Carlos Lamela de Vargas (Madrid, 1957), son of Antonio Lamela, graduated from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid in 1981 with a degree in architecture and a specialisation in urban planning. He also did a master’s programme in industrial design, graphic design, and African art at the Universitá Internazionale dell’ Arte in Florence (1983–1984). In 1984 he joined Estudio Lamela as an architect in charge of project development, and when he joined his father and uncle Amador Lamela as partner in 1987, Carlos took the helm and became the studio’s director. In 1991, he and his father incorporated Estudio Lamela S. L., where he served as chief executive officer, co-signed plans, and co-supervised construction work. He has lectured at the architecture schools of several international universities, including Cornell and Harvard in the United States and the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. He also chairs or sits on the boards of a number of organisations related to architecture, urban planning, and construction. In 2008, when Estudio Lamela moved to its current headquarters, Carlos became the firm’s only lead architect and sole signatory on architectural plans. He has received awards in Spain and abroad, as well as distinctions in recognition of Estudio Lamela’s professional history and achievements.

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