About us
About us
Manifesto
GCA Architects is an architecture and design firm formed by an international team of creative minds, architects, designers, and technical engineers. We are an organic team working in an interdisciplinary way. At GCA we project with a vision for the future, integrating values such as quality, sustainability, the importance of artisanal elements and an attitude of constant learning and innovation. What characterize us as a firm is the search for excellence in design from a perspective of diversity and creative freedom, together with a reflective mentality towards design and architecture. This allows us to master all stages of the project, from conception to the finished work. At GCA we face all challenges looking for a solution that manages to exceed the expectations of each client.
Expertise
GCA Architects was founded in 1986 by Josep Juanpere and Antonio Puig. Currently, our management team is made up of 6 partners and 5 associates who have joined throughout our career. With a trajectory of more than 30 years, we continue to project under a consolidated international dimension with works throughout the world. Our experience has been recognized on numerous occasions, both for architectural projects and interior design. Among the most recent projects, which have received the greatest impact, the current most sustainable office building in the world has received the LEED Platinum certification, exceeding sustainability standards with 101 points out of 100. Our headquarters are in Barcelona, but we operate worldwide.
Corporate social responsibility
The principles of sustainability are an integral part of our work. We approach all projects from the a responsible architecture perspective, where sustainability is an inherent part of every design. To guarantee the perfect development of each of our projects, we design from BIM technology creating a model that controls all aspects of the building. In terms of energy efficiency, our experts advise and accompany our clients throughout the entire process of international environmental certifications, always exceeding the necessary parameters to guarantee sustainable buildings that will improve the quality of life in an inclusive city built for everyone.
Patrons
Acknowledgments
ASPRIMA-SIMA 2022 AWARDS |
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Award in the "Best non-residential real estate performance" category SeaTowers Office Building |
Award in the "Best real estate performance in housing" category Casa Grases |
2021 AIA Awards |
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AIA National Architecture Honor Award Martin’s Lane Winery |
PALMARÉS ARCHITECTURE ALUMINIUM TECHNAL 2021 |
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Special mention in the ‘Rehabilitation’ category Parador de Aiguablava |
XII Biennial Alejandro de la Sota - Tarragona Architecture Exhibition |
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Alejandro de la Sota Architecture Award - 6th edition Alzheimer's Day Center |
Award as new building construction with public use Alzheimer's Day Center |
CATALONIA CONSTRUCTION AWARD 2019. |
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First prize in the safety and health category for the project of 11 single-family homes in Gavá. |
RE THINK HOTELS AWARDS (2018) |
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Honorary recognition for the best project in sustainability and hotel rehabilitation executed in Spain Hotel 1882 |
ASPRIMA-SIMA 2022 AWARDS |
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Award in the "Best non-residential real estate performance" category SeaTowers Office Building |
Award in the "Best real estate performance in housing" category Casa Grases |
2021 AIA Awards |
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AIA National Architecture Honor Award Martin’s Lane Winery |
PALMARÉS ARCHITECTURE ALUMINIUM TECHNAL 2021 |
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Special mention in the ‘Rehabilitation’ category Parador de Aiguablava |
XII Biennial Alejandro de la Sota - Tarragona Architecture Exhibition |
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Alejandro de la Sota Architecture Award - 6th edition Alzheimer's Day Center |
Award as new building construction with public use Alzheimer's Day Center |
CATALONIA CONSTRUCTION AWARD 2019. |
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First prize in the safety and health category for the project of 11 single-family homes in Gavá. |
RE THINK HOTELS AWARDS (2018) |
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Honorary recognition for the best project in sustainability and hotel rehabilitation executed in Spain Hotel 1882 |
ENR GLOBAL BEST PROJECTS AWARDS (2017) |
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Award for the best work of Architecture and Interior Design in the Residential and Tourism field 2017 Six Senses Kaplankaya Canyon Ranch Resort |
CATALONIA CONSTRUCTION AWARD (2017) |
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Award for the Best Direction and Execution of Work Cuatrecasas Barcelona Office Building 22@ |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2014) |
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Architecture - Renovation The Hotel. Brussels. Finalist |
VETECO / ASEFAVE AWARD (2013) |
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Rehabilitation award Reformation of Cuatrecasas Abogados headquarters in Madrid. |
COAM AWARDS (2013) |
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COAM Awards 2013 Rehabilitation of the headquarters of Cuatrecasas Abogados in Madrid. |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2012) |
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Better architecture. Conversion from building to hotel. Hotel Mirror. Barcelona. 1st prize. |
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL (2011) |
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Bussines Services Interior space. Hotel Mas Tinell |
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL (2011) |
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Bussines Services Interior space. Hotel Àbac |
HOSTELCO AWARDS (2010) |
