EMELY ACOBO
Partner Architecture Studio Project
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My past and present principals inspire me to not only be an excellent designer but also to have a positive impact socially and professionally.
EMELY ACOBO
Bio:
The Great Designer Emely Acobo was born in Bogota, Colombia, and graduated from F.I.U. with a Masters Degree in Architecture. Emely works as an Associate Designer at MC Harry and Associates. Emely is interested in sustainable design practices and commercial, education, and civic projects.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
Abroad, I witnessed how surroundings shape capabilities. I aspire to make the built environment more accessible.
What do you do?
As an associate designer, I produce documents, physical models, and digital drawings that’ll translate the needs of the client and the firm.
What excites you in the work you do?
Learning from experienced colleagues. Using their wisdom to become an effective licensed professional and become licensed.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My past and present principals inspire me to not only be an excellent designer but also to have a positive impact socially and professionally.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
My proudest professional achievement was being named the 2022 NOMA South Florida Student of the Year.
Featured Project Name:
Vice Hub
Featured Project Location:
Brickell, Miami, FL
Featured Project Completion Date:
2022
Role in Featured Project:
FIU Architecture Graduate Students
Featured Project Description:
Vice Hub investigates the adaptation against sea level rise through an expanded Metrorail system by 2100. Located along the Miami Metrorail, the Miami River, and the expressway, our project focused on how transportation in Miami can be transformed to be more efficient and expand access to public transportation while using cost-efficient sustainable strategies such as a vertical farming tunnel. The project contains spaces such as a Metrorail station, exhibition space, and residential apartments.
