Design Director
Emiliano Espasandín is a visionary urbanist and innovative leader dedicated to redefining the future of cities. With a steadfast passion for creating inclusive, thriving public spaces, he is at the forefront of urban design and planning in the modern era.
As the founder and director of PALO Arq, an award-winning architecture and urban design firm based in Buenos Aires, Emiliano has led transformative projects that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. Since 2021, he has expanded his impact as the CEO and Design Director of UIO Urban Innovation Office in Boise, Idaho, where he drives groundbreaking initiatives in urban design, strategic planning, and innovation. Additionally, he co-founded UrbS_LA, a pioneering digital platform dedicated to advancing research on public space, mobility, and technological innovation in urban environments.
Emiliano’s academic achievements include degrees from the University of Buenos Aires and SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, as well as an MBA in real estate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). He has further specialized in cutting-edge urban topics, earning diplomas in Smart Mobility from MIT and Smart Cities from Austral University. Currently, he serves as a professor of urban design and architecture at the University of Idaho, inspiring the next generation of urban innovators.
A prolific contributor to the discourse on urbanism, Emiliano has authored numerous articles for print and digital media, providing valuable insights on critical urban challenges. His expertise has also been showcased in impactful audiovisual projects, further amplifying his commitment to sustainable, human-centered city design.
As the founder and director of PALO Arq, an award-winning architecture and urban design firm based in Buenos Aires, Emiliano has led transformative projects that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. Since 2021, he has expanded his impact as the CEO and Design Director of UIO Urban Innovation Office in Boise, Idaho, where he drives groundbreaking initiatives in urban design, strategic planning, and innovation. Additionally, he co-founded UrbS_LA, a pioneering digital platform dedicated to advancing research on public space, mobility, and technological innovation in urban environments.
Emiliano’s academic achievements include degrees from the University of Buenos Aires and SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, as well as an MBA in real estate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). He has further specialized in cutting-edge urban topics, earning diplomas in Smart Mobility from MIT and Smart Cities from Austral University. Currently, he serves as a professor of urban design and architecture at the University of Idaho, inspiring the next generation of urban innovators.
A prolific contributor to the discourse on urbanism, Emiliano has authored numerous articles for print and digital media, providing valuable insights on critical urban challenges. His expertise has also been showcased in impactful audiovisual projects, further amplifying his commitment to sustainable, human-centered city design.