Louie A. Rodríguez Ferrer
Louie A. Rodríguez Ferrer is a junior architect in training from Puerto Rico who graduated with a Master of Architecture from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus in 2023. He is passionate about the architectural profession and is currently working toward obtaining his professional licensure. His interests lie in sustainable, organic, and parametric architecture, and he is a firm believer in contributing positively to both community and environment through thoughtful design. One of his long-term goals is to establish his own design firm focused on sustainable tropical architecture. Outside of architecture, Louie is an avid baseball enthusiast, having competed at a high level, and enjoys creating craftwork with various materials while actively supporting his local community.

Gabriel A. Rivera León
Gabriel A. Rivera León is an architectural designer from Puerto Rico who earned his Master of Architecture from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus in 2023. He has a strong interest in hands-on building, materials, and craftsmanship—an interest that was sparked during a study abroad program in Oaxaca, Mexico, where he worked with traditional adobe construction techniques. Since then, he has gained practical experience in architecture studios and with a general contractor, focusing on interior remodeling, construction detailing, and design development. His academic work has been recognized with awards and honorable mentions in both national and international competitions. Gabriel currently works at a small architecture firm while also pursuing independent projects that explore the intersection of design and making, including woodworking, digital fabrication, and material experimentation.