Marco Ortiz

Marco brings over 27 years of architectural expertise to his role as Managing Director, EMEA at VIÑOLY, driven by a lasting passion for design innovation. With a comprehensive track record spanning commercial, residential, cultural, and academic projects, he has led landmark initiatives globally — winning commissions, securing design and statutory approvals, and delivering built assets across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Notable among his accomplishments at VIÑOLY is his leadership on the Mathematical Institute building at the University of Oxford, a project initiated following an international competition-winning masterplan for the Radcliffe Infirmary Site. Working directly alongside Rafael Viñoly, Marco has steered design teams for prestigious institutional, commercial, and research schemes, including Raffles City Bahrain, 20 Fenchurch Street, the Battersea Power Station masterplan, convention centers in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro, Manchester City FC's expansion stadium and academy plans. More recently, he is delivering the development and design of a number of CASACASA student accommodation complexes in Milan, Barcelona, New York City and the GCC.

Throughout his career, Marco has championed the civic impact of innovative, thoughtful design, and has consistently advocated for the value of mentorship within the profession. His enduring enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of design and development continues to shape his approach to every project he leads. He has received awards for design merit and has lectured extensively across the UK and Mexico, and more recently at Yale University's School of Architecture in 2026.