Colombian-Mexican architect with over 17 years of experience in the development, coordination and execution of architectural and interior design projects across the residential, hospitality and corporate sectors. She currently serves as Interior Design Architect Lead / Interior Design Strategic Manager at Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, an internationally renowned Mexican firm recognized for its integrated approach to architecture, urban planning and contemporary interior design. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team specializing in high-end hospitality projects, including the design of a Ritz-Carlton, among other luxury developments. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with prestigious firms such as Esrawe Studio, Fernando Romero Enterprise in collaboration with Foster and Partners, as well as SpAce and A911, contributing to landmark projects such as the New Mexico City International Airport and hotel developments under the Sofitel brand. With an academic background from the National University of Colombia and a Master’s degree in Architectural Design from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Vanessa combines technical precision, aesthetic vision and creative leadership.
Sordo Madaleno is a Mexican firm founded in 1937, specializing in architecture, interior design and urban planning, with projects across the residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use sectors. It is a large-scale multidisciplinary firm, with projects in more than 15 countries and approximately 250 professionals which combine experience, innovation and contextual sensitivity across projects of varying scales and typologies.
