Andrea Maldonado on Process and Sensitivity at REIMS502

Andrea Maldonado, partner at REIMS502, discusses her career in architecture, emphasizing process, teamwork, and critical thinking. She joined the studio after a university competition brought her closer to Eduardo Reims. Her key contribution involves structuring internal manuals and methodologies to streamline operations. Based in Querétaro, REIMS502 focuses on urban densification and context-sensitive design. Maldonado notes that architecture remains a field where women must constantly prove their judgment, especially on construction sites, but she sees a generational shift toward stronger female presence. She warns against the uncritical use of digital tools, advocating for architecture as a critical and sensitive practice. The interview appears in Glocal Design Magazine's 89th edition, 'Visionarias del espacio,' which features 15 women architects and interior designers, with covers by Prince Láuder and Jimena Estíbaliz.