NACHO FUENTES-CANTILLANA MONEREO
nachomonereo@gmail.com | +34-629675966
INTRODUCTION
Computational Designer with expertise in digital fabrication, parametric design, and robotic construction. Specialized in facade panelization, algorithmic modeling, and advanced materials. Experience leading interdisciplinary teams, advising studios, and collaborating with internationally renowned architects and designers. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC1) at IAAC in Barcelona, focusing on robotic automation and computational strategies for architecture.
EDUCATION
- Master’s in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC1) - IAAC, Barcelona (2024 - Present)
- Master’s Degree in Architecture with Honors - ETSAM, Polytechnic of Madrid (2021)
- Degree in Architecture - ETSAM, Polytechnic of Madrid (2012-2020)
- Study Abroad - National Taiwan University (NTU) and NTUST (2016-2017)
OTHER STUDIES
- Title of Technician of Professional Music Education
LANGUAGES
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Basic Mandarin Chinese
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROTH Architecture (2022 - 2024)
Computational Design Leader
- Led the Computational Design Department, overseeing international large-scale hospitality projects.
- Developed computational workflows integrating digital fabrication, robotic automation, and structural analysis.
- Designed and optimized construction systems for organic architecture, bridging parametric modeling with real-world applications.
Facade Panelization & Digital Fabrication Projects (2024)
- Developed GFRC facade panels for a hospitality project in Cancún in collaboration with Modeco.
- Designed and engineered Krion facade panels for National Geographic Headquarters in Germany with Javier Fuentes.
IED Madrid (2021)
Professor of Computational Design and Bio Materials
- Led computational design courses focusing on fabrication workflows and material experimentation.
- Collaborated with Maria Mallo on biomaterial installations integrating digital fabrication.
Omekay Restaurant (2020-2021)
Computational Advisor
- Provided computational consulting for the construction of Omekay Restaurant with Enrique Barrera.
Vantage Towers Project (2020-2021)
Computational Designer
- Developed parametric models for telecommunications infrastructure alongside Diego García Setién and Manuel Collado.
ETSAM UPM & IED Madrid (2020)
Assistant Professor and Grasshopper Instructor
- Taught Grasshopper parametric modeling for architecture and design students.
- Collaborated with Maria Mallo on research involving biomaterial-based computational installations.
(2019)
Computational Research & Digital Fabrication
- Collaborated on robotic prototyping and experimental computational workflows for material research.
Medialab Prado (2019)
Biomaterials & Digital Fabrication Researcher
- Developed parametric-based mycelium and bio-composite materials in a research incubator.
PROGRAMS & SKILLS
- Specialization: Computational Design, Robotic Fabrication & Digital Manufacturing
- Software: Grasshopper, Rhino, Rhino Inside Revit, C#, Python, ROS
- Robotics & Fabrication: KUKA|prc, HAL Robotics, CNC machining, 3D printing
- Structural & Spatial Analysis: Karamba, Kangaroo, Space Syntax
- Visualization & Rendering: Unreal Engine, Enscape, V-Ray
CONTACT
📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain
🌐 Website: nachomonereo.cargo.site
📧 Email: nachomonereo@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nacho-monereo