Cesar Villarreal Gonzalez

Cesar Villarreal Gonzalez has extensive experience in the field of architecture. Cesar is currently serving as the Head of Architecture at HABITAS since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Harrison French & Associates from May 2016 to January 2023, where they held the position of Director of Architecture, Engineering, and Operations. At this company, they were responsible for overseeing the design of various commercial buildings in Mexico and the US, as well as managing the operations and resources of the Mexico City office.

Before that, Cesar worked at Liverpool as the Corporate Design Project Manager and Corporate Boutiques Development Manager from August 2012 to May 2016. Cesar also gained experience as the Owner and Director of BUDIC - Estudio de arquitectura from January 2006 to August 2012, where they successfully established and managed an architectural office and executed various projects related to urban master plans, skyscrapers, shopping centers, and residential projects.

Earlier in their career, Cesar worked as a Project Architect at Anshen / Dyer from May 2002 to December 2005, at HOK from June 1998 to October 2000, and at TEN Arqutectos from May 1994 to May 1998. Overall, their experience spans across a wide range of architectural projects and they have demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and successful project management.

Cesar Villarreal Gonzalez has a diverse education history. Cesar began their academic journey in 1987, enrolling in Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, where they pursued a degree in Arquitectura. Cesar completed their studies at this institution in 1992, earning a Licenciado en Arquitectura.

After a few years, Cesar returned to Universidad Iberoamericana in 1997 to pursue a Diploma in Construction Administration, which they successfully completed in 1998.

In 2000, Cesar joined the Architectural Association and dedicated two years to obtain an M Arch degree specialized in Arquitectura y urbanismo. Following this, they transitioned to UCL (University College London) in 2002 to pursue a PhD in Arquitectura, teoría e historia. Cesar remained a PhD candidate at UCL until 2006.

To further enhance their skills and knowledge, Cesar enrolled in a Senior Management course at IPADE Business School in 2015, where they completed a short-term program to develop expertise in that area.

Cesar Villarreal Gonzalez's education journey showcases their commitment to constant learning and their passion for both architecture and management.