Hello, hola, guten Tag, uEP!
I am Gabriel Pastor Hernández, a Spanish architect who has been living and working in Hamburg, Germany since 2012. Born in Madrid and raised in Mallorca, I nurtured my passion for architecture and design at the Polytechnic Architecture School in Madrid. There, I had the privilege of learning from some of Spain’s most influential architects of the past three decades.
Following my studies, my curiosity for different cultures led me to Hamburg, where I began my career as an architect and gained valuable professional experience. Working for some of Hamburg’s most influencial architectural firms, I had the opportunity to participate in both local and international competitions and projects of all scales and typologies.
Over the past few years, I have been involved in conceiving and developing various types of projects, including residential complexes, administrative structures, and even art exhibits. Additionally, I have contributed to the design of Hamburg’s iconic congress center, which has presented exciting challenges and enriched my professional growth.
Beyond architecture, I’ve been increasingly drawn to exploring identity, memory, and place through artistic practice. This personal journey led to the creation of En Biel Seia, my artistic project rooted in the cultural heritage of the Balearic Islands. Through digital rendering, animation, and 3D printing, I reinterpret ancestral stories and traditional crafts as contemporary digital artefacts by blending folklore and technology in search of a new form of storytelling.
I see design as a tool for connection between people, histories, and environments. I’m always open to collaborating across disciplines and welcome opportunities to engage with teams and institutions working at the intersection of architecture, art, and technology.
Experience
Senior Architect (Phase 1-5),
KPW Architekten, Hamburg - 2021 - 2025
Led the design and concept development of residential, office, and hotel buildings from conceptual design to execution.
Collaborated with engineers to ensure technical feasibility of projects. Developed high-quality 3D visualisations for client presentations and bidding processes.
Designed and planned exhibition spaces in collaboration with art galleries as a side hobby.
Collaborated with engineers to ensure technical feasibility of projects. Developed high-quality 3D visualisations for client presentations and bidding processes.
Designed and planned exhibition spaces in collaboration with art galleries as a side hobby.
Senior Architect (Phase 1-5),
Hadi Teherani Architekten, Hamburg - 2020
Led the design of high- end residential buildings ensuring design intent was maintained. Managed a small team overseeing design development and coordination with consultants.
Gained experience in project management, client communication, and technical coordination.
Gained experience in project management, client communication, and technical coordination.
Senior Architect (Phase 3-5),
KPW Architekten, Hamburg - 2014 - 2017
Focus on design and execution of a “Kontorhaus” in Hamburg featuring office, residential and Hotel use. Collaborated with engineers to ensure technical feasibility of projects. Coordinated a small team overseeing the technical coordination with the engineers.
Architect (Phase 1-5),
Tim Hupe Architekten, Hamburg - 2012 - 2017
Designed and executed several residential projects, and the Congress Center in Hamburg. Collaborated with engineers to ensure technical feasibility of projects. Multiple Design Tasks including furniture design for both residential and commercial use.
Multiple awarded competitions.
Draftsman
IN (Naval engineering): 2007-2011
Construction draftsman- Worked at the office of IN- Naval Engineers (Palma de Mallorca). Responsibilities included CAD drawing and design of small leisure boats.
Education:
Masters Degree in Architecture
Escuela Técnica Superior de Architectura de Madrid (ETSAM) in the Polytechnical University of Madrid
Relevant Projects:
CCH- Congress Center Hamburg
Managed design development from competition to execution..
Kontorhaus Johannkontor
Planned and executed a Hamburg classical Typology: the Kontorhaus inside Hamburg’s UNESCO protected historic city center.
Quick facts:
- Born in Madrid and raised in Mallorca, Spain.
- Fluent in 4 languages: English, German, Spanish, Catalan. (the last 2 are my mother tongues).
- Based in Hamburg since 2012.
- Master in Architecture ETSAM (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid)
- Possesses the right to work in the UK
Key skills:
- Conceptual and creative architectural design
- Advanced 3D visualization and static rendering (Blender – Cycles)
- Architectural modeling (Archicad, Blender, Rhino, Autodesk)
- Exhibition space design and planning
- Experience in project management and coordination
- Proficiency in producing architectural drawings and visualizations
- Knowledge of German building codes and regulations
- Client interaction and relationship management
- Understanding of budgeting and cost estimation
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Adaptability to evolving project requirements
- Continuous learning mindset
Interests:
- Architecture and Design
- 3D Modeling
- Architectural Visualization
- Illustration
- 3D Printing
- Spanish modernism
- The history and Folklore of the Balearic Islands.
