Architect and PhD Architect from the University of Navarra with Honours. Fulbright Fellow and Master in Architecture & Building Design from Columbia University, he has been a Full Professor at the School of Architecture in Madrid and has received the Jorge Montes (2009) and Luis Barragán (2011) Awards. Visiting Professor at Spanish, European and American universities, he is currently Chair Professor of Architectural Design, and he was Coordinator of the Doctorate Program in Applied Creativity (2012-18) and Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Navarra (2015-2021). author of more than 250 specialized articles and director of 25 doctoral theses, he is an accredited researcher with 5 six-year terms in the field of the theory and history of the Architecture and Design, member of the scientific committee of 4 indexed journals and evaluator of the ANECA and ANEP programs. 

Founder and Director of "AH asociados" architecture office, awarded with 75 first prizes in national and international competitions. Their work has been a finalist in the COAVN, VI BEAU, IV Exhibition of Spanish Architects, Veteco, Murcia Prize, FAD, Construmat and Saloni Awards; and granted the SEDIGAS 2002, PAD 2003, APCE 2005, COAVN 2007 and NaN 2009 and 2011 Awards. He has also a monograph of his recent work, exhibited at the Venice Biennial (2008 and 2012) and in international publications such as El Croquis, A+T, AV, A+W, C3 and Detail; or in the guides "Architecture of Spain 1929/1996", "Spanish Architecture 1920/2000", "GAN SXX" and "Phaidon World Atlas of Architecture".

Architect from the School of Architecture at the University of Navarra (ETSAUN). His professional career stands out for a strong international outlook and extensive experience in the management of large-scale projects, particularly in the mixed-use and commercial architecture sectors.

His global profile was consolidated over more than six years at the international firm Chapman Taylor, where he participated in all stages of the development of complex projects, both in Spain and abroad, while also assuming strategic responsibilities as a Business Developer. After working at FSGROUP Engineering as Project Director, he joined the ah asociados team in 2024 to lead the firm’s technical and operational management.

As Project Director, Javier stands out for his entrepreneurial character and his ability to provide innovative solutions through critical and constructive thinking. Specialising in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams, his leadership is based on flexibility, adaptability to dynamic environments, and excellent communication skills for the presentation of ideas. At ah asociados, his management ensures that excellence in design and efficiency in construction are successfully integrated into each project.

Holding a degree in Business Administration and continuously updating her strategic expertise through executive education at IESE Business School, Ana Castel-Ruiz leads the management of ah asociados, bringing a high-value executive perspective to the firm.

With over 20 years of experience as a Financial Director in various companies, Ana specializes in internal organization and in maximizing the performance and profitability of multidisciplinary teams. Her role at the studio focuses on balancing creative and architectural ambition with a solid, efficient operational structure prepared to face the challenges of international markets.

Her professional approach stands out for transforming financial planning into a strategic tool for growth, ensuring that the firm’s human talent and technical resources work in perfect alignment. Under her leadership, the management of ah asociados is positioned at the forefront of business efficiency within the architectural sector.

Architect graduated from the University of Navarra, with a strong international and strategic profile. I built my career over five years in Qatar, working on large-scale, highly complex projects. Since 2022, I have served as Director of the Urban Planning Department at AH Asociados, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering innovative, sustainable urban solutions with a clear focus on long-term impact and integrated territorial planning.

Paula graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of the Basque Country. She joined ah asociados in 2016. She currently combines her skills as BIM Manager and Project Coordinator, managing digital modelling, optimising processes and ensuring coordination between disciplines. Her approach enables the planning and supervision of every project phase, fostering effective collaboration between clients, the team and external partners.

Iñigo earned his architecture degree from the University of San Sebastián in 2016. In 2017, he completed a distance learning graduate program in BIM Management at the University of Barcelona. He later rounded out his BIM training with a professional certificate in BIM Fundamentals from Building Smart and other courses. His professional career began after graduation when he joined ah in 2016, where he remains employed to this day.

