ESTHER PERALES
architect since 2003
ESTHER PERALES
architect since 2003
I am passionate about architecture that meets users' needs while respecting environmental considerations.
My work reflects my commitment to creative quality, attention to detail and the creation of spaces that enhance people's everyday experiences, considering the most appropriate technical solutions.
My extensive experience in project management and working in teams reflects the clear and effective communication I maintain with clients, consultants, engineers, and construction companies, coordinating all phases from initial planning to construction to managing specifications required for each project.
2018 - Present - Harter & Kanzler + Partner ARCHITEKTEN (GER)
Project architect managing comprehensive technical design development across educational, residential, and commercial projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams of structural, MEP, and urban planning consultants through integrated BIM workflows. Led design documentation, custom detailing, and construction coordination for large-scale projects including the €30M+ Ruth-Cohn-Schule.
Projects:
NEW BUILD HOUSE ON THE MARKET SQUARE - Badenweiler (1st prize)
EXTENSION/RENOVATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL - Albbruck (1st prize)
NEW OFFICE BUILDING FOR LIGNOTREND - Weilheim (1st prize)
RUTH-COHN-SCHULE - Denzlingen (1st prize)
2024-2025 - IU International University of Applied Sciences (GER)
External Lecturer, taught undergraduate architecture courses including 'Concepts of Office and Industrial Buildings' and 'Building Installation Systems', contributing to the development of technical knowledge in building systems and commercial typologies.
2013-2018 - Sennrich & Schneider Architekten (GER)
Architect managing projects from conceptual design through construction documentation, specializing in timber construction systems across residential, winery, and mixed-use projects up to €20M. Led 3D design development and coordinated structural engineering for single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, and a €20M fire brigade residential and training complex, with particular expertise in detailed timber specifications.
Projects:
CONVERSION AND EXTENSION OF THE FIRE BRIGADE HOTEL - Titisee
OFFICE BUILDING FOR COMPANY HAURI - Bötzingen
DETACHED HOUSE - Oberrotweil
DETACHED HOUSE - Ihringen
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS - Tiengen
WINERY - Bischoffingen
EXTENSION/RENOVATION NURSERY - Riegel
MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING COMPLEX - Breisach
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS + SAUNA/WELLNESS CENTRE
DETACHED HOUSE IN LORETTOBERG - Freiburg
COMPETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING + SCHLEITH OFFICE - Umkirch
2009-2013 - Esther Perales Terrasa architect (SP)
Self-employed architect managing residential, heritage conservation, and interior design projects across single-family homes, multi-residential buildings, and institutional facilities. Led accessible housing adaptations, energy retrofits, and restoration of catalogued heritage buildings, complemented by property valuation work for leading Spanish firms Arquitasa and Euroval.
Member of the ethics committee - professional tribunal of the Valencia architects' association in 2012.
Projects:
DETACHED HOUSE - Montroy
RENOVATION OF AMALTEA CHILDREN´S
HOME - Valencia
DETACHED HOUSE - Bétera
CASA DE LA DONA - Xirivella
RENOVATION OF DETACHED HOUSE - El Cabañal
VETERINARY CLINIC - Algemesí
APARTMENT BLOCK - Benaguacil
URBAN PLANNING DETAIL - Catarroja
PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR A DETACHED HOUSE - Mauritania (Africa)
RENOVATION OF DETACHED HOUSE IN CABAÑAL - Valencia RENOVATION OF FAÇADE AT PRIMADO REIG 26 - Valencia RENOVATION OF APARTMENT AT CALLE BORRULL 44 - Valencia RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE BARCO 12 - Valencia
HEALTH AND SAFETY COORDINATION FOR APARTMENT BLOCK - Paiporta
RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE CAMPANA - Valencia
RENOVATION OF FAÇADE OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE SAN ROQUE 52 - Valencia
RENOVATION OF FAÇADE OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE SAN JUAN BOSCO 79 - Valencia
RENOVATION OF FAÇADE OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE GOYA 1 - Burjasot
RENOVATION OF DETACHED HOUSE - Manises
RENOVATION OF FAÇADE OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT CALLE C. PUCHALT - Valencia
RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BLOCK AT S. CAMBIOS 3 - Valencia ACCESSIBILITY OF APARTMENT BUILDING - Valencia RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BUILDING AT S. GORGOS 11 - Valencia
RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BUILDING AT S. MURTA 41 - Valencia
RENOVATION OF APARTMENT BUILDING AT JOSÉ AGUILAR - Valencia
ACCESSIBILITY OF VICENTE ZARAGOZÁ - Valencia ACCESSIBILITY OF FRESAS STREET 17 - Valencia
2007-2009 - Mes Arquitectura (SP)
Co-founded architectural practice with Sonia Rayos and Mercedes Coves, serving as project manager for residential and civic projects across Valencia and Alicante regions. Led design and delivery of multi-residential developments up to 42 units, community facilities, and heritage renovations, including participation in regional housing competitions for IVVSA.
Projects:
MORAIRA COMMUNITY CENTRE - Alicante
APARTMENT BLOCK ON CALLE VIRGEN DEL PUIG - Valencia 42
APARTMENTS IN ASPE - Alicante APARTMENT BLOCK IN ATZENETA - Alicante
RENOVATION OF DETACHED HOUSE - Sedaví
IVVSA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMPETITION
2005-2007 - Carmel Gradolí & Arturo Sanz Arquitectos (SP)
Project architect involved in conceptual design through construction documentation for significant urban projects. Developed technical drawings and intricate construction details for the Intertronic residential building, managed execution documentation for a 160-unit residential development, and contributed design concepts for a prominent civic theater.
Projects:
THEATER RAMBLETA - Valencia
RESIDENTIAL BLOCK - Valencia
2003-2005 - Carlos Meri Cucart, Clara Mejía Vallejo and Juan Deltell Pastor (SP)
Early-career architect selected by leading academics to develop competition entries and construction documentation for major public projects. Delivered technical detailing for five first-prize competition wins including civic buildings, educational facilities, and large-scale residential developments, working under mentorship of established practitioners Carlos Meri, Clara Mejía, and Juan Deltell.
Projects by Carlos Meri:
CULTURAL CENTRE - Albacete (1st Prize)
CITY OF JUSTICE - Murcia (1st Prize)
NEW ONDARA SECONDARY SCHOOL - Alicante (1st Prize)
Projects by Clara Mejia y Juan Deltell:
ACHED HOUSE - Cantavieja
PROJECT FOR 44 SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS - Valencia
160 LAYETANA APARTMENTS - Valencia (1st Prize)
APARTMENT BLOCK, CALLE VIRGEN DEL PUIG - Valencia
COMPETITION FOR EL PUIG CENTRAL STATION (1st Prize)
2001-2003 - Inmaculada Hernández Mompó_Interior Design (SP)
Interior design assistant contributing to project development across residential and office interiors. Gained hands-on experience in custom furniture design, colour and lighting specification, and on-site construction coordination alongside academic architectural training
(References - Available upon request)