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.
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Experience

Independent Exhibition Designer & Artist  
Hamburg, Germany - 2021 - 2025
Designed exhibition spaces and site-specific installations for cultural projects, including the design of several pop-up gallery projects.
Developed bespoke 3D models and digital assets for clients; maintaining passive income through online platforms (BlenderKit).
Senior Architect & Designer 
KPW Architekten, Hamburg - 2021 - 2025
Led design development for luxury hotels, high-end residences, and office buildings, from concept sketches through construction drawings.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, balancing creativity with buildability. 
Produced high-end visualizations, helping clients communicate innovative architectural concepts.
Project Manager
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.
Senior Architect (Phase 3-5), 
KPW Architekten, Hamburg - 2014 - 2017
Led the planning and execution of complex multipurpose buildings
Learned effective coordination between engineers and architectural teams
Architect (Phase 1-5), 
Tim Hupe Architekten, Hamburg - 2012 - 2014
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:

Exhibition Concept & Space Design 
Developed curatorial concepts, spatial layouts, and bespoke display supports for a contemporary pop-up gallery. Projects were conceived with limited resources and tight timelines, requiring agility and inventive problem-solving.

Residential & Hospitality Projects 
Extensive experience designing and planning high-end residences and luxury hotels in Germany. Responsible for concept development, space planning, and detailed execution drawings requiring precision, attention to detail, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design outcomes.

Architectural Visualization
Produced photorealistic visualizations for competition entries and client presentations, achieving a quality comparable to leading visualization studios. Expertise in Blender, Rhino, and Adobe Suite, with ability to quickly adapt to new software.

Digital Crafts / Personal Artistic Practice 
Exploring the intersection of folklore, technology, and digital fabrication. Created unique 3D-printed objects inspired by traditional Mallorcan ceramics, exhibited in cultural and gallery contexts.

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. Relocated to London in 2025
- Possesses the right to work in the UK

Key skills: 

- Architectural Visualization: advanced skills in 3D modelling, rendering, and visual storytelling (Blender, Rhino, Adobe Suite)
- Design Development: from concept sketches to detailed, buildable proposals
- Project Coordination: collaborating with engineers, contractors, and clients to align creative and technical aspects
- Space Planning & Layout Design: strong ability to analyze and shape spaces for function and experience
- Exhibition & Event Design: designing adaptable environments tailored to scale, budget, and visitor engagement
- Problem-Solving Under Constraints: creative and practical solutions with limited resources and tight deadlines
- International experience: 12+ years working across teams in Germany.
- Languages: Spanish and Catalan (native), English (fluent), German (fluent)
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