Architect
Andrés F. Álvarez

Ecoenergy Latin America Headquarters

Located in the Aldea Comercial de Ruitoque, Santander, the design of this commercial space reflects innovation and sustainability, aligning with the essence of EcoEnergy Latinoamérica, a company specializing in the sale of solar panels and renewable energy solutions.

The space has been designed to create an immersive experience, combining modern materials with a functional layout that enhances the brand identity. At the entrance, an impressive wooden counter with elegant finishes and strategic lighting creates a welcoming and professional reception. The company's logo is harmoniously integrated, reinforcing the corporate image from the first interaction with customers.

The walls and displays are designed to educate and inform about solar energy, featuring interactive panels, illuminated displays, and explanatory graphics that facilitate the understanding of the technology. Additionally, the use of solar panels as part of the interior design emphasizes the business's sustainable mission.

The interplay of lights and colors generates a modern and technological ambiance, while the furniture arrangement allows for a smooth flow of customers and advisors. The inclusion of warm materials such as wood balances the modernity of the space, creating an attractive and trustworthy environment for those seeking renewable energy solutions.

This interior design not only optimizes the functionality of the commercial space but also reinforces the company's commitment to sustainability, offering an educational shopping experience aligned with the future of clean energy.

Gate for a country house

A gate for a country house in Ruitoque, Santander

EV Charging Stations

3D Modeling and renders of electric vehicle charging stations in Disfarma warehouses in Girón, Santander

Renovation | House 36

Facade and roof renovation for a house in the Terrazas de Mensulí condominium in Piedecuesta, Santander.

Palaces-Sarmiento House

This mid-century modern style house located in Mesa de los Santos, Santander, embodies elegance and functionality, with clean lines, large glass surfaces, and a strong connection with nature. The single-story layout emphasizes open spaces and seamless integration between indoor and outdoor areas, creating a tranquil and sophisticated living experience.

At the heart of the home is an internal atrium, a lush green sanctuary bathed in natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround this central patio, allowing every room to enjoy views of the vibrant plants and a minimalist reflective pool. A sculptural tree, carefully placed in the atrium, becomes a focal point, its organic form beautifully contrasting with the geometric lines of the house.

The living room features an open-concept design, with a sunken lounge that enhances a cozy yet spacious feel. A stone-clad fireplace serves as an anchor in the space, while warm wooden panels and polished concrete floors add texture and depth. The dining area, adjacent to the atrium, enjoys abundant natural light and direct access to an outdoor patio for al fresco dining.

Sanctuary House

Located in the tranquility of the rural landscape of Villapinzón, Cundinamarca, this country house combines a traditional aesthetic with a modern design that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. The construction integrates efficiently into the terrain, featuring a stone base that provides solidity and an upper level clad in light tones, allowing for a balanced visual transition with the surrounding vegetation.

The house showcases a simple architectural design with a sloped roof that facilitates rainwater drainage, an important feature for the region. Large windows and an upper-level terrace allow natural light to enter and offer panoramic views of the landscape. The lower level features an open space designated for social gatherings or relaxation.

The landscape design enhances the connection with nature, incorporating pathways and green areas surrounding the house, complemented by strategically placed trees that provide shade and privacy. The combination of rustic materials and contemporary finishes results in a cozy and functional structure, ideal for relaxation and a retreat from the urban pace.

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"Casa Moncora" Hotel

Interior design project in a heritage building in Barichara, Santander.

Mirador del Rio

Addition of a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and sauna to a country house in Barichara, Santander.

Dijon House

A country residence that combines contemporary spatiality with a design that evokes traditional accents. The design prioritizes coherence with the surroundings, taking advantage of views, adapting to the terrain, and responding adequately to the existential needs of our clients. This project is located in Mesa de los Santos, Santander.

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Navas-Applewhite House

This Spanish-style villa blends traditional Mediterranean elements with a subtle modern twist, creating a home that is both timeless and contemporary. The architecture features white stucco walls and terracotta roof tiles, evoking classic Spanish aesthetics while ensuring durability and climate responsiveness.

