Studio

SM Architecture & Project Management

Studio

About us

We are a Spanish-German architecture and engineering studio based in Düsseldorf and Seville. We are passionate about transforming ideas into vibrant, sustainable spaces designed for the people who use them.

We are a multidisciplinary team of architects and engineers with extensive experience developing projects in Germany and Spain. Sustainability, rational design, and a conscious use of materials and local resources shape our work, resulting in functional, efficient spaces with strong design sensibility.

We guide you through every phase of the project — from feasibility study and architectural design to permitting procedures and construction management. We work with BIM methodology to ensure transparency and control at every stage, creating a structured project database that also supports future operation and maintenance. This ensures that each project performs seamlessly from the first idea through to long-term use.

Experience

20+

With over 20 years of experience, we transform ideas into built reality, combining creativity, technical precision, and design sensitivity.

Projects

50+

We have developed more than 50 projects, each tailored to real needs and designed to be both functional and sustainable.

Clients

20+

We collaborate with more than 20 clients, supporting them throughout the entire process and delivering customized, efficient, and people-centered solutions.

Countries

6

Our architecture crosses borders: we have worked in six European countries — Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and Germany — adapting each project to its specific cultural, regulatory, and spatial context.

Methodology

Before starting a project, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the site or existing property to verify its technical, regulatory, and economic feasibility. We assess legal frameworks, site conditions, risks, and preliminary costs, ensuring that every decision is made based on solid and transparent information.

We develop the project from the initial concept through to the documentation required for planning approval. We define spatial organization, volumetry, surface areas, and technical solutions, balancing design, functionality, and regulatory compliance. Our goal is to create a coherent, viable proposal aligned with the client’s real needs.

In this phase, the project is technically developed in full detail. Architecture and engineering are precisely coordinated so that all aspects are clearly defined before construction begins. Detailed drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities ensure efficient execution, minimize risks, and optimize time and costs.

We accompany and supervise construction from start to completion. Quality, schedule, and budget are continuously monitored to ensure that the project is realized exactly as conceived. Our presence during this phase guarantees transparency, reliability, and security for the client.

At the head of the team

José A. Sánchez Martialay

Architect

Director

Born in Cádiz, he discovered early on his passion for architecture. His education took him to Seville, Aachen, and Berlin, where he experienced different approaches to design and construction culture — influences that today form part of the studio’s identity.

He began his career working on refurbishment projects in Andalusia, learning how to create new spaces while respecting existing structures. Later, in Germany, he expanded his experience in international architecture firms before moving into the retail sector. For nearly ten years, he managed projects for brands such as Inditex, Mango, C&A, and Peek & Cloppenburg, coordinating teams and construction sites across different countries.

In 2022, he founded SM Architecture & Project Management with a clear vision: to unite precision, design, and project management in order to guide clients transparently and reliably — from the first conversation to the completion of construction.

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Team

We work closely together on every project — from the initial idea to final realization. Architects and engineers combine their expertise to ensure that design, planning, and execution are seamlessly aligned, delivering integrated and holistic solutions.

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Mercedes Almarza Martínez

Architect

Head of Düsseldorf Office

EXPERIENCE

2007–2016 // Spain
Constructora CRS | Constructora Geoxa | Estudio Arq. López Amor

2016–2023 // Germany
Bernhard Bramlage Architekten

Since 2023 // Germany
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Reyes Caro Domínguez

Architect

Head of Seville Office

EXPERIENCE

2005–2011 // Spain
ACXT Architects

2012–2023 // Germany
WRS Architekten & Stadtplaner | PLY Atelier

Since 2024 // Spain
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Alvaro Venegas Higuero

Engineer

Building Services Engineering, Seville

EXPERIENCE

2001–2008 // Spain
Ingeniería SAI

2008–2013 // Spain
Proyectos Crono

2013–2014 // Spain
Estudio 46

2015–2019 // Spain
AP Ingeniería

2020–2023 // Spain
Constructora Aislagan | Constructora Dequipo

Since 2023 // Spain
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Victoria Pérez Pisón

Architect

Project Director, Seville

EXPERIENCE

2011 // USA
Tsui Design

2012–2022 // Germany
Hensellek | Buddenberg Tauchmann

Since 2023 // Spain
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María Lara Miró

Architect, PhD in Mathematics

Project Director | BIM Specialist, Seville

EXPERIENCE

2016–2020 // Austria
TU Wien

2020–2021 // Germany
Behmmaasberg Architekten

2021–2023 // Spain
Ayesa | Mad4BIM

Since 2023 // Spain
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Estela Gismero González

Architect

Düsseldorf

EXPERIENCE

Since 2024 // Germany
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Anna-Lena Herz

Architect

Seville

EXPERIENCE

2020–2021 // Germany
WSP Berlin, Project Management

2022–2023 // Spain
WSP Seville, Architect Consultant

Since 2025 // Spain
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Alfredo José Hernández Omaña

Architect

Düsseldorf

EXPERIENCE

2013–2021 // Colombia
VIP Arquitectos, SC Integrales S.A.S., Tressenta S.A.S., GA7 Design Studio

2022–2023 // USA
ERGEON Inc.

2024 // Colombia
GA7 Design Studio

Since 2026 // Germany
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José Antonio González Rodríguez

Engineer

Seville

EXPERIENCE

Since 2025 // Spain
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Pilar Amaya Periáñez

Backoffice

HR

EXPERIENCE

Since 2025 // Spain
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Franziska Schrutz

Backoffice

Executive Assistant

EXPERIENCE

Since 2025 // Spain
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