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Jose Castillo is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He is the founding principal of the architectural practice a|911, based in Mexico City, alongside Saidee Springall. Castillo holds a degree in architecture from Iberoamericana University in Mexico City and a Master of Design degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. His firm's work is recognized for its innovative approach to cultural, institutional, housing, and mobility projects, along with urban design and planning in cities across Mexico and Central America. Notable projects include the Spanish Cultural Center and the Elena Garro Cultural Center. Castillo’s practice has received numerous accolades, such as the Bronze Medal from the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction in Latin America and the Emerging Voices Award from the Architectural League of New York. He has been a visiting professor at various prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, and has served as a juror for international architectural competitions. His writings and architectural works have been published in esteemed journals and books, contributing to the discourse on architecture and urbanism.
Department of Architecture