VISION
The beauty of responsible architecture based on local resources and indigenous wisdom has always fascinated me. The systems employed by ancient cultures are inherently sustainable and resilient as validated by centuries of hegemony.
In recent years, I have studied the concept of regenerative design that reframes the principle of environmental sustainability, driven by not only sustaining but also providing a positive impact on the natural surroundings.
Through my work, I aim to connect the ecological traditional knowledge and technology with regenerative contemporary design, engaging local communities in creating nature-based solutions that respond to the needs of society and strengthen their cultural identity, benefitting the world we live in.
-Sofía Idoate
PROFILE
Currently based in Mexico City, Sofía runs an interior architecture and design consultancy specializing in hospitality and residential projects. Her work philosophy is rooted in a deep engagement with the environment of a project, a profound understanding of the needs and expectations of the client, and a dedication to enjoyable teamwork. Sofía offers a balance of creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking with a structured, organized, and detailed mentality; enabling her to deliver focused development, follow through, and total completion to each aspect of the design.
Her most recent work includes the interior design development for the Hotel and Residences of Four Seasons Caye Chapel in Belize, and the concept design for two private residences in New York City, in collaboration with the design firms Meyer Davis and Aurelie Paradiso.
In Mexico, she collaborated with The Ritz-Carlton as a design consultant for their newest property in Mexico City; and directed the interior design development of Corazon Cabo, a luxury resort in Cabo San Lucas, in collaboration with Carlita Alexander and RACO. In her role, she evolved the design concept and worked with the in-house teams into implementing the design through the end of construction and installation.
Previously based in New York City, she worked as an architectural project manager in the interior design firm Meyer Davis for five years. Sofía led international high-end projects such as the Crown Hotel in Sydney, the Dream Hotel Group condominiums in Atlanta, and the signature restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Mexico City.
A native of Pamplona, Spain, Sofía earned her Master of Architecture at the University of Navarra. During her studies, she explored various artistic techniques, incorporating hand sketching and watercolors into her style of portraying architecture and design.
Passionate about bioclimatic architecture, Sofía has developed research theses based on energy-efficient techniques in vernacular construction and regenerative design that fostered her enthusiasm for the exploration of these vias, which are inherently present in her philosophy and manifested in her work.