About Us | GLR Arquitectos

The challenges presented by contemporary universal culture are characterized by the need for refinement in architectural design, emphasizing the creation of highly functional spaces, with character and with a great respect for the environment.

We are concerned about our environment, energy saving and the implementation of new sustainable design alternatives, beyond any type of certification. We constantly carry out solar energy and efficiency studies, always advising us with the best consultants in sustainability.

This responsible attitude with the context, particularly with the powerful natural landscape that surrounds the city of Monterrey, requires us to seek a great harmony with it, always using it as a force generating the architectural concept.

“For us, architecture is a reflection of the culture of our time and space. As a witness of our traditions, it must be understood as a discipline that always looks into the future, not the past. In this sense, today more than ever architecture must be in total harmony with nature, always seeking respect and integration with the environment”

Gilberto L. Rodríguez — CEO, GLR Architects

Design

Our projects always start from the premise of fully fulfilling the needs program provided by the client, but at the same time seek to create an intimate relationship with their environment, mainly their natural environment.

That is why for our study it is extremely important to approach the projects with a great respect for the existing nature, adapting ourselves to the natural topography and seeking to have the best possible visual relation with the surrounding landscape.

Construction

The firm stands out for its use of innovative constructive solutions, which bring the daring concepts of our projects to life. Besides, a great emphasis is placed on adapting to the existing nature on site, which allows for a great commitment with the environment without sacrificing comfort and visual appeal.

The materials used are subject to the highest quality standards, which enables the firm to create long-lasting constructions with an enormous aesthetic value, thus producing projects which, due to both their beauty and quality, withstand the passage of time.

Interior Design

Part of the commitment with an integral design is to unify the fomral and volumetric beauty of the architectural design with the project’s interior design. Thus, with the usage of top-of-the-line decoration, the studio’s signature holistic design is guaranteed.

Materials such as high-end carpentry, national and imported marble, and innovative furnishings are used to create not only visually appealing designs, but also functional spaces, ensuring the firm’s distinctive touch is present in every corner of the project.

Gilberto L. Rodríguez

CEO, GLR Architects

Monterrey, 1966. Principal of the firm GLR Arquitectos. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), and holds a master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

He has delivered lectures in numerous universities in Mexico, and has taught at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) and the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM).

From 2015 to 2017 he was president of the National Association of Architects, Monterrey chapter, and since 2018 he serves as the president of the Academic Council of the ITESM National School of Architecture.

His career has been recognized with more than 50 national and international design awards, rewarding his commitment to improve the quality of the architecture in his home city and country.

GLR Arquitectos has primarily served the high-end residential market, as well as the real estate market for residential and mixed-use developments. The firm has also collaborated with major institutions such as Tecnológico de Monterrey, as well as with federal government agencies such as FONATUR.

The studio is currently working on several high-rise building projects, including Torre Indigo, Torre Garten, Torre Livva, Torres Sierra Blanca, and Torre The Core.

GLR Arquitectos has also been part of the local architecture team for new projects at the Monterrey campus, including the new library and La Carreta Pavilion, in collaboration with the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based firm Sasaki.

Education 2

1995-1997 · Cambridge, U.S.A.

School of Design, Harvard University, Master of Architecture and Urban Design
1984-1989 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Architect titled with accentuation in urbanism

Relevant Courses 9

2014 · Cambridge, U.S.A.

School of Design, Harvard University, BIM Seminar (Building Information Modeling)
2014 · Cambridge, U.S.A.

School of Design, Harvard University, Seminar on Integral Project Management
2012 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey, International Diploma Interior Design
2010 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey, International Diploma in Landscape Architecture
2008 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey, International Diploma in Landscape Architecture
2006 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Diploma in Real Estate
2002 · Cambridge, U.S.A

School of Design, Harvard University, Seminar on Marketing and Image for Design Firms
2002 · Cambridge, U.S.A

School of Design, Harvard University, Seminar in Administration of Design Firms
1990 · Parma, Italy

Polytechnic of Milan, Design Workshop: "La Cittá del Teatro"

