Presentation of TBI
Firm Profile
TBI is a Spanish-German architectural and engineering firm founded in Barcelona offering extensive experience in complex projects for national and international clients. TBI is associated with the business group Gerstner (based in Xanten, Germany) who has a workforce of over 100 employees.
Currently the office consists of 25 highly qualified and motivated professionals who, together with a permanent team of technical specialists, provide creative, sustainable, and high quality technical solutions for their clients’ projects.
History
The firm was established in 1996 under the name of Tekno-Bau Ibérica, S.A. by Ulrich Gerstner, Dipl.-Ing. Architekt, and by Miguel Jordá, architect and CEO of TBI. In 2012, as part of the renewal of the corporate identity, the name of the firm was changed to TBI.
Services
Our firm specializes in all aspects of construction: architectural and interior design projects, structural engineering, BS engineering, project management and “turn-key” projects.
Our clientele includes both national and international companies, as well as international corporations and investors from the following sectors: industrial and logistics, office and retail, and residential and hotel.
Notable Projects
Our Spanish-German origin has enabled us to carry out numerous projects for German clients in Spain, as well as in recent years, a growing number in Germany. Some recent examples are: 4* Hotel Vincci Gala Barcelona, the Interior Design Concept of the Shopping Center Milaneo at Mailänder Platz in Stuttgart (Germany) for ECE, the Rheinpark-Center Shopping Center in Neuss (Germany), the logistics center for Mercedes-Benz in Guadalajara, paint shop and press shop for the Volkswagen car plant in Navarra, and the complete renovation of the German Embassy for the Foreign Ministry in Madrid.
Quality and Ecodesign Policy
At TBI our commitment is to provide reliability, professionalism, prompt response and highest quality. With the implementation of the Integrated Quality and Ecodesign Management System, we reassert our renewed commitment to client satisfaction and business excellence.
Team
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Miguel Jordá Petersen
Born in 1956 in Hamburg, Germany / 1984 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Barcelona. Specialized in: Construction / Academic Title: Architect / Professional Experience: 1984 - 1995 Industrial Engineering and Architecture / Since 1996 at TBI Barcelona / CEO and Technical Director.
Miguel Jordá Petersen
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Susanna Andrés Trauschke
Born in 1970 in Alfeld a.d. Leine, Germany / 1993 University studies at the Universitat Autònoma of Barcelona / Academic Title: Degree in Translation and Interpretation / Since 1996 at TBI Barcelona / Assistant Director and Head of Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14006).
Susanna Andrés Trauschke
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Gregor Mertens
Born in 1969 in Ochsenhausen, Germany / 2000 University studies at the TU Darmstadt, Germany and 1998 at the ETSAB in Barcelona / Academic Title: Dipl.-Ing. Architektur (Architect) / 2008 Post graduate in Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism at the La Salle University in Barcelona / Since 2008 at TBI Barcelona / Project Manager and Design Coordinator / Partner since 2019.
Gregor Mertens
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Stefan Richter
Born in 1974 in Schwerte, Germany / 2001 University studies at the TU Dortmund, Germany / Academic Title: Dipl.-Ing. Architektur (Architect) / 2003 - 2004 Master in Computerized Architectonic Projects at UPC, Barcelona / 2020 Post graduate in Project Management at Escola Sert, Barcelona / Since 2005 at TBI Barcelona / Project and Construction Manager / Partner since 2019.
Stefan Richter
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Lluís Arcusa Postils
Born in 1958 in Barcelona, Spain / 1984 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Barcelona. Specialized in: Construction / Academic Title: Architect / Professional Experience: 1991 - 1994 Taller de Arquitectura Ricardo Bofill. Since 1997 at TBI Barcelona / Project and Construction Manager.
Lluís Arcusa Postils
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Rafel Villamayor Kreutzer
Born in 1960 in Barcelona, Spain / 1992 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura in Barcelona / Professional Experience: 1990 - 1999 Taller de Arquitectura Ricardo Bofill, 1999 - 2006 TBI Barcelona, 2006 - 2008 Gerens Hill International. Since 2008 at TBI Barcelona / Project Manager.
