I am a Basque emigré, architect, urban planner, designer, gardening aficionado and a New York City resident.
Born and raised in the Basque Country, I moved to Barcelona and attended the Escola Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona. I graduated as Architect and Urban Planner and in 2011 I moved to the US pursuing a career with a focus on international projects.
After almost a decade leading an acclaimed architecture firm in NYC I co-founded bloq studio in 2020; an architecture and design studio based in Brooklyn.
I am currently involved in the organization of the New York City Architecture Biennial and I collaborate with Amplified Voices Productions, an emerging photography and film production company with a focus in the empowerment of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in the US.
bloq studio, New York, NY, US, Founding Partner
bloq studio is a Brooklyn-based architecture and design studio that operates at the intersection in between the analog world and digital technologies. In a world gravitating towards aesthetic homogeneity driven by the demands of globalization, we believe in the importance of craftsmanship in our profession while making the most of the advantages provided by technological avant-garde.
Our team is diverse and experienced, and our process is cooperative and transparent. We design durable, resilient and adaptable buildings for generations to come. And we believe that design founded on sensible thinking, respect and dignity is the path to creating meaningful architecture.
We speak five languages, represent cultures across the globe, and combine the knowledge of architectural traditions of Europe, West Indies and North America. Together we have participated in projects across 20 countries bringing inspiring visions to life and creating memorable human experiences.
www.bloqstudio.com
FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise, New York, NY, US, Associate / Studio Leader
Led and mentored a team of 15-20 architects and designers supporting assigned projects.
Established and maintained staffing plans.
Provided primary day-to-day contact and communication for clients and outside consultants.
Assisted in project proposals and contract negotiations.
FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise, New York, NY, US, Project Manager
Scheduled internal working sessions and led client presentations.
Identified documentation needed for each project and ensured accurate completion of client deliverables.
Maintained organization of project files, project binders, and project folders on the server.
Established and maintained project schedule, and tracked progress against budget and scope.
FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise, New York, NY, US, Project Architect
Worked with the Principal Architect developing the building design by testing it in relation to program, budget, codes and zoning regulations.
Developed drawings and presentation materials for institutional and cultural buidlings in North America.
Conducted research and analysis, assisted with conceptual design, created drawings, graphics and models for international architectural competitions.
Oversaw and assign tasks to project team.
Coordinated consultants and contractors.
Petritxol 6 arquitectes, Barcelona, ES, Junior Architect
Responsible for all Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administrative phase documentation.
Produced drawings, diagrams, presentation boards, study models and construction document set at each phase. Coordinated meetings with contractors, client representatives and suppliers during Construction Administration Phase.
Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB), Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya, MArch, Architecture and Urban Planning
Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture and Urban Planning. Licensed Architect in Spain.
