Álvaro Martín

Álvaro Martín is an architect and professor specializing in architecture and urban design, currently holding academic positions at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (London), IE School of Architecture and Design, and Madrid Polytechnic ETSAM. He co-founded the architecture office TallerDE2 (now SOF-T) in 2008, emphasizing research, innovation, and pedagogical engagement.

His education includes studies at Madrid Polytechnic ETSAM and TU Delft (Netherlands). He has taught internationally at institutions such as Politecnico di Milano, Hochschule Coburg University of Applied Sciences, and Ural State Technical University. His work spans urban regeneration masterplans (e.g., Europan 9, Germany), public facilities (e.g., Haus der Tagesmütter, Selb), ephemeral installations (e.g., Green Cave, Bilbao), and industrial architecture (e.g., ITV-Motto, La Rioja).

Notable awards include the German Bauwelt Prize 2013, recognition at the XII Spanish Architecture and Urbanism Biennale, and inclusion in 'the 40 most promising European design talents under 40' by The Chicago Athenaeum. His firm’s projects are featured in catalogs like Arquia Proxima and Architectus Omnibus. The Spanish magazine Arquitectura Viva highlighted SOF-T as one of Spain’s most representative young studios.

Martín’s research interests focus on innovative architectural practices, adaptive reuse strategies, and the intersection of technology with urban design. His academic contributions bridge theoretical exploration with practical implementation, emphasizing sustainability and community-driven solutions.