STUDIO
Our work is done mainly in the context of the urban areas of Malmö, as an integral part of the Øresund region, which needs a re-definition of its natural and artificial landscapes, between architecture, interior space, urban zonings and infrastructure. The region can profit from architecture in a manner where the urban space will have the same priority as the building of single houses, as well as the development of settlements and urban areas.
We don’t accept any compromise when it comes to quality - that would jeopardise the building’s perfection. We don’t leave anything to chance. We care about exact choice of materials, the exact colour and finish of every surface, and exact quality; but, above all, not accepting compromise that may affect this quality – as that would affect the perfection of the building.
Architecture is an art form - an art form balancing between free-flowing emotions and rational thinking. Architecture is more than combining known techniques and traditional theories. We are searching for multi-dimensional architecture with sensory and carnal forces, reflecting the times in which we live.
Let us investigate new approaches, let us try to change the languages and tools of architectural expression. Instead of producing more and more complete systems - which result in limited and defined object-like buildings - we can create open work that is deeply integrated into the urban fabric, while simultaneously having the capacity to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and yet remaining susceptible to the new and unexpected.
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Abelardo Gonzalez Arkitektbyrå is a Malmö-based multidisciplinary design office founded in 1980, by one of Sweden’s prime architects; Abelardo Gonzalez, Professor Emeritus of Architecture at Lund University.
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Gonzalez’ young but experienced design team has a broad repertoire, ranging across the fields of architecture, interior design, stage design, product design, furniture design and urban planning, as well as organising exhibitions, international lecture symposiums and competitions.
All employees at AGAB are obsessed with building; A variety of design techniques are used in the conceptual design phases, all the way from physical models and sketches on paper, to the latest technologies in BIM-based computer software and 3D-rendering tools. From the first sketches to the end result, new aesthetically, ecologically and socially sustainable solutions are constantly adapted and examined.
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EXHIBITIONS
2017 Malmö is Burning: Club Trocadero, Museum of Modern Art, Malmö, Sweden
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2006 Works by Abelardo Gonzalez Arkitektbyrå, House of Architects, Form/Design Center, Malmö, Sweden
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2001 På Annan Plats, Projects Never Built, Arkitekturmuséet, SAR, Stockholm, Sweden
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1998 The 10-year Anniversary, Galleri Gerthel, Malmö, Sweden
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1993 Selected works, Gammel Dok, Copenhagen, Denmark
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1992 Nu blommar Husen, Proposal for a Museum and Multimedia Centre, Form/Design Center, Malmö, Sweden
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1990 Another Future, Ecological region Nordvästmanland, Nordiska Ministerrådet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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1990 Sweden is Building, Form/Design Center, Malmö, Sweden
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1990 Furniture as Art, Galleri Gerthel, Malmö, Sweden
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1990 Looking to the Future Architecture, Galleri Gerthel, Malmö, Sweden
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1987 Imaginary House, Galleri Gerthel, Malmö, Sweden
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1986 The Decorated Man, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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PUBLICATIONS
2001 Arkitektur som ikon i den samtida staden, Magasin för Malmö Konsthalls Vänner, Issue Å, Malmö
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1998 Architecture as Performance, exhibition catalogue, LTH-projekt, Form/Design Center, Malmö
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1996 Konstruktion - dekonstruktion - rekonstruktion, exhibition catalogue, LTH-projekt, Stadsbyggnadskontoret, Malmö
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1995 Konstruktion - dekonstruktion - rekonstruktion, exhibition catalogue, LTH-projekt, Form/Designcenter, Malmö
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1994 Konstruktion - dekonstruktion - rekonstruktion, exhibition catalogue, LTH-projekt, Form/Designcenter, Malmö
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1993 Abelardo Gonzalez Selected Works, exhibition catalogue, Gammel Dok design Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark
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1990 Tankar kring det experimentella 80-talet, Unga möbelformgivare, Konstfack, Stockholm, Sweden
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1990 Another Future, Ecological region Nordvästmanland, exhibition catalogue, Surahammar Municipality, Sweden
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1983 Hotell Tunneln i Malmö, Magasin Tessin, #1, Lund, Sweden
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1980 Application of Threshold Analysis of Twotown Research
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1980 Tvåstad, report to the Swedish National Council of Building Research
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1979 Tvåstad, report to the Swedish National Council of Building Research
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1977 Environmental Evaluation Criteria for Recreation Policy, Ph.D. Thesis, Stettin Polytechnical School, Poland
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AWARDS
2021 Winner Architectural Design - Residential, BLT Built Design Awards 2021, Villa Andersson
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2021 Honourable Mention AMP Residential Architecture, Architecture Masterprize Awards 2021, Villa Andersson
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2011 Finalist, invited competition, World Maritime University, Malmö Municipality, World Maritime University
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2009 Winner, Halmstads Arkitekturpris, Halmstad Municipality, Villa T531
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2005 Winner, Sweden's best interior 2004, Forum Designmagasin, Gamer's Paradise
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2000 Nomination, Sweden's best interior 2004, Forum Designmagasin, World Hockey Bar
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1994 Selected, one of 13 proposals to be built in full-scale in Umeå, ÓBO 94Ó Swedish National Byggexpo
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1987 Scholarship, Outstanding pedagogical contributions to architectural education, SPA
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1986 2nd prize, Tarkett's 50th Anniversary, Tarkett
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1984 Honourable Mention, Interieur Awards, 9th International Biennale Interieur 1984, Restaurante O’ Vesuvio
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1982 Winner, Architectural Review Awards, Architectural Review, Tunneln Hotel
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