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I am Luis Alberto Torres, an architect and urban designer with international experience. Over the last 15 years I have contributed to high-profile projects in England, Mexico, and Colombia, earning recognition and awards for both individual and team efforts. I excel at developing and communicating architectural and urban design concepts using a wide range of representation techniques, from digital freehand drawing to photorealistic 3D tools.
I currently lead environmental regeneration projects as an independent architect and consultant in Colombia, collaborate remotely on urban regeneration initiatives in the UK, and contribute to public realm strategies. I enjoy sharing ideas as an invited lecturer and mentor, and I am fluent in English and Spanish, with Italian at an upper-intermediate level.
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Language
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
External Consultant at The City of London, Public Realm Department
August 1, 2013 - PresentContributed to the conceptual development of projects aimed at improving public spaces, pedestrian experience, and environmental regeneration throughout The City of London.
Architectural Designer / Team Support at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)
July 31, 2023 - August 26, 2025Supported strategic thinking and design conception for large-scale projects in a 500-strong practice, helping win significant commissions. Also engaged in teaching conceptual sketching, chaired the Partnerships Group to support humanitarian projects, and ran the AHMM Sketch Club.
Project Masterplanner / Project Runner at HTA London
May 31, 2013 - August 26, 2025Led masterplanning for residential and regeneration schemes across the UK; managed architectural projects within a multidisciplinary design practice with international activity.
Project Architect at de Yturbe Architects
December 31, 2007 - August 26, 2025Managed projects from initial research through to construction, including schematic designs, technical drawings, and architectural illustrations for diverse projects.
Project Architect at Sumitomo Corporation & Mitsui Construction
December 31, 2000 - August 26, 2025Led an integral reforestation program for Mexico City including development of main nursery compound, Environment University, and Centre for Ecological Disasters at Xochimilco.
Designer and Illustrator at Sordo Madaleno & Associates
December 31, 1998 - August 26, 2025Worked as a designer and illustrator in one of Mexico's largest architectural firms and former Latin American partner of Norman Foster.
Draughtsman and Illustrator at Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon
December 31, 1994 - August 26, 2025Assisted renowned Mexican architect Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon, a disciple of Le Corbusier, producing drawings and illustrations.
Independent Architect and Consultant at Colombia
January 1, 2025 - PresentProject leadership in environmental regeneration initiatives, securing submissions to the United Nations, and collaborating remotely on urban regeneration projects while advising on public realm strategies in the United Kingdom.
Public Realm External Architect at City of London Corporation
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Contributed to the conceptual design phase and development of strategies for public realm improvements within the City of London.
Architect / Urban Designer at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2023Contributed to architectural and urban design projects, supported conceptualisation processes and communication for competitions; coordinated the AHMM Sketch Club; invited lecturer on conceptual illustration; engaged in masterclasses with The Architecture Foundation.
Project Masterplanner / Housing & Urban Regeneration Planner at HTA London
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2013Multidisciplinary practice focusing on housing and urban regeneration; project masterplanning at different design stages across the UK, China, and Australia.
Project Architect at Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos; Teodoro González de León (Mexico City studios)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007Contributed to full design and construction processes at prominent design studios in Mexico City.
Education
Postgraduate degree in Architectural Practice at Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Architecture Foundation Masterclass at Florey Building, Queens College, Oxford
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Urban Design for Housing at Urban Design London, Palestra, Blackfriars Road
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Architecture Degree at Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico
January 1, 1990 - August 26, 2025Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice at Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
January 1, 2017 - February 27, 2026Masterclass in Art and Representation at Florey Building, The Queen's College, Oxford
January 1, 2016 - February 27, 2026Urban Design for Housing at Urban Design London
January 1, 2010 - February 27, 2026Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – Mexico
January 1, 2000 - February 27, 2026Qualifications
Certified Yoga Teacher
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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