Fernando Romero
Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Fernando Romero leads a New York–based architecture and planning practice founded in 2000. The firm is described as research-driven, pursuing innovative approaches to cultural, infrastructural, and urban development. It brings together a global, multidisciplinary team of architects, urban researchers, curatorial experts, and storytellers to work across diverse contexts. Its portfolio spans cultural institutions, major infrastructure projects, healthcare facilities, and private commissions across Latin America, with notable works such as the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City, Terminal Beta at the New El Salvador Airport, Bitcoin City, and a hospital complex in Los Cabos. Romero has received international recognition for his work, including the Bauhaus Award and Red Dot Award, with the World Economic Forum naming him a Global Leader of Tomorrow, Fast Company placing him among the 50 Most Influential Designers, and an Honorary Fellowship from the AIA. In 2022 FR-EE partnered with Virgin Hyperloop to develop a Hyperloop system, reflecting ongoing engagement with ambitious, transformative projects.