Hello! I’m Juan Esteban Hernandez Cardona, an architect and visual designer based in Hamburg, Germany. I create atmospheric spaces through a blend of architectural design, digital visualization, and material study, with a particular interest in heritage, narrative, and the interplay of light and space. I thrive on translating ideas into precise, high-detail visuals and robust design development, from concept sketches to architectural presentations. My work seeks to connect imagination with construction, exploring how cities and buildings mediate memory, culture, and daily life.

Juan Esteban Hernandez Cardona

Hello! I’m Juan Esteban Hernandez Cardona, an architect and visual designer based in Hamburg, Germany. I create atmospheric spaces through a blend of architectural design, digital visualization, and material study, with a particular interest in heritage, narrative, and the interplay of light and space. I thrive on translating ideas into precise, high-detail visuals and robust design development, from concept sketches to architectural presentations. My work seeks to connect imagination with construction, exploring how cities and buildings mediate memory, culture, and daily life.

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Hello! I’m Juan Esteban Hernandez Cardona, an architect and visual designer based in Hamburg, Germany. I create atmospheric spaces through a blend of architectural design, digital visualization, and material study, with a particular interest in heritage, narrative, and the interplay of light and space.

I thrive on translating ideas into precise, high-detail visuals and robust design development, from concept sketches to architectural presentations. My work seeks to connect imagination with construction, exploring how cities and buildings mediate memory, culture, and daily life.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Art and Cultural Heritage Project Assistant at Architectural Recognition Chamber for the Cathedral in Medellin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Assisted with heritage project work for the Cathedral in Medellin; conducted archival research, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders to support recognition efforts.
Art and Cultural Heritage Project Assistant at Architectural Recognition Chamber for the Cathedral in Medellin
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Continuation of heritage projects; supported documentation, outreach, and coordination.
Intern at Trapez Architektur, Hamburg
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Internship contributing to design development and documentation across projects.
Working Student at Blocher Partners
May 1, 2020 - October 22, 2022
Worked on multiple projects; supported design development, modeling, and coordination.
Working Student at BPV Architekten
October 22, 2022 - October 23, 2023
Assisted on Hamburg-based projects; contributed to documentation, modeling and presentations.
Working Student at BPV Architekten
November 24, 2024 - October 25, 2025
Continuation of duties; supported design development and project coordination.
Working Student at Claudia Salzgeber Architektur Atelier
October 20, 2020 - April 21, 2021
Supported projects in Vaduz, Liechtenstein; involvement in design development and interior detailing.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Exchange Year in Architecture at University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor in Architecture at University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor in Architecture at University of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
January 1, 2023 - April 16, 2026
High School Diploma at Colegio Jose Maria Berrio, Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma at ASPAEN Gimnasio Los Alcazares, Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality