Simón Vélez

The son and grandson of architects, Simón Vélez was born in Manizales, Colombia, in 1949. Vélez began his career forty years ago and has emerged as one of the world’s leading architects and the most eminent proponent of bamboo as an essential building component. Vélez has created joinery systems that utilize bamboo as a permanent structural element in both residential and commercial structures. For four consecutive years. he has been invited by t... more

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