PA Talks 15 – Fernando Romero

The Mexican architect, Fernando Romero was interviewed for the PA Talks series via an Instagram live interview during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hamid Hassanzadeh, the founder of ParametricArchitecture, spoke to Romero of FR·EE on a live discussion at the Architectanddesign channel about his architectural career, projects, collaborations with the stalwart -Norman Foster, and his visions for the future of architecture.

Fernando Romero, Hon. FAIA is recognized as one of the leading architects of his generation. He was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum in 2002, one of the 50 Most Influential Designers by Fast Company in 2012, and became an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2013. His many accolades include the Bauhaus Award and the ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award.

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FR·EE is a global architecture and industrial design firm founded by Fernando Romero with offices in New York (industrial design only) and Mexico City (architecture and design). An active agent in the reconfiguration of the site and public space, Fr-ee’s commitment to translating historic, social, economic, and environmental contexts into contemporary urban destinations has garnered critical attention and attracted millions of visitors, generating a positive impact in cities and communities.

Over the past 15 years, Fr-ee has realized and proposed projects in a number of countries that encompass different programs and contexts, from museums and office buildings to dense urban centers and the desert. Fernando Romero, Hon. FAIA is recognized as one of the leading architects of his generation.

He was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum in 2002, one of the 50 Most Influential Designers by Fast Company in 2012, and became an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2013. His many accolades include the Bauhaus Award and the ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award.

Tune in to the PA Talks series for an interesting and insightful session with Fernando Romero interviewed by Hamid Hassanzadeh. 

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In the PATalks interview series, PA’s founder and creative director, Hamid Hassanzadeh, sits down with leading architects and designers to discuss their lives, careers, and visions for the future. Watch/Listen to the episode or subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts to catch the whole series.

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