CU–A is a boutique architecture firm delivering elevated and bespoke design solutions that reflect the dual beauty of heritage and modernity. We craft a journey of discovery, realize dreams as space, and the pursue vitality through art and design. Our approach to each project is imbued with curiosity, innovation, and a deep respect for context.

For over 20 years, our talented team of professionals has crafted environments that balance conceptual rigor with practicality and craftsmanship, while always keeping a pulse on the needs of our clients, and advocating for delivery within temporal and budgetary parameters. We serve diverse clientele who share our passion for architecture, art, and design, and are committed to delivering projects of the highest quality and craftsmanship.

Informed by our origins at the intersection of Puerto Rico’s cultural heritage and New York City’s contemporary design community, we shape spaces that find simple serenity through the manipulation of light, atmosphere, and materiality, uniting inhabitants with the natural environment and one another. From highly personalized residential works to institutional and cultural projects, CU–A provides full service design and project realization. Whether it is to live, work, or play, we conceive of an architecture that is not only seen but deeply felt.

As an MWBE certified firm in New York State & New York City, we aim to shape the future of the profession beyond our designs by championing representation and creating opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities. By establishing a strong foundation for the next generation to follow, CU–A envisions a practice where thoughtful design, inclusivity, and cultural expression define the built environment.