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Hans Geilinger
Barcelona, Girona, Olot

Swiss architect based in Barcelona since 1993, founder of Guiding Architects Barcelona and co-founder of the international association Guiding Architects. His work focuses on architecture as a cultural, political, and economic expression of society. He has taught at ETH Zurich, La Salle Barcelona, HafenCity University in Hamburg, and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Author of academic publications on the architecture of Barcelona, he has led research projects on urban interfaces in Switzerland and in collaboration with the Technological University of Havana in Cuba.

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Lorenzo Kárász
Barcelona, Girona, Olot

Born in Vienna with Italian and Hungarian roots, Lorenzo is an architecture communicator, architect, and architectural photographer based in Barcelona since 2009. He studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna and ETSAB in Barcelona, and collaborated with Austrian and Catalan studios on projects in rehabilitation, landscape, and urban planning.

Since 2013, he has directed Guiding Architects Barcelona, organizing architecture tours, courses, and lectures. He also curates exhibitions, writes about Barcelona’s architectural culture, and collaborates with universities, public administrations, and cultural institutions. Lorenzo serves on the board of ARQUIN-FAD (Interdisciplinary Association of Space Design) and the Guiding Architects network.

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Olot

Landscape, Heritage, and Contemporary Architecture

Nestled in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, Olot is a town where geology, culture, and design converge. Its volcanic landscapes, lush green spaces, and historic centre provide a unique setting to explore architecture and urbanism in harmony with nature.
Olot also features innovative contemporary architecture that responds to the local context, integrating topography, materials, and heritage. The town exemplifies how urban renewal, sustainability, and landscape-sensitive design can create vibrant, inclusive, and livable public spaces.
Visitors gain insight into how architecture and urban planning balance tradition, environment, and modern design, making Olot a compelling destination for students, professionals, and enthusiasts of context-sensitive, sustainable architecture.

Guiding Architects Barcelona
Architecture Tours in Olot
Rambla de Catalunya, 131
+34 654 01 64 45
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