ANA GABRIELA SALVADOR IRIGOYEN
Architect (Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador PUCE), Master in Urban Planning with a Mention in Governance and Urban Planning focused on climate change (PUCE), Master in Architectural Design (Higher Technical School of Architecture. University of Navarra ETSAUN-Spain). Diploma for Lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism, and Diploma in Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism (University of Salamanca-Spain).
Born in Quito, Ana Gabriela completed her primary and secondary studies at the Vienna International School. During her architecture career, she carried out professional internships in renowned architectural offices such as Milton Barragán, Alfredo Rivadeneira and Henry Carrión.
She worked as: Part-time University lecturer in Architectural Design (Quito San Francisco University USFQ, University of the AmericasUDLA, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador PUCE). Undersecretary of Habitat and Public Space and Advisor, Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Ecuador (MIDUVI). Director of Special Projects, Metropolitan Public Company of Habitat and Housing, Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Quito (EPMHV), Directive Technical Advisor, Metropolitan Institute of Urban Planning Quito (IMPU).
She has experience in urban planning, architecture design, architectural competitions, interior design and construction, as an independent architect and in collaboration with local and international studios, such as Francisco Mangado Architects in Spain. She has collaborated with international organizations and stakeholders. She has developed various building types, including housing, civic and commercial buildings, offices, museums, exhibitions, cemeteries, hotels and museums. Has also worked with exhibition design and curation, and long-term urban planning through collective construction processes. Appreciates intercultural environments.
Collaborated in several investigations and books such as: “Sustainable Habitat Agenda of Ecuador 2036”, “Vision of Quito 2040, Planning at the neighborhood scale”, “Territorial Planning in the Communes of the Metropolitan District of Quito”.
Author and co-author of architectural and urban projects at national and international level, highlighting the following: THIRD PRIZE Architecture Design Competition: Quito Innovation Center (QIC), KOICA-CONQUITO offices, Quito. Ecuador. Area: 3,255 m2 (2022)SECOND PRIZE Urban & Architecture Design Competition: Five-star hotel in Baños, Ecuador. Area: 14,000m2 (2018). FIRST PRIZE Urban & Architecture Design Competition: New Legislative Complex in Quito, Ecuador. Area: 22,600m2. Urban áreas 2.6ha (2010).
Delegate of Ecuador – BAL Spain (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025); Member of the Commission of the City Forum, CAE-P (2017-2019); National Jury – BIAU Paraguay (2019); “Ornato de Quito” Award Jury (2015); Secretary of the Jury – Ecuador Architecture Biennial (2014); Member of the Honor Commission, CAE-P (2008-2010).
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