studio swes. architects
Javier Monge (1979) and Héctor Salcedo (1982) established studio swes in Seville in 2012, after coinciding in Cruz y Ortiz architects. Both are architects from ETSA Sevilla and, after extensive training abroad, have established a profile based on research, experience and commitment to contemporary architecture.
In parallel, they have developed competitions and commissions that have been succeeding with some success. The studio’s work seeks to create contemporary spaces linked to rigor and technique, claiming functional, innovative and efficient places.
Prizes and Awards
2023 Second prize
Competition Indoor Pool and Gym in Casar de Cáceres.
2022 5th prize
Competition Headquarters of the Portuguese Paralympic Committee.
2022 Honorable Mention
Competition Housing Complex Rua do Monte in Setúbal, Portugal.
2021 First prize
Competition Europan 16 Alzira, Spain.
2018 Third prize
Competition for the refurbishment of “Palacio de Cortiguera” for cultural uses in Santander, Spain.
2017 Accesit
Competition Enrique Blas Sport Centre in Collado-Villalba, Madrid, Spain.
2016 Highlighted
Competition New School of Architecture in Aarhus, Denmark.
2015 First prize
Competition Tourist information centre Rathausmarkt in Hamburg, Germany.
2013 Special Mention
Competition Europan 12 Graz, Austria.
2013 First prize
Competition New Town hall in Denklingen, Germany.
2012 Award Torres Clavé by COA Cádiz
Prehistoric Museum in Benalup-Casas Viejas.
2011 Runner-up
Competition Europan 11 San Bartolomé, Spain.
Team
Javier Monge Fernández (Cádiz, 1979)
Partner – Architect
jmonge@studioswes.com
Héctor Salcedo García (Cáceres, 1982)
Partner – Architect
hsalcedo@studioswes.com
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Collaborators
Gema Fernández (2023…)
José Corbacho (2016)
Mariem Rodríguez (2012-2015)
Gaspar Fernández (2012-2015)
José Javier Rodríguez (2012-2015)
Alejandro Álvarez (2012)
Lectures
2023 Wood / Water. Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt.
2022 Europan 16. Nau Bostik, Barcelona.
2021 Europan 16. Palacio de Zurbano, Madrid.
2021 De Arquitectura. ETSA de Sevilla.
2020 10 proyectos. ETSA de Sevilla.
2013 Entre ciudades. Arquitecturas de la vivienda. ETSA de Sevilla.