Hi, my name is
Inés Yupanqui
I am Inés Yupanqui, a licensed architect in New York, dedicated to advancing sustainable and equitable spaces that strengthen communities and hold meaning for those who inhabit them. My experience spans architectural design, interior design, and project management across a range of projects, including single- and multi-family residential, exhibition design, and commercial spaces. I am currently the principal of A Space Unfolds Architecture and an adjunct professor at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design at NJIT.
Experience
A Space Unfolds Architecture
Founder & Principal
Present
JG Neukomm Architecture
2023
Dattner Architects
2022
Leslie Gill Architect
2017 - 2022
LOT-EK
2015
FISHERArchitecture
2014
Education
Columbia University, GSAPP
M.S. Advanced Architectural Design
2016 - 2017
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
BArch
2008 - 2013
Interests
01
Architecture & Design
Architecture feels like a puzzle to me—I see both the individual pieces and the whole picture at once. I explore multiple ways to organize spaces and create thoughtful solutions that meet my clients' needs. Whether designing temporary or permanent spaces, my goal is always to provide adaptability.
02
Healthy Materials
Many materials not only have a large carbon footprint but are also harmful to human health. I am committed to building spaces that are sustainable, ethically sourced, and healthy. To expand my research, I recently completed training in Healthy Materials and Sustainable Building at Parsons School of Design.
03
Making & Crafts
I learn through making, especially when working with my hands. As I build, I explore the structure, tectonics, and potential of the materials I work with. Over the past year, I have delved into pre-fabricated straw panels, hempcrete, traditional Japanese woodworking and wheel throwing.
