Cristóbal Ignacio
Burgos Sanhueza.

Tech Lead, AI Innovator, & Design Engineer

Leading digital innovations at UNS

01/05Kyklos2023

(Point of view)

Architect turned technologist. I build the tools and systems that turn scattered data into collective intelligence, and give designers back the time to design.

01Selected work

Built with craft,
engineered with care.

01 / 07

OffShape

01 — 2025

OffShape

OffShape represents a new generation of technology development studios, redefining the intersection of architecture and advanced technology. By integrating software development, AI, and computational design directly into the architectural process, we transform how contemporary architecture is conceived and developed. Our AI-driven design solution streamlines workflows, reduces manual tasks, and empowers designers to elevate their creativity.

OffShape
Lead

UNStudio.Tools

02 — 2024

UNStudio.Tools

The Technology department at UNS. In my role I set the vision, strategy and execution for the department, and lead the development of the tools and platforms end to end — from the conceptual idea to the final product.

UNS
Lead

Kyklos

03 — 2023

Kyklos

The most sustainable office building in Luxembourg. We developed The Carbon Builder tool to calculate the carbon footprint of the building.

UNS
Developer

Palas Residential

04 — 2022

Palas Residential

A mixed-use building in Romania. Worked as a designer, developing form-finding tools to optimize the environmental performance of the building.

UNS
Architect

Mercado Urbano Tobalaba

05 — 2019

Mercado Urbano Tobalaba

A mixed-use building with commercial experiences and office towers in the heart of Santiago. Conducted data research and worked with the interior design and commercial data teams.

Mobil Arquitectos
Architect

From the Plinth to the Tower

06 — 2018

From the Plinth to the Tower

A research project on the relationship between the plinth and the tower in the urban context. The thesis proposes an algorithm to define typologies.

Personal
Solo

Palacio Pereira

07 — 2017

Palacio Pereira

Renovation of one of the most important monuments in Chile. Worked on 3D modeling, 2D drawings, technical requirements, and parametric modeling, with a special focus on the roofing system and the helicoidal stair.

Cecilia Puga Arquitectos
Architect

02Archive

A decade of buildings, tools & research.

03About

A builder at the core.

I stay grounded in a simple truth: we work for people, not for wizards.

In a landscape full of grand promises about “magic” technologies, my goal is to separate the signal from the noise, bridging the gap between ambitious creative vision and deep technical execution. I architect the intelligent systems that turn scattered data into collective intelligence, giving designers back the time and insight they need to create.

As the Global Manager of Digital Innovations at UNS, I scale this philosophy to support over 450 designers globally. Leading a multidisciplinary team, I spearhead the development of bespoke tools — such as The Carbon Builder and AI strategies — that empower our teams to make Design-Driven Data Decisions. My role is to engineer a unified ecosystem where the firm's history becomes an accessible asset, ensuring that we don't just accumulate data, but synthesize it into wisdom.

My path to leading global innovation began with building solutions from scratch. Before joining UNS, I founded MALAForma, a studio dedicated to collaborative parametric design. Later, at MOBIL Arquitectos, I established the DATA Lab to create workflow automation in high-pressure environments. These experiences gave me the freedom to experiment and the discipline to architect not just buildings, but the digital infrastructures that support them.

This technical evolution is deeply rooted in a respect for the craft of architecture. My experience working with high-end, unique design studios like Cecilia Puga taught me the rigors of design excellence and the weight of every architectural decision. I understand the nuance of boutique design, and I carry that sensitivity into the digital realm. I don't just write code; I build tools that respect the craft and understand how designers think.

My commitment to the future extends into academia as Studio Faculty at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (MaCAD). Leading “The Vertical Machine” studio, I guide the next generation to treat data as a fundamental building material. Whether teaching or advising leadership, my mission remains the same: to be a partner in the design process, clearing the path for architects to build spaces that truly serve people.

04Experience

Where the work happened.

  1. 2025 — Present

    Stealth

    • Stealth ProjectFounder

      We get it — your projects have countless moving parts. We make the complex simple.

