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
With over 20 years of experience, we transform ideas into built reality, combining creativity, technical precision, and design sensitivity.
Projects
We have developed more than 50 projects, each tailored to real needs and designed to be both functional and sustainable.
Clients
We collaborate with more than 20 clients, supporting them throughout the entire process and delivering customized, efficient, and people-centered solutions.
Countries
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.
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.
Mercedes Almarza Martínez
Architect
Head of Düsseldorf Office
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EXPERIENCE
2007–2016 // Spain
Constructora CRS | Constructora Geoxa | Estudio Arq. López Amor
2016–2023 // Germany
Bernhard Bramlage Architekten
Since 2023 // Germany
SM Architecture & Project Management
Reyes Caro Domínguez
Architect
Head of Seville Office
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EXPERIENCE
2005–2011 // Spain
ACXT Architects
2012–2023 // Germany
WRS Architekten & Stadtplaner | PLY Atelier
Since 2024 // Spain
SM Architecture & Project Management
Alvaro Venegas Higuero
Engineer
Building Services Engineering, Seville
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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
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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
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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
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EXPERIENCE
Since 2024 // Germany
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Anna-Lena Herz
Architect
Seville
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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
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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
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EXPERIENCE
Since 2025 // Spain
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Pilar Amaya Periáñez
Backoffice
HR
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EXPERIENCE
Since 2025 // Spain
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Franziska Schrutz
Backoffice
Executive Assistant
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EXPERIENCE
Since 2025 // Spain
SM Architecture & Project Management