Architects in the cloud with works on the ground: projects flying from Argentina to Silicon Valley

Andy Robert and Mercedes Carriquiry, two architects from Montevideo, Uruguay, have built a thriving business, Slantis, by merging architectural design with cutting-edge technology. Their firm, which includes offices in San Francisco, has gained recognition for its innovative approach to building projects.

Slantis employs artificial intelligence and virtual modeling to create digital mock-ups of buildings. This process allows them to visualize and test designs in a virtual environment before any physical construction begins. The firm emphasizes that this method provides crucial information about a building's use, lifespan, and maintenance needs, leading to significant cost savings.

Robert explained that traditional architecture operated on a linear, centralized model, which is no longer sufficient for today's complex projects. Slantis embraces a layered approach where information flows in real-time, and decisions made by one team immediately impact others. This methodology allows them to close the gap between the initial design concept and the final constructed reality, a process they term "Intelligent Delivery."