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Innovation, commitment and sustainability: that's what we are

At LBR&A, we combine cutting-edge engineering, aesthetic vision, and respect for the environment, because our goal is to design spaces that transcend time.

Distinctions that endorse our passion

National and international recognition that reflects the quality, innovation, and commitment of our architectural proposals.

AWARDS AND SPECIAL WORKS

2024

Rethinking Awards

CH73 House, winner in the Architectural Innovation of the Year and Private Residence (Small-Medium) categories.

2023

Medal of Merit in the Arts in Architecture

Lifetime Achievement Award

Finalist for the Noldi Schreck Award

Awarded by the Congress of Mexico City.

Awarded by the Firenze Entremuros Prize, Mexico.

Category: Residential Architecture, Mexico.

2022

XVI National Biennial of Mexican Architecture:

ICONIC AWARDS – "Best of the Best: Innovative Architecture"

Silver Medal in the Single-Family Home category.

Awarded to project CH73 by the German Design Council, Germany.

2021

"Chilango Heart 2021" Recognition

For its trajectory, Mexico.

2019

Lorenzo H. Zambrano Award

CTBUH Recognition

For his distinguished career.

The Reforma Tower was named one of the 50 most influential buildings of the last 50 years by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

2018

The International Highrise Award 2018

Awarded to Torre Reforma.

2016

XIV National Architecture Biennale

ACEC New York Diamond Award

Noldi Schreck Award

Building of the Year Award 2016

Gold Medal.

Category C: Structural Systems.

In the "Corporate Architecture" category (according to Glocal Magazine).

According to "Obras" Magazine by Grupo Editorial Expansión.

Americas Region.

2014

Augusto A. Álvarez Award

XIII National Architecture Biennale

PCI Design Awards Program

For excellence in architecture, awarded by the FCARM (National Federation of Colleges of Architects).

Silver Medal in the Education category, Mexico.

2013

Exhibition of Contemporary Mexican Architecture

In Italy, Rome.

2012

XII National Biennale

Silver Medal in the Conservation category, Mexico.

2011

Luis Barragán Award

Awarded by CAM-SAM (College of Architects of Mexico City) for professional practice in architecture.

2010

XI National Architecture Biennale

Silver Medal in the Office Buildings category, Mexico.

2007

Teaching Excellence Award

Awarded by the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City.

1998

Yaacov Agam Commissioning

Creation and coordination of the mural developed by master Yaacov Agam in Torre Bosques, Mexico City.

1993

Intelligent Building Association Award

José Chávez Morado Commissioning

Chapultepec Tower, Chicago, Illinois.

Concept and coordination of the mural "El Ahuehuete de Chapultepec" at Chapultepec Tower, Mexico City.

Our Firm

With nearly 50 years of experience, at LBR&A we merge contemporary design, technology, and a mastery of structural engineering that drives Mexican technique to create iconic projects that reinvent the way we live.

Sharing vision and experience

From academic forums to professional gatherings, we contribute to educating new generations and enriching the dialogue in architecture.

2025

Heritage conservation in large urban projects:

Mexico and France Meeting, organized by the Ministry of Culture, the INAH (National Institute of History), and the Mexican Embassy in France. Mexico City, Mexico.

2024

UIC Barcelona Forums. Landing: “Understanding the Architectural Game of Skyscraper”:

UIC Barcelona, ​​Barcelona, ​​Spain.

Masterclass for Stanford University students:

Reforma Tower, Mexico City, Mexico.

"Architecture and the Arts" Cycle:

The National College, Mexico City, Mexico.

Keynote address: Construction of Terminal 2 at Puerto Vallarta International Airport:

Faculty of Architecture, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico.

Public Works and Space. Forum "Public and Urban: Visions of Architecture":

College of Architects of Nuevo Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

2023

Memories and Visions:

AIA International Conference 2023, Mexico City, Mexico.

“Teaching and practice of architecture”:

Twenty years of the Cemex Blanca Chair, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

The Facade: A Dialogue Between Meaning and Purpose in Contemporary Architecture:

Zak World of Facades Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.

Keynote lecture:

CAM-SAM, House of the Architect, Mexico City, Mexico.

Speech on his induction as an emeritus academic:

National Academy of Architecture, Torre Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico.

2022

National Assembly 112:

Federation of Colleges of Architects of the Mexican Republic and CAM-SAM, Mexico City, Mexico.

2021

Net Zero:

Speaking in Concrete by CEMEX, Mexico City, Mexico.

The architectural form and its structural conceptualization:

Organized by the Structural Engineering Society, Fundarq and ESIA-Tecamachalco IPN, Mexico City, Mexico.

“Synchronizing Sustainability”:

AIA International Region 2021 Spring Virtual Conference.

