Build Architecture Awards

Build Architecture Awards 2015 98 ROMERA Y RUIZ ARCHITECTS specialises in unique, bespoke public building which enhance the space they occupy. The firm is headed by Pedro Romera García, phD architect who has been Professor of Architectural Design at the School of Architecture of Las Palmas since 1999. He is also a member of the Research Heritage and Landscape Project. He is joined by Ángela Ruiz Martínez, who was Professor of Landscape Architecture from 2004 to 2008, and Architectural Projects (ac- ademic years 2009/2010, 2011/2012) at the School of Architecture of Las Palmas. General coordinator of the Second Biennial of Art, Architecture and Landscape of the Canary Islands, and member of the Island Historical Heritage Commissions of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, from 2001 to 2005. Togehther they founded in 1999 the archi- tecture office ROMERA Y RUIZ ARCHITECTS SLP in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after having worked separetly in professional offices at both national and local level. They have developed different projects, planning documents, and participated in numerous cultural activities. Since inception the company has added to its team, with architects Rocío Narbona Flores and Paula Cabrera Fry. Together this team of experienced and skilled architects have designed a number of public buildings, including the service building and terrace for the match cup; the infant School “El Caracol” in Telde and the “El Lasso” Community Centre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Moving forward the firm is keen to work on more public building projects and expand their team further in order to achieve this. Public Building Architect of the Year 2015 ROMERA Y RUIZ ARQUITECTOS Company: ROMERA Y RUIZ ARCHITECTS Web Address: www.romerayruiz.com Address: Calle Ángel Guerra, 14, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain