U-SoA Tecnoglass Lecture by Javier Sanchez of JSa
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1215 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Architect Javier Sanchez graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico with honors (1996) and with a master's degree in Sciences and Development of Real Estate Projects from Columbia University, New York (1998). In 1996, he founded JSa, a key office in the renewal of Mexico City, whose work has focused on urban projects and historic preservation. His recognitions include the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale (2006) for the social housing project Brasil 44; the Best New Global Design recognition from the Chicago Athenaeum (2007) for the Condesa DF Hotel; the Gold Medal of the National Biennial of Mexican Architecture (2020) by MMAC Juan Soriano; and recently, the Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects (2022) for Casa Cosecha de Lluvia (in collaboration with RHA). In 2008, he was elected Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); In 2009 he entered the National System of Art Creators of the System of Support for Creation and Cultural Projects (previously known as FONCA); and since 2011 he is a member of the National Academy of Architecture. In 2014 he was invited to teach the Federico E. Mariscal Extraordinary Chair at the UNAM Faculty of Architecture, in recognition of his outstanding and high level of performance in the architectural discipline.
1.5 Continuing education credits (CEU) offered. Sponsored by The Miami Chapter of American Institute of Architects. contact social.arch@miami.edu for more info. Sponsored by Tecnoglass.
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