EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage

EA532: Luis Murillo - From Colombia to L.A. | An Architect's Story of Passion and Persistence

Oct 27, 2023

Luis Murillo, an architect with a passion for an outdoor lifestyle, shares his fascinating story of coming from Colombia to Los Angeles and building a successful career in architectural design. The podcast covers topics such as the influence of family and childhood experiences on pursuing architecture, the importance of maintaining relationships in the industry, the role of trust in business partnerships, the significance of listening and communication in architecture, and Luis's inspiring journey of passion and persistence.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Family Background and Childhood Influences

04:11 • 15min

Maintaining Relationships and Starting a Firm

19:22 • 5min

Roles, Responsibilities, and Trust

24:05 • 10min

The Importance of Listening and Communication in Architecture

33:48 • 3min

A Fascinating Story of Passion and Persistence

36:36 • 3min

From Colombia to L.A. | An Architect's Story of Passion and Persistence

Luis was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, where he also received his bachelor’s degree in Architecture at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1994. Although his birthplace was in the mountains, he always dreamed of living near the ocean where he could embrace his passion for an outdoor lifestyle. In 1997, the opportunity to work at a Los Angeles based design firm presented itself, so he chose to move his young, growing family to California. With his fun personality and serious dedication to architectural design, Luis’s career flourished in Los Angeles.

In early 2010 Luis established LMD Architecture Studio. Focusing on his own professional practice he aims to achieve design excellence through efficiency, innovation, and responsible use of materials and forms, always motivated by his Colombian roots and ‘can do’ attitude. His return client list is a testimony to his joyful work ethic, innovative mastery of design and devotion to be personally present in every phase of a project. Luis continues pursuing his goal to orchestrate design solutions that influence and shape the client’s vision into reality, and to enhance their lifestyle. Luis has been doing architectural design in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years. Luis is a Licensed Architect in Colombia and the State of California in the US.

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