Alvarez-Diaz & Villalon

Alvarez-Diaz & Villalon Founded in 2001, the firm’s wide-ranging portfolio includes retail, institutional, commercial and residential work.

AD&V® is a Certified B Corp® architecture and interior design firm creating sustainable Places of Purpose® that positively transform lives across Puerto Rico, the USA, and the Caribbean. Spearheaded by the award-winning husband-and-wife team of architect Ricardo Álvarez‐Díaz and interior designer Cristina Villalón, Álvarez‐Díaz & Villalon® has become one of the most innovative architecture and des

ign firms in the region. The firm has garnered national attention as one of the top 300 architecture firms in the US for their holistic design approach forging a design reputation that is both environmentally-responsible and richly appealing to the senses. With clientele ranging from bankers to bakers, hoteliers to homemakers, AD&V® has a commonality of purpose in their work: to translate a client’s individuality into impeccable design. Behind the couple’s decade-long success in their native Puerto Rico is a rock-solid foundation of stateside credentials. Álvarez‐Díaz began his career in New York working for renowned architect and educator Robert A.M. Stern and received his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame. Villalón holds a Master of Science degree in Interior Design from Pratt Institute with postgraduate training at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark.

13/04/2026

Written by Jaime Yordán-Frau, Surviving Marvels of a Stately City captures the splendor of the historic structures within Ponce’s historic center. 📖

By showing the buildings through photographic compositions, the book pays homage to the rich history that fills the streets of Ponce while claiming that there is a substantial amount of history that needs preservation and emphasizing the need to prevent its loss. 🏛️

Click here to learn more & get your copy ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sN5mzl 📚

03/04/2026

Scaling a company tests more than operations—it tests culture.

In this clip from Episode 11 of our Inside Out podcast, our Co-Founder Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA, talks about what happens when growth outpaces culture, and the importance of realigning values as organizations evolve. 🎙️

The full episode is available to listen or watch on:
- YouTube ➡️ https://bit.ly/48gYvpY
- Spotify ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OP40FA
- Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://bit.ly/4l8KwYH

If you have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss on the podcast, comment below or contact us at [email protected] to join the conversation. 📧

Our AD&Vision monthly newsletter is out now! 📰Click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PJwL78 to see our March newsletter, which in...
01/04/2026

Our AD&Vision monthly newsletter is out now! 📰

Click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3PJwL78 to see our March newsletter, which includes our latest content, recognitions, & monthly highlights. 🏘️

Today we’re celebrating Ricky’s 1-year AD&Versary at Álvarez Díaz & Villalón®! 🎉As an Architect, Ricky has brought curio...
31/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating Ricky’s 1-year AD&Versary at Álvarez Díaz & Villalón®! 🎉

As an Architect, Ricky has brought curiosity, dedication, & a strong design sensibility to our team, contributing thoughtfully to our projects & collaborative culture. 📐

Thank you, Ricky, for your commitment & for being part of our journey. We’re excited to see all that’s ahead as you continue to grow with AD&V®! 🙌

We’re excited to share that our Co-Founder, Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA, will be speaking at Howard University as part of...
30/03/2026

We’re excited to share that our Co-Founder, Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA, will be speaking at Howard University as part of the Spring 2026 Lecture Series! 🙌

Ricardo’s lecture, “Is Architecture Dead or in Life Support?”, invites a critical conversation about the evolving role of architects—not only as designers, but as leaders shaping the economic, social, & civic forces that define our cities. 🏘️

📍 Mackey Auditorium, Howard H. Mackey Building
🗓 April 1
⏰ 5:30 PM

We look forward to engaging with the next generation of architects, designers & thinkers. ✨

27/03/2026

Episode 11 of our Inside Out Podcast is out now! 🎙️

In this episode of Inside Out, AD&V® Founders Cristina Villalon & Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, reflect on what it means to intentionally cultivate culture. 🌱

They discuss leading by example, creating psychological safety, & why culture must be practiced daily through decisions, behaviors, & accountability. 🙌

The full episode is available to listen or watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/EYd_13rsIzo.

If you have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss on the podcast, comment below or contact us at [email protected] to join the conversation. 📧

How we design matters.At AD&V®, responsibility begins long before construction.Because buildings are among the world’s l...
26/03/2026

How we design matters.
At AD&V®, responsibility begins long before construction.

Because buildings are among the world’s largest energy consumers, energy efficiency is embedded into our design process from day one.

As a Certified B Corp®, we understand responsibility not as a statement, but as a continuous process.

It starts at the drawing board.

Designing Places of Purpose® means taking ownership of the impact our buildings will have—today and decades from now.

Learn more about our commitments. ⬇️
https://www.alvarezdiazvillalon.com/our-commitment


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Indoor air quality plays a critical role in occupant health, comfort, & productivity, & interior design has the power to...
25/03/2026

Indoor air quality plays a critical role in occupant health, comfort, & productivity, & interior design has the power to significantly improve it. ✨

Click on our latest blog below to take a look at seven ways thoughtful interior design strategies can help improve indoor air quality & create healthier spaces. ⬇️🏡

Take a look at seven ways thoughtful interior design strategies can help improve indoor air quality and create healthier spaces.

24/03/2026

Imagine walking into a space that feels complete, stylish, & stress-free—without blowing your budget. ✨

That’s the Villalon Interiors promise. 🤝

Thoughtful design, curated furnishings, & smart choices that bring it all together, so you can enjoy a space that looks polished & feels like home. 🏡

Explore our design packages by visiting villaloninteriors.com. 🛋️

Dirección

The Hub 200 Convention Boulevard, Suite 201
San Juan
00907

Horario de Apertura

Lunes 09:00 - 17:00
Martes 09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles 09:00 - 17:00
Jueves 09:00 - 17:00
Viernes 09:00 - 17:00

Teléfono

+17877541381

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