We are pleased to announce our nomination for the prestigious COAG Awards in the interior design category. This recognition fills us with pride and satisfaction, and we want to share the details and significance of this achievement with you.
The awards ceremony took place last Saturday at the Pazo de Congresos de Galicia, a building designed by Pilar Díez and Alberto Noguerol, recently deceased and posthumously honored by his colleagues at the event.
In essence, for those who may not be familiar with it, the COAG, or Official College of Architects of Galicia, is the institution that brings together architects in our country. Its work is fundamental in promoting quality and excellence in architecture and urban planning in Galicia. The COAG Awards, a biennial event now in its 21st Edition (COAG2025), recognize outstanding projects from 2023-2024 in various categories, from new construction to renovation and interior design.
Our project’s selection as a finalist in the interior design category is a cause for celebration. The competition has been particularly tough this year, with 38 projects submitted. Being among the final four was both a surprise and an honor. I would also like to congratulate the other finalists and, of course, the winners.
It is worth mentioning that our motto is more than just empty words: “Local roots, global reach IT”—or, to put it another way, Local Roots, Global Reach IT. We chose an architect, Adolfo Agra, and a construction company, CHS, from our city, Pontevedra, to design and execute our new facilities, and the result confirms once again that this was the right decision.
We sincerely thank Adolfo Agra, the architect who led this project with his vision and talent. His words perfectly summarize the philosophy that guided this work: “To build more with very little…” This phrase, which may seem paradoxical, profoundly reflects the importance of efficiency, functionality, and sustainability in design, conceived as a large tube connecting every point in the office.
In this sense, Adolfo reminds us that the goal is not to accumulate superfluous elements but to create spaces that respond to people’s real needs, optimizing the available resources. This implies making precise decisions about aspects such as the distribution of space, the choice of materials, lighting, and finishes. It’s not so much about specific material details as about the general decisions that shape the perception of space.
Adolfo rightly states, “Importance is given to the work, not only the project.” This means that the construction process is as important as the initial design. We were fortunate to collaborate with an exceptional team, including Vicente Rey, co-author of the project. Not forgetting CHS, who effectively interpreted and materialized the design under the direction of Esther Sanz.
For us at TICGAL, this space is much more than a workplace. Even in remote work, every organization needs a center of gravity to unite. The office has evolved, but it is still necessary. Our bunker, our refuge, is where we meet to create, innovate, and collaborate. It inspires, motivates, and drives us to give our best every day.
This nomination for the COAG Awards is, without a doubt, unexpected, but I think it’s fair to say that it is a well-deserved recognition of all the effort and dedication we invested in this project. It is an honor to share this achievement with its leading architect, Adolfo Agra, CHS, and all those who made this dream possible.
Links:
- XXI COAG Awards Website: ACONDICIONAMIENTO DE BAJO PARA OFICINAS DE CONSULTORÍA INFORMÁTICA_TICGAL
- The project at Adolfo Agra Website
- CHS Website . Announcement
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