Visionary Women
LABLUD is the result of the dedication and passion of three Colombian architects based in France and the United States, who have chosen to leverage their professional experience to expand knowledge and foster cultural connections and exchanges between the three countries.
Their aim is to promote architecture and culture as tools for personal and professional development, while encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.
Architect from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, with a specialization in Environmental Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia, and studies in Professional Leadership and Communication in Organizational Management at Harvard University.
A writer and author of publications focused on well-being and interior architecture, she brings over 20 years of experience in the construction sector. She has held senior leadership roles in professional associations within the construction industry, including Director of Communications and Marketing at the Colombian Society of Architects and Director of Architecture in Concrete at ASOCRETO.
As a founding partner of LABLUD, she develops the business and academic vision of each program, combining contemporary perspectives and culture through an immersive learning experience.
Architect trained at the Piloto University of Colombia, with over 35 years of experience in project management, planning, and development in Colombia and France.
A specialist in heritage restoration and rehabilitation, she has led nationally recognized heritage (BIC) projects and complex technical processes. She is co-founder of her practice, Kembaya Arkitekture, and currently serves as the representative of the Colombian Society of Architects in France. She is deeply convinced that working with communities fosters a strong sense of belonging.
As a founding partner of LABLUD, she brings a historical and territorial perspective, fostering meaningful connections between communities, collective memory, and the contemporary city.
Architect trained at the National University of Colombia, with an MSc in Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design from the University of Bath, and a registered architect in France with her practice, Kembaya Arkitekture.
Maggaly’s experience is grounded in over 15 years of work across multiple fields of architecture, including education, healthcare, commercial, and logistics projects in the United Kingdom, the United States, Colombia, and France. She has also served as an international BREEAM assessor. She strongly believes in the role architects can play in shaping cities and improving everyday quality of life.
As a founding partner of LABLUD, she shapes the laboratory's conceptual, pedagogical, and visual identity, helping define its innovative approach to architecture, culture, and education.
ELSA VICTORIA GALLEGO
ARCHITECT
ERIKA ESPAÑA SKINNER
ARCHITECT
MAGGALY M.A. REID
ARCHITECT
LABLUD is an organization dedicated to architecture, culture, and experiential knowledge.
FABIOLA BELTRAN PEREIRA
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Industrial Designer from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, with a Specialization in Organizational Communication from the same university. With more than 38 years of professional experience, she has built her career in product design, design management, teaching, and research. She served as Head of the Industrial Design Department at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, was a consultant to Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism for the development of the Code of Ethics for Industrial Design, and was the principal researcher for the project "Education and Professional Practice of Industrial Designers in Colombia."
At LABLUD Colombia, she serves as the program's representative in the country, leading the operational and logistical coordination of its educational experiences. She strengthens institutional partnerships and ensures the successful delivery of each program with the highest standards of quality and excellence.
