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GCA Architects is an international architecture and design studio, made up of a creative team of architects, designers, and engineers. It is an organic team that works in an interdisciplinary way, projecting towards the future through the integration of values such as quality, sustainability, a deep awareness of place, and a constant attitude of learning and innovation.

Team

Founded in 1986 by Josep Juanpere and Antonio Puig, GCA Architects has established itself as one of the leading architecture firms with an extensive team of professionals. Each team member contributes a unique skill set, bringing both expertise and innovation.

Antonio Puig

Antonio Puig

Founding Partner

Antonio Puig

Founding Partner

Antonio founded GCA Architects together with Josep Juanpere in 1986, a firm he continues to lead today after four decades, focusing on architecture and interior design projects.

Francisco de Paz

Francisco de Paz

Partner, Managing Director

Francisco de Paz

Partner, Managing Director

Francisco 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

Josep Riu

Partner

Josep Riu

Partner

After finishing his studies at the Vallés School of Architecture, Josep 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 nationally and internationally. Currently, he is a Professor of PFE at the BAU School of Design in Barcelona, a position he has held in since 2004.

Jordi Castañé

Jordi Castañé

Partner

Jordi Castañé

Partner

Jordi 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, becoming responsible for the design and development of international project concepts and tenders.

Juan Riveiro

Juan Riveiro

Partner

Juan Riveiro

Partner

Juan has an architectural degree from the European University of Madrid ESAYA in 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 Architects. In January 2021, he joined the management team of GCA Architects as a Partner and head of the Madrid studio.

Andrea Navarro

Andrea Navarro

Partner

Andrea Navarro

Partner

Architect involved in all phases of design, from conceptualization to development and work supervision. Specialized in interior design projects for hotels, luxury housing and commercial projects. Also responsible for the complete organization of the project: team management, planning, negotiations and hiring.
In GCA since 2013, she joined the executive team as a Partner in 2021. She is in charge as well of the communication and design department.

Juan Velasco

Juan Velasco

Partner

Juan Velasco

Partner

After finishing his studies at the Barcelona School of Architecture in 2012 Juan joined GCA Architects as an architect specialized in corporate projects. Starting in 2019, he became part of the company's management team as a Partner Architect in charge of the BIM Department and Process Optimization.
Among his most outstanding projects are the Puig Towers T1 and T2, Cuatrecasas Barcelona headquarters and office complex Smart 22@, among others.

Emilio Rodríguez-Martos

Emilio Rodríguez-Martos

Senior Associate

Emilio Rodríguez-Martos

Senior Associate

Emilio joined GCA Architects as a project manager in 2003 after finishing his studies at the Barcelona School of Architecture. In 2007 he became a team manager and in 2018 he became part of GCA's management team as a Senior Associate Partner specialized in international relations with companies and universities, and in the internal talent, culture and development.

Lluís Guillem

Lluís Guillem

Senior Associate

Lluís Guillem

Senior Associate

Lluís studied at the Higher Technical School of Architecture in Barcelona and at the Technishe University in Berlin. He joined GCA in 2005 as a Team Leader. In 2018, Lluís became part of GCA's management team as a Senior Associate Partner specialized in the organization and development of technological and sustainable projects.

Iván Egea

Iván Egea

Associate

Iván Egea

Associate

Iván 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 rigorous control of construction phases and deadlines, construction management and coordination of agents involved.

Enrique Molinero

Enrique Molinero

Associate

Enrique Molinero

Associate

Specialized in sustainable design and industrialized construction in architecture, Enrique has over 15 years of experience in designing offices, hospitality, and residential projects in Europe and North Africa. He is an Associate Architect at GCA Architects, where he also serves as the Director of the Sustainability Department.
Enrique completed his architecture studies at the School of Architecture in San Sebastian and the North Carolina State School of Design, further enhancing his education with Project Manager training from the UPC and an MBA from EAE-Business School.
He has given masterclasses and lectures at design schools such as Elisava in Barcelona and ESNE in Madrid.

Raquel López

Raquel López

Associate

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