Juno House: A Collective Space For Women by Women
A next-gen oasis opened its doors in the heart of Barcelona. Located inside the storied walls of the historic Farinera d’Aribau building, Juno House arrived as Spain’s first private women’s club and a bold response to outdated models of work, connection, and community. Thoughtfully designed and quietly radical, it reimagined what a modern support system for women can look like. Elegant. Ambitious. And entirely its own.
by Anamaria Roa
Founded by Natalie Batlle, Liana K. Grieg, and Eva Vila-Massanas, Juno House set out with a clear mission: to create a nurturing space that elevates women’s lives by blending professional ambition with personal well-being. Here, business, wellness, and — in some cases— motherhood coexist, empowering women to thrive on their own terms.
Today, Juno House stands as a beacon for what happens when women support women. It’s a vibrant hub where work meets freedom, creativity, and leadership. A cultural movement redefining women’s communities worldwide.
“It is without a doubt the most beautiful thing in Juno House to witness the fruits of a woman-to-woman ecosystem,” shares co-founder Liana Grieg, “where an altruistic attitude drives us all forward in our individual journeys. By creating a space for this magic, Juno has become not just a space but a way of doing things.”
By challenging outdated norms, Juno House offers a blueprint for a more balanced, equitable future.
The Blueprint Behind The Philosophy
Juno House’s ethos is more than a concept. It is woven into every corner of its design, where purpose meets beauty and intention guides every detail.
From the moment you arrive, the experience is unmistakable. A stone path leads through an arched tunnel into a tranquil courtyard, framed by a white five-story building and warm terra cotta brickwork. The city’s noise fades away, replaced by the soft rustle of leaves and quiet chatter from the sunlit café terrace. It feels like stepping into a secret. A world carefully tucked away from the outside noise.
Spanning 1,400 square meters, Juno House occupies two distinct spaces: La Farinera and La Nave. Once a flour factory and a mechanic’s workshop, these historic industrial halls are rare, nestled right in Barcelona’s city centre.
Step inside La Nave and natural light floods an 800-square-meter hub designed for connection and creativity. Perl, amber, and emerald couches and stone tables anchor the open space, alongside boardrooms, Zoom rooms, a recording studio for podcasts, a library, and a chic café. Nearby, the Juno House Shop highlights members’ handcrafted creations, underscoring the community’s creative talent.
This dynamic ecosystem mirrors the multi-dimensional nature of Juno House, offering a cocktail of spaces tailored to suit a variety of needs and experiences.
La Farinera, by contrast, is a multi-level sanctuary devoted to personal growth and well-being. Each floor serves a different facet of life:
- Juno Studio, perched on the top floor, is a boutique fitness space offering barre, Pilates, yoga, and dance. Restoration and care for all stages of life is the main focus here, including pre- and post-natal.
- Glow Studio offers beauty and wellness treatments. From blowouts and manicures to massage and acupuncture, all set against soft lit vanities and curved mirrors.
- Little Juno provides a creative space for children, filled with storytelling, arts, and building activities, allowing mothers the freedom to focus or recharge.
- Clubhouse is an intimate lounge designed for connection. Ideal for cocktails, wine tastings, or late-night conversations among friends.
Bespoke Juno Furniture: The Female Form In Mind
Juno House was born from a clear vision: a space by and for women that blends Mediterranean ease with New York City’s vibrant energy. Lead designer Meritxell Ribé and her interior design firm, The Room Studio, embraced this challenge just as the global pandemic restrictions eased, navigating material shortages to meet a tight deadline and open in time for International Woman’s Day 2022.
The result is a meticulously crafted collected space. Most of the tables, many of the chairs, and sofas were custom-designed specifically for Juno House with the female form in mind. To bring this vision to life, Juno House partnered with local artisans, including furniture design studio A Vida, known for their stone and woodwork, and JJ Fusters, a woodwork studio run by a charismatic Harley Davidson-loving Spanish craftsman.
Signature pieces, like the Boardroom’s modular oak table, showcases this intentional design. Its smooth, rounded edges are shaped to fit the female form and invite members to truly take their seat at the table.
Event Spotlight: Curiosity Meets Connection
At Juno House, the calendar is, of course, intentional. Designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit, the agenda reflects the club’s 360-degree approach to growth, learning, and meaningful connection.
From intimate roundtables to high-energy workshops, the programming balances substance with soul. Monthly flagship sessions like Juno Thive invite leading voices. Journalists, economists, and cultural critics to unpace global issues, from macroeconomics to geopolitics, giving members space to think big and engage boldly.
Sandra Abillama, a founding member, mother, and seasoned investment banking professional who speaks four languages and has lived around the world, and a regular attendee of Juno Thrive, shares her experience:
“Thriving is obviously great on an individual level but Juno Thrive is about thriving as a collective. It’s about plugging the audience into what’s happening in the world, economically and geopolitically. Throughout the talks so many insights are shared and you are quickly humbled by realizing that you are not always the most informed person in the room. That said, being around other bright-minded individuals is enriching in the way it inspires you to connect the dots and figure out what you need to look for in order to solve your current challenges.”
Just as powerful are the peer-led sessions where Juno members step into the role of teacher. Whether it’s decoding the impact of AI, exploring sustainable design, or diving into the nuances of wine and climate, these events embody the spirit of woman-to-woman exchange that powers the club.
The result? A living curriculum, shaped by the women who live it.
The Cultural Shift Juno House Inspires
This cultural movement reimagines what modern workspaces can and should be. The unification of both professional and personal spaces—like the Juno Studio for fitness, the Little Juno area for mothers, and the Clubhouse for intimate gatherings—signals a shift away from the traditional work-life divide and reflects the broader societal shifts.
This isn’t merely a space for women to come together and work; it’s a sanctuary where work and life seamlessly intersect, where creativity and business coexist, and where personal growth is valued as much as professional success. The underlying philosophy of Juno House acknowledges that the future of workspaces is about designing environments that support the holistic lives of their members.
This rethinking of what a workspace should be isn’t just good for women, it’s good for the future of any workspace that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. As more people begin to see the value in spaces like Juno House, this movement has the potential to set new standards for workspaces globally. For women and beyond, Juno House offers a glimpse of what the future of work could look like.
