Rodrigo Aguirre

Rodrigo Aguirre is a Nicaraguan architect, researcher, and educator specializing in computational design, digital fabrication, and advanced manufacturing. Based in Barcelona since 2011, he holds a Master’s in Advanced Architecture from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) and a degree in Architecture from the American University of Nicaragua.

Over more than a decade, Rodrigo has developed expertise at the intersection of parametric design, simulation, and fabrication, building workflows that transform complex ideas into precise, buildable realities. His work integrates algorithmic processes, environmental and structural simulation, and design-to-production protocols, bridging concept and construction with efficiency and clarity.

As faculty at IAAC, Rodrigo has led design studios and seminars in computational design, mentoring hundreds of students while directing advanced research in algorithmic systems, robotic manufacturing, and large-scale 3D printing. His academic and professional collaborations span the globe—across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas—with exhibitions and installations presented at venues such as the Versailles Architecture and Landscape Biennial, Beijing Design Week, and Llum BCN Festival of Light.

Currently a Senior Computational Design Specialist at Manguera Yvars Architects (MYAA), Rodrigo implements parametric workflows in professional practice, driving innovative solutions for large-scale architectural projects. 

At the core of Rodrigo’s practice is a belief in computation as a design philosophy: a way to transform complexity into clarity, accelerate workflows, and create architecture that is adaptive, efficient, and deeply connected to both material and context.