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Ena (Ana) Yanchapaxi

Architectural Designer | AIA Associate | MSAUD Candidate at UCLA | MDI – Real Estate & Construction Management
Los Angeles, CA
+1 424 844 9593
anayanchapaxib@gmail.com
ecyanchapaxib@ucla.edu
I am an Architectural Designer with over 12 years of experience in residential and institutional architecture, as well as real estate development, with international training in Mexico, Spain, Ecuador, and the United States. I have led the development of single-family, multi-family, and institutional housing projects for more than 15 private clients, integrating data analysis, architectural conceptualization, advanced 3D modeling, construction documentation, and high-quality rendering.
I bring a strategic, cross-cultural, and resilient profile that enables me to lead diverse teams, adapt quickly to changing contexts, and deliver thoughtful, context-sensitive design solutions under pressure. Organized, innovative, and results-driven, I communicate clearly, anticipate challenges, and optimize workflows to consistently meet deadlines.
Currently, I am pursuing the MSAUD at UCLA, a STEM-designated program, and will graduate in June 2025. I was awarded a Recruitment Fellowship granted to the program’s most outstanding applicants. As part of this program, I have developed projects focused on affordable housing, wildfire-resilient design strategies, landscape regeneration, and socially responsive urban design. My teaching background and critical thinking approach allow me to contribute not only through design, but also through deeper urban, social, and environmental inquiry.

Areas of Expertise

  • Design & BIM Tools: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino + Grasshopper, SketchUp
  • Rendering & Visualization: V-Ray, Lumion, D5 Render, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • AI & Emerging Technologies: Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT (AI-enhanced workflows)
  • Spatial & Data Analysis: ArcGIS
  • Project Coordination: Cross-disciplinary collaboration, permitting processes, budgeting, and construction documentation.

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA Master of Science in Architectural Design and Urbanism (MSAUD) (Urban Design) GPA 4.0
    2024-2025
  • Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) – Quito, Ecuador Master’s in Real Estate Management and Project Development.
    2016-2018
  • Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) – Querétaro, México
    2006-2011

Work Experience

  • Independent Practice • Quito, Ecuador. Architecture – Residential & Small-Scale Development Position: Architect | Project Manager
    2015-2024
  • Fragma Design • Quito, Ecuador. Architecture & Commercial Interior Design Position: Junior Architect
    2014-2015
  • Espacios DC • Queretaro, Mexico. Architecture – Institutional Design. Design Position: Junior Architect
    2012-2014

Teaching & Research Experience

  • Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) • Quito, Ecuador. Higher Education – Architecture School Position: Part-Time Instructor – Design Studios 3 & 4
    2018-2024
  • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) • Barcelona, Spain (Remote). Academic Research – Doctoral Program in Architecture. Position: Research & Design Assistant
    2016-2024