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Better rehabilitation Hotel Arts |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2006) |
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Bar & Restaurant interiors EVO Restaurant. Finalist |
SALONI AWARDS (2006) |
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Category Interior design Chocolateria Oriol Balaguer. Finalist |
INTERIOR DESIGN PLUS AWARDS (2009) |
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Best naval design Nirvana sailboat |
QUATRIUM REAL ESTATE AWARDS. GRUPO VIA (2009) |
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Best Architecture Firm GCA Architects |
SPANISH PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS ASSOCIATION AWARD (2007) |
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Award for the best rehabilitation Barceló Cervantes Hotel. Oviedo |
18th MONACO YACHT SHOW DESIGN PRIZE (2008) (2006) |
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Best naval design Nirvana sailboat |
THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS (2008) |
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Best boat more than 45 m Nirvana sailboat. Finalist |
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW (2008) |
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Best boat over 40m Nirvana sailboat |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2008) |
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Better architecture. Conversion from building to hotel. Murmuri Hotel. Barcelona. 1st prize. |
ENR GLOBAL BEST PROJECTS AWARDS (2017) |
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Award for the best work of Architecture and Interior Design in the Residential and Tourism field 2017 Six Senses Kaplankaya Canyon Ranch Resort |
CATALONIA CONSTRUCTION AWARD (2017) |
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Award for the Best Direction and Execution of Work Cuatrecasas Barcelona Office Building 22@ |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2014) |
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Architecture - Renovation The Hotel. Brussels. Finalist |
VETECO / ASEFAVE AWARD (2013) |
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Rehabilitation award Reformation of Cuatrecasas Abogados headquarters in Madrid. |
COAM AWARDS (2013) |
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COAM Awards 2013 Rehabilitation of the headquarters of Cuatrecasas Abogados in Madrid. |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2012) |
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Better architecture. Conversion from building to hotel. Hotel Mirror. Barcelona. 1st prize. |
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL (2011) |
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Bussines Services Interior space. Hotel Mas Tinell |
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL (2011) |
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Bussines Services Interior space. Hotel Àbac |
HOSTELCO AWARDS (2010) |
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Better rehabilitation Hotel Arts |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2006) |
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Bar & Restaurant interiors EVO Restaurant. Finalist |
SALONI AWARDS (2006) |
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Category Interior design Chocolateria Oriol Balaguer. Finalist |
INTERIOR DESIGN PLUS AWARDS (2009) |
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Best naval design Nirvana sailboat |
QUATRIUM REAL ESTATE AWARDS. GRUPO VIA (2009) |
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Best Architecture Firm GCA Architects |
SPANISH PROMOTERS AND BUILDERS ASSOCIATION AWARD (2007) |
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Award for the best rehabilitation Barceló Cervantes Hotel. Oviedo |
18th MONACO YACHT SHOW DESIGN PRIZE (2008) (2006) |
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Best naval design Nirvana sailboat |
THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS (2008) |
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Best boat more than 45 m Nirvana sailboat. Finalist |
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW (2008) |
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Best boat over 40m Nirvana sailboat |
EUROPEAN HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS (2008) |
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Better architecture. Conversion from building to hotel. Murmuri Hotel. Barcelona. 1st prize. |
Our team
Our team
This is us
Our management team
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José Juanpere Founding partner
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Antonio Puig Founding partner
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Francisco de Paz Partner
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Josep Riu Partner
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Jordi Castañé Partner
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Juan Riveiro Martin Partner
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Andrea Navarro Partner
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Emilio Rodríguez-Martos Associate
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Lluís Guillem Associate
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Juan Velasco Associate
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Iván Egea Associate
Our management team
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José Juanpere Founding partner
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Antonio Puig Founding partner
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Francisco de Paz Partner
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Josep Riu Partner
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Jordi Castañé Partner
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Juan Riveiro Martin Partner
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Andrea Navarro Partner
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Emilio Rodríguez-Martos Associate
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Lluís Guillem Associate
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Juan Velasco Associate
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Iván Egea Associate