Rafel Villamayor Kreutzer
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Jaime Masó Capellà
Born in 1956 in Barcelona, Spanien / 1981 University studies at the Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona / Professional Experience: 1983 - 1994 Contec S.L., Barcelona, 1994 – 1996 Wördehoff Ingenieurgesellschaft, Braunschweig (DE) / Since 1996 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Jaime Masó Capellà
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Carlos Mir Torrents
Born in 1977 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain / 2002 University studies at the Escuela Universitaria Politécnica in Barcelona / Academic Title: Building engineer / 2006 Postgraduate in Construction Management at the Colegio de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos of Barcelona / Since 2002 at TBI Barcelona / Construction Manager.
Carlos Mir Torrents
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Raúl Esteve Martínez
Born in 1984 in Terrassa, Spain / 2009 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura del Vallès / Academic Title: Architect / 2013 Post graduate in sustainability in architecture at the Escola Sert - COAC, Barcelona / Professional Experience: 2006 – 2008 Estudi d’Arquitectura Oliva Remolà, Barcelona / Since 2008 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Raúl Esteve Martínez
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Sofia Alexanderson
Born in 1976 in Karlskrona, Sweden / 2003 Design Degree at the Design Institute of San Diego, USA / Academic Title: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design / Professional experience: 2007 – 2014 Puresang Diseño-Arquitectura, Barcelona / Since 2014 at TBI Barcelona / Chief Interior Designer.
Sofia Alexanderson
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Víctor Blanco Solé
Born in 1989 in Barcelona, Spain / 2013 University studies at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Academic Title: Bachelor’s Degree in Building Engineering / 2014 Master’s Degree in Architecture and Sustainability at the Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona / Since 2016 at TBI Barcelona / Construction manager.
Víctor Blanco Solé
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Tobias Gottschalk
Born in 1962 in Reinbeck, Deutschland / 1999 University studies at the Fachhochschule Stuttgart / Academic Title: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Architekt (Architect) / Professional Experience: 2001 - 2013 Santiago Vives Arquitecte, Barcelona / Since 2016 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Tobias Gottschalk
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Maria Mateu Molina
Born in 1991 in Barcelona, Spain / 2013 University studies at the Escola Superior de Disseny i Art Llotja de Barcelona / Academic Title: Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design / Professional Experience: 2013-2017 Crea Projects, Barcelona / Since 2017 at TBI Barcelona / Interior Designer.
Maria Mateu Molina
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Yolanda Palmero Pérez
Born in 1971 in Madrid, Spain / 1999 University studies at the Escuela Politécnica de Madrid / Academic Title: Building engineer / 1999 Post graduate in Cost Control and Project Management at the COAATM / 2018 Post graduate in Health and Safety Coordination on Construction Sites at the CAATEEB / Professional Experience: 1999-2001 Jacobs Sereland; 2002-2005 Realia Business; 2006-2009 Ingenibo Projects, Barcelona / Since 2017 at TBI Barcelona / Construction manager.
Yolanda Palmero Pérez
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Joan Font Ballesté
Born in 1982 in Sabadell, Spain / 2009 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Barcelona / Academic Title: Architect / 2017 Master Degree in Construction Technologie at Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo de la Universidade de São Paulo (BR) / Professional Experience: 2010 – 2016 Paulo Bruna Arquitetos Associados, São Paulo (BR) / Since 2018 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Joan Font Ballesté
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Leire López Rojo
Born in 1991 in Bilbao, Spain / 2017 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura La Salle de Barcelona / Academic Title: Architect / Since 2018 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Leire López Rojo
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Borislava Lyubenova
Born in 1989 in Varna, Bulgaria / 2015 University studies at the Varna Free University, Bulgaria / Academic Title: Architect / 2016 Master in Advanced Architecture at IAAC - Institut d’Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya, Barcelona / Professional experience: 2015-2016 Vedacon Concept GMBH, Frankfurt am Main; 2017-2018 Miralles Tagliabue EMBT, Barcelona / Since 2018 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Borislava Lyubenova
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Erika Choquet Pons
Born in 1984 in Niza, France / 2018 University studies at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Academic Title: Architect / Professional experience: 2008 - 2010 Jaume Pons Arquitectura, Barcelona; 2010 - 2013 Mossessian and Partners, London; 2013 - 2014 Medium Architekten; 2014 – 2018 ECE Projektmanagement G.mb.H & Co. KG, Hamburg / Since 2018 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Erika Choquet Pons
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Alexandra Ciscar Soler
Born in 1994 in Barcelona, Spain / 2018 University studies at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura del Vallès / Academic Title: Architect / Since 2018 at TBI Barcelona / Architect.
