Maribel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican architect and urbanist with 30 years of experience in the design and construction of public and private projects. In the field of urban planning, she has worked on the development of high-profile projects, including the master plans for the Puerto Rico Convention Center District and the master plans for Parque Escorial.

Throughout her tenure with Andrés Mignucci Arquitectos, she has been involved most major projects, some of which include the Parque Luis Muñoz Marin (2016), the Escuela de Bellas Artes (2008-2012), the Centro para Puerto Rico (2009), La Ventana al Mar (2004), the Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera (2000-2004), and the Parque de los Niños (2000).

Ortiz is also an experienced educator, having dedicated 12 years to teaching Architectural Design and History at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, 1994

Bachelor of Design in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, 1991 / Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Andrés Mignucci Arquitectos • San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1995-present / Partner

Marvel, Flores, Cobián Arquitectos • San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1990-1992 / Junior Architect

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

School of Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico • 2010-2024 / Professor of Architectural Design and History / Adjunct Professor / Director of the Digital Media and Visual Resources Archive

Courses Taught

-ARCH 1010 Basic Design I

-ARCH 1020 Basic Design II

-ARCH 1030 Basic Design III

-ARCH 2010 Design Fundamentals

-ARCH 5010 Capstone I

-ARHH 1011 History of Architectural Space

MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Architects (AIA), Assoc. 30319420

Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico (CAAPPR), Cert. 15289

AWARDS AND HONORS

2022 Featured Architect / AIA Women in Architecture Exhibition / San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009 Bronze Medal: Violeta 150 with Andrés Mignucci / Miami + Beach Architectural Biennale, Miami, Florida

1994 Honor Award: Master Plan for the Town of Guayama / II Architecture Biennale, San Juan, Puerto Rico