José Sanchez Reyes AIA, Founding Principal at JSRA
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
José Sanchez Reyes Architects LLC (JSRA) is a distinguished architecture and interior design firm, with a strong presence in Miami and Nicaragua, renowned for our commitment to crafting designs that create a complementary relationship and a sensitive architectural response to the site's natural context. Since our establishment in 2005, we've delivered a diverse array of projects, spanning residential, commercial, and resort developments across Latin America and the United States, serving clients from Latin America, the USA, and Europe.
Our firm's achievements include notable awards, such as First and Second Prize in the 2015 CEMEX Building Design Award in the Residential Category, as well as being prominently featured in the recent publication 'Modern Architecture Nicaragua.'
At the core of our design philosophy is an open and transparent dialogue with project stakeholders, paired with a meticulous site analysis. Our inspiration flows from the beauty of the natural world, and our design process is marked by a deliberate, intuitive approach. We eschew rigid theoretical concepts, instead allowing design solutions to organically emerge. Our aim is to consistently strike a balance between a building's purpose and its harmonious coexistence with the surrounding environment, all while respecting the site's unique characteristics.
José Sanchez Reyes, AIA, NCARB
Founding Principal
José Sanchez Reyes is a seasoned international architect and designer with a rich portfolio spanning 25 years of diverse projects. His work encompasses a wide spectrum, from crafting mixed-use high-rise buildings in the USA, Central America, and Asia, to masterminding master-planned communities and luxurious private residences in Miami, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Before establishing his own practice, José Sanchez Reyes Architects LLC (JSRA) in 2005, José honed his craft at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (New York City). During his seven years at KPF, he played a pivotal role as a project designer in the development of numerous notable high-rise projects.
JSRA, headquartered in Miami with an office in Nicaragua, has carved a niche in luxury residential projects, many of which boast waterfront locations or breathtaking ocean, valley, or mountain vistas. Guided by the unique characteristics of each site and the distinct aspirations of his clients, José's design solutions are marked by elegance and a deep desire to enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, seamlessly weaving them into the tropical lifestyle. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that timeless architecture emerges from a transparent and collaborative process where clients and stakeholders co-create inspired design solutions.
JSRA's exceptional work hasn't gone unnoticed. It has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the premier full-service architecture and design firms in Nicaragua, with a string of awards, including the prestigious CEMEX Building Award, where José's projects secured both 1st and 2nd Place in the Residential category in 2015. Beyond his design work, José has generously shared his expertise as a guest critic and lecturer at American University in Nicaragua and as a selected jury member for the CEMEX design awards in 2018.
José is a licensed architect in Florida and Alabama. He is a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City, where he obtained a Bachelor of Architecture Degree with honors. His dedication to architectural exploration led him to France, where he conducted research on contemporary architecture at Le Premiere Rue, CIPRA, Residence Le Corbusier, supported by a prestigious grant. In 2010, José furthered his knowledge by earning a post-graduate Business Administration degree at INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.
Beyond his professional pursuits, José is an enthusiastic ultra-marathon and trail runner. He resides in Miami with his wife and five children, finding balance in the synergy between his personal and professional worlds.