2019 Architecture Awards

BUILD 2019 Architecture Awards 56 May19185 ounded by Gerardo Marcos, Maralb is based upon his experiences working in large international architecture offices and founding another practice in Madrid. This new studio was born out of a thorough analysis of the market with the idea of offering a product with outstanding design but also sustainable, affordable and capable of offering great advantages to the customer thanks to what the firm has named ‘ArchTech’. This innovative concept is architecture that takes advantage of technology to allow clients to enjoy the design of their commissions thanks to virtual reality, shorten delivery times and professionalize the construction of their homes, offices or hotels. Such a unique concept is important in today’s architecture market, in which clients are searching for unique providers who can create truly one-of-a-kind properties. It is particularly important in Spain, as Architecture in the country has not yet fully recovered of the bursting of the housing bubble in 2008. There are too many professionals, few large studies and the demand has not gone back. This has led to a banalization of the sector and has reduced fees significantly. Maralb Arquitectos: Most Innovative Residential Architecture Studio – Spain & Best Contemporary Residential Architecture Project (Spain): Rock&Roll House Maralb Arquitectos is a creative architecture studio supporting a wide range of clients across Spain. As part of our showcase of some of this year’s Architecture Awards winners we profile the firm and explore how it came to win two titles in this competitive programme. F In this complicated environment, there are interesting opportunities if architects are committed to professionalizing the services and specialized in very specific niches where competence is still scarce. This is the core focus of Maralb as the practice works to provide clients with a truly innovative range of solutions and projects they can be proud of. As part of this focus, the firm works closely with its client throughout each project. The client is at the centre of each of the firm’s designs and the team involve them in the creative process using technological tools, such as virtual reality or 3D printing. Seeking to offer clients solutions that will allow them to create their ideal space on-time and on-budget, Maralb designs its projects to be built with industrialized construction techniques that allow shortening times, professionalize the work and ultimately, save costs to the particular client or developer. With regards to the future, Maralb remains committed to becoming a benchmark for industrialized architecture and customizable housing in Europe. As project commissions increase, the firm has a bright future ahead and it will continue to focus on quality and innovation. Company: Maralb Arquitectos Name: Gerardo Marcos Address: C/ Hilarión Eslava 31, 7ºB., Madrid 28015. Spain Telephone: 0034 699 763 002 Web Address: www.maralb.es