Graduated from the University of Navarra’s School of Architecture in 2018, she has spent most of her professional career at Batlle i Roig Arquitectura, initially working in Barcelona before moving to Madrid to help consolidate the firm’s local office.

Her experience encompasses the development of building projects across a range of uses and scales, with a particular focus on large-scale residential developments and hospitality projects.

In 2026, she joined AH asociados, where she continues to develop her professional career and pursue her commitment to rigorous, functional architecture that is responsive to local context and specificities.

PhD in Thermal Engineering from the University of the Basque Country, Master’s degree in Economics, and Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Since 2013, he has worked as a researcher at ah asociados, where he has contributed to the coordination and implementation of more than 20 European, national, and regional R&D&I projects, in addition to providing consultancy services.

She earned her architecture degree from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) in 2019. Her early professional career has focused on architectural design, where she has participated in various phases of projects—from the conception and development of proposals to the preparation of technical documentation—particularly in residential projects.

In 2023, she completed a Master’s degree in Architectural Theory and Design from the University of Navarra and, that same year, joined AH Asociados, where she has been involved in urban planning projects in Pamplona, an area of particular interest in her professional development.

Santiago is an architect graduated from the National University of Tucumán (Argentina). He completed a postgraduate degree in Architecture and Technology at Torcuato Di Tella University (Argentina) and a Master’s Degree in Architectural Theory and Design at the University of Navarra (Spain). He has experience in architectural, urban design, and visual representation projects, and worked as a teaching and research assistant in the Morphology II and III courses at the National University of Tucumán.

Inés is an architect with a fresh perspective and a bright future in the field. A graduate of the University of Navarra, she holds a minor in Technical Project Management (2023) and a Master’s Degree in Architecture (2024). After taking her first professional steps in the architecture department at FS Group and gaining experience at the ByE arquitectos firm, Inés joined the AH Asociados team in 2025. She currently contributes her talent to the Projects department, where she continues to grow as one of the rising stars of today’s architectural scene.

Juan is an architect graduated from the University of Navarra (2023), where he obtained a distinction in Urban Project Management. He completed the Master’s Degree in Architecture (2024) at the University of Navarra, complemented by the Business and Leadership Module at IESE Business School. His professional experience began prior to graduation, working at Alcolea + Tárrago Arquitects, where he was involved in the different stages of architectural projects. He is currently part of the AH Asociados team, developing planning and urban-scale projects.

Graduated in Building Engineering from the University of Granada in 2016, she has more than eight years of experience in the development of architectural projects using BIM methodology. She consolidated her professional career at FSGroup Engineering, specializing in structural modeling and coordination within collaborative environments. Since September 2024, she has been part of our team.

With a strong technical background and a specialized focus on construction digitalization, Amancay Hernández holds a qualification as Building Projects Technician from CIP Virgen del Camino (2024).

Her professional profile stands out for her command of BIM methodology, which she integrates transversally into the development and technical representation of architectural projects. Her career is closely linked to ah asociados, where she began as an intern before joining the architecture department.

In her current role, Amancay specializes in the modeling and technical development of building projects, contributing precision and efficiency to the execution of virtual models that ensure quality and technical rigor at every construction phase.

Higher Technician in Building Construction Projects from CIP Virgen del Camino (2026).

His professional profile focuses on the graphic representation and technical development of architectural projects, combining construction knowledge with the use of digital tools and BIM methodologies. His career at AH asociados continues a professional path focused on the graphic and technical development of building projects.

At AH asociados, he participates in different stages of project development, from the preparation and updating of graphic documentation to the modelling and development of construction solutions using AutoCAD and Revit. His work focuses on precision in graphic representation, consistency in project documentation, and the coordination of the different elements involved in each project, helping to translate architectural ideas into a rigorous technical development.

Estefanía completed a Higher Vocational Degree at Colegio Técnico Carlos III in 2023. She began her professional career at the law firm Écija Abogados in 2024, where she carried out accounting and document management tasks, gaining experience in the administrative and financial fields. She is currently a member of the AH Asociados team, where she is responsible for accounting and administrative management.