Elena is a founding partner and CEO of Axis Architects.  Elena is the firm’s design leader –she specializes in architectural design, interior design, and urban planning.  Elena works with clients to make their vision a reality.  Her collaborative approach allows clients to explore different design alternatives, that allows them to arrive to a design that is tailored to their needs and budget.

Elena studied architecture at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia (2001).  After completing her studies, she attended University of Miami where she obtained a Master’s degree in Urban Design (2003).  Prior to founding Axis Architects, Elena worked for 14 years at an architecture and urban design firm in the DC area where she managed large scale mixed-use projects.