Who we are

We are Jordi, Marc, and Pasqual.

Together, we are SUMO Arquitectes, a Barcelona-based studio established in 2007. Our practice embraces a multidisciplinary approach, delivering comprehensive solutions in architecture, urban planning, ephemeral installations, and interior design.

Our work is defined by a rigorous commitment to sustainability. By balancing passive strategies with active systems and conscious material selection, we aim to create buildings that are both efficient and enduring.

This philosophy has earned our projects significant recognition. Notable examples include the Sant Martí Multifunctional Building (Endesa Award 2013), the Vil·la Urània Civic Center (LEED Platinum & Green Solutions Award 2017), and La Mar Bella School (Mapei Award 2021), all of which stand as benchmarks for energy-efficient design in the Mediterranean context.

Prizes

1st Prizes in Competitions (New Commissions).

  • 2024: Gaia School at the Old Umbrella Factory (Barcelona Education Consortium).

  • 2023: Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Diagonal 233 Office Building (Barcelona Provincial Council).

  • 2022: Extension of Pere Lliscart School (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat).

  • 2022: Extension of Pla de l’Avella School (Cabrera de Mar).

  • 2020: Library, Radio Station, and Archive (Argentona).

  • 2020: Vallcarca Secondary School (Barcelona).

  • 2019: Xaloc Secondary School (Sant Pere de Ribes).

  • 2017: Ernest Lluch School (L'Hospitalet).

  • 2017: Territorial Office of the Catalan Tax Agency (Sant Feliu de Llobregat).

  • 2016: Extension and Renovation of La Mar Bella School (Barcelona).

  • 2013: New Construction and Rehabilitation of Vil·la Urània (BIMSA).

  • 2010: Kindergarten, Primary School, Neighborhood Center, and Parking (Barcelona).

  • 2010: Library, Senior Citizens' Center, and Day Center (Òdena).

  • 2009: Renovation and Extension of Camarles Secondary School (GISA).

  • 2008: Conversion of Can Barrau Farmhouse into a Civic Center (Argentona).

Awards and Recognition for Built Work
Awards for architectural quality, sustainability, and innovation received upon project completion.

Sustainability and Innovation

  • 2021: MAPEI Award for Sustainable Architecture (La Mar Bella School).

  • 2019: Honorable Mention, International Prize for Sustainable Architecture Fassa Bartolo (Vil·la Urània).

  • 2018: Finalist, Catalonia Construction Awards in Building Innovation - Dynamic Facade (Vil·la Urània).

  • 2017: 1st Prize National "Smart Building", Green Solutions Awards (Vil·la Urània).

  • 2017: 3rd Prize International "Energy & Temperate Climate", Green Solutions Awards (Vil·la Urània).

  • 2013: Endesa Award for the most sustainable non-residential construction (Sant Martí Mixed-Use Building).

Design and Architecture (FAD & Architecture Shows)

  • 2023: Featured Building at the 4th Barcelona Architecture Show (La Mar Bella School).

  • 2023: Selected Building at the 4th Barcelona Architecture Show (Ernest Lluch School).

  • 2020: Selected for FAD Awards (Library and Day Center in Òdena).

  • 2020: Featured Building at the 3rd Barcelona Architecture Show (Vil·la Urània Civic Center).

  • 2019: Mention for Built Work at the BBConstrumat Awards (Vil·la Urània Civic Center).

  • 2017: Selected Work at the Catalan Architecture Show (Vil·la Urània Civic Center).

  • 2015: Selected for FAD Awards (Sant Martí Mixed-Use Building).

Selected & Finalists

  • 2022: Selected 2nd Phase (43 Social Housing units in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Impsol).

  • 2022: 2nd Prize (Hospitality School in Torribera, Grameimpuls).

  • 2022: 2nd Prize (Auditorium, Gym, and Library in Valldaura, BIMSA).

  • 2020: 2nd Prize (Urban Guard Territorial Unit in Sant Andreu).

  • 2019: 3rd Prize (Public Facilities Building on Carrer Mallorca).

  • 2019: Selected 2nd Phase (70 Housing units in Castelldefels, Impsol).

