arquitectura
Abalo Alonso Arquitectos
Santiago de Compostela, España
Studio from Santiago de Compostela formed by Elizabeth Abalo and Gonzalo Alonso, recognised for their refurbishment work combining stone and timber with contemporary sensibility. For the University of Vigo, they designed the refurbishment of three buildings in Vigo's historic centre, with a timber volume resting on the pre-existing stone arcades. They have developed refurbishments with an environmental and local component, drawing on local industry (km0). Their work has been widely awarded within Galicia.
- Category
- Architecture
- Region
- Santiago de Compostela, España
- Official website
- abaloalonso.es
Why we chose it
Because they refurbish heritage buildings with local stone and timber, extending the life of what has been built using local industry.
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Proyectos asociados · 2

Sede de la Universidad de Vigo
Galicia
Ampliación del campus urbano de la Universidad de Vigo: reforma de edificios de piedra con estructura de madera inspirada en la construcción naval.
Escuela infantil La Baiuca
A Estrada (Pontevedra), España
Escuela infantil de madera en A Estrada que evoca los «rueiros» gallegos, con estructura de Egoin.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abalo Alonso Arquitectos located?
- Abalo Alonso Arquitectos is based in Santiago de Compostela, España.
- Why is Abalo Alonso Arquitectos in the Descarboniza directory?
- Because they refurbish heritage buildings with local stone and timber, extending the life of what has been built using local industry.

