Alam Alonzo

Architect · +10 yrs

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I've spent over a decade doing architecture in the Caribbean, most of it at Pulso Arquitectura — a firm I joined before graduating and where I've watched projects grow from the first sketch to the last coat of paint. More than 15 built works across residential, commercial, healthcare and institutional typologies — designing, managing, coordinating specialties, and standing on site when needed.

Outside the studio, you'll find me in the water. I've been swimming for ten years — pool and open water, up to 8 km. There's something in that rhythm that helps me think clearly. I'm also into tech, photography, and if you really want to find me, follow the trail to the best food in town. Or look for me on the dance floor: merengue, bachata, and the occasional salsa.

Centro Médico MMB

2024 · Healthcare · Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic · 1,500 m²

Project Manager on site for over a year, coordinating 8+ simultaneous specialties and directly contracting specialized trades. US$3M+ budget management, direct supplier negotiation, and project representation before client and inspectors.

Project Manager · Site Supervision

Centro Médico MMB

Bolero 21

2022 · Multi-family Residential · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 5,140 m²

Key collaborating architect from concept through facade completion: massing exploration in 3ds Max/V-Ray, full lobby design, MEP coordination, permit processing, and 10 months of ventilated facade supervision. Winner of the Contemporary Design category at the Dominican Republic Architecture Biennial.

Architectural Design · Technical Coordination · Facade Supervision

Bolero 21

Villa 15 de Mayo

2022 · Residential · Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic · 125 m²

Construction documentation coordination and MEP detailing in collaboration with structural engineers. Led the full construction team in a remote mountain location with 14 months of direct on-site supervision, managing budget, logistics, and client communication end-to-end. Delivered on budget and now one of the firm's most referenced built works.

Construction Documentation · Site Supervision

Villa 15 de Mayo

Villa COCO

2023 · Residential · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 450 m²

Direct contracting and supervision of specialized teams for the installation of 1,120 m² of coral stone facade and steel sunshades. Nine months of continuous follow-up with bi-weekly trips to Punta Cana through project handover.

Envelope Coordination · Facade Supervision

Villa COCO

Oficina Corporativo 2020

2023 · Corporate · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 165 m²

Full architectural design and construction documentation delivered in a 5-day sprint under heavy parallel workload. Renders in D5 Render, drawings in Revit Architecture, with ongoing design support during construction.

Architectural Design · Construction Documentation

Oficina Corporativo 2020

Villa MLR

2023–2024 · Residential · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · 400 m²

Review and correction of construction documents coordinating structural, plumbing, and electrical disciplines. Negotiated the site engineer, line-item costs, and supplier selection. Weekly supervision of the structural phase over 4 months in Punta Cana (~US$500K).

Construction Documentation Advisory · Structural Phase Supervision

Villa MLR

Edificio Corporativo OV

2023 · Corporate · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 12,500 m²

Permit documentation, entrance lobby design (materials, lighting, and construction details), and facade exploration with ~30 iterations in 3ds Max alongside the lead architect. 13-story corporate office building totaling 12,500 m².

Lobby Design · Facade Exploration · Permit Documentation

Edificio Corporativo OV

Villa Flamboyanes

2015 · Residential · La Vega, Dominican Republic · 250 m²

Research into vernacular typologies and local context, 3D massing exploration, and presentation imagery via Photoshop photomontages. Design developed alongside the lead architect. Honorable mention in an invitation-only private competition.

Research · Design · 3D Visualization

Villa Flamboyanes

Urbebox

2024 · Personal Venture · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · 16 pieces

Self-founded venture: a line of 16 miniature sculptures of Dominican Republic architectural landmarks. Aerial photogrammetry, Blender remodeling, 3D-printed masters, and concrete casting using a self-developed mold technique. ~60 units sold.

Founder · Concept, Production, Marketing & Sales

Urbebox

101 Lecciones de un Estudio de Arquitectura

2025 · Publication · — · —

Author of a book documenting 101 lessons drawn from a decade of professional practice at a Caribbean architecture studio. Research, writing, and full editorial production. Published on Amazon in print.

Author

101 Lecciones de un Estudio de Arquitectura

Project Management

For detailed PM work on Centro Médico MMB — budget management (RD$40M+), team coordination and delivery — see the full case study above.

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