Alexandra Ciscar Soler
BIM
Building Information Modeling
Since 2012 we have used (Building Information Modeling) BIM tools and methodology, in order to create a virtual model that simulates an already constructed facility. This virtual model is a unique base containing all the parametrical information of each and every element that makes up the project.
Advantages of using the BIM system:
- BIM improves the visualization of projects and allowing for faster detection of problems and conflicts in early stages, which serves to optimize the design process.
- The virtual model allows for trials of different concepts and options to assess the advantages of the different approaches.
- All the team members involved (architects and engineers) access the same database, which enables a better teamwork coordination.
- All the information regarding the project such as costs, quantities, schedules, etc. is integrated in the virtual model and available anytime.
- Right from the beginning, developers and investors get a realistic concept of the planned building.
- BIM is the technical base for sustainable building projects and their certification.
- Once the building works are completed, the virtual model database can be used as a base for the facility management.
In TBI we use the BIM Software Autodesk Revit, which is compatible with Autodesk AutoCAD and many other common CAD software.
Sustainability
Sustainable architecture design
As an architectural firm committed to the environment, we use each project as an opportunity to evolve a sustainable architecture design that is kind to natural resources and also minimises the impact of buildings on both their users and on the immediate and wider environment.
The quality of our services is backed by the Certification ISO 14006:2011 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incoporating ecodesign, provided by TÜV Rheinland.
Energy label A for the Vincci Gala Hotel:
The Vincci Gala Hotel is one of the first hotels in Barcelona to be rated A, according to the energy labelling for buildings.
One of the main factors affecting energy consumption in hotels is the heating of domestic hot water. Keeping this in mind, and instead of implementing the standard solution with solar panels, TBI proposed to the client an innovative cogeneration system to provide air conditioning for the hotel, consisting of gas heat pumps that rely on natural gas to fuel their operation. By means of a heat exchanger, the heat produced by the engine is used to obtain domestic hot water.
This solution allowed a considerable reduction of CO2 emissions, from 305 to 85 kg CO2 / sqm per annum, as well as a decrease of energy consumption, from 503,8 to 144,5 kWh / sqm per annum, compared to a similar building.
Certifications ISO
Our commitment to quality is validated by the Certifications ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14006:2011 Environmental Management Systems, obtained from TÜV Rheinland. A further guarantee of our professionalism is our registration with the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
Publications
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![09.2016 Guía de Estudios de Arquitectura 2016 / 2017, Spain]()
09.2016 Guía de Estudios de Arquitectura 2016 / 2017, Spain
TBI Architecture & Engineering
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![06.2015 Global Best Interior design, Hong Kong]()
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![05.2015 Modern Decoration Magazine No. 354, China]()
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![03.2015 Urbanism and Architecture No.168, China]()
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![03.2015 d+a No. 036, Israel]()
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![12.2014 ON Diseño No. 348, Spain]()
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![11.2014 Hostelería No. 58, Spain]()
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![09.2014 BOB International Magazine of Space Design No. 122, Korea]()
09.2014 BOB International Magazine of Space Design No. 122, Korea
Hotel Vincci Gala Barcelona
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04.2014 Habitat Futura, Spain
Lecture Miguel Jordá on Green hotel & tourism solutions II
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12.1999 Oficinas, No. 221, Spain
Corporate office building Bertelsmann Group in Barcelona
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