ABOUT

Frade Arquitectos, founded in Madrid in 2005, works internationally on both public and private sectors with a strong reputation for expertise in design on cultural, heritage and civic buildings. The practice’s ethos is rooted in a concern for environmental and social sustainability, pursuing projects based on energy efficiency and responsible use of natural resources. We have a special interest in the role of architecture as a medium for collective quality of life.

An essential part of our design process is the active involvement of our clients, lending uniqueness and authenticity to each project. Our understanding of architecture is the result of multiple variables pursuing the combination of functional demands and timeless artistic value.

With more than 300 designed exhibitions, Frade Arquitectos has developed widely recognised skills in the area of museography and exhibition staging by designing projects for major institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, the Tyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid and the Kulturforum in Berlin. The practice’s work is unified by its focus on the coherence of the final result. Our multidisciplinary team therefore covers the full scope of the creative process from urban scale interventions to showcase design and artifacts supports.

Among the practice’s most celebrated works are the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, The House of Architecture in Madrid and the new Museum of Islamic Arts in Fez, Morocco. Frade Arquitectos has received numerous awards for design excellence including the National Prize of Renovation and Heritage conservation for the Alhambra Museum.

Juan Pablo Rodríguez Frade, born in 1957, studied architecture at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. He has participated numerous lectures, masters and international exhibitions and his projects have been published in renowned magazines and publications.

TEAM

Juan Pablo R. Frade
Architect, Founder

Javier García-Vaquero
Architect

Jorge Rodríguez
Architect

Carmen Cabrera
Architect

Julio García
Architect

Ximena Castro-Mendivil
Architect

Concha Donday Gálvez
Admin

AWARDS

Distinguished Cross First Order of San Raimundo de Peñafort. 2022

National Prize of Renovation and Heritage Conservation. 1995
Carlos V Palace. Alhambra

AMMA Prize. 1st Accésit. 2021
Imago Mundi Exhibition. Sevilla

Hispania Nostra Prize. 2021
Real Maestranza Museum. Ronda

European Museum of the Year. Finalist. 2018
Málaga Museum, Málaga

Expansion Prize. 2016
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid

Aga Khan Prize. 2010
Madinat Al-Zahra. Córdoba

Piranesi Prix de Rome Prize. 2011
Madinat Al-Zahra. Córdoba

European Museum of the Year. 2012
Madinat Al-Zahra. Córdoba

COAM Prize. 2014
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid

Ateneo de Málaga Prize. 2017
Málaga Museum, Málaga

AR&PA Prize. Mention. 2014
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid

Dedalo Minosse Vicenza Prize Mention. 2014
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid

European Museum of the Year, Mention. 2013
San Telmo Museum. San Sebastián

Saloni Prize. Finalist. 2004
Nuevo Baztán, Madrid

Madrid City Council Urbanism & Architecture Prize. Mention. 2003
“Colección Várez Fisa” Exhibition. Madrid

Madrid City Council Quality Prize. 2001
Casa Hippolytus, Madrid

Madrid City Council Urbanism & Architecture Prize. 1999
“Porcelana del Buen Retiro” Exhibition

Conde de Garriga Prize, Mention. 1997
“Moneda Andalusí” Exhibition. Granada

Real Fundación de Toledo Prize. 1994
Museo Sefardí. Toledo

Madrid City Council Urbanism & Architecture Prize. 1994
National Heritage Signage. Madrid

COAM Exhibition Prize. 1991
“Moda en Sombras” Exhibition. Madrid

PUBLICATIONS

Manual de Museografía
Editorial Almuzara, 2019

Patrimonio Accesible.
TC, 2019

Frade Arquitectos, founded in Madrid in 2005, works internationally on both
public and private sectors with a strong reputation for expertise in design on
cultural, heritage and civic buildings. The practice’s ethos is rooted in a concern
for environmental and social sustainability, pursuing projects based on energy
efficiency and responsible use of natural resources. We have a special interest
in the role of architecture as a medium for collective quality of life.

An essential part of our design process is the active involvement of our clients,
lending uniqueness and authenticity to each project. Our understanding of
architecture is the result of multiple variables pursuing the combination of
functional demands and timeless artistic value.

With more than 300 designed exhibitions, Frade Arquitectos has developed
widely recognised skills in the area of museography and exhibition staging by
designing projects for major institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, the
Tyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid and the Kulturforum in Berlin. The
practice’s work is unified by its focus on the coherence of the final result. Our
multidisciplinary team therefore covers the full scope of the creative process
from urban scale interventions to showcase design and artifacts supports.

Among the practice’s most celebrated works are the National Archaeological
Museum of Spain, The House of Architecture in Madrid and the new Museum
of Islamic Arts in Fez, Morocco. Frade Arquitectos has received numerous
awards for design excellence including the National Prize of Renovation and
Heritage conservation for the Alhambra Museum.

Juan Pablo Rodríguez Frade, born in 1957, studied architecture at the Escuela
Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. He has participated numerous
lectures, masters and international exhibitions and his projects have been
published in renowned magazines and publications.