fr·ee is a global architecture and industrial design firm founded by Fernando Romero with offices in New York, Mexico City, Madrid and Shenzhen.
An active agent in the reconfiguration of site and public space, fr·ee’s commitment to translating historic, social, economic and environmental contexts into contemporary urban destinations has garnered critical attention and attracted millions of visitors, generating positive impact in cities and communities. Over the past 20 years, fr·ee has realized and proposed projects in a number of countries that encompass different programs and contexts, from museums and office buildings to dense urban centers and the desert.
Fernando Romero, Hon. FAIA is recognized as one of the leading architects of his generation. He was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the World Economic Forum in 2002, one of the 50 Most Influential Designers by Fast Company in 2012 and became an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 2013. His many accolades include the Bauhaus Award and the ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award.
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Fernando Romero
Director and Founder
AWARDS
Year
Award
Project
2023
Premio Firenze Entremuros
Pabellón Nacional de la Biodiversidad – Finalista Edificio de Arquitectura Pública
2023
Built Design Awards
Pabellón Nacional de la Biodiversidad – Winner in Architectural Design Cultural
2023
Rethinking the Future
1st place – New Pacific Airport Terminal β – Concept Transportation Category
2022
LOOP Design Awards
Bitcoin City – Category Winner Landscape | Urban Design
2022
Urban Design and Architecture Design Awards
Bitcoin City – Urban Design Concept
2021
Global Future Design Awards
Kering Offices – Office Interior Design Built
2021
Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Kering Offices – Best Luxury Commercial Architecture
2021
World Design Awards
Kering Offices – Corporate Interior Built Category
2021
The International Architecture Award
Winner – Mexico City New International Airport – Airports and Transportation Centres Category
2021
Rethinking Future
1st place – Mexico City New International Airport – Concept Transportation Category
2020
CREDAWARD
Merit Award – Plaza Carso – Public Building Category
2017
AI Global Architecture Awards
Best Global Architecture & Industrial Design Firm – North America2017
2017
World Changing Ideas Award
Fast Company expert judges combed through more than 1,000 entries from around the world to find the most innovative ideas to make the world better. Urban Design (Border City)
2017
Jaguar Internacional de las Artes
2015
American Institute of Architects
Honorary Fellowship (Fernando Romero
2015
Architizer
A+ Award (Soumaya Museum)2015 Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain International Leader of the Year 2015 (New International Airport for Mexico City)
2014
Society of American Registered Architects
New York Council in Recognition of Professional Design Excellence Design Award for Merit (Soumaya Museum)2013 Azure Magazine People’s Choice Award (Soumaya Museum)
2012
Spark Award
(Soumaya Museum)2012 IMEI Award (Plaza Carso)
2012
American Property Award
(Soumaya Museum)2012 Fast Co. Magazine 50 Most Influential Designers (Fernando Romero)
2011
Travel+Leisure Magazine
Best New Museum (Soumaya Museum)2011
Periódico Reforma Best of the Best 2011 (Soumaya Museum)
2011
Wallpaper* Magazine
150 Movers, Shakers and Makers (Fernando Romero) 2011World Architecture Festival Barcelona Finalists (Soumaya Museum and Soccer Villa)
2010
Estrella Sebastina Award
Architect of the Year (Fernando Romero)2010 Caras Magazine Mexico’s Bicentenary Faces (Fernando Romero)
2009
Mexican Society of Architects Young Architects Award
(Fernando Romero)2006 Red Dot Award Best of the Best (Bridging Teahouse)
2006
Pamphlet Architecture Prize
(Translation) 2006 Metropolis Next Generation Awards Semifinalist (Hyperborder)
2005
International Bauhaus Award
(Villa S) 2005 Society of American Registered Architects Prize (House on the Beach)
2005
Dedalo Minosse
Honorable Mention (Inbursa Headquarters) 2004 Vanceva® Design Awards Semifinalist / U.S. Winners (Inbursa Headquarters)
2004
The Architectural League of NY
Young Architects Forum Award (Fernando Romero) 2003 FX International Interior Design Award (House on the Beach)
2002
World Economic Forum
Global Leader of Tomorrow (Fernando Romero)