Alejandro Gala

Alejandro Gala

Alejandro Gala, Creative Director at TPG Architecture, brings nearly 20 years of experience in retail, hotel, commercial and residential design. With a versatile background in architecture and building engineering, Gala excels in translating clients’ visions into exceptional designs. His extensive travels to over 65 countries enrich his work with cultural influences, showcased through his visual communication skills. Before joining TPG, Gala worked for NYC-based firms such as Vocon and Gensler after holding positions at firms across Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the European University of Madrid and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Extremadura in Spain.

Meeting the Needs of Today’s Solo Shopper: Designing for Alonement

Between the never-ending headlines, back-to-back meetings, constant social media alerts, and demands of family life, few are ever meaningfully alone with their thoughts. This habitual overstimulation can make solitude feel lonely and isolating, rather than restorative, and so the cycle continues. The need for rest and recovery has driven many to embrace "alonement" to break…