The roofline is varied, with multiple pitched sections that enhance the visual appeal and emphasize the home's spaciousness. A modern clerestory window system sits atop the central volume, allowing natural light to flood the interiors while maintaining privacy. This contemporary element contrasts beautifully with the rustic charm of the exterior.

Lengerke's Road Café + Lodging

Located in the picturesque town of Zapatoca, Santander, this lodging and café offer an experience that blends comfort, modern architecture, and a harmonious integration with the natural landscape. Designed with an aesthetic that highlights the use of traditional materials such as stone and wood, along with contemporary elements, this space provides a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for visitors.

The lodging features rooms designed to maximize comfort, with large windows and terraces that offer a direct connection to the mountainous surroundings. From its balconies, guests can enjoy privileged views of the town and the central church, creating an unparalleled landscape both during the day and at night.

In the café, visitors can indulge in a selection of specialty coffee, accompanied by local products and artisanal pastries. The open-concept design encourages social interaction and relaxation, allowing guests to appreciate the natural beauty and colonial architecture of the town while enjoying a warm beverage.

Altoviento House

project involved the detailed architectural design of a small house located in the fields of Mesa de los Santos, Santander. It consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room, a storage room, terraces, and a social area (living room, dining room, and kitchen integrated into a single space) with views of the majestic Chicamocha Canyon.

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Orsua House

The Orsua house is a country home designed based on the needs of our clients, who required a spacious, economical, flexible, and secure residence. The design reinterprets and rationalizes the traditional rural architecture of Santander, characterized by simple structures, gabled roofs with clay tiles supported by wooden structures, plastered walls, and stonework.

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Renovation | Co-Working Loft 41

Renovation project to establish co-working offices in the Loft 41 building in Bucaramanga, Santander.

A-frame cabin I

This house is a design product developed under the A-Frame style. It features a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the first floor, all directly connected to an outdoor deck that extends the social spaces. It also includes a storage room, a bathroom, and a cozy bedroom on the second floor, which also has a terrace.

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A-frame cabin II

These A-frame cabins reinvent the classic triangular shape with modern refinements, creating a timeless yet innovative retreat. Slightly elevated above the terrain, they integrate into the natural slope, offering panoramic views while ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Showroom for renewable energies

Interior Design and Lighting for a Renewable Energy Exhibition Room

Building for the USTA Faculty of Architecture | Graduation Project

In response to the growing student population and the demand for sufficient spaces required for the proper development of academic activities, a new building for the Faculty of Architecture is proposed in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga. The project focuses on renewing the faculty to promote the modernization of education by designing a building with bioclimatic characteristics. This will ensure thermal and acoustic comfort suited to the area, while also incorporating façades and volumes that reflect the institution’s architectural language within a modern contemporary framework.

Museum of Guane Culture

The Santo Tomás University of Bucaramanga has carried out a careful intervention in one of its heritage buildings to create a space of great historical and cultural value: the Guane Culture Archaeological Museum. This transformation has redefined the building, preserving its original architecture while integrating a contemporary museography that highlights the legacy of this ancient civilization.

Access to the museum is through a vaulted corridor that maintains the historic character of the building, guiding visitors to a collection of archaeological artifacts that reveal the worldview, funerary practices, and artisanal ingenuity of the Guane people. The museum’s ambiance combines strategic lighting and warm-toned materials that evoke earth and stone, fundamental elements in the life of this pre-Hispanic culture.

This new space not only enriches the university’s academic resources but also strengthens Santander’s cultural identity, offering researchers, students, and visitors an immersive experience into the history and heritage of the region’s ancient inhabitants.

Artistic Renderings of "The Tower of Babel"

Digital drafting and three-dimensional virtual representation were carried out based on the artistic sketches of the concept-building created by Architect and Master of Fine Arts Claudio Beltrán for the exhibition “The Tower of Babel Will Be Built in Bucaramanga” at the Museum of Modern Art of Bucaramanga.

Fish sculpture at "La Playa" Tourist Stop

Fish sculpture at the La Playa Tourist and Fishing Center, Santander.