Alexander Peña De León
About Alexander Peña De León
Alexander Peña De León is an Associate in the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster + Partners, where he has worked since 2014. He has a diverse background in architecture, having held various roles in companies such as Gehry Technologies and Architech, and he holds multiple degrees in architecture and philosophy.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Alexander Peña De León serves as an Associate in the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster + Partners. He has been with the firm since 2014, contributing to various projects in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. His role involves advanced modelling techniques and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance architectural design processes.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Prior to his current position, Alexander held several roles in the architecture field. He worked as an Architect Assistant at Architech for one month in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He also served as a Junior Associate at Architech Sa De Cv for one month in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. Additionally, he was an R&D Consultant at Gehry Technologies from 2007 to 2010 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Education and Expertise
Alexander has a strong educational background in architecture and philosophy. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College from 2003 to 2004. He then completed a Bachelor of Architecture at Sci-Arc from 2004 to 2007. Following this, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy at RMIT University from 2010 to 2014, focusing on architecture and philosophy.
Volunteer Experience
In 2007, Alexander volunteered at Burohappold Engineering for one month in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom. This experience contributed to his understanding of engineering principles in architecture and provided him with insights into collaborative project work.