Binom Architects

Marta Granda Nistal  Marta studied architecture at the Universidad Politecnica of Madrid (ETSAM) and the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. Having started her professional career in Spain and USA, she moved to London in 2004 where she joined Ron Arad Associates and was involved in several high profile projects including Hotel Puerta America in Madrid, a luxury apartment building in Camden and the interior design of the Dobrininsky building atrium in Moscow.

Marta is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Central Saint Martins University. She has previously taught architecture at the London Metropolitan University, The University of Greenwich and Sheffield University, as well as being lecturer and guest critic at other universities in UK and USA.

Gonzalo Coello de Portugal Gonzalo studied at the Universidad Politécnica of Madrid (ETSAM) and the Universitá La Sapienza, Roma, and is a registered architect both in London and Madrid. Having taught at the University of Greenwich, he is currently a design tutor at London Metropolitan University and is a regular guest external critic at the Welsh School of Architecture.

Gonzalo worked in Rome and Madrid before spending five years at the award– winning London–based practice Eric Parry Architects. He was involved in numerous projects in London including an office building in 60 Threadneedle St, an art gallery in Mayfair, and the extension to the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane. He also worked in Kuala Lumpur for the development of a luxury condominium, and specialised in high end residential schemes in central London, being the project architect for the refurbishment and new–build works to a Grade II listed building in Belgravia.