Mario Ulloa

Mario Ulloa is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia GSAPP’s Urban Design Program and a Landscape Designer at Hart Howerton in New York City. His recent work on projects like Cabot St. Lucia and a landmark historic resort in South Florida demonstrates his ability to adapt to different contexts while developing cohesive and innovative landscape solutions.

Previously, he worked at AECOM on projects in major cities like Boston, Chicago, and New York. He played a pivotal role in leading the design of high-profile resiliency projects like the North Battery Park City Resiliency Project and 800 Monroe Resiliency Park and developing award-winning urban design studies like Sunset Park: Big Ideas. He is also a licensed Architect in Ecuador, where he collaborated with CA+SA on various residential and commercial projects.

In addition to his professional practice, Mario dedicates his time to education and community engagement. He has been a visiting lecturer and review critic at several universities in Ecuador, India, Peru, and the USA, where he shares his insights on urban design and the future of cities. Mario also co-founded Creative Roots-Ecuador, a non-profit organization that focused on tactical urbanism projects, earning recognition from the local government for its innovative initiatives and community impact.

Mario holds a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Azuay in Ecuador. With experience in architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, Mario continues to shape resilient and sustainable environments through a holistic and integrated design approach.