CPDA Arquitectos is a Mexico City–based architecture studio founded in 2016 by architect Juan Pablo Cepeda Restrepo, recipient of the Gold Medal at the First Mexico City Architecture Biennale.
The studio focuses on Urban Infill Architecture, developing residential and hospitality projects that rethink how contemporary cities can grow through intelligent densification and contextual design.
Working primarily within the complex urban fabric of Mexico City, CPDA transforms underutilized sites into precise architectural interventions that improve spatial quality, urban continuity, and everyday living. The practice explores how architecture can respond to the pressures of contemporary urban life while maintaining clarity of form, material integrity, and a strong relationship with the city.
Since its founding, the studio has completed and developed multiple residential buildings in Mexico City, establishing a consistent body of work that engages with the challenges of urban density, scale, and livability. The firm’s first built project, LIVUNO, received the Gold Medal at the First Mexico City Architecture Biennale, positioning the practice as one of the emerging voices of its generation.
CPDA’s work is defined by rigorous design thinking, precise material expression, and a commitment to architecture that is both urban and human-centered. Through a careful balance between conceptual exploration and pragmatic execution, the studio develops projects that contribute to a more coherent and livable contemporary city.