J.Francis Architecture

18/01/2025

When someone gives you this canvas to work with you know it's gonna be a fun project!

18/01/2025

When you realize Instagram had cropped your beautiful renders to fit their annoying format, you have to upload them again!

18/01/2025

In Medellín, Colombia, a project called "Green Corridors" (Corredores Verdes) planted thousands of trees, shrubs, and plants along major streets, highways, and urban spaces. The goal was to reduce the urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt trap heat, making cities hotter than surrounding rural areas.

The results have been incredible: Medellín lowered its average temperature by up to 2 degrees Celsius in certain areas. Beyond cooling the city, the initiative also improved air quality, provided shade, reduced noise pollution, and created beautiful, biodiverse spaces where people and wildlife could thrive.

This project demonstrates the transformative power of urban greening, not just for aesthetics but human wellness too.

It’s a shining example of how rethinking urban design with nature in mind can lead to healthier, more livable cities.

07/10/2024

My late great grandfather.

19/08/2024

The things I would love to make as an architect, but I can't, cause I'm an architect.

21/03/2024

Just some options for our slopes.

19/03/2024

This solution for managing storm water runoff from roadways is very interesting. Might use it on a commercial project in the near future.

15/12/2023

Christmas lunch with the team!

13/11/2023

Wondering where you should study architecture? Here is a list of the 10 best universities in the world for you to choose from!

17/10/2023

Design is our passion. No 2 should ever look the same!

08/10/2023

It's time we understand that the more impermeable surfaces we introduct around our homes and commercial spaces the more we contribute to the water crisis!
When all your water is channelled into drains, the faster it gets to the sea. None of it stays back in the land for vegetation, and to supply our streams and rivers in the hills. Then it also contributes to flooding in the lower regions.

Brilliant Idea 💡 ✨🤍

08/10/2023

I don't know what it is about A frame houses, but I just love them!
Can't wait for someone to ask me to design one down here.