Dedicated to the pursuit of placemaking architecture
Good design engages both people and place. As architects, we work every day to develop the understanding and empathy we need to create spaces that are specific to their context.
Our placemaking architecture relies on our individual passions and our joint commitment to a more sustainable world to create harmony between the end users, communities and environment on each project. The result is safe and healthy places where everyone can come together.
Our Team
Meet our team
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Principal + Founder
Jaime Torres Carmona
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Associate Principal
Vanessa Wiltshire
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Associate Principal
Armando Tobias
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Senior Associate
Philip Schmidt
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Senior Project Architect
Catherine Varnas
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Senior Project Architect
Irma Ayala
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Project Architect
Andreea Micu
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Director of Operations and Marketing
Nora Catlin
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Project Associate
Katie Taylor
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Project Associate
Temitayo Odunlami
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Project Coordinator
Adeeba Arastu
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Project Designer
Sabina Choragwicki
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Project Coordinator
Ismael Vela
Collaboration
Our approach to placemaking architecture
While we each bring unique experiences and inspirations to our projects, we all embrace five shared principles below. Listening, questioning and acknowledging multiple perspectives is the greatest challenge in our collective approach, and the brilliant outcomes it creates are well worth the effort.
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Communication openly and across all participants
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Collaboration that is authentic and inquisitive
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Three
Relationships strengthen both people and places
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Research is an imperative
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Five
Leadership ensures momentum