Profile

ARQUITECTES is an studio of architecture that combines the experience of a recognized architect with the illusion and the innovative work of a team of young professionals in expansion.

The team consists of Jordi Frontons as an architect responsible of studio, with over 30 years experience and an extensive building work, with Xavi Durán and Pau Frontons as an associated architects, Carlos Arilla and Jaume Serrano in charge of building area and a wide network of externals collaborators from different disciplines.

ARQUITECTES develops architectural projects, designs and town planning, with clients ranging from public administration to private companies and private customers.

Some of the most representative works of studio are the FIATC building Diagonal, the "Palau Nou de la Rambla" in Barcelona, the "Fira i Auditori de Cornellà", the "Tanatori de Molins de Rei" and "Clinica Diagonal" in Esplugues de Llobregat.

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Team

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Jordi Frontons

jordi.frontons@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in Barcelona, 1951
  2. 1979
    Graduated as an architect from the "Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona" (ETSAB - UPC) specializing in urban planning.
  3. 1980
    Began his career as Jordi Frontons | Arquitecte
  4. 1982 - 1994
    Professor in the "Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) in department of Architectural Design and Graphic Expression.
  5. 1993
    FAD Awards finalist for the building work "Palau Nou de la Rambla"
  6. 1996 - Actualitat
    Contributor in the newspapers "El Periódico de Catalunya" and "La Vanguardia" to specialized articles.
  7. 2001 – Actualitat
    Visiting professor in the "l'Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) for electives.
  8. 2008
    Speaker to the Master of Funerary Architecture (FUSEMBA) in the "Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona" (UAB)
    Lectures: "La Mort al Llenguatge del Còmic".
  9. 2011
    Partner of studio JFARQUITECTES as responsible.
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Xavi Durán

xavi.duran@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in Sabadell, 1984
  2. 2007
    Gets a scholarship to study in "Università Degli Studi Roma Tre" in Italy.
  3. 2009
    Graduated as an architect from the "Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura del Vallès" (ETSAV - UPC) with excellent rating.
  4. 2010
    Made the course "Cicles d' eines bàsiques per el projecte d' HPO" in "EPP Josep Lluís Sert".
  5. 2009 – 2011
    Collaborate with the Department of Urban Planning of the city council of Barcelona.
  6. 2011
    Partner of studio JFARQUITECTES
  7. 2012
    Made the course "La Dirección Facultativa" in "EPP Josep Lluís Sert"
  8. 2012 - 2013
    Degree in "Business Management" at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
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Pau Frontons

pau.frontons@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in Barcelona, 1982
  2. 2008
    Graduated as an architect from the "Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura del Vallès" (ETSAV - UPC) with remarkable rating
  3. 2009
    Made the course "Project Management" in "EPP Josep Lluís Sert".
  4. 2010
    Made the course "Cicles d'eines bàsiques per el projecte d' HPO" in "EPP Josep Lluís Sert".
  5. 2011
    Partner of studio JFARQUITECTES
  6. 2012
    Made the course "La Dirección Facultativa" in "EPP Josep Lluís Sert"
  7. 2012 - 2013
    Degree in "Business Management" at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
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Jaume Serrano

jaume.serrano@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in Sabadell, 1980
  2. 2003
    Graduated as an designer – draughtsman from the "IES Castellarnau"
  3. 2008
    Graduated as an Technical Architect from the "Escola Politècnica Superior d'Edificació de Barcelona" (EPSEB – UPC) with honors.
  4. 2009
    Made the course "Codi tècnic de l' edificació" in CAATEEB
    Made the course "Aplicació del CTE" in CAATEEB
  5. 2010
    Made the course "Guía pràctica del coordinador de seguretat" in CAATEEB
    Made the course "Control de qualitat segons CTE i EHE-08" in CAATEEB
  6. 2011
    Graduated as an Building Engineering from the "Escola Politècnica Superior d'Edificació de Barcelona" (EPSEB – UPC).
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Carlos Arilla

arquitectura@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in barcelona, 1942
  2. 1967
    Graduated as an Technical Architect from the "Escola Politècnica Superior d'Edificació de Barcelona" (EPSEB – UPC).
  3. 1968 - 1982
    Head of building work in "Llave de Oro" group.
  4. 1982 - 1983
    Technical Director from "Costrucar S.A. d'Obres Públiques"
  5. 1983 - 1996
    Manager of the Private Society "Aparcamientos S.A. (Somapsa S.A.)", municipal company from Cornellà.
  6. 1997 – Today
    Began his career as a private developer, builder and collaborator from Jordi Frontons.
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Aida del Rio

aida.delrio@jfarquitectes.com
  1. Born in Barcelona, 1986
  2. 2008
    Gets a scholarship to study in “Politecnico de Milano” in Italy
  3. 2010
    Gets a scholarship to attend the Workshop ASICUP in Roma “Architecture and social interaction in commercial urban places”
  4. 2011
    Graduated as an architect from the “Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura del Vallès” (ETSAV - UPC)
  5. 2012
    Postgraduate in Sustainability and Architecture at Escola Sert

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Collaborators

Clients

  • Generalitat de Catalunya
  • GISA - Gestió d'Infrastructures S.A.
  • Ajuntament de Barcelona
  • Ajuntament de Sant Cugat del Vallés
  • Ajuntament de Molins de Rei
  • Ajuntament de Cornellà
  • Ajuntament de Calafell
  • FIATC Mutua de Seguros
  • SFBSA - Serveis Funeraris de Barcelona
  • Mémora
  • Ferrocarril Grupo Inmobiliario
  • Inmobiliaria Fonta
  • Banri Corporation Tokyo
  • "La Caixa"
  • Petraminusdad
  • Promotores privados
  • Distintas Inmobiliarias