Jihan Vivas
Jihan Vivas co-founded vidastudio. She is an architectural designer with more than 6 years of practice in the fields of architecture and interior design.
PRINCIPAL & CO-FOUNDER
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering in the United States, Jihan further progressed her studies with a Master in Advanced Architecture from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Jihan has extensive experience in BIM software and workflow, computational and parametric design, and detailed interior design from conception to completion.
Jihan co-founded vidastudio in 2021. In her versatile role as co-founder, Jihan looks to redefine the aesthetics of architecture by focusing on details, materials and the human experience, while striving for excellence in project organization and execution.
Prior to the foundation of vidastudio, Jihan worked on various projects for Zaha Hadid Architects in London and designed interior spaces for External Reference Studio in Barcelona. She most currently held an Associate position at ODP Architecture & Design, and led the design team for luxury residential and commercial projects throughout South Florida.
Projects ranged in various scales, international locations, and economic resources: from urban master plans of the man-made Unicorn Island in Chengdu, China, to the New Science Centre at Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore, to interior design for restaurants, such as El Mató de Pedralbes, in Barcelona, Spain. Her latest work includes the design of a luxury residence in Santa Monica Mountain Range of Malibu, California.