Jesús Francia
Architect with over 12 years of international experience in project management, technical design, and site supervision between Spain and France. A rigorous, precise, and geometrical approach to every commission.
Technical precision
and creative sensibility
→Architect with over 12 years of experience in international practices, featuring a strong track record in project management, technical design, and construction management. Graduated from the Higher Technical School of Architecture at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), receiving both rigorous technical and artistic training. Believes good architecture enhances people's daily lives and aims to deliver every project with rigor, precision, and creativity.
EDUCATION
- Master's Degree in Architecture (BArch + MArch equivalent)Higher Technical School of Architecture, Technical University of Madrid (UPM)2006 — 2015
- Erasmus Program — Master in ArchitectureÉcole Supérieure d'Architecture de La Villette, Paris2011 — 2012
LANGUAGES
- SpanishNative
- FrenchAdvanced level, C2 certificate – TCF
- EnglishProfessional working proficiency — currently taking C2.2 at EOI
Selected Works
→Competitions, refurbishments, residential, and large-scale commercial facilities developed across Spain and France.
Cultural Heritage / National Heritage Site
New Visitor Center & Royal Pharmacy — Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de la Armería, Madrid, Spain · 2023 — 2024
Cultural Heritage Refurbishment / BIC Grade 1
Mutua Madrileña Foundation Cultural HQ — Asturiana de Minas Palace
Plaza de España 8, Madrid, Spain · 2021 — 2026
Historic Building Refurbishment / Interiors
Palais Garnier Administrative Offices
Palais Garnier, Paris 9e, France · 2013
Retail Park / Urban Canopy
Mon Grand Plaisir Shopping Center
Plaisir, Yvelines, France · 2016 — 2020
Retail Park / Waterfront Architecture
Waves Actisud Commercial Center
Metz, Moselle, France · 2012 — 2014
Retail Park / Facade Design
Enox Commercial Center
Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine, France · 2013 — 2015
Retail Resort / Artificial Lake Landscape
Oasiz Madrid / Open Sky Shopping Resort
Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, Spain · 2015 — 2021
Adaptive Reuse / Social Housing
High School Transformation into Social Housing
Épernay, Marne, France · 2018 — 2021
Winery Architecture / Visitor Center
Champagne Gyejacquot Reception House
Celles-sur-Ource, Aube, France · 2020 — 2021
Industrial / Agricultural Architecture
Champagne Drapier Wine Storage Facility
Urville, Champagne-Ardenne, France · 2019 — 2020
Private Residential / Villa
Reart Buch Single-Family Residence
Bezannes, Marne, France · 2018 — 2020
Public Space Competition
Jaime I Public Square Covered Canopy
Náquera, Valencia, Spain · 2020
Hospitality & Spa Competition
Jardin de Villars Club Hotel & Spa
Provence, France · 2020
Urban Design Competition
Alzira 3060 Urban Waterfront Regeneration
Alzira, Valencia, Spain · 2020
Urban Renders / Electoral Project
Bargue Falguière Urban Community Center
Paris 15e, France · 2020
Academic Master's Project / PFC
Master's Thesis — Urban Culture Center
ENSA Paris-La Villette / Montauban, France · 2011 — 2012
Experience in international
architecture practices
→EM&A Espinosa de los Monteros y Arquitectos Asociados SLP
Architect / Project Manager · Madrid, Spain
SARL OUYOUT
Architect · Paris, France
SARL GR Design (Gianni Ranaulo Design Studio)
Architect · Paris, France
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DESIGN
- 01Global & specialized project and design management: structuring, decision support on cost, program, risk, quality, interfaces, and document management.
- 02Technical design support across all work packages & technical coordination. BIM Management.
- 03Technical assistance during construction, commissioning, certification, and selection of construction systems.
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE
- Word, Excel, Access, OutlookAdvanced
- Photoshop, InDesign, IllustratorAdvanced
- AutoCADAdvanced
- Rhinoceros, SketchUp, 3D StudioAdvanced
- V-Ray, TwinmotionIntermediate
- Revit Architecture, BIM 360, Cost-itAdvanced
- Lumion, After Effects, PremiereAdvanced
- Unity, Oculus RiftIntermediate
- Pharo 3DScan, Recap ProAdvanced
- Relux, ArcGIS, SAP2000, PrestoIntermediate
Architectural Fragments
→64 ARCHIVE PHOTOGRAPHS
Let's discuss
your project
→Available for collaborations, commissions, and project inquiries in Madrid, Paris, and remotely.
Registered Architect, COAM 23346