Eduardo Zizumbo Colunga

/ Founding Partner

Eduardo, is an Architect and Urban Designer based in San Francisco, brings a wealth of expertise to the design world. Holding a Bachelors's in Architecture from the National University of Mexico (2014), Eduardo is a licensed architect in Mexico, complementing his education with studies at UC Davis in California and Paris La-Villette. He furthered his academic journey with a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2019.

During his time at Harvard, Eduardo was honored with multiple scholarships and grants, generously provided by prestigious institutions such as Harvard, DRCLASS, MIT, the Norman Foster Foundation, China's Southeast University, and Mexico's CONACYT. These opportunities enabled him to study and travel to cities worldwide, from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to Nanjing, Zhengzhou, Shanghai, Madrid, Paris, Arles, and London-Derry. He played a crucial role as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in the Urban Planning and Design Department during his post-professional program.

In his dynamic current role at Gensler, the world's largest design firm, Eduardo specializes in large-scale mixed-use projects, collaborating with a diverse pool of creative minds to shape transformative spaces on a global scale. In parallel, Eduardo has cultivated his independent practice since 2014. This venture has provided him with the opportunity to explore innovative design solutions to build upon his current and past collaborative experiences with esteemed mentors from his engagements in Mexico City, including collaborations with Javier Sanchez, Derek Dellekamp, Jachen Shleight, and Frida Escobedo.

With a rich background, Eduardo has accumulated over ten years of valuable experience collaborating with top architectural firms. His diverse portfolio ranged from single-family housing and apartment buildings to affordable housing, cultural pavilions, and high-rise Transport-oriented developments.

Today his focus extends to various critical topics, including the implementation of high-density housing units for affordable living, resilience, and the significance of public spaces post-natural disasters. Leading a team of professionals and cultivating his independent practice, Eduardo thrives on collaborative design, bringing innovation and creativity to each project.