Andres is an architect with a special interest in ethnography.
Andres is the founder and team leader of the urbz Colombia team since 2016. He has worked in fields of study related to the improvement of housing and the recognition of social dynamics as tools to generate sustainable solutions that meet the needs of communities and current environmental demands, particularly in relation to the creation of housing, infrastructure and spaces in self-constructed settlements.
Articles
Sharing community experiences in Cali, Colombia!
On May 9 - 10 urbz brought together collectives and institutions in Cali, Colombia. This is part of a 6 months project to develop a system to promote locally driven initiatives.
2024 - Here we are !
We take a moment to reflect on urbz's achievements in 2023 and our objectives for 2024. We started in Mumbai in 2008 where we are busier than ever. Over the years we expanded our activities to Goa, Bogota, Geneva and now Paris. For 2024, we make the good resolution of communicating better and more frequently with our friends and followers!
Architectural Actions: Auto-construction and Transformations
A platform for various groups of architects and urban planners to present strategies used in the development of community projects, to share what has been learned and to reflect on the impact these interventions have had in the community.
Bogotá to Mumbai: Local Innovation For Sustainability
In both Colombia and India, homegrown settlements are present but differ largely in their social make-up.
Viva urbz Colombia!!!
Started after a dynamic collaboration in Mumbai where team Colombia helped construct an office in Mumbai, Bogota announces itself and makes plans for the future.
Works
Proyecto Escape - Cazuca
Collaborative process between communities led by Proyecto Escape and supported by different local and international organisations
Proyecto Manila
Building a Community center by understanding social dynamics and participatory planning in a homegrown neighborhood in Bogota