Professional experience 3

1994 - 2026 · Monterrey, Mexico

Independent Professional
1991 - 1994 · Monterrey, Mexico

Tectonic Art Partner. Project manager
1990 - 1991 · Barcelona, Spain

Alfredo Arribas Arquitectos Asociados

Teaching 3

2003 –2004 · Monterrey, Mexico

Project Manager, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
2000 - 2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Project Manager,Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
1997 - 1998 · Monterrey, Mexico

Project Manager,Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)

Architecture Awards 65

2025 · CDMX, Mexico

REMI Award for Career Achievement
2025 · CDMX, Mexico

Professional Excellence Award 2025 and a Special Career Recognition at the RINO Awards 2025
2022 · London, England

Double Honorable Mention in the Mixed-Use Category at the IV World Wide Biennial of Interior Design & Landscape for the project "Torre Luz"
2022 · London, England

Gold Medal in Residential Interior Design at the IV World Wide Biennial of Interior Design & Landscape for the project "Casa PG"
2022 · London, England

Double Honorable Mention in the Residential Category at the IV World Wide Biennial of Interior Design & Landscape for the project "Casa Cordillera"
2022 · London, England

Gold Medal in Office Interior Design at the IV World Wide Biennial of Interior Design & Landscape for the project "Oficinas Contour Global"
2021 · CDMX, Mexico

Second Place, Mixed-Use Architecture, Noldi Schreck Award, for the project “Torre Luz”
2021 · CDMX, Mexico

Gold Medal at the IX CIDI Ibero-American Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscape Architecture, for the project “Casa Terra”
2021 · New York, U.S.A.

Honorable Mention. Best of the Year. North America, Architizer
2020 · New Delhi, India

Third Place, in Rethink the Future, for the work “Disruption Days”
2020 · CDMX, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Residential Category, at the IX CIDI Ibero-American Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscape Architecture, for the project “Casa en las Calzadas”
2020 · CDMX, Mexico

Honorable Mention at the IX CIDI Ibero-American Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscaping, for the project “Torre Alberta”
2020 · CDMX, Mexico

Gold Medal at the IX CIDI Ibero-American Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscape Architecture, for the “Distrito Tec” project
2020 · New York, U.S.A.

Special Mention, Best North American Firms, A+ Firm Awards
2019 · CDMX, Mexico

First Place, Institutional Category, at the 2019 Interceramic Awards, for the project “Tec de Monterrey Library”
2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Institutional Category, at the XX Nuevo León Architecture Biennial for the project “Tec de Monterrey Library”
2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Institutional Category, at the XX Nuevo León Architecture Biennial for the project “Pabellón la Carreta”
2018 · Boston, U.S.A.

Honorable Mention at the AIA New England Design Awards for the project “Tec de Monterrey Library”
2018 · CDMX, Mexico

Second Place in the XVI Cemex Building Award for the “Tec de Monterrey Library” project
2018 · CDMX, Mexico

Gold Medal, Residential Category, at the IX Ibero-American CIDI Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscape Architecture, for the project “Casa ER”
2018 · CDMX, Mexico

Honorable Mention at the XV National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the project “Domus Aurea”
2018 · CDMX, Mexico

Honorable Mention at the XV National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the project “Tec de Monterrey Library”
2017 · CDMX, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Residential Category, at the IX CIDI Ibero-American Biennial of Interior Design, Design, and Landscape Architecture, for the project “Domus Aurea”
2017 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Residential Interior Design category, at the XIX Nuevo León Architecture Biennial for the project "Domus Aurea."
2017 · CDMX, Mexico

First place, Residential category (over 150m2), in the “PRISMA” Mexican Interior Design Awards, for the project “Domus Aurea”
2017 · New York, U.S.A.

Architizer A+ Awards, Residential Housing XL (>500 m²) category: Winner of the "People’s Choice Award" for the project "Domus Aurea"
2016 · CDMX, Mexico

Mention of Honor in the XIV National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the work "Magma Towers"
2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Category Residential Housing at the XVIII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "House GM"
2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Category Residential Housing at the XVIII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "House MT"
2015 · Munich, Germany

Iconic Awards, Category of architecture, winner for the work "House CH"
2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

First Place, Residential Category, for the work "Casa CH"Association of Architects and Interior Designers
2014 · Los Angeles, U.S.A

International Property Awards, Category of residential high-rise buildings, Winner for "Magma Towers"
2014 · Singapur, Singapur