2020

“Catalyzing Change”:

AIA International Region 2020 Virtual Conference.

CGBC Lecture Series: Benjamín Romano on “Integrating Flow in High Rise Structures”: :

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, EUA.

Bioclimatic and design considerations:

Organized by Fundarq, CAM-SAM and Gerdau Corsa.

Architectural structuring:

E+A Architects, Mexico City, Mexico.

Factory Friday: Chat with Benjamín Romano and Julio Gaeta:

City Factory, Mexico City, Mexico.

2019

Comprehensive architecture:

12th Edition of the International Festival of Brilliant Minds, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.

2017

LBR&A Architectural and Structural Approach

Lecture at the “Structural Design 1” course at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Integration of flow and energy in high-rise structures

Lecture at the “Cloud Talk” course at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.

Integration of flow and energy in high-rise structures

Conference at the Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Mextrópoli 2017

International Festival of Architecture and City, Mexico City.

2016

Influence of the economic crisis on architectural developments:

Lecture at the “Sustainable Real Estate” course at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Influence of the economic crisis on architectural developments:

Lecture at Columbia University, New York.

Integrations. LBR&A:

Conference at the “Integrations Studio” at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

31st International Architecture Congress – “Designing a better world through architecture”:

Torre Reforma Project, FCARM, Mexico City.

Presentation at the International Congress “En Blanco” CIAB VII:

Valencia, España.

2014

“Real Estate Business Trends in Mexico”

Real Estate Business Summit, Mexico City.

Lecture at the International Congress “En Blanco CIAB VI”

Valencia, España.

2013

Participation in Arquídeas

Organized by CAM SAM (College of Architects of Mexico City).

XII Engineering Symposium:

Pan-American University, Guadalajara, Mexico

8th International Congress on “High-Tech Architecture and Sustainable Bioclimatic Design, Architecture and Materials”:

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City.

2012

Precast concrete facades and digital tools:

Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

Presentation at the International Congress “En Blanco” CIAB V:

Valencia, España.

2011

Vision and Trends in Architecture:

IV International Construction Exhibition (SAIE), Mexico City.

Conference at La Salle University:

Mexico City.

2010

XXV National Meeting on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering:

Acapulco, México.

Conference at the International Congress “En Blanco” CIAB IV:

Valencia, España.

Torre Reforma Conference for the Master's in Structures:

College of Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Conference at the Technical Week of Installations AMERICA, 3rd CEO Forum:

Mexico City.

2009

12th International Building and Housing Exhibition:

CIHAC Expo.

IX Annual National Meeting of Architecture and Interior Design (ENADII):

Mexico City.

Conference at Anáhuac University:

Mexico City.

“Space and Time” with Felipe Leal:

Radio UNAM, Mexico City.

2008

Conference at the International Congress “En Blanco” CIAB III:

Valencia, Spain.

Conference at CAM SAM:

College of Architects of Mexico City, Mexico City.

2006

Conference at the International Congress “En Blanco CIAB II”:

Valencia, Spain.

Chair of Sustainable Architecture:

Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

Teaching

2017–2018

Bovis Comprehensive Chair: Study and Teaching of Architecture, Teaching
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2016–2017

Guest of Harvard University
Expert during the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 residency.

2009–2015

Analysis and Synthesis Workshop, Constructive Consulting Workshop I
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2009–2013

Design Studies Development, Study Counseling Seminar II
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2003–2015

White Chair: Financing Project for Outstanding Students by CEMEX
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2002–2009

Construction Workshop (Course V and VI)
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2005–2006

Study of New Construction Technologies
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

2003–2005

Coordinator of the Construction Cycle at the School of Architecture
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

1982–1985

Study of Construction Techniques
Ibero-American University, Mexico City.

The talent that drives each project

Architects, engineers, and specialists who surprise with their ability to turn ideas into reality.

Benjamín Romano

Director and founder

Olga Romano

Director

Alejandro Gorshtein

Junior Architect

Alexis Erosa

Project leader

Andrea Espinoza

Construction supervisor

Antonio Lomelí

Architecture coordinator

Bárbara

Eduardo Silva

Administrator of projects

Jacobo Romano

Project leader

Jerónimo Serrano

Junior Architect

Jesús Hidalgo

Design coordinator

Jesús Javier Crespo

Architect

Mónica Sánchez

Architectural assistant

Narciso Martínez

Engineering Leader

Rodrigo Martínez

Sr. Architect

Sheila Paola Hernández

Junior Architect

Stephanie Romero

Junior Architect

Let's build the future of your project together.

Let's talk about how to bring your vision to reality with technology and sustainability.

Disruptive design, structural innovation and architecture with vision.

Contact us

Rubén Darío 281 Polanco, 11580 Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México

+1 891 989-11-91 contacto@lbria.com