Born in Monterrey, Mexico, and raised in Saltillo, Guillermo grew up around a family muralists and sculptors before immigrating to San Antonio, Texas where they worked as a Saltillo tile installer while exploring architecture at San Antonio Community College. They continued into Pratt Institute's Bachelor of Architecture program in 2019, where they experienced a broadening of their perspective on global architecture, rediscovered and celebrated their Mexican identity. They faced isolation due to a lack of representation but found solace and support through the student-led chapter of NOMAS, taking on the role of President to continue building a strong community for minority architecture students and foster career connections. Their experience at Pratt fueled ambition for their future as a Latino designer, proud of their heritage and upbringing.
Cooper Carry, New York, NY, US, Hospitality Intern
• Spearheaded design on key projects in the firm by providing intricate renders, environmental analysis, detailed
proposals and presentations to clients
• Examined environmental certification procedures for LEED, FitWell, Well, and built applications for certification in
two key hospitality projects
• Collaborated with multiple studios across disciplines and locations, working with interior designers and other
consultants to complete projects in a timely and organized manner
PH DESIGN, New York, NY, US, Intern - Passive House Studio
• Enhanced final textures and edits to renders and on-site images, providing clients with multiple options of layouts
and materiality
• Explored passive house concepts by participating in passive house restoration site visits and seminars
• Led the firm's design competition entry by utilizing an equitable approach to floating housing in Miami's Little Haiti
neighborhood
Terramano Tile, Bulverde, TX, US, Tile Installer + Sales
• Measured rooms to calculate the square footage of two to three homes per day to determine the amount of tile
needed for each job
• Familiarized myself with clay tile products and the installation procedures
• Educated contractors and clients on how to properly install, maintain clay tile
West East Design, San Antonio, TX, US, Mentorship Coordinator
• Communicated with local colleges and architects to set up student mentorship tours of the firm's offices
• Organized tours with San Antonio College architecture students to connect them with professionals in the field
2023 Seoul Biennale Design Competition - Primary Placement, 1st Place
The fourth Seoul Biennale for Architecture and Urbanism 2023 invited architect and design teams from universities and colleges worldwide to propose modernizing bridge designs for the Han River as part of a larger reimagining of urban life in the century ahead. Student groups were asked to boldly experiment as they considered ways their designs could promote food and clean water access, green space and biodiversity. A total of 113 designs from forty international schools were submitted and, of the 12 finalists, two Pratt projects the School of Architecture were selected—one graduate and one undergraduate.
