WORKING IN COLLABORATION
V Architecture has distinguished itself by becoming one of the leading architectural firms in Puerto Rico. For four decades, our multi-disciplinary team has brought its experience, passion and standards of excellence to every project. V Architecture offers pragmatic design solutions and integrated project management.
For us, the human factor of vision and architecture is an integral element necessary for conceiving, designing, and building a successful project. V Architecture prides itself on proven project management and clear communication from the conceptual design phase through construction administration.
BIM – BUILDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT BENEFITS YOU
An integrated technology, BIM builds on coordinated, reliable information about a project from design through construction and into operations and allows the architects to more accurately visualize and design the project for better understanding of the cost, scheduling, performance and environmental impact.
SERVICE
Our full-service firm provides clients with efficient, comprehensive solutions, always applying deep knowledge and transparency.
SUSTAINABILITY
We are advocates for sustainable, sensible and resourceful design, always thinking green to minimize our clients' eco-impact.
EXPERIENCE
Our leadership serves an elite clientele with the insight and expertise of 40 years in theindustry.
INNOVATION
Our team's creativity is only matched by an unwavering desire to explore and connect with new trends, materials and technologies.
SHAPING THE URBAN CORE
Our talented team of designers and meticulous planning processes have been leveraged to shape beautiful and useful cityscapes and public spaces for various municipalities in Puerto Rico.
AWARD-WINNING DESIGN TEAM
V Architecture has clinched a number of prestigious designations and awards, including LEED certification in various of their education projects in Carolina, Corozal and Ponce, as well as first place at the CEMEX Awards for accessibility-driven design.
HIGH-STYLE HOSPITALITY
Our team has designed outstanding projects for top names in hospitality, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt and more. Our expertise is evident in the breathtaking exteriors, as well as throughout the interior space.
INSIGHTFUL LEADERSHIP
V Architecture was founded as Jiménez + Rodríguez Barceló 40 years ago, thanks to the innovative vision of its founding partners Ricardo Jiménez and José Rodríguez Barceló. The namesake duo was a big part of some of their most significant ventures in hospitality, commercial projects and the world famous Puerto Rico Convention Center. Now President and Principal Architect Ilia Ríos is at the helm of the firm, representing a new generation that is committed to furthering their sophisticated perspective while growing alongside their clients.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN (2024) – SABANERA HEALTH CENTER
- EUROPEAN HEALTHCARE DESIGN CONFERENCE (2023) – HIGHLY COMMENDED – SABANERA HEALTH CENTER
- HCD EXPO AWARDS (2022) – ACUTE (INPATIENT) CARE FACILITIES WINNER – SABANERA HEALTH CENTER
- BUILD 2020 DESIGN & BUILD AWARDS – El DISTRITO SAN JUAN
- CEMEX AWARDS (2014) – CONGRUENCE IN ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
- ILIA RIOS – WOMEN TO WATCH (2014) – CARIBBEAN BUSINESS
- LEED CERTIFIED – SILVER – BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL
- CEMEX AWARDS (2016) – BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL
- LEED CERTIFIED – GOLD – NUEVA ESCUELA SUPERIOR VOCACIONAL DE COROZAL
- LEED CERTIFIED – GOLD – BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL
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CREATIVITY FUELED BY A GREAT CULTURE
V Architecture and its success are only possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of an experienced, highly skilled team. We work together and tirelessly to ensure client satisfaction, and our synergy is the source of smooth, flawless work.
TRUSTED PARTNERS
Our team is proud to deliver unmatched service to prestigious partners in a wide array of industries.
Here are some of our most noteworthy clients.
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PARTNERS
10 Carrión Court
Academia Maria Reina
Administración de Corrección
AIG/American Insurance Group
AOR
ASM Global
Atlantis Renal Centers
Autoridad de Edificios Públicos
Banco Santander
Baxter Pharmaceutical
Boston Scientific
Caribe Hilton
Catwalk Retail Store
Choice Hotels
Cirugía Oral y Maxilofacial Caparra
Citigroup
Coca-Cola Bottlers
Compañía de Turismo de PR
Convention District Authority
Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa
Corporación Bacardí
COSSMA
Costa Isabela
Cuerpo de Bomberos de PR
Department of Education
Desarrollos Metropolitanos
Doctor’s Center Hospital
Droguería Central
DTOP
Ernst & Young
F&R Construction
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Fiddler, González & Rodríguez
GM Group
Golden Living
Goldman, Antonetti & Córdova
GP Realty
Grand Reserve Rio Grande
Hilton Worldwide
Hotel Ponce Plaza
Hyatt International
IHG
Instituto Urológico
Interlink
INVID
JEMA Inc.
JLL
La Defensa
Las Brisas Property Management
Levitt Homes
M Holdings
Management Group Investors
Mapfre
Marrero-Longo, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc.
Martí, Flores, Prieto & Wachtel
Méndez Realty
Mesón Sándwiches
Metropistas
Metropol
MGI
Miramar Real Estate Mgmt
Money Group
Municipio de Bayamon
Municipio de Caguas
Municipio de Dorado
Municipio de San Juan
Muñiz & Zavala Group
Nacionsushi
Nestlé
Oriental Bank
Orlando Health (formerly Sabanera Health Center)
Palmas Academy
Paulson PR
Pepsi Cola
Ponderosa
PRIDCO
PRISA Group
QDOBA
Quality Inn
Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel
Royal Isabela
San Gerónimo Development
Sazon
Schering Plough Del Caribe, Inc.
Sociedades Santa Marina
Subway
TASIS Dorado
Terranova Development
Torrimar Orthodontics
Toyota de Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Urban Revitalization Group
VISA
Westernbank
Young & Rubicam