31 Aug Celebrating the Close of V Juniors Summer 2025
This summer, V Architecture proudly welcomed a new class of V Juniors into our Santurce studio, opening the doors of our 100-year-old casa to the next generation of design professionals. Over the course of several weeks, our interns engaged in meaningful work, gained real-world experience, and built lasting relationships that will help shape their future careers in architecture and the built environment.
The program began with Interview Day, where interns shared their inspirations, favorite architects, and what their dream homes might look like. Through videos like This or That and Intern Confessions, they reflected candidly on architecture, design preferences, and even the unexpected places they find inspiration. These moments offered not only insight into their personalities but also highlighted the diversity of thought they bring to our practice.
In addition to in-house experiences, the Juniors joined in external events, including Women Leading Design: An Experience of BPPR’s Sustainable Transformation, co-hosted by V Architecture, AIA Puerto Rico’s Women in Architecture Committee, and Banco Popular. There, they saw firsthand the impact of women’s leadership in architecture, as our team presented design and sustainability strategies behind the transformation of the Popular Center District.
The Juniors also had the opportunity to experience the connection between academia and practice during a firm crawl visit with students and professors from UPR’s Professional Practice Course. Guided tours and conversations highlighted the importance of integrating academic studies with real-world applications.
As we close the program, we extend our gratitude to the Summer 2025 V Juniors: Keisha Martínez, Paolina Negrón, and Ana Grecia Gándara. Their contributions across design, documentation, presentations, and interior design left a real mark on our projects. We also want to give special recognition to Fabiola Ferraiuoli, who supported the team as a Marketing Junior and assisted in communications, as well as a special commission alongside the interns, in the role of Owner Representative.
We also recognize and thank Rebeca Irizarry, our program coordinator, as well as the many mentors and professionals across V Architecture who guided this summer’s experience with generosity and dedication.
“Wrapping up the summer with gratitude for our interns who brought creativity, energy, and dedication to V Architecture. Your contributions across design, documentation, presentations, interior design, and marketing made a real impact on our projects.”
The program concluded with a celebration on our outdoor terrace, where we reflected on the work accomplished, the lessons learned, and the relationships built.
As we bid farewell to our V Juniors and wish them success in their continued academic and professional journeys, we also look forward with great enthusiasm to the future of this program.
Thank you all for making this an incredible summer!
Forever V Juniors