Trayectorias, Comunidad y Arquitectura

August 28, 2025

CAAPPR

This event featured an engaging conversation with Yanel de Angel, FAIA, and Graciela Carrillo, FAIA, who reflected on their personal and professional trajectories. They offered valuable insights into how their experiences as women have shaped their practice, leadership, and vision, highlighting the importance of resilience and identity in the field of architecture.

Speakers:

Yanel de Angel, FAIA Graciela Carillo, FAIA

Beatriz Del Cueto, Graciela Carrillo, and Yanel de Angel along with the AIAPR Women in Architecture Committee Leadership.

Yanel de Angel, FAIA and Graciela Carrillo, FAIA

Monique Lugo and Emma Colon, Co-Chairs of the AIAPR Women in Architecture Committee.

Mariela Bravo AIA and Eliseo Berrios AIA

Special announcement of the Beatriz Del Cueto, FAIA Women's Leadership Summit Grant.

Surprise announcement of the Beatriz Del Cueto, FAIA Women's Leadership Summit Grant.

Women Leading Design

An exclusive experience of the BPPR Hato Rey Sustainable Transformation

Women Leading Design An exclusive experience of the BPPR Hato Rey Sustainable Transformation

August 16, 2025

Banco Popular Campus

This exclusive tour provided a behind-the-scenes look at the BPPR Campus Sustainable Transformation, showcasing innovation, design excellence, and sustainability in the built environment. Guided by V Architecture, participants experienced how women leaders are redefining architecture through forward-thinking and impactful design.

Speakers:

V Architecture

Group picture with the WIAPR BPPR Campus Guided Tour participants.

Marialy Perez, WIAPR Communications Director, leading the tour.

Moving Forward Together!

Women Inspiring Generations.

Moving Forward Together! Women Inspiring Generations.

Discover the stories behind five notable architects (Jormarly Cruz Galarza, AIA; Jessica Díaz Bras, AIA; Monique Lugo López, AIA; Frances Bonet, AIA; Carmen Rita Fortuño, AIA) at our PechaKucha presentation. From their inspirations to their visions for the future, each architect will share their journey in 10 slides, with 30 seconds per slide.

March 27, 2025

CAAPPR

Speakers:

Jomarly Cruz Galarza, AIA Jessica Díaz Bras, AIA Monique Lugo López, AIA Frances Bonet, AIA Carmen Rita Fortuño, AIA

Jomarly Cruz, Jessica Diaz, Monique Lugo, Frances Bonet, and Carmen Rita posing with the AIA Puerto Rico Women in Architecture Committee Leadership.

Jomarly Cruz Galarza, AIA; Jessica Diaz Bras, AIA; Monique Lugo Lopez, AIA; Frances Bonet, AIA; and Carmen Rita Fortuno, AIA.

Zairiangely Garcia, Assoc. AIA and Emma Colon, AIA as presentors of the Moving Forward Together event.

Crowd at the event: Moving Forward Together! Women Inspiring Generations

Women in Architecture Puerto Rico group photo

Women in Architecture Committee Launch Event

March 19, 2025

Kohler by Infiva

The AIA-PR recently launched its Women in Architecture Puerto Rico Committee, an initiative dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for women in the architectural profession. The event gathered over 60 women architects and architects-in-training to celebrate this milestone in promoting equity and inclusion. Guest speaker Cristi Muñiz, founder of Blank Slate, inspired attendees with insights on collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth.

Speaker:

Cristi Muñiz Bauzo

Sponsors:

Kohler by Infiva Modo de Vida Blank Slate