Mr. Escobar has recently shifted his scope of work to the luxury space entirely, launching his new most personal and high-end venture to date: "Bespoke Masterpiece by Andres Escobar."
MIAMI, FL, March 16, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Andres Escobar with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Escobar celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Born in Medellin, Colombia, and based between Miami, Florida and Montreal (Canada), Mr. Escobar has recently shifted his scope of work to the luxury space entirely, launching his new most personal and high-end venture to date: "Bespoke Masterpiece by Andres Escobar," a brand that aims to turn clients' desire for custom-made luxury.
The new firm, based in Coconut Grove, will keep operating in markets as diverse as New York, Dubai, Canada and the Seychelles -places where Mr. Escobar has been prolific, yet with a keen focus on South Florida.
In a layered and international city like Miami, Mr. Escobar's innate empathy and cultural fluency is sure to deliver high-end environments to every clientele, creating eclectic experiences that resonate and inspire, and bringing to the fore glamorous elegance, and clever solutions that add value to everyday life.
An expert in architectural design, Mr. Escobar is a former partner and design principal at Lemay + Escobar Architecture, D.P.C., in New York City. Since the firm's founding in 2015, he designed many large-scale, mixed-use, residential and hospitality projects throughout the city; also collaborated with international development companies abroad in Europe, the Middle East, East Africa and Asia.
Renowned for his eclectic design approach, Mr. Escobar is sought-after for his creative talent and extensive expertise. Among hundreds of projects, his portfolio of projects has included the design of numerous high-end hotels and resorts such as the H Resort Hotel in the Seychelles, the Autograph Collection in Montreal, Marriott Hudson Yards in New York, Concorde Hotel in New York, the Westin Hotel in Flushing, New York, commercial buildings, including the former Times Square Building, 229 West 43rd Street in New York City, 40 Rector Street in New York City, as well as several retail buildings like Guess' flagship store in Toronto, and a multitude of residential dwellings in the U.S. in New York, New Jersey, and Canada.
In addition to working one-on-one with clients, Mr. Escobar leads a team of skilled designers in creating visuals and technical drawings. He also reviews proposals and liaises between the client and the contractor. Having recently transferred to South Florida in January 2023 as part of Bespoke Masterpiece by Andres Escobar, Mr. Escobar aims to focus more on environmentally-friendly projects while maintaining a fun and friendly work culture.
Mr. Escobar began his career in Montreal as a designer at LODA Montreal. After being recruited by G & D Design Associates. Mr. Escobar subsequently served as the head designer and as a junior partner at Q&S Design and in the same capacity at IDI Design Development as the founder and senior partner, subsequently founder and design director at Andres Escobar & Associates in New York City.
Mr. Escobar holds an AIA Affiliate Membership, is a member of ASID US, ARIDO Ontario Canada, APDIQ Quebec Canada, and is NCIDQ qualified.
Highlighting the firm's success, and during his tenure at Lemay + Escobar Architecture, D.P.C., Mr. Escobar was featured in numerous architectural magazines and other publications, including an October 2020 article in The New York Times for its contribution to a luxury retirement community at Watermark Brooklyn Heights.
In light of his achievements, Mr. Escobar has been honored numerous times throughout his career:
- Golden Key Awards Boutique Design 2021 - The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY
- Property Awards USA 2021 - Orchard Park by David Burke, East Brunswick, NJ
- Grand Prix Habitat Design 2021 - Le Sherbrooke Condominium Galerie, Montreal, Canada
- Canadian Properties Awards 2021 - Humaniti Autograph Collection Hotel, Montreal, Canada
- REDinNYC Awards 2020 - Architecture & Design Innovator of the Year
- International Property Awards 2020 - Charlie West and Summit East 44th St, New York, NY
- NYCxDesign Awards 2020 - One Times Square Digital - Art Honoree - Interior Design Magazine
- Grands Prix du Design 2020 - Laval Private Residence, Quebec, Canada
- Seychelles' Leading Green Resort 2020 - The H Resort, Beau Vallon Beach
- Seychelles' Leading Green Resort 2019 - The H Resort, Beau Vallon Beach
- Seychelles' Leading Green Resort 2018 - The H Resort Beau Vallon Beach Seychelles
- Kyoson by AEA 2015 - Commerce Design Montreal Award, Montreal, Canada
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