Pilarín Ferrer Viscasillas, AIA, CAAPPR
Cuenta con una extensa trayectoria profesional y académica, consolidada por una Maestría en Arquitectura (1988) y un Bachillerato en Diseño Ambiental (1985), ambos de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Desde 2022, es Socia Principal en MÉNDEZ, BADILLO & FERRER ASSOCIADOS, habiendo sido previamente Arquitecta Senior en la firma durante 30 años (1992-2022). Simultáneamente, ha ejercido la docencia como Profesor Adjunto en la Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de la PUCPR desde 2010, donde también coordinó la Unidad Académica de Tecnologías Sostenibles (2015-2025). Su liderazgo profesional es notable, habiendo servido como Presidenta del Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico (CAAPPR) (2013-2016) y Presidenta del Capítulo de Puerto Rico del AIA (2006). Además, ha sido jurado invitado en prestigiosos concursos internacionales (Premios Obras CEMEX 2023) y es autora del libro Ponce Místico (2017).
Courses Taught:
- ARST 101 Tectonics on Material Applications and Methods
- ARST 201- Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Systems
- ARUS 101 - Theory and Principles of Urban Design
- ARLA 201 Ethics, Professional Practice and Contractual Procedures in Architecture
Educational Credentials:
- 1988 | Master Degree in Architecture, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan PR
- 1985 | Bachelor Degree in Environmental Design, School of Architecture, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan PR
- 1979 - 1981 | Two years of History of Art and Architecture, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- October 1992 | Seminar: Design of Laboratories and Pharmacies – Millcare, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- May 1992 | Seminar: Architectural Design, Process and Preparation of Bids – Herman Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio
- October 1989 | Seminar: Interior Planning using Modular Furniture – Haworth Headquarters, Holland Michigan
Teaching Experience:
- 2010 –present| Adjunct Faculty, School of Architecture and Design PUCPR, Ponce, PR
- 2015 - present| AXP Licensing Advisor at the PCUPR School of Architecture and Design
- 2015 –2025| Sustainable Technologies Academic Unit Coordinator, School of Architecture and Design PUCPR, Ponce, PR
Professional Experience:
- 2022–present| Principal Partner in MÉNDEZ, BADILLO & FERRER ASSOCIATES, San Juan PR
- 1992 - 2022 | Senior Architect, MÉNDEZ, BRUNNER, BADILLO & FERRER ASSOCIATES, San Juan PR
Licenses/Registration:
- Registered Architect in Puerto Rico, Lic #10476
Selected Publications and Recent Research:
- 2017| Ponce Místico (book): A book published o record a guided tours of eight (8) historic temples of different denominations located at the center of Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Professional Memberships:
- Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico (CAAPPR), Active Member.
- American Institute of Architects member #30136499
Awards, Grants, Fellowships, and Appointments:
- November 8-10, 2023 | Invited juror for the International Design Competition organized by CEMEX, Premios Obras CEMEX 2023, 32nd edition, Mexico City.
- 2021 – 2022 | President of the Commission for the Southern and Western Regions of Puerto Rico (CReSo) of the Colegio de Arquitectos & Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico
- July 2016 | Invited speaker by the SARD Society of Architects of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- 2015 & 2016 | Invited juror to the PREMIOS OBRA CEMEX Puerto Rico
- March 2015 | Invited speaker by the UNIBE School of Architecture, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- 2013-2016 | President Colegio de Arquitectos & Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico
- 2012-2013 | Vice-President Colegio de Arquitectos & Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico
- 2010 - 2012 | General Federation of Caribbean Architects Association (FCAA)
- CAAPPR Liaison Committee Member 2009, 2010
- 2009 | Invited speaker at FCAA Caribbean Architecture Biennale Havana, Cuba
- 2008 | Invited speaker at AIA Florida Convention, Boca Raton,
- 2007 | Invited speaker at the APT World Forum, San Juan PR
- 2006 | Puerto Rico AIA Chapter President
- 2005 | Puerto Rico AIA Chapter President-Elect
- 2004 | Puerto Rico AIA Chapter One-Year Director
- 2003 | Puerto Rico AIA Chapter One-Year Director
- Honorable Mention, 2002 AIA Puerto Rico Chapter Honor Awards
