Thank you Architecture Lab for this article. “The approach also positions the school as a shared undertaking rather than an isolated institutional intervention. Through these decisions, Texcoco Community School establishes an…
Many thanks to Arquine, international architecture and design magazine, for this feature. We take pride in designing projects that have a significant social impact. “The Campus Texcoco Assisted Self-Build Rural…
We are thrilled to have had a project featured in the prestigious Architizer publication this June. It’s the Texcoco Community School project, located in the ecological park that now occupies…
A recognition that fills us with pride! Leonardo Neve Design Group, formerly Cafeína Design, has been named by Architizer as one of the 10 best architecture studios in Mexico for…
Arch. Leonardo Neve FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR In a world where climate change demands urgent responses, architecture has a fundamental role to play in ecological regeneration. Every project can become an…
Arch. Jesús Amezcua CREATIVE DESIGN COORDINATOR Returning to the topic of shelters, I considered what would happen if this idea were extended to a larger scale, considering shelters not only…
Arq. Brenda Martina Aguilar creative design leader Currently, the construction industry is one of the most polluting, mainly due to the use of materials such as concrete and steel, which…
Far from being a futuristic concept, BIM is already delivering real savings on real-world projects, including across Latin America.
Arch. Izthel Zambrano EXECUTIVE PROJECT LEADER At Cafeína Design, we believe that public space can be more than landscape: it can be an organism. Today, more than ever, there’s an…
Arch. Leonardo Neve FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR Many people don’t know this, but in addition to being an architect, I was also a real estate developer. I started with a house…
Arch. Leonardo Neve FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR In real estate development, one of the most common—and costly—mistakes is thinking that problems arise only during construction. However, the reality is different. The…
Cafeína Design Top 10 of “The 30 Best Architecture Firms in Mexico” recognition awarded by Architizer in 2025. Proud and grateful to be part of this selection of Mexican talent…
Cafeína Design is included in the list of the best design and architecture studios in Latin America, named by Analitica.com “In Latin America, design and architecture studios have been founded…
Arch. Leonardo Neve FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR When starting an architectural project—whether it’s a home, a commercial development, or a large-scale construction—choosing the right architect is one of the most crucial…
Arch. Leonardo Neve FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR Urban forests have the potential to be the lungs of the city, a green respite amidst the concrete. But when night falls, they often…
Arch. Rita Bustos BIM COORDINATOR AND SUSTAINABLE AREA MANAGER Climate change is one of the greatest crises of our time. This phenomenon, driven primarily by human activity, has altered the…
Arch. Otli Campos Technical Executive Project Coordinator Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we think about architecture today. But how would it have influenced the creative and technical processes…
Lic. Yareli Campos PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT In architectural design, every space we build impacts the lives of those who inhabit it, and our responsibility as architects is to…
Arch. Leonardo Neve Founder and Director In this article, we will explore the impact of nearshoring on Mexican urbanism and how we can take advantage of this trend to build…
Alfredo Alfaro CAFEINA DESIGN’S TALENT PROGRAM In a world marked by the climate crisis, the search for sustainable solutions becomes increasingly urgent. Architecture, as a fundamental sector in the construction…
Arch. Mariana Ramírez executive design leader Architecture has the power to turn a simple park into a universe of possibilities for children. Humanizing our cities involves more than simply beautifying…
Facade design is a crucial part of architecture and urban planning.
Cafeína Design: Number 9 in “Best Architecture firms in Mexico 2023” Award by Architizer Proud and grateful to be part of this selection of Mexican talent for the second consecutive…
“Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with different professions. I am interested in studying each project with its specific needs in relation to design. It is…
Arch. Isabel Sámano Jr. Executive leader Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an auxiliary resource in design has advanced by leaps and bounds since architect Nicolas Negroponte introduced it to architecture in…
Passionate about architectural design, with a mission to inspire through authentic and inclusive spaces, driven by a creative spirit and divergent thoughts. Arch. Leonardo Neve Founder and Director We’ve all…
Arch. Otli Campos Technical Executive Project Coordinator Living in cities has allowed human beings access to a series of comforts that were unthinkable until not long ago. If we reflect…
“I think the modular construction system is a clear example of how construction processes evolve and improve over time, demonstrating that architecture adapts to the time and space in which…
“I think that the modular construction system is a clear example of how construction processes evolve and improve over time, demonstrating that architecture adapts to the time and space in…
Participatory design is a way of involving the community in the design process of a product or project, ensuring that the needs and wants of users are taken into account from the beginning.
We are pleased to share our participation in the book “Vulnerable Communities”. A collaboration with the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) and the Univesidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP).…
Winners at the “Build Awards” 2023 based in London.
The emotional connection between the space and the user will depend on how happy it makes us.
“I truly believe that implementing new technologies in the right way can make the practice of architecture a discipline that addresses global challenges in an intelligent way.” Arch. Jessica Alcántara…
The use of passive design strategies is one of the main tools for sustainable architecture
In the search for a better quality of life, we should allocate less time to daily commuting, and travel more comfortably and with less consumption of resources.
We consider that is important to create a code of ethics focused on design that adheres to our values and principles as architects while guiding us throughout the design process.
A building or construction is interesting not only from its functional aspect but also because of the interaction that inhabitants have with it day by day.
To make the user identify and generate a positive relationship with a certain design, we find importance in the concept of building a “rewarding experience”.
Virtual reality, augmented reality and the metaverse seek to take us to new realities, where our experiences with the virtual world are much more pleasant and comfortable.
Have you ever analyzed what we must do to implement BIM in our architectural or construction office?
The BIM methodology is an excellent resource for carrying out any type of real estate project, thanks to its benefits, efficiency, and productivity that it has presented in recent years. BIM It is a great innovation in the field of architecture and construction.
