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Javier Quintana

Dean of IE School of Architecture.

Javier Quintana can not only boast an outstanding list of academic achievements, but also pride himself in how he has excelled in his chosen career path to become an internationally recognized architect. He holds a Master in Advanced Architectural design from Columbia University, New York and a PhD in Architecture from the University of Navarra, where his doctoral thesis won the Premio Extraordinario. He has also worked as professor of design at the University of Navarra and acted as juror in other Spanish and international institutions. His research projects include numerous publications and collaborations, most notably in the field of high-rise architecture.

In 2007, Javier Quintana was appointed Dean of the School of Architecture at IE University. He also continues to work in his architectural practice, the Taller b�sico de arquitectura (TBA) with his partner Javier P�rez Herreras. They have worked on numerous projects together and have won a number of prizes and distinctions including 1st prize at Biennial de Sedigas, the FAD, the COAVN, the Construmat, and the Veteco/Asefave prizes. TBA also represented Spain at the prestigious 8th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2002.

Education and Teaching Experience
Master in Architecture (MA), ETSA University of Navarra, Spain, 1990
Master in Advanced Architectural Design, (MS AAD) GSAPP, Columbia University, USA, 1992
PhD Degree, ETSA University of Navarra, Spain, 2003

Design Critic, Advance Studios, ETSA University of Navarra, 1992
Lecturer at Fundaci�n Laboral de la Construcci�n, Fundaci�n CECO / ICEX, UPNA, UPM, UPC, 1993 - present
Visiting Juror, Design Studio, at GSAPP, Columbia University, ETSA University of Navarra and the International
Seminario Internacional de Arquitectura Industrial (Seminar of Industrial Architecture), Vitoria, Spain. 1992 - today

Research Experience
Research & Managing Director, Fundaci�n Rafael Escol� 2004-2008
Researcher Consorcio Archisens (red madri+d). 2006-2008
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, New York University, USA
Visiting Scholar, Institute Fran�aise d'Architecture Paris, France
Visiting Scholar, Architekturmuseum, Technische Universit�t M�nchen, Munich, Germany 1992-2008

Collaborations with:
Institutul Ion Mincu, Bucharest, Romania
Museum voor Sierkunst, Ghent, Belgium
La Kunstakademietbibliotek, Copenhagen, Denmark
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USA 1992-2008.

Awards, Distinctions, And Scholarships
Written works:
Best Ph.D. award, University of Navarra 2004
Finalist, Pensamiento y Cr�tica, FAD Awards, 2007
Finalist, DOW/ISOVER Final Degree Project Awards, 1990
Scholar, Ministry of Education FPI Program, 1994-1998
Scholar, Fundaci�n Empresa y Universidad, 1993-1994

Built works:
Mention, ICT Awards 2007
Finalist, COAVN Awards, 2002, 2005, 2006
1st prize, VI Biennial Sedigas Awards, 2003
Finalist, FAD Awards, 2002
Finalist, Construmat Awards, 2003
1st mention, Veteco/Asefave Awards
Mention, RS 04 Awards

Selected Built Works
Ramiro de Maeztu painting museum, Estella, Spain 1991
Ericsson Espa�a headquarters, Zamudio, Spain, 2001
Civivox Library and Cultural Center, Pamplona, Spain, 2003
Satlink headquarters in Alcobendas, Spain, 2003
San Jorge University (USJ) campus, Spain, 2004
Communication School and rectorate headquarters San Jorge University (USJ), Spain, 2006
ATAM Welfare Services Campus (Telef�nica), Pozuelo de Alarc�n, Spain, 2007
Ave Mar�a and Catalina de Foix public schools, Pamplona, Spain, 2007

Selected Publications
Books and Exhibition Catalogues:
Sue�o y Frustraci�n: El Rascacielos en Europa, 1900-1939, Alianza Editorial, 2006
Paisajes Internos: Pabell�n de Espa�a en la VIII Bienal de Venecia, Editorial Rueda, 2002

Articles and Reviews:
Menhir, Arquitectura y Construcci�n; Arquitecturas de Auto; L�piz; Diario de Noticias; Revista Delibros; Nuestro Tiempo;
ACXT 2001-2005, TF Ediciones; P. Jeric�: No Miedo, Alienta Editorial

Built Work:
Arquitectura COAM; On Dise�o; TC Cuadernos; Tect�nica; Quaderns d'Architecture i Urbanismo; Atlas Phaidon de
Arquitectura Contempor�nea, Ediciones Phaidon; Monogr�fico Arquitectura Industrial, Editorial Munilla Ler�a, 2000; COAVN
Awards Publication ; FAD Awards Publication, 2002, 2008

Teaching Activity:
Future Bauhaus: Europ�ischer Architekturstudenten-Wettbewerb, Stuttgart, DVA, Germany, 1993

Exhibitions
JAE (Young Spanish Architects), Madrid, Spain, 2007
Paisajes Internos, Biennial of Architecture of Venice, Venice, Italy, 2002
400.000, Forum Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 2005
COAVN Awards, 2005, 2006, 2007
FAD Awards Exhibitions 2002, 2007

Location: Directions; Offices; Departments

IE Business School. María de Molina, 11. 28006 Madrid, Spain. Ph. +34 91 568 96 00. info@ie.edu

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