Archinect - Features 2024-11-21T14:50:29-05:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150184086/miami-s-alexis-cogul-lleonart-of-doo-architecture-on-picking-up-where-tropical-modernism-left-off Miami's Alexis Cogul Lleonart of Doo Architecture on Picking Up Where Tropical Modernism Left Off Katherine Guimapang 2020-02-19T14:17:00-05:00 >2021-08-27T10:01:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/58/583e4266845c08e7276002c1c6c9356b.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Ask anyone who has ever visited <a href="https://archinect.com/searchall/spotlight-on-miami" target="_blank">Miami</a>&nbsp;and you'll hear that the city has a certain energy and vibrancy that's reflected in the built environment there. When one thinks of this region, for example, it's likely that visions of Tropical Modernism and luxe design come to mind. It's at this delightful intersection that Barcelona-born Alexis Cogul Lleonart is able to apply his dual degree background in urban planning and architecture to help shape Miami's architectural landscape.&nbsp;</p> <p>After collaborating with various practices, including Miami's <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150184070/searching-for-the-elemental-and-straight-forward-with-oppenheim-architecture" target="_blank">Oppenheim Architecture</a>, Lleonart sought out to use his expertise and start <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150185827/doo-architecture" target="_blank">Doo Architecture</a>.&nbsp;According to Lleonart, "We believe in the process. We're engaged from inception to execution, and we believe our European roots taught us to develop a dialog with our clients and projects further than 'what is required.'"</p> <p>For this week's&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1222145/studio-snapshots" target="_blank">Studio Snapshot</a>, Archinect connected with Lleonart to discuss his intellectually curious practice and what it means to work p...</p>