World Architecture Festival, Multi-Family Housing Category Finalist for "Magma Towers"
2014 · Munich, Germany

Iconic Awards, Architecture category, winner for the work "Magma Towers"
2014 · New York, U.S.A

A + Awards by Architizer, Category of tall buildingsWinner of the "People's Choice Award" for the work "Magma Towers"
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Residential Housing at the XVII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León, for the work "House CH"
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Multifamily Housing in the XVII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "Magma Towers"
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Category Private Workspaces at the XVII Architecture Biennial of Nuevo León, for the work "Offices GP"
2011 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Residential Housing at the XVI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "House BC"
2011 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Housing Developments at the XVI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "The Secret"
2011 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, Category Residential Housing, at the XVI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León for the work "House CG"
2011 · Monterrey, Mexico

Mention of Honor, Category Residential Housing, in the XVI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León by the work "House Towers"
2010 · Aguascalientes, Mexico

First Place, Silver Medal, Category Remodeling at the XI National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the work "Urbania"
2009 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Remodeling Category, in the XV Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, for the work "Urbania"
2007 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Multifamily Housing Category, at the XIV Nuevo León Architecture Biennial, for the project “Torre Miravalle”
2007 · Monterrey, Mexico

Second International Place, Housing Category, in the 16th Cemex Works Prize, for the work "Torre Miravalle"
2005 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Single Family, at the XIII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León for the work "House in Palmillas"
2005 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Interior Design Category, at the XIII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon for the work "Department Varela"
2003 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Single Family, in the XII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon for the work "House in Palo Blanco"
2003 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, Category Multifamily Housing, at the XII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León for the work "Calzada 3cerouno"
2003 · Monterrey, Mexico

Mention of Honor, Category Culture, in the XII Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León by the work "Central Library of the State"
2003 · CDMX, Mexico

First place, Housing Construction Category, National Chamber of the Steel Industry Award, for the work "House in Palo Blanco"
2002 · Monterrey, Mexico

Finalist in the Single Family category for the work 'House L + L' in the Cemex National Works Prize 2002
2002 · Monterrey, Mexico

Finalist in the Institutional Building category for the work 'Corporate APC' in the Cemex National Works Award 2002
2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, category spaces of work, in the XI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo Leon, by the work "Corporate APC"
2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Calli First Prize, interior design category, at the XI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León, for the work "Discoteca Varshivá"
2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Mention of Honor, single family category, at the XI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León, for the work "Pabellón Elizondo"
2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Mention of Honor, (with R. De la Peña), single family category, at the XI Biennial of Architecture of Nuevo León, for the work "Casa Eucaliptos"
2000 · Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico

Honorable Mention at the VI National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the work "Pabellón Elizondo".
2000 · Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico

Mention of Honor in the VI National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the work "Discoteca Varshivá".
2000 · CDMX., Mexico

Special recognition at the second National Congress of Interiorism for the work "Discoteca Varshivá"
1998 · Monterrey, Mexico

First place with J. Martínez, Architectural Design category for the work "Grijalva Restaurant", at the 7th CemexComercial Awards
1998 · Monterrey, Mexico

Honorable Mention, category Residential Architectural Design, for the work "House the Encinos", in the 7th Cemex Awards
1997 · Monterrey, Mexico

Mention of Honor in the IX Architecture Biennial of the State of Nuevo León for the work "Homecare de México"
1994 · Aguascalientes, Mexico

Mention of Honor in the 3rd National Biennial of Mexican Architecture for the work "Casa Elizondo"

Conferences 83

2026 · CDMX, Mexico

Legacy, Community, and Future – Expo Obra Blanca
2026 · Monterrey, Mexico

HUMARQ Congress, University of Monterrey
2024 · Guatemala, Guatemala

Jorge Montes Chair, Universidad del Istmo
2024 · Monterrey, Mexico

Panelist at Voices for a Better City, National Academy of Architecture, Monterrey Chapter
2024 · CDMX, Mexico

Arquine Hour: Conversation with Gilberto L. Rodríguez
2023 · Monterrey, Mexico

UDEM Student Association – School of Engineering and Technologies, Sixth Civil Engineering Forum
2023 · Monterrey, Mexico

CIDI: The Architecture and Interior Design of GLR Arquitectos
2023 · Puebla, Puebla