Winners at the “Build Awards” 2023 based in London.
Saint Peter House and Constitución 8, projects by Cafeina Design, published in “Industrial Interiors” book by David Andreu Bach with Loft Publications editorial
Casa Barrenechea in “Brick Architecture” book by Loft Publications from Barcelona, Spain.
Biomimicry is a philosophy closely related to sustainable design; It is based on the processes and structures that we find in nature.
The implementation of new technological systems in architecture can be reflected in new construction and manufacturing methods
Architizer named us #4 of the 30 Best Architecture firms in Mexico
A good architectural project could be the difference in profitability in a real estate development, especially in a super-competed sector where innovation becomes key.
“We truly believe that innovation in architectural tools must be continuously improving team efficiency while reducing time and enhancing the quality of project delivery.” Arch. Jessica Alcántara BIM-Research Coordinator Aranza…
The implementation of Virtual Reality for the Real Estate industry will bring innovative marketing strategies
The main objective of the Congress is the exchange of knowledge related to Civil Engineering in the Historic Centers of World Heritage Cities and its dissemination among specialists, organizations and…
“Mexico has long been considered the mecca of modern architecture. Now, more and more Mexican architects are revisiting one of their country’s most traditional materials.” Thanks Architizer for the mention.…
Barrenechea House winner in the “Innovative Architecture” category in the prestigious ICONIC Awards by the German Design Council View the full project here Winner Directory ICONIC Awards 2022 https://leonardoneve.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IAIA2022-9425_Insta-1.mp4
The Post-COVID Architecture is one of the trends that was generated as a result of the pandemic.
The decisions we make at the beginning will disturb us and have an economic impact for many years after the building’s design and construction.
There is a language that allows us to dialogue: architectural language, with which we communicate, reflect, experiment, and think about the space we live in.
The new way of living, understanding architecture, and the city, gave space to processes of transition that require us to redefine the ways we should be living our lives and spaces from now on.
We thank you for the invitation and the opportunity to discuss this topic of great importance.
“I am convinced that through architecture we can generate a positive impact on the user, the community and the planet, in the face of the complex problems that we encounter…
We are grateful with Architizer for the publication of our project Piedra Go to Publication
Eden Tulúm project was published in Horror Brokers magazine, as TOP PROJECT 2021. Where those involved in the development were interviewed. Read publication
Arch. Jessica Alcántara BIM-Research Coordinator Did you know that architecture does not only belong to the arts and humanities field? When we discuss the practice of architecture, frequently we imagine…
BUILD Magazine’s Architecture Awards program spotlights the notorious projects and works conducted by the world’s most innovative designers and architects. With an increased focus on sustainability and digitalization by all…
The project pretends to recover the public spaces for the inhabitants of the city. Retaking a space originally intended for a green area, which is currently in a situation of…
The project surges from the motivation to create convivial spaces for the inhabitants of the Mexican city of Oaxaca; a public space that isn’t focused on consumption but on the…
Without a doubt, architecture is one of the most complex disciplines, whose mission is to transform people’s dreams into buildings that can be used for some purpose. When combined with…
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Disruption Days is an innovation workshop where Latin American real estate CEOs get together with thought leaders and international architecture firms to discuss the future of a specific asset class.…
Architecture and lighting are concepts that always go together. In the early stages of any real estate project, the evaluation of light is essential to play with textures, color, highlight…
This project was developed as a proposal for a contest for the remodeling of the existing building of the “Universidad de las Americas Library” in collaboration with JAR Architects. THE…
The Pavilion for Smart Cities LATAM was developed as a contest in collaboration with “JAR Arquitectos” for the ephemeral intervention of this International Congress that takes place each year in…
The architecture and interior design are constantly evolving and adapt to the lifestyle and personality of each era. Precisely for this reason, today we find new trends in luxury homes,…
Our project Social Lounge, was published in ArchDaily MX. Read article
We all have in mind the prototype of the perfect home, however, translating those dreams into reality is a task that only an architectural firm can achieve. You probably think…
Our project Saint Peter House, was published in Home Adore. Read article
This project retakes an important park located in the Mexican city of Oaxaca, since it is currently in an abandoned state due to a lack of proper maintenance, vandalism, pollution,…
Each year we propose innovative solutions for growing problematics that we identify in the Real Estate sector. On this occasion, we identified 4 different cases of malls in the United…
Architectural spaces can become a sort of social condensers, where interaction is encouraged so persons can stop being individuals and start becoming community members. Its with this vision that the…
PROBLEMATIC The streets of the traditional Mexican neighborhoods used to be gathering points where the neighbors could gather to gossip about the latest happenings, where the kids could play on…
We gladly announce that the project “Saint Peter House” will take part in the Best International Houses exposition that will be held in conjunction with the Venice Biennale. Best International…
Cafeina Design took part in the Architectural Review Emerging Awards an award that celebrates the architectural work of young designers around the world. Emerging Architecture rewards a promising portfolio of…
Disruption Days is an innovation workshop where Latin American real estate CEOs get together with thought leaders and International architecture firms to discuss the future of a specific asset class.
We gladly announce that Cafeína’s Sol 25 project was published at the book “Bricks Now and Then” for Braun Publishing from Switzerland specialized in Architecture and Design. The book was…
Leonardo Neve, Cafeína’s Founder partner and Design director Photographs: Guillermo Pérez, for Rostros de Puebla magazine What is architecture? For me, architecture is a tool to transform the built context…
CAFEÍNA WAY SAFE RETURN Re-occupancy mitigation measures RIGHT RESIZING Adaptation needed for companies who have chosen to reduce office space ADAPTIVE REUSE Creative solutions for vacant office space ADAPTIVE REUSE…
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