In the latest edition of Vida Económica, our partner and technical director, Mario Romero, shares a reflection that perfectly sums up who we are at HCP and what has brought us here: ‘Malaga is an inexhaustible opportunity; it is impossible to understand HCP without it.’
This is not a casual remark. It is the common thread running through more than three decades of evolution, growth and identity. It is confirmation that our origins explain how we work, how we view projects and how we relate to clients and collaborators.
The city where we were born, the vision that drives us
HCP was founded in Malaga more than 30 years ago with a clear purpose: to focus on the authentic essence of architecture—beauty, strength and utility—with an honest vision far removed from the usual prominence of the sector. That essence continues to guide every step we take.
As Romero recalls, Malaga is not simply a geographical location; it is a way of understanding architecture: accessible, rigorous, enterprising and connected to people’s reality. Our international growth—with projects in the Middle East, Europe and Australia—has not diluted that identity. On the contrary, it has reinforced it.
We have advanced globally without losing sight of our origins, as reflected in our philosophy: ‘We advance globally while looking to our origins.’
Technology, rigor and a conscious evolution
In the interview, Romero also reviews how we have evolved technologically, moving from traditional processes to collaborative work in a BIM environment. This transition is not a response to a trend, but rather a necessity: to make projects more reliable, accurate and coordinated.
But at HCP, technology is never an end in itself. It is a tool that allows us to be more effective and respond with rigour, one of the key values of our brand identity: high standards, precision and efficiency.
This rigour is reflected in how we understand each project: before, during and after. Our positioning clearly defines us: ‘We are the architecture and engineering consultancy that offers comprehensive reliability from the start to the delivery of each project.’
The value of a team that makes the impossible possible
Mario also highlights an essential aspect of HCP: our team. People who have been growing with us for years—even decades—and forming a common culture based on honesty, collaboration, and dedication to service.
That collective spirit is what allows us to tackle complex projects, adapt to diverse international contexts, and maintain the same understanding of architecture, wherever the project may be.
Our global growth would not be possible without this team that embodies our values: knowledge, efficiency, commitment and relevance.
Architecture that doesn’t lose its purpose
One of Romero’s most powerful messages is the idea that architecture must maintain its original purpose: to create useful, beautiful, and sturdy spaces that respond to people’s real needs. We are not talking about passing trends or concepts that are difficult to sustain; we are talking about principles. That is why our brand idea is so clear: ‘Architecture with principles.’
For us, each project is the real client. Each work must speak for itself, transcend and add value beyond ourselves.
Strong roots for continued growth
The Vida Económica article not only celebrates Mario Romero’s career, but also the evolution of HCP: a studio that was born in Malaga, grew to encompass the world, and continues to maintain the essence that gave it meaning from the beginning.
We are architecture and engineering, yes. But above all, we are a team, rigour and purpose. And that purpose is reflected in every line of the article and in every project we develop: to create architecture with principles, roots and a global vision.
