I am José Andrés, an architect based in Quito, Ecuador with a clear vision: to create spaces that enhance people’s lives and contribute to the development of communities. My approach combines artistic sensibility and visual aesthetics with a structured mindset, ensuring every detail fits perfectly. I believe in architecture that balances beauty, functionality, and precision. Outside the studio, my passion for sports, travel, and exploring new cultures enriches my perspective and creativity.
I invite you to explore my projects and connect to share ideas or collaborate.
JOSÉ
Experience Contact info
0 979 347 436
Quito, ecuador
joseandrespozo8@gmail com
Education
2005 - 2019
Architect with a specialization in experimental design
nov. 2023 - jan. 2024
Work as a draftsman and graphic designer, developing representative diagrams with post-production
2023 march - june
rendering various architectural projects, developing construction drawings, and conducting site visits
freelance architect 2022
Creation of exterior and interior renders for the representation of various architectural projects.
architecture studio
2021
Development and fabrication of project models within the architecture studio
LENGUAGES
SPANISH - native lenguage
ENGLISH - c1 level
GERMAN - c1 level
SOFTWARE SKILLS
2019 - 2025 AUTOCAD SKETCH
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
D5 RENDER
MICROSOFT
Munich,germany
2018
Responsible for digitizing documents, organizing client information, coordinating internal distribution, processing customer orders, and managing data entry into the company database
& Competitions
01 hub tower
co-living / commerce / co-working / library
year: 2022
location : la carolina, quito
square mt: 17211 m2
THE TOWER IS A SEARCH FOR DISORDER WITHIN ORDER, THE EXPERIMENTATION OF THE INTERIOR TAKES REFUGE IN THE ORDER OF THE FAÇADE, WITH SMALL OPENINGS, the LIGHT goes TOWARDS THE HEART OF THE PROJECT
WHEN USING STRUCTURAL wood (CLT) AS CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM, THEIR PREFABRICATION QUALITIES WERE analized and TAKEN ADVANTAGE in the design of the co-living apartments that WERE DESIGNED IN CLT BOXES READY TO BE
ASSEMBLED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER. THIS REQUIRES A meticolous ORDER AND CONTINUITY to function correctly.
The entire building, including its façades, is organized based on a regular grid that serves as both a structural and compositional system.
This framework not only defines the overall proportions of the project but also determines the placement of voids, openings, and architectural elements, ensuring formal coherence and visual balance throughout the design.
The residential area will consist of modular CLT (cross-laminated timber) boxes in three different sizes, designed to be prefabricated and assembled offsite. These units will arrive fully finished and ready for on-site installation, optimizing construction time and minimizing site disruption.
Each box will be anchored to a strategically positioned concrete structural core at the center of the complex, serving as the main point
45 m2 unit layout
90 m2 unit layout
45 m2 housing unit type // two bedroom unit
90 m2 housing unit type // duplex unit
the disorder within the order
5 4 3 2 6
02 urban art gallery
art gallery / commerce / urban facilities
year: 2023
location : chimbacalle, quito
square mt: 2990 m2
What is an urban art gallery?
A space that connects two points, As the route progresses, works as art accompany to the pedestrian.
A public space for the enjoyment of the sector.
-According to the urban plan, different areas were determined according to the structuring void
-Due to this, it was determined that zone A is a cultural zone since the structural void is surrounded by historical and cultural landmarks,
- So according to this vocation of the area, the projects that are generated around this part of the polygon will be of this affinity.
GOLDEN MEDAL AWARD
GEOMETRIC PROCESS
locate internal spaces
4. end result
1. mass
2. serial planes
3.
The mass is reinterpreted as a series of planes, within which interior spaces are embedded. A large ramp traverses the entire project, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to admire the art and stay connected with the surrounding neighborhood.
level 3 + 6.40
+8.80
ANFITEATRO
+8.80 +7.18
The structure of the project is made up of load-bearing walls built from a steel profile grid, clad with fiber cement panels. This system ensures a lightweight structure while allowing for easy future modifications thanks to its dry assembly.
Wooden beams are anchored to these walls and laid out perpendicularly, completing the structural system with an efficient and modular logic that addresses both construction criteria and spatial flexibility.
fiber cement panels
galvanized steel profiles
04 ¨plaza viva quito¨
restoration / urban space / commerce / co-working
year: 2025
location : jipi japa, quito
square mt: 21443 m2
¨If we look at photos from 100 years ago, we see that pedestrians moved freely, without restrictions, in all directions. Cities belonged to those who moved on foot, while carriages, trams, and the first automobiles were merely visitors...¨
jan gehl (2010)
The goal is to create a pedestrian friendly environment with streets that offer continuous flow and vibrant public spaces that encourage connection and enjoyment. The aim is to efficiently integrate commercial, cultural, recreational, and residential uses, creating an enriching experience.
prioritizing pedestrians is essential to improving quality of life and strengthening the social fabric, fostering more human-centered cities where walking is both pleasant and meaningful.
Traffic lights delay the journey by 55%. The data shows that if there were a more efficient and direct way to travel, it would be 71% faster and the distances would be 18% shorter.
old structure reuse
Preserving original elements and giving them a new purpose is essential to keep alive the memories that Quiteños have of this landmark, whether they are good or bad.
The plaza lacks permeability, so these openings are created within the plaza to allow free circulation.
PIEZA - 05
BOCAS DE INGRESO
son los ingresos que atraviesan el graderío para atraer a peatones que circunden el borde de la plaza hacia la plaza central.
TOTAL EN PREOYECTO = 5
recubrimiento
ESTRUCTURA
RAMPAS
PIEZA - 06
A platform is created at level +6.00 to extend the space in the main corridor located at that height.
Meanwhile, the area below the platform is used to create an archive storage zone for the office, and at the lowest level, there are booths (individual cubicles) designed for greater concentration.
PLATAFORMA ARCHIVO y booth se crea una plataforma en el n. +6.00 para extender el espacio en el corredor principal que se encuentra en ese nivel. mientras que abajo de la plataforma se aprovecha el espacio para generar una zona de almacenamiento de archivo para la oficina y en el nivel más bajo están los booths que son cubículos individuales para mayor concentración.
