Borgos Architecture

Profile of Borgos Architecture

Business Name

Borgos Architecture

Location

United Kingdom

Services

Architecture

Website

http://www.borgos-ad.com

[L-R] Nadine Pieper and Etienne Borgos

Principal(s)

Etienne Borgos (1964)

• Ba Yale, AA dip, ARB, RIBA

Nadine Pieper (1974)

• Dip ETSAB, COAC, ARB, RIBA, MBA (LBS)

Philosophy

Borgos Architecture is a full service architecture studio based in London and Barcelona.

Design for us is about improving people's everyday lives. Our approach is collaborative and innovative, embracing the latest technology and expertise while maintaining personable contact.

We gather diverse and unique talents into design teams with experience in architecture, planning, product design, interiors and graphic design. The studio's projects have a clear vision of our clients' goals, aspirations and challenges in order to help maximize their potential.

Borgos Architecture works internationally and focuses on design that is sympathetic to culture, environment, financial and programme requirements.

Background

• Founded: 2007
• Offices: 2
• Design team: 4

Key projects

• Mercado de Colon, Valencia, Spain, 2002
• Ltb institute, London, UK, 2006
• Grao masterplan, Valencia, Spain, 2004
• Private residence, Sotogrande, Spain, 2004
• Penthouses in York Mansions, London, UK, 2006
• Design School Zollverein, Essen, Germany, 2002

Key publications

• Louse T Blouin Institute, West London, Architectural Design (UK) March / April 2007
• Louse T Blouin Institute, Artichoke (AU) March 2007
• Louse T Blouin Institute in West London, Detail (D) January 2007
• Louse T Blouin Institute, Blueprint (UK) December 2006
• Louse T Blouin Institute, Architecture Today (UK) November 2006
• Hail, hail Frestonia, The Sunday Times (UK) 29 October 2006
• The Living Daylight, The Guardian (UK) 19 October 2006
• The Art of inside-Out Space, Financial Times (UK) 3 October 2006
• Detail 07, LightReading, Frame Magazine (NL) July / August 2004
• Architects Directory, Wallpaper (UK) July / August 2004
• Spanish Triumphs, ABCD (UK) March 2004
• Anglo-Puerto Rican Team Wins, American Institute of Architects Award
• Caribbean Business (PR) February 2004
• Avantgardesign, Koln 2004, ddn Design Diffusion News (D) January 2004
• Eine neue Attraktion, Mercado de Colon, Valencia, DBZ Deutsche BauZeitschrift (D) January 2004
• Oak beams and glass and steel, Financial Times (UK) 11 October 2003
• Market Forces, The Architectural Review (UK) September 2003
• Beauty is Clear to See, Blueprint (UK) September 2003
• Going Upmarket, RIBA Journal (UK) September 2003
• BorgosDance, Icon (UK) June 2003
• Plastic Fantastic, Arena (UK) May 2003
• MID Market, Mix Interiors (UK) February 2003
• Barn Hampshire, In the Sticks (UK) January 2003
• Intelligence News / Valencia, Wallpaper (UK) December 2002
• Drugie Zycie Staruszki, Rzeczpospolita (PL) 18 November 2002
• Up and Running, Blueprint (UK) November 2002
• Mercado de Colon, Building Design (UK) 23 August 2002
• Business, FX Magazine (UK) August 2002
• British Architects in Spain, Country Life (UK) 18 July 2002
• Mercado de Colon, Levante (E) 30 April 2002
• Mercado de Colon, Las provincias (E) 30 April 2002
• Mercado de Colon, el Mundo (E) 26 April

Key awards

• RIBA Awards 2007; Louse T Blouin Institute, London; Shortlisted: London Region
• Lighting Design Awards 2007; Louse T Blouin Institute, London; Commended: Public Buildings
• Design Week Awards 2007; Lousie T Blouin institute, London; Shortlisted: Museums, Galleries and Visitor Attractions
• Bienal Miami+ Beach 2003; Mercado de Colon, Valencia; Gold Medal: Interior Design and Renovation