Sandra Diaz, principal architect of EOLO A&I Design - Lux Magazine, KBB magazine, and Kitchen and Bath Magazine covers
For today’s episode, we have Sandra Diaz, principal architect of EOLO A&I Design, INC. She emphasizes emotional detail and craftsmanship in her award-winning work. Uniting architecture, interior design, and artistry, EOLO is highly sought after for luxury projects in Florida and beyond. She has had her designs feature as prestigious covers in stories in Lux Magazine, KBB magazine, and Kitchen and Bath Magazine. As one of the prominent architects in the industry, Sandra had her designs featured to various renowned publications like Luxe Magazine, KBB Magazine, Kitchen & Bath Magazine, Ocean Drive, Modern Luxury, Haute Living, Florida Design and to TV Shows like Soflow Home Projects, and Telemundo. She was also a guest in Haute Living Podcasts and Consentino Podcast. Sandra won several awards on AIA, KBDN, KBDA, IIDA Bragg Awards and so much more. Episode Timeline: Sandra’s journey as an entrepreneur and how did it take her to start EOLO AI and design 1:45 “I personally have here about 20 years living all this time in Florida. I came here to validate the whole time while I was working at doing about eight years for other very important companies for architecture and design.” 2:32 “EOLO design was born 2008. We are architects and interior designers, licensed and insured to provide our services here in probably that are beyond. We also do some high-end residential work as well as some hospitality and commercial in Latin America as well as other cities other than Miami. “ Sandra’s work and style 3:15 “My style is the one of my clients. My clients are the ones that dictate the style that we need to follow in every project. My training as an architect allows me to have the background of being able to manage all the types of styles. We as architects have to be able to manage all of them and we determine style according to the client’s wishes.” Challenges during transition 4:46 “Definitely, there’s a huge difference between practicing architecture in Columbia and in States. In Columbia as an architect, I’m trying to construct, to build a design to everything. In the states, we are licensed to practice architecture and interior design. Well challenges, I say that not much in terms of that since we have a background in construction.” Does Sandra take the construction side as well or she doesn’t do that? 6:41 “I’m fortunate to have a sister company that provides and is licensed and insured to do construction.” 7:23 “Whenever a client brings another contractor, we are more than open to provide. So, we’re very flexible with that.” How Sandra’s services are divided between renovation, new construction, and everything going on in the company 7:56 “I have a soft heart for renovation because I think a lot of magic happens there. We are able to do construction as well. Construction is another type of animal. Key Quotes: 25:10-25:31 “You believe in what you know in yourself, I think you’re going to be okay because ideas and creativity will come to your mind and you will know how to pick sites and you will learn to be open to opportunities, it will be easy for you.” Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-diaz-velasco-7897b516/ Visit EOLO Design’s Website: www.eolodesign.com Follow them on their Social Media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eolodesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EOLODESIGN Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eolodesign
