Javier Pérez Contonente

Japi is a colorful architect who combines the different disciplines that have nurtured his training and professional experience. He has directed two short films, made some architectural works and currently moves through territories that explore the relationship between technology and design, understanding this relationship as a craft and eminently experimental act, developing and manufacturing his own work tools.

Corporate Experience

• Lead Architect in Cloud9, 2005 - 2011

• Founder of CiOestudio, 2011

• Founder of JetClay, 2017

• Founder of Elementary Cooling, 2023

Academic Experience

• Professor of the subject Models and Prototypes in ESNE, 2018 - 2020

• Tutor in MDI (Master of Design & Innovation ) IED, 2018 - 2022

• Tutor in Master of Digital, Fabrication IED, 2019 - 2021

• Fundación Antonio Nebrija, Club de Diseño, 2020 - 2023

• Adjunct Professor at IE School of Architecture and Design, 2023

Academic Background

• Masters degree in Architecture, UPM, 2005

• Master in Digital Fabrication, FabAcademy MIT, 2013