TPG Architecture LLP, a New York City-based architecture and design firm, announced Alejandro Gala has joined the firm as creative director. Gala brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to the role, including a global portfolio spanning the retail, hotel, commercial and building repositioning market sectors.
“With a strong background in architecture and a keen eye for detail, Alejandro excels in translating clients’ visions into tangible designs that exceed expectations,” said Jim Phillips, founding partner of TPG. “His time working and living in several countries will provide TPG and our projects with an extra layer of creativity and influence, weaving his cultural experiences into concepts.”
Having worked and traveled to over 65 countries, Gala is passionate about immersing himself in different cultures and uses this as the foundation for his designs. His design and international background has greatly influenced his completed projects found around the world for such distinguished brands as Adidas, Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties, Delta Airlines, Microsoft Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Gala also played a role in the design of a number of properties for New York City-based owners and landlords including ESRT, Vornado, SL Green and Hines.
Before joining TPG, Gala worked as an Associate at Gensler and Vocon in NYC and held positions at firms across Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands and China. He holds a master of architecture degree from the European University of Madrid and a bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Extremadura in Spain.