School of Architecture, ITESM Puebla Campus
2023 · Monterrey, Mexico

National Congress of Architecture Students
2023 · CDMX, Mexico

Panel Obra Blanca Expo
2023 · Dallas, Texas

Disruption Days. Real Estate Foresight
2022 · Monterrey, Mexico

Experiences of EXATEC Architects in the Profession, ITESM
2022 · Leon, Guanajuato

Bio-Architecture Congress, University of Leon
2021 · Monterrey, Mexico

Leaders of Tomorrow, ITESM Monterrey Campus
2021 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2021 · Webinar

CIDI (Ibero-American Council of Interior Designers) – Architecture and Design Lecture Series
2021 · Monterrey, México

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
2021 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

La Salle University
2021 · Webinar

The Importance of Windows in Residential Projects, Eurovent
2020 · Webinar

Conversations with the Landscape, International Furniture Exhibition
2019 · Las Vegas, U.S.A.

Disruption Days. Real Estate Foresight
2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

Crossway Conference, ITESM Monterrey Campus
2019 · CDMX, Mexico

Expo Real Estate Mexico
2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

Perspectives on Architecture and Design, ITESM Monterrey Campus
2018 · Monterrey, México

ANAMTY Metropolitan Forum
2018 · Monterrey, Mexico

“SINAPSIS” Business and Economics Forum
2017 · Panama, Panama

ELDI “developing in a VUCA world”
2017 · Monterrey, Mexico

Panel Participation "As Our Cities Grow", Moderated by Miquel Adria
2017 · Monterrey, Mexico

Cultural Week "La Ocho", Autonomus University of Nuevo Leon
2017 · Los Cabos, Mexico

Worldwide University Student Forum
2017 · Hermosillo, Mexico

Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Hermosillo Campus
2017 · Acapulco, Mexico

Universidad Loyolaa del Pacifico
2017 · Puebla, Mexico

Universidad de las Americas
2016 · Monterrey, Mexico

Entremuros Forum, Reforma Group
2016 · CDMX, Mexico

World Interior Day (WID)
2016 · Monterrey, Mexico

Marco Museum
2016 · Monterrey, Mexico

Catedra Orange
2016 · Monterrey, Mexico

Archanthropy Conference
2015 · Guadalajara, Mexico

ARQfestival
2015 · Villahermosa, Mexico

Olmeca University
2014 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2014 · Durango, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico de Durango
2014 · Los Mochis, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico de los Mochis
2014 · Monterrey, Mexico

Autonomous University of Nuevo León
2014 · Monterrey, Mexico

Colegio de Arquitectos de Nuevo León
2013 · Guadalajara, Mexico

University of Guadalajara
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey Chapter, National Academy of Architecture
2012 · Monterrey, Mexico

CEDIM
2012 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2012 · Monterrey, Mexico

Autonomous University of Nuevo León
2012 · Torreón, Mexico

Ibeoamerican University
2012 · Chihuahua, Mexico

Higher Institute of Architecture and Design
2012 · Chihuahua, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Chihuahua
2011 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
2010 · CDMX, Mexico

ENADII 2010 (National Meeting of Architecture and Interior Design)
2010 · Aguascalientes, Mexico

Colegio de Arquitectos de Aguascalientes
2010 · Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey Chapter, National Academy of Architecture
2010 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (EXATECs)
2009 · Guadalajara, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico de Cd. Guzmán
2009 · Acapulco, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico de Acapulco
2008 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
2008 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of the Valley of Mexico
2008 · Guatemala, Guatemala

Guatemalan Chamber of Construction
2008 · Monterrey, Mexico

Autonomous University of Nuevo León
2007 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2006 · CDMX, Mexico

Ibeoamerican University
2006 · Culiacan, Mexico

Autonomous University of Sinaloa
2005 · Monterrey, Mexico

CEDIM
2005 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

University of La Salle
2004 · Leon, Mexico

University of La Salle
2004 · Monterrey, Mexico

University Regiomontana
2004 · Monterrey, Mexico

Autonomous University of Nuevo León
2004 · Hermosillo, Mexico

Autonomous University of Sonora
2004 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2003 · Monterrey, Mexico

