LUCO Arquitetura e Urbanismo is an architecture and urban planning firm founded in 2017, operating in Brazil and Chile. Our work encompasses architectural design, urbanism, and territorial planning, combining technical expertise, professional experience, and an interdisciplinary approach across different scales.
We develop solutions that respect the identity of each place, people’s needs, project feasibility, and urban and environmental impacts. From individual buildings to entire territories, we seek to combine architectural quality, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.
For better cities.
Our Purpose and Principles
We believe in the potential of architecture and urban planning to transform the relationship between people, spaces, and cities. Our work is guided by three fundamental principles:
People and Places — Valuing the identity of each territory, the human experience, and quality of life.
Technical Excellence and Responsibility — Developing solutions grounded in expertise, feasibility, and a commitment to achieving results.
Innovation and Sustainability — Integrating new technologies and strategies that promote efficiency, resilience, and responsible development.
Leadership and Professional Background
Rodrigo Luco
Architect and Urban Planner | Founder and Director of LUCO Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Brazilian-Chilean architect and urban planner specializing in Urban and Environmental Law, Urban and Territorial Planning, and Smart Cities. His professional and academic experience spans Brazil, Chile, and Spain, with expertise in architectural projects, master plans, urban regeneration, and innovation environments.
Founder and Director of LUCO Arquitetura e Urbanismo since 2017, he leads projects at different scales, combining technical expertise, strategic planning, and solutions tailored to the characteristics of each development and territory.
International Experience and Institutional Engagement
In addition to his professional practice, Rodrigo Luco served as a professor at the University of Sorocaba (UNISO) and was a member of the Urban Planning Board of the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB), Sorocaba chapter.
He is a speaker at academic and institutional events and technical forums, addressing topics related to urban innovation, smart cities, territorial planning, sustainability, and quality of life.
His international activities include serving as Business Advisor LATAM for Parque de Inovação Tecnológica (PIT), helping develop opportunities and strategic connections among institutions and innovation ecosystems across Latin America.
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Urbanism — Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Sorocaba, Brazil, 2007.
- Postgraduate Specialization in Urban and Environmental Law — Faculdade de Direito de Sorocaba (FADI), Sorocaba, Brazil, 2010.
- Specialization in Urban and Territorial Planning — Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, 2012.
- Postgraduate Specialization — Smart City Expert — Faculdade ISAE Brasil / iCities Academy, Curitiba, Brazil, 2024.
Technical Partnerships and Collaborations
LUCO maintains collaborative relationships with companies specializing in construction technologies, integrating technical expertise and innovative solutions into the development of its projects.
Vaspanel | Chile — Technical collaboration focused on industrialized construction systems using Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), with an emphasis on energy efficiency and building performance.
Termo Concreto | Brazil — Technical collaboration focused on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) construction systems, promoting construction efficiency, optimized resource use, and sustainability.