Burgos Garrido Arquitectos

Burgos Garrido Arquitectos is the Madrid practice of Francisco Burgos and Ginés Garrido, with a strong track record in public space, landscape and housing. It is one of the teams behind Madrid Río, the large linear park along the Manzanares, and has designed social housing, institutional headquarters and facilities such as the Red Cross headquarters in Alcorcón.

At the first conversation it helps to specify the intended use, the number of users, hours of use and technical requirements such as accessibility, acoustics or energy efficiency. With that information the team can assess the real scope, the phases of work and the consultants to coordinate.

To compare proposals, ask for a phased schedule and separate estimates for design, site supervision and administrative procedures. Ask too how unforeseen issues will be handled and what margin is allowed for adjustments during construction.