Author: Proarh

This conceptual design for an amphitheater features a striking architectural shell that captures attention with its fluid, organic forms. The innovative structure not only serves as a dynamic performance space but also harmonizes with surrounding landscapes. Complemented by captivating water features, the design creates an immersive experience for audiences, enhancing both sound and visual aesthetics. The amphitheater is envisioned as a vibrant cultural hub, encouraging community gatherings and live performances under the stars, while offering a unique and memorable atmosphere for all who attend.

While serving as Project Manager at ERO Architects, Edgar Villanueva developed the design for this vibrant community hub that brings together recreational programming and public gathering spaces under one dynamic roof. The building’s distinctive barrel-vaulted form in deep navy blue creates an iconic presence within San Juan’s park system, while extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing ensures transparency and visual connection between indoor activities and outdoor recreation areas.

The modern industrial aesthetic combines white horizontal metal siding with warm brick accents, establishing a welcoming yet durable facility built for high-traffic community use. A playful graphic wall panel celebrating active lifestyles reinforces the building’s mission as a center for health, wellness, and community engagement. This facility demonstrates a commitment to designing public spaces that inspire recreation, foster social connections, and serve as catalysts for community vitality.

This project was completed during Edgar Villanueva’s tenure as Project Manager/Designer at ERO Architects, who served as architect of record. Images shown may include new renderings created by Raine Architects to illustrate the project’s design character and scope.

During his tenure at ERO Architects, Edgar Villanueva contributed to the master planning and design for this comprehensive recreational destination that brings diverse athletic, leisure, and community activities together in a unified park campus. The master plan integrates multiple soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, splash pad, playground equipment, and shaded pavilions within a thoughtfully designed landscape network.

Curvilinear walking and jogging paths connect activity zones while creating opportunities for casual recreation and community gathering. A signature sculptural element featuring the park’s identity serves as a central landmark and wayfinding beacon. Strategic tree placement provides natural shade corridors and defines spatial boundaries between active recreation areas and passive green spaces. The design emphasizes accessibility, safety, and multi-generational use, ensuring the park serves as an inclusive community asset for families, youth sports programs, and residents of all ages.

This project was completed during Edgar Villanueva’s tenure as Project Manager/Designer at ERO Architects, who served as architect of record. Images shown may include new renderings created by Raine Architects to illustrate the project’s design character and scope.

Edgar Villanueva served as Project Manager at ERO Architects for this distinguished civic center that embodies the dignity and accessibility essential to municipal governance. The building’s elegant composition features graceful arched windows and decorative perforated metal panels that reference regional architectural heritage while establishing a thoroughly contemporary civic presence.

A carefully articulated facade rhythm alternates between warm brick masonry and crisp white stucco, creating visual interest and human scale across the building’s length. The welcoming public plaza with outdoor gathering spaces and landscaped entries reinforces the building’s role as the heart of San Juan’s civic life, encouraging community engagement and democratic participation. Extensive glazing throughout ensures transparency in government operations while flooding interior spaces with natural light. This facility represents a commitment to designing public buildings that honor civic tradition, inspire public trust, and serve as enduring landmarks for community identity.

This project was completed during Edgar Villanueva’s tenure as Project Manager/Designer at ERO Architects, who served as architect of record. Images shown may include new renderings created by Raine Architects to illustrate the project’s design character and scope.

Edgar Villanueva served as Project Manager at ERO Architects for this comprehensive expansion and modernization of the San Juan Police Department, delivering a state-of-the-art public safety facility that serves the community’s growing needs. The project features a contemporary design that balances civic presence with operational efficiency, incorporating dual secure entry pavilions, expanded administrative spaces, and modern law enforcement support facilities.

The architectural expression combines durable red brick masonry with clean stucco volumes and extensive glazing, creating a transparent and accessible public interface while maintaining the security requirements essential to modern policing. The signature cylindrical tower element serves as a community landmark, establishing the building’s civic identity within San Juan’s municipal campus. This facility represents a commitment to designing infrastructure that supports public safety professionals while fostering community trust and engagement.

This project was completed during Edgar Villanueva’s tenure as Project Manager/Designer at ERO Architects, who served as architect of record. Images shown may include new renderings created by Raine Architects to illustrate the project’s design character and scope.