Speaker

Chelo Garcia Lara is a Studio Lead in Madrid at AHMM, where she has over 12 years of experience focusing on innovative and sustainable architecture across diverse commercial projects in London and internationally. Chelo combines local context with global design principles, striving to create spaces that foster community and enhance urban environments. Her notable contributions include the transformative One Waterloo development, which sets a benchmark for mixed-use architecture, and the award-winning 1 New Burlington Place. Chelo also played a key role in designing Google's flagship campus in Hyderabad, India, a cutting-edge facility for 18,000 users that emphasizes low-energy design and cultural sensitivity. Chelo is dedicated to pushing architectural boundaries while promoting sustainability in her work.