Architect
Gabriel Gallegos Borges
Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Gabriel Gallegos Borges, born in Valladolid in 1956, is a distinguished architect who graduated from the School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Barcelona in 1980. He began his professional career at the Robert Terradas Architecture Studio in Barcelona in 1979. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Julio Galán Carvajal, ARQANO, COACYLE, and COAVA awards. His work has been selected for prestigious events such as the 10 Years of Spanish Architecture Exhibition (1980–1990), the Spanish Architecture Biennials, and the 35 Years of Spanish Architecture in Democracy (1975–2010) exhibition and publication. His projects have been widely featured in national and international publications. Among his most notable projects are the Palacio de Exposiciones in Santander, Cantabria, the Municipal Cemetery of Villamuriel de Cerrato in Palencia, and the Municipal Archive of San Agustín. He has also designed significant public spaces, such as the Colegio de Abogados y Procuradores and the Parquesol Civic Center in Valladolid, the Simancas Cultural Center, and the Torrente Ballester Municipal Library in Salamanca. These works showcase his commitment to architectural excellence and the integration of spaces within their cultural and social contexts. In addition to his professional practice, Gabriel Gallegos Borges has made significant contributions to academia as a professor at the School of Architecture of Valladolid. He has taught in the departments of graphic expression, construction, and projects, enriching the education of new generations of architects with his expertise and architectural vision. His career combines outstanding professional achievements with a strong commitment to teaching and promoting architecture.
Features
Reimagining an Space – Caja de Cultura de Torrelodones by Gabriel Gallegos Borges
The Caja de Cultura de Torrelodones stands as a revitalized cultural landmark, breathing new life into a once commercial space. Originally designed by renowned architect Fco. Javier Sáenz de Oíza in 1994, the building's transformation reflects a thoughtful approach to adapting a functional structure for a new community-focused purpose.
Envisioned to meet the changing needs of Torrelodones, the transformation preserved the building’s structural essence while embracing modern interventions. This renovation sought to enhance the building's spatial experience, integrating flexibility and functionality to suit its new role as a cultural facility. The result is a harmonious blend of the original architectural vision with contemporary adaptations, creating an inviting space that fosters creativity and community engagement.
Photography by
Torrelodones, Madrid
Wellness and Architecture – Health Center de Bembibre by Gabriel Gallegos Borges
The Health Center de Bembibre emerges as a thoughtful architectural response that reflects a deep sensitivity to its natural surroundings and the community's needs. Located on the outskirts of Bembibre, a town in the El Bierzo region of León, Spain, the new health center stands on the site of a former sports field. The structure not only meets functional requirements but also enhances the town’s landscape, blending seamlessly with the adjacent park while respecting the area’s history and environmental conditions.
The site’s location on the periphery near the N-6 highway provides convenient access via the existing road network, facilitating connections for both patients and emergency vehicles. The grounds, which required significant preparation due to their position in the Pradoluengo stream valley, were raised to match the levels of surrounding streets. This terracing not only resolves potential flooding risks but also enhances the relationship between the building and its neighboring public spaces, such as the park to the south.
Photography by
Bembibre, Léon