  2. 2025 — Present

    Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

    • The Vertical Machine: Data Beyond ArchitectureStudio Faculty

      A studio at the Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design, challenging students to design the vertical cities of tomorrow through a collaborative methodology. A living laboratory where data architecture is as fundamental as physical architecture: teams design two interconnected mega-structures using BIM, parametric systems, and real-time collaboration via Speckle.

  3. 2024 — 2025

    OffShape

    • OffShapeFounder

      A technology development studio redefining the intersection of architecture and advanced technology — integrating software development, AI, and computational design into architectural processes, and building AI-driven design tools that streamline workflows and let architects work smarter.

  4. 2022 — Present

    UNS

    • UNS.ToolsDigital Innovations Manager

      Built, lead and manage the Digital Innovation team responsible for the technological infrastructure of UNS offices around the world — in-house tools, AI strategies, and a globally integrated architecture of web-based tools that enhance data-driven design and the designer experience.

    • The Carbon BuilderTech Lead

      A web-based tool that calculates the carbon footprint of architectural projects in real time, allowing designers to make informed decisions about the environmental impact of their designs.

  5. 2020 — 2024

    MALAForma

    • MALAFormaFounder & Project Director

      A design services studio building collaborative solutions tailored to each client: data visualization dashboards, parametric designs and models, BIM and BEP strategies, brand identity, and websites. Later focused on teaching programming to architects and creating a FabLab for rapid prototyping.

  6. 2019 — 2021

    MOBIL Arquitectos

    • Line 7 Metro SantiagoLead Architect & Project Manager

      Led a team of five through the conceptual design: 3D modeling, data research, drawings, animation and visualization, technical requirements, BIM coordination, and the relationship with clients and suppliers.

    • Data LabLab Lead

      Proposed the laboratory and its implementation strategy, overseeing a team of six and driving the office's research and data-driven design.

    • Territoria VespucioArchitect

      Design development, code review, surface and space optimization, and data research.

    • Territoria ApoquindoArchitect

      Data research, interior design, and commercial data analysis.

    • Los LitresData Lead

      Managed the project's data tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data.

    • Villa PanamericanaBIM Coordinator

      Coordinated BIM activities and the integration of building information modeling processes.

  7. 2016 — 2018

    Cecilia Puga Arquitectos

    • Palacio PereiraArchitect

      3D models, 2D drawings, technical requirements and details, and parametric models.

    • Cascabeles HouseArchitect

      3D modeling, 2D drawings, design, parametric modeling, and visualization.

    • Centro Antártico InternacionalArchitect

      3D models, 2D drawings, technical requirements and details, parametric models, and visualizations.

    • Terminal Internacional Puerto MonttArchitect

      3D modeling and parametric modeling.

    • Cunco HouseArchitect

      2D drawings, technical requirements and details, and permit documentation.

  8. 2012

    Google

    • Engineering InternshipIntern

      A high school internship shadowing experienced engineers — assisting with code, joining team meetings and brainstorming sessions, and contributing to real-world projects.

05Education & tools

Foundations & toolkit.

Academic

  • Specialization in Machine Learning2024Stanford University via Coursera
  • UI Engineering 101 for Designers2024Maven
  • CS50x2023Harvard via edX
  • Master of Architecture2017 — 2018Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Extreme Environmental Inhabitation Workshop2017MIT + PUC
  • MSc Program2016Aalto University, Finland
  • Bachelor of Architecture2013 — 2018Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Languages

  • SpanishNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • PortugueseFluent
  • DutchBasic
  • FrenchBasic

Stack

  • TypeScriptFE + BE
  • PythonML + AI + Server
  • C#Plugins
  • ReactFE Framework
  • NextMeta-Framework
  • tRPCAPIs
  • MySQLDB
  • GitVersion Control
  • C++LL Applications
  • RustTBD
  • RevitBIM
  • DynamoParametric Design
  • Rhino3d3D Model
  • GrasshopperParametric Design
  • Blender3D Model
  • Adobe SuiteGraphics
  • FigmaUI/UX Design
  • TwinmotionRendering
  • QGISGIS
  • LadybugEnv. Analysis

06    Contact

Let’s build
what’s next.

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