andres rubio, aia, leed ap
Principal, director of hospitality

Relying on a strong visual aesthetic coupled with decades of international experience in all stages of design, Andres delivers creative, sensible solutions for hospitality and mixed-use projects. His philosophy of beginning with the end in mind enables him to complete large, complex programs despite schedule and budget constraints.

Throughout his career in the hospitality industry, Andres has stayed true to his goal of reaching the best possible design outcome that closely meets client needs, priorities and objectives, but also ultimately fulfills the expectations of end users and the community. He firmly believes that excellence grows from close collaboration and communication between project leaders and the rest of the design team. By promoting effective design talent, you ensure success in planning, design, architecture and landscaping.

Andres received his Bachelor of Architecture from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, and a Master of Architecture from the Escola Técnica Superior D'Arquitectura de Barcelona–Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya (ETSAB–UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. He joined the firm in 2015 and quickly became involved in ongoing efforts to take the NBA hospitality practice to the next level.