Borja Perez Altozano

I am a Spanish architect settled in London. I have studied in Barcelona for five years and I have finished my final master thesis for the Polytechnical University of Catalonia (2013). During my studies in Barcelona I have focused on building construction and public building projects. My qualifications provide leadership, a strength in maintaining architectural concepts in relation with building construction, materiality and structural development. For a year and a half (2011-2012) I have been working as an architectural assistant in Toni Gironès Saderra office doing a variety of tasks such as concept designs for hotels, landscape contests and designing exhibition panels. I also have practical work experience in the city council of Barcelona. Specifically, I have been working in the Public Space Department of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) since October 2012 until September 2013. We were a group of five architects developing projects for the city. Concretely, we did the final design for the refurbishment of the Paral·lel avenue, “The Lights and Arts avenue”. At that point I felt the necessity to explore new paths, live new experiences and take advantage of unique opportunities. My first professional experience in the UK greatly enhanced my knowledge, imparting a more international perspective, through a greater appreciation of the large scale buildings, namely shopping centres at Leonard Design Architects.