Sofía Galán Rivera
About Sofía Galán Rivera
Sofía Galán Rivera is a Senior Façade Engineer at Arup España with extensive experience in architectural technology and construction management.
Company
Sofía Galán Rivera currently works at Arup España as a Senior Façade Engineer. Her tenure at Arup started in 2008, and she has contributed to various significant projects in and around Madrid, Spain. Arup is a globally recognized firm known for its innovative engineering solutions and multidisciplinary approach.
Title
Sofía holds the title of Ingeniera De Fachadas Senior, reflecting her seniority and specialization in façade engineering. Her role involves intricate technical design, project management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex architectural solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sofía Galán Rivera studied at the Copenhagen School of Design and Technology in Denmark, where she earned a Diploma in Architectural Technology, Management, and Construction. Additionally, she achieved qualifications in Restoration and Rehabilitation of Old Buildings and Technical Architecture from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in construction management and architectural technology.
Previous Work at INTEMAC
Prior to joining Arup, Sofía worked at INTEMAC as an Arquitecto Técnico from 2005 to 2008. Her role there involved technical architectural tasks and contributing to building projects that required precise technical knowledge and execution.
Key Projects and Achievements
Sofía has led and participated in numerous key projects, including the technical design of the MD Edition Hotel in Madrid and the refurbishment of Serrano 90. Other notable projects include the repair of the curtain wall of the Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao headquarters in Santurce and the investigation of facade failures in Metrovacesa Campo de las Naciones. She also contributed to the Olympic Complex project in Ashagabat, the Constitution Reconstruction Plan in Chile, and the Gran Canaria airport enlargement.
Experience in Project Coordination
Sofía has extensive experience coordinating teams of architects and consultants from various disciplines. Her role often involves managing complex technical and design elements, ensuring seamless collaboration between different specialties to achieve successful project outcomes.