Common Space
2002 · Monterrey, Mexico

CEDIM
2002 · Monterrey, Mexico

University of Monterrey
2001 · Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey Chapter, National Academy of Architecture
2001 · Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico de Nuevo Laredo
2001 · Torreon, Mexico

College of Architects of the Comarca Lagunera
1999 · Monterrey, Mexico

Common Space
1995 · Monterrey, Mexico

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
1994 · Monterrey, Mexico

Common Space

Exhibitions 22

2024 · Monterrey, Mexico

Book Presentation: Gilberto L. Rodríguez: 25 Years of Architecture, EGADE Business School
2024 · Monterrey, Mexico

Book Presentation: Gilberto L. Rodríguez: 25 Years of Architecture, Monterrey International Book Fair
2021 · Monterrey, Mexico

Exhibition of the XXI Nuevo León Architecture Biennial
2018 · CDMX, Mexico

Exhibition at the IX CIDI World Interior Design Biennial, Palace of Fine Arts
2017 · CDMX, Mexico

IX Worldwide Biennal CIDI of Interiorism, Palace of Fine Arts
2015 · CDMX, Mexico

Exhibition 21 Young Mexican Architects, Palacio de Bellas Artes
2015 · Milan, Italy

SPAZIOFMG Gallery: Making a City
2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

Exhibition Other (s) Drawing (s), Pinacoteca de Nuevo León
2014 · Singapur, Singapur

World Architecture Festival
2014 · Monterrey, Mexico

Exhibition 21 Young Mexican Architects, Plaza Fátima
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

Architects Ex-a-Tac, Paseo San Pedro
2012 · CDMX, Mexico

Exhibition 21 Young Mexican Architects, UNAM
2012 · CDMX, Mexico

Exhibition of the International Building Exhibition
2010 · Aguascalientes, Mexico

Government Palace of the State of Aguascalientes
2008 · Barcelona, Spain

World Architecture Festival
2008 · Turin, Italy

Congress of the International Union of Architects (UIA)
2007 · CDMX, Mexico

Enadii Mexico 2007
2006 · CDMX Mexico

Third International Exhibition of Contemporary Interior Design
2004 · Monterrey, Mexico

Collective exhibition O.bjeto at the Plaza Fátima Cultural Center
2002 · CDMX, Mexico

ExpoArq collective exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Architecture
2000 · Monterrey, Mexico

Collective exhibition in the alternative space Ego Lounge
1997 · Cambridge, U.S.A

Individual exhibition at the School of Design, Harvard University

Juries 11

2025 · Monterrey, Mexico

XXIII Student Biennial, College of Architects of the State of Nuevo León
2024 · Monterrey, Mexico

Firenze Entremuros Award. Eighth edition
2021 · Monterrey, Mexico

XXI Student Biennial, College of Architects of the State of Nuevo León
2014 · Monterrey, Mexico

Design the Rey Panel Pavilion for Expo CIHAC
2013 · Monterrey, Mexico

DECATLÓN of Alternative Energy and Sustainable Housing UDEM
2010 · Guatemala, Guatemala

Award of Excellence, Cementos Progreso
2008 · Cancun, Mexico

XVI Prize Cemex Works
2008 · Guatemala, Guatemala

Award of Excellence, Cementos Progreso
2006 · CDMX, Mexico

National Youth Prize, Presidency of the Republic
1998 · Monterrey, Mexico

VIII Cemex Works Competition
1998 · Monterrey, Mexico

X Biennial of Architecture of the State of Nuevo Leon

Other distinctions 8

2023 · Monterrey, Mexico

State Architecture Award, Association of Engineers and Architects of Mexico, A.C.
2018 - 2023 · Monterrey, Mexico

President of the EAAD Congress, National School of Architecture, Art and Design, ITESM
2015-2017 · Monterrey, Mexico

President of the National Academy of Architecture, Monterrey Chapter
2014-2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

Secretary of the National Academy of Architecture, Monterrey Chapter
2012-2016 · Monterrey, Mexico

Counselor of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Nuevo León
2007-2015 · Monterrey, Mexico

Counselor Luis Barragán Chair, ITESM, Monterrey Campus
2007-2015 · Guadalajara, Mexico

Member of the Editorial Board of the magazine Mexico Design
2003-2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

Académico de número de la Academia Nacional deArquitectura