I still dream of using my architecture degree to fight inequality, rather than being part of the gentrification tsunami.
The earliest con in my life.
I got conned at a very early age. When I was a kid, everyone used to tell me I was going to be an architect because of my drawing and math skills. So when the time came, I followed that path.
I've come a long way since I graduated. I started with a dream of developing a low-budget housing project using shipping containers. Maybe it was too early for my country to embrace that idea.
I went on to work at several architecture studios, only to discover that the profession almost despises itself—it's filled with small offices that perpetuate poor labor practices. So I crossed the sidewalk and joined a construction company. Later, I managed my own construction projects for a couple of years.
How it started
Despite my disappointment with the global field of architecture, I still love designing spaces, furniture, and products. There's something truly special about creating atmospheres that begin with a clear, strong concept—and then watching that idea unfold and reveal its own anatomy. So I returned to the architectural path, working in interior design offices. Over the years, I've further strengthened my hand-drawing and concept development skills, making the early stages of a project my absolute strongest asset.
Through Time
YEAR
Designing Spaces
2014-2024
DISCIPLINE
Architecture and interior design
I've always been inclined toward socialist ideas, and when I graduated from university, I wanted to design something meaningful for the community. I created a prototype for a low-budget home made from shipping containers, and it was soon sold. However, during construction, the clients added so many extras that the containers ended up completely hidden—and the budget far exceeded the original intent.
All of this happened back in 2018—the same year a tax reform was introduced in my country—so I ended up taking a safer path. Still, I believe this project will come back to life someday, in its original socialist form.
Modular
The most personal and sincere space I’ve designed so far is the interior of my clothing brand’s brick-and-mortar shop. It was built on an extremely low budget, with much of the work done by hand—with help from friends and family.
The shop was set up in the garage of an old house, with the gate serving as the entire facade. I installed a large glass door behind it and designed the furniture so that the entire interior became a window display.
One thing that still bums me out is the floor—I had planned for it to look like a tennis court, just because I love tennis. But the budget didn’t stretch that far, so I had to keep the original, horrible flooring.
Milagro Store
A varied collection of pictures of designs made working for different offices.
It´s completely different designing in an office that you work for, lots of different things get into consideration, besides the result must meet the expectations of a boss, before the ones of the final client. I think this dynamics really helps in the development of a designer, since one learn how to design in a different style than the one in the comfort zone, as well to develop the ability to detach emotionally from the projects and do the best you can do with all the instructions from different sources.
The Studios
Outdoor social space for BBQ and dining. A simple design strategy was used, incorporating a roof to create a new area while maintaining an open and airy feel.
The Indoor/Outdoor BBQ