CPDA Arquitectos is a Mexico City–based architecture and urban development strategy firm founded in 2016 by Juan Pablo Cepeda Restrepo, Gold Medal recipient at the First Mexico City Architecture Biennale.

We specialize in the design and execution of complex urban assets — lifestyle hotels, mixed-use developments, and high-density projects — within constrained regulatory, patrimonial, and high-value urban environments.

Our role goes beyond architectural design.

We operate as strategic partners to developers and operators, helping unlock urban land through regulatory intelligence, financial viability alignment, and precise technical execution. CPDA bridges global brand standards with local implementation, reducing risk while maximizing long-term asset value.

The firm is recognized for transforming constrained sites into scalable, investment-ready developments that integrate cultural context, urban regulation, and market positioning from day one.

Rather than replicating formulas, each project is approached as a strategic real estate opportunity — aligning design clarity with operational performance and investor expectations.

Our portfolio includes:
– International hospitality brands integrated within consolidated city fabrics
– Urban infill developments
– Mixed-use and residential density projects
– Core & Shell architecture for global operators

CPDA has received multiple national and international recognitions, including awards from the Academy of Mexican Architecture, nomination for the RIBA International Prize, and distinctions at the World Architecture Festival and The International Architecture Awards.

Today, CPDA collaborates with developers and hospitality groups in emerging growth markets across Mexico, supporting projects that require precision, structure, and long-term urban vision.

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