Meet the Team

Headshot of Cristina Villalón.

Cristina Villalón, CODDI

CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

  • An award-winning and internationally recognized licensed interior designer.

  • 20 years of interior design experience.

  • An uncanny ability to understand a client’s vision.

  • Outstanding relationships with suppliers in the industry.

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Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA

CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER

  • Award-winning architect and design visionary.

  • 25 years of design experience all over the world.

  • Unparalleled Strategic Thinking.

  • Excellent Connector.

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Antonio Gárate

PARTNER

  • 25 years in architecture and real estate across commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial sectors in PR and abroad.

  • Led $190M+ in mixed-income/mixed-finance projects with 750+ multifamily units and commercial space.

  • Skilled in leading teams and securing public, private, and philanthropic funds for urban redevelopment.

  • Focused on sustainable design; led LEED Platinum/Gold projects; licensed in PR/FL, NCARB and LEED AP BD+C.