We forge architecture as an act of environmental stewardship, selecting natural, recycled and low-impact materials that honor and extend the life of their source. By embedding passive strategies—solar orientation, cross-ventilation, thermal mass and optimized daylighting—we achieve superior comfort with minimal energy input, nurturing a direct, visceral connection between people and place. Respecting existing ecosystems, our designs articulate a genuine dialogue with topography, vegetation and climate, so each building grows organically from its site.
At the same time, we deploy cutting-edge structural systems and precision-driven digital workflows to realize forms that are both elegant and enduring. Through parametric refinement and artisanal craftsmanship, we sculpt spatial sequences that balance technical rigor with sensory richness—light, texture and thermal performance coalescing into spaces that feel alive. Grounded in curiosity and innovation, our work delivers state-of-the-art architecture that elevates daily experience and sets new benchmarks in sustainable design.
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Jose Holguin received his M.Arch from the University of Pennsylvania School of Design and his B.Arch from the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning. Jose has held teaching positions for Universidad San Francisco de Quito, University of Melbourne and Universidad de las Americas. Jose is a registered architect in Ecuador. Prior to forming this practice, he worked at Environmental Dynamics Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Rafael Velez Calisto Arquitectos Consultores in Quito, Ecuador. Jose is LEED accredited professional with experience in thermal and energy design. Jose has specialization in algorithmic design, having taught various university courses in this field.
Javier Mera Luna graduated with a degree in Architecture from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) in 2011 and subsequently completed the Wood Program at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland—specializing in Timber Construction Technology—from 2014 to 2015. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy. His projects have earned him multiple awards, publications and invitations to speak at conferences both in Ecuador and around the world.
Throughout his career he has focused on developing prefabricated construction systems, and since 2015 has placed particular emphasis on solutions that minimize environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.