Trained at the ETSAC in A Coruña, the École d'Architecture de Lille and the Architectural Association (AA) in London, Manuel Fernández Corral is a registered architect in the USA, a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), a registered architect in the UK (ARB), and in Spain (COAG). He is also LEED AP BD+C and ID+C accredited in sustainability and has experience lecturing in the hospitality industry. He left Ara Arquitectos to join Norman Foster's studio (Foster+Partners) in 2004, where he spent more than 15 years. Afterwards, he managed his studio within the firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill in Chicago. Subsequently, he joined Roth Architecture (Azulik) as Head of Design, where he led multidisciplinary projects and teams for 3 years. In 2024, he founded ĀDDED Design & Consulting. Throughout his career, he has been implementing and directing his strategies to achieve exceptional architecture and quality.
A hybrid creative studio that starts in Tulum, uniting a multidisciplinary network of professionals and designers. Through a full holistic approach and extensive experience in high-level architecture, it redefines design and consulting solutions, optimizing the creative process thanks to high quality standards, customized equipment and a deep respect for the environment. ĀDDED's philosophy is based on understanding that each project is unique and is a great opportunity to add value from the experience of each team member. To this end, and from the strong conviction that collaboration and synergies between disciplines are the keys to deliver innovative results, it designs project-based teams that, working together, bring great ideas and deliver better projects. The core of ĀDDED is made up of experienced architecture professionals with extensive experience in world-renowned international firms.
