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 4 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 |
| 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 management team
José Juanpere Founding partner
José Juanpere Founding partnerHe founded GCA Architects together with Antonio Puig in 1986, a company that he continues to lead today, focusing on both interior and naval design projects. After more than three decades developing architectural and interior design projects at GCA, he stands up for quality, innovation and distinction applied to each project individually.
- Antonio Puig Founding partnerAntonio Puig Founding partner
He founded GCA Architects together with Josep Juanpere in 1986, a company that he continues to manage focusing on international architectural projects. During his years of practice, he has developed architecture and interior design projects around the world, directing and developing prestigious international hotel projects.
- Francisco de Paz PartnerFrancisco de Paz Partner
He joined GCA Architects in 2000 after completing his studies at the Barcelona School of Architecture. In 2004, he joined the team of partners participating in major architecture and interior design projects at a national and international level. In 2016 he took over as Managing Partner, taking charge of the management and development of the company.
- Josep Riu PartnerJosep Riu Partner
After finishing his studies at the Vallés School of Architecture, he began his collaboration with GCA Architects in 1989. Only four years later, he became part of the partner’s team directing large projects of headquarters and offices both in national and international ground. Currently, he is a Professor of P.F.E. at the BAU School of Design in Barcelona, a position he is in since 2004.
- Jordi Castañé PartnerJordi Castañé Partner
He completed his studies at Vallés School of Architecture in 1989. In 1996 he began his collaboration with GCA architects, participating in both architectural and interior design projects. In 2000 he became part of the management team, being responsible for the design and development of project concepts and competitions around the world.
- Juan Riveiro Martin PartnerJuan Riveiro Martin Partner
Architect degree from the European University of Madrid. ESAYA. 2006. After a long career as an independent architect and project manager, in 2019 he began to collaborate on several large-scale projects with GCA. Finally, he joined the management team of GCA Architects in January 2021, as a partner and head of the GCA Madrid offices.
- Andrea Navarro PartnerAndrea Navarro Partner
Andrea Navarro Golobart studied architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne. She perfected her photography, art and architecture skills at Central St. Martins School in London. She has worked at GCA Architects since 2013, becoming an associate in 2019.
As an art director, she is responsible for the design and conceptual development of a large number of national and international projects. In addition to her work at GCA Architects, Andrea is a member of the jury at universities and teaches at Elisava’s Master of Interior Design.
- Emilio Rodríguez-Martos AssociateEmilio Rodríguez-Martos Associate
He joined GCA Architects as project manager in 2003, after finishing his studies at the Barcelona School of Architecture. In 2007 he became team manager and in 2018 he became part of GCA’s management team as an Associate specialized in international relations with companies and universities, and in the internal training of company personnel.
- Lluís Guillem AssociateLluís Guillem Associate
He studied at the Higher Technical School of Architecture in Barcelona and at the Technishe University in Berlin. He joined GCA in 2005 as team manager. In 2018, Lluís became part of GCA’s management team as an associate specialized in the organization and development of technological and sustainable projects.
- Juan Velasco AssociateJuan Velasco Associate
After finishing his studies at the Barcelona School of Architecture, in 2012 he joined GCA as an architect specialized in large projects. Starting in 2019, he began to take part of the company’s management team as an associate specialized in systems integration.
- Jorge Baselga Loring AssociateJorge Baselga Loring Associate
After finishing his studies at the Madrid Higher Technical School of Architecture in 2007, he began to carry out various architectural works independently and in various collaborations. In January 2021, and after collaborating on several projects with GCA Architects, he became part of his management team as an associate of the GCA offices in Madrid.
- Iván Egea AssociateIván Egea Associate
Iván Egea studied architecture at the ETSAV and has a master’s degree in Project Management at La Salle University in Barcelona. He joined GCA Architects in 2002, becoming an associate in 2022.
Iván is the director of the technical department, responsible for the technical and economic management of projects, ensuring a rigorous control of construction phases and deadlines, construction management and coordination of agents involved.
