The design of façades often breaks down at the interface between architecture and structural engineering.

I completed my architectural training in Spain, within a traditional system where architecture was still closely linked to engineering – at the time, the qualification was known as a ‘graduate engineer in architecture’. From an early age, I felt drawn to the technical side of design and naturally gravitated towards the intersection between the two disciplines.

Over time, it became clear to me that it is precisely this boundary – which is not clearly defined and is often overlooked – that is the point at which many projects come to a standstill.

Architects develop strong concepts and compelling ideas, yet these cannot always be translated into built reality with the same clarity. The final construction details, the choice of materials, the finishing touches – it is here that the original intention is often lost.

This is precisely where I have focused my work.

With a background in architecture, further studies including an MSc in Structural Engineering, and professional experience at an architectural practice in Germany, I later returned to the university to specialise specifically in façade engineering within the German system.

Today, I work as an independent consultant, helping to translate architectural intentions into precise, constructible façade systems – and ensuring that the original concept is realised right through to its final physical implementation.