65) here:

I am thrilled to present this sixth special edition of SMART CITY MIAMI MAGAZINE - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, produced and published by Smart Cities Americas.

25/12/2025

Just as nature moves through cycles of rest and renewal, we honor this season of transition.
Wishing you spaces that nourish, connections that sustain, and a year that unfolds organically.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! ✨ 🎄
With Love & Care

Al igual que la naturaleza pasa por ciclos de descanso y renovación, honramos esta temporada de transición.
Les deseo espacios que les nutran, conexiones que les sostengan y un año que se desarrolle de forma orgánica.
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo para todos!✨ 🎄

Con cariño,
Dominique 🌿

09/09/2025

From small and dated to modern and spacious!🌿

We worked around natural colors, light minimalism and mostly the light that would come in and fill the room making it feel a million bucks! We doubled the size of the entire space and now it's really the heart of the house for this Dutch family of 4 💚

This one was one of my first projects a few years ago. Because of Covid and a tight budget, the clients decided to make everything themselves at their pace, which takes sometimes much more time to finish than they would have thought. Renovating an old house is never easy! Now they can finally be very proud of all the work done and enjoy their home for the coming years! 💚

09/09/2025

Such a great feeling to receive this kind of Client Love! 💚
I feel really blessed to be able to do what I love and help people achieve their happy and healthy place in the process!

Biophilic Design can be applied to every budget, and no, it's not only about adding some plants to your space. It's about deeply understanding your unique needs and translate them into a simple yet effective design that brings you peace, supports your nervous system and helps you thrive.

For this Venezuelan/Dutch family it was all about declutter and stress relieve. With a young kid and another one coming they needed a space to unwind, easy to maintain and low budget and kids friendly.

And yes, I speak fluent Spanish, English, Dutch and quite some German! (although I must admit I have to practice my German more often..) Maybe more German clients would help!? 😁😁

31/12/2024

“Wishing you a joyful New Year!
May 2025 be the year we all come together for a healthier, greener Earth.”🥂✨️🌿

24/11/2024

My window view after a little snow storm❄️
The cold winter days are making quite of an entrance here in NL.
It's nice to be inside enjoying a cup of tea and the pastel sunset colors through the clouds
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