  • 2018: 2nd Prize (Casa de les Lletres / House of Letters on Carrer Roc Boronat).

  • 2018: 3rd Prize (New Municipal Archive at Nave 8 of Can Batlló).

  • 2010: Selected 2nd Phase (Citizenship Building in Palamós).

  • 2009: Selected 2nd Phase (43 Social Housing units in Montgat).

  • 2007: Selected 2nd Phase (Student Housing in Badalona).

  • 2007: Selected 2nd Phase (33 Social Housing units in Manlleu).

  • 2007: Selected 2nd Phase (16 Social Housing units in La Torre de l’Espanyol).

  • 2007: 2nd Prize (Extension of Castellterçol Sports Center).

Academia & Conferences

Academic Activity.
Our team maintains a continuous link with academia through teaching positions at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).

Current Associate Professors
Jordi Pagès Serra. Department of Architectural Technology. ETSAB (Barcelona School of Architecture), UPC. (Since 2007).
Marc Camallonga. Department of Architectural Design Projects. ETSAV (Vallès School of Architecture), UPC. (Since 2018).
Pasqual Bendicho. Department of Architectural Representation. ETSAB (Barcelona School of Architecture), UPC. (Since 2018).

Academic Collaborations & Guest Teaching

  • 2022 – 2024: Director of the course "New Construction Systems" for Escola Sert (Architects’ Association School).

  • 2014 – 2017: Washington University in St. Louis (Barcelona Summer Program).

    • Lecturer and Guest Jury for Final Thesis Reviews (TFG). (Pasqual Bendicho).

  • 2008 – 2011: Professor of Design Studio and Diploma at ESARQ-UIC (International University of Catalonia). (Marc Camallonga).

  • 2007 – 2011: Member of the UPC – INCASOL Research Team. Subject: Innovative Technologies in Collective Housing. (Jordi Pagès).

  • 2007: Associate Professor of Design Studio (2nd year) at ESARQ-UIC. (Jordi Pagès).

  • 2007: Guest Professor, Final Design Studio Review (Year 2) at the University of East London. (Pasqual Bendicho).

Workshops & Seminars

  • 2024: Workshop Circula(c)cions. University of Girona.

  • 2016: Workshop ISLANDS (Balearic Islands/Wadden Islands). Mallorca. Saxion University of Applied Sciences.

  • 2016: Workshop ZEMeds (Zero Energy Mediterranean Schools). Eurecat.

Lectures & Conferences

2019

  • "Vil·la Urània nZEB". ICAEN. Vil·la Urània, Barcelona.

  • "Vil·la Urània and other strategies". SUMO+MSA Export BCN-Import Brussels Cycle. COAC Tarragona.

  • "Vil·la Urània. An nZEB public facility building". XIII International Conference on Virtual City and Territory (CTV).

2018

  • "Vil·la Urània. nZEB!". Architects' Association of the Balearic Islands (COAIB).

2017

  • "Vil·la Urània. An nZEB public facility building". Construmat 2017 (Sorigué Stand).

2016

  • "Recovering spaces for the city". Organized by COAC and LafargeHolcim. COAC Barcelona Auditorium.

  • "Layout Structures". Jam Session BSS2016 (Washington University in St. Louis).

  • "Architecture for Rehabilitation". Grupo VIA Conference. El Corte Inglés Cultural Center.

  • "STRUCTURE". Architecture Conversations Cycle (AxA). Trespa Design Center.

2015

  • ZEMeds Cycle (Zero Energy Mediterranean Schools). Series of 10 lectures at: ETSAB, COAC, IED, Dept. of Education, CAATEEB, UIC, EPSEB, MAMT, COAIB.

  • "3 Teams 1 Competition". Design Studio Chair. ETSAB (Moisés Gallego Group).

  • "Competitions as a Pretext". Jam Session BSS2015 (Washington University in St. Louis).

2014

  • "Parallel Processes". Jam Session BSS2014 (Washington University in St. Louis).

  • "3 Proposals for a disused Villa". Round Table TAV5 at ETSAV.