Associate
BArch MSArch
London, UK
Maria Sol Echeverri
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Maria Sol’s expertise spans typologies such as residential towers, mixed-use high-rise developments, culture, leisure, landscape, infrastructure, and masterplanning. Integrating creative concepts with technical detailing, her experience spans project execution from concept to completion.
Prior to joining ZHA, Maria Sol gained valuable experience in Colombia, working on smaller-scale projects such as schools and cultural centres. These projects allowed her to collaborate closely with local communities on-site, fostering a holistic understanding of architecture’s impact on social environments.
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Featured Project
The 582-acre Discovery City masterplan will be ZHA’ first project in Malaysia.
Maria Sol completed her Bachelor of Architecture from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and her Master of Science in Architecture from Pratt Institute in New York. She has participated in juries at institutions in Chile and at the London South Bank University in the UK.
Coming from Colombia, Maria Sol values the responsibility and community impact of architecture as a profession. She is passionate about cycling and actively participates in a women’s cycling group that promotes empowerment and inclusivity.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Maria has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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Residential
Mixed Use
Tall Buildings
Located a short distance from Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Design District, Symphony Tower is situated within the new Horizon district of Dubai between the city's Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Grand Canal Gateway Bridge
Transport + Infrastructure
Uniting cultural heritage with 21st century engineering and recyclable materials, the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge is both sculptural and sustainable, designed for longevity with minimal environmental impact.
Render by ZHA
Masterplans
The 582-acre Discovery City masterplan will be ZHA’s first project in Malaysia.
Hospitality
Residential
Located in Kodra e Diellit, the fastest-growing district of Tirana, the Nest and Cascades are new additions to the community. Renowned for its colourful post-communist architecture and vibrant café culture, Tirana is the capital of Albania with almost one million residents living within its greater metropolitan region. Progressing rapidly towards European Union membership, the Albanian economy is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years—with Tirana as the centre of its growth.
Residential
Retail
Located in Kodra e Diellit, the fastest-growing district of Tirana, the Nest and Cascades are new additions to the community. Renowned for its colourful post-communist architecture and vibrant café culture, Tirana is the capital of Albania with almost one million residents living within its greater metropolitan region. Progressing rapidly towards European Union membership, the Albanian economy is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years—with Tirana as the centre of its growth.
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