Founded in 1984 as Sierra Cardona Ferrer, the firm, now known as SCF Arquitectos, has been in business for over 40 years. Founding partners, Luis Sierra, AIA (R.I.P), Segundo Cardona, FAIA, and Alberto Ferrer, AIA set the foundations of a successful architectural firm by maintaining a true commitment to the concept of lasting architectural values through innovative design solutions.
In 2007, Carmen Rita Fortuño, AIA, and Clemente González, M. Arch. and IT specialist, became partners complementing the firm’s specialized services in corporate interior design, technology integration and 3D visualization. In addition, SCF’s design team is composed of experienced architects and designers, including Rebecca Riefkohl, AIA and Beatriz Hernández, RA, who in August 2024 became junior partner and senior associate, respectively.
SCF has experienced the evolution of the architecture profession, which requires a holistic approach to design as well as the integration of specialized skills and the constantly changing technologies to maintain a competitive practice. SCF is truly committed to producing high quality design projects where service and client relations serve as the basis for successful project outcomes.
Evidence of this work approach are the numerous awards for design excellence received by the firm, including the Award for Excellence in Design from the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, as well as the prestigious Henry Klumb Award, the most important architecture recognition, conferred to Architect Cardona on 1992.
SCF is responsible for the design of some of the most iconic urban landmarks and prominent projects in Puerto Rico, including the world-renowned Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Banco Popular Urban Hub, both in the heart of Hato Rey, Paseo Lineal de Puerta de Tierra, which connects Condado with Old San Juan, as well as the library for the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, and the Museo de Arte y Diseño de Miramar (MADMI), all recipients of national awards.
In addition to the increasingly significant list of projects completed in Puerto Rico, the firm has completed design projects in the United States, the Netherlands Antilles, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Panama, Argentina, Spain and Egypt.
SCF is a full-service architecture, interior design and planning firm. With experience in nearly all project types, SCF combines outstanding design skills with construction contract administration capabilities. The strength of our professional accomplishments combined with the breadth of our services sets us apart. Our multidisciplinary approach makes it possible for us to play a crucial role in many phases of projects from programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, to the preparation the construction documents, including the services of our civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and fire and life safety consultants. Our services also include the submission of the required documents for obtaining Construction Permits, as well as assistance in the process of requesting a Use Permit. On complex projects, like the Puerto Rico Coliseum, Urban Train Stations, and the LMM International Airport Control Tower, we have successfully collaborated with specialized state-side and international design consultant firms.
Mater Planning
Programming
Space Planning
Site Assessments
Facilities Assessments
Conceptual Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Contract Documents
Contract Administration
Permitting Coordination
2D-3D Visualization
Segundo Cardona
Founding Partner
Alberto Ferrer
Founding Partner
Clemente González
Partner and IT Director
Rebecca Riefkohl
Junior Partner
Beatriz Hernández
Senior Associate
Minette A. Bonilla Ramos
Associate Architect
Martín Dávila Del Valle
Associate Architect
Mónica M. Aparicio Matos
Associate Architect
Di. Keren Ivette López Hernández
Associate Architect
Eliezer Ramos González
Associate Architect
Teresa Hermida-Espada
Consultant
2008 Prime Site Award, Facilities Media Group
2007 Prime Site Award, Facilities Media Group
2003 XV Cemex Building Award Institutional Category
2006 Project Award by ALCOA Architectural Products
2005 International Large Venue of the Year, Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
2004 Puerto Rico Outstanding Project CIAPR
2019 Honor Award of Excellence in Architecture for Built Work, AIA Puerto Rico
2019 Architecture National Award XV Bienal CAAPPR
2019 Merit Award of Excellence for Renovations and Additions, AIA Florida / Caribbean
2014 MCHAP (Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize) Nomination, Council of MCHAP Nominators
2012 VIII FCAA Biennale Award, Large Buildings (over 10,000 sf) Category
2011 XX Cemex Building Award, Institutional Category
2011 Honor Award Built Project Category, XII Bienal CAAPPR
2011 Certificate of Merit, Built Project Category, AIA Puerto Rico Chapter
2020
Winning Entry to the Competition for the
Hurricane Maria Memorial in New York
City, hosted by Mayor A. Cuomo and the
State of New York.
2019
Honor Award of Excellence in
Architecture for Built Work
AIA Puerto Rico
MADMI – Museo de Arte y Diseño de
Miramar, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Honor Award of Excellence in
Architecture for Built Work
AIA Puerto Rico
BPPR Urban Hub, San Juan, Puerto Rico
First Place
XXVIII Cemex Building Award
Universal Insurance Bayamón
Río Hondo, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Sustainable Mention
XXVIII Cemex Building Award
Universal Insurance Bayamón
Río Hondo, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Architecture National Award
XV Bienal CAAPPR
MADMI – Museo de Arte y Diseño de
Miramar, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Honor Award
XV Bienal CAAPPR
BPPR Urban Hub, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Merit Award of Excellence for
Renovations and Additions
AIA Florida/Caribbean
MADMI – Museo de Arte y Diseño de
Miramar, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2017
Medal / Public Space Category
“Friendly and Inclusive Spaces 2017”
International Union of Architects(UIA)
Competition
Paseo Puerta de Tierra
San Juan, Puerto Rico
AIAFL Honor Award for New Work
AIA Florida/Caribbean Chapter
Paseo Puerta de Tierra
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Outstanding Work in Engineering
CIAPR (Association of Engineers &
Surveyors of Puerto Rico)
Paseo Puerta de Tierra
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2015
IPC/IAKS (International Association for
Sports and Leisure Facilities)
Distinction for Accessibility
The Salvation Army: Ray & Joan Kroc
Community Center
Guayama, Puerto Rico
2014
Best Public Building Award
“Friendly Spaces Accessible to All”
International Union of Architects(UIA)
Competition
The Salvation Army: Ray & Joan Kroc
Community Center,
Guayama, Puerto Rico
MCHAP (Mies Crown Hall Americas
Prize) Nomination
Council of MCHAP Nominators
Biblioteca del Tribunal Supremo de
Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2013
Honor Mention
XIII Bienal CAAPPR
Universal Group Client Service Branch
Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
Honor Award Built Project Category
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
Universal Group Client Service Branch
Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
XXII Cemex Building Award
Industrial Category
Lofthaus
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2012
First Place, Competition for the
reconstruction of the Cathédrale Notre
Dame de l’Assomption, Port-au-Prince,
HAITI
VIII FCAA Biennale Award
Large Buildings over 10,000 sq.ft.
category
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto
Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
XXI Cemex Building Award
Residential Category
Quantum Metro Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2011
XX Cemex Building Award
Institutional Category
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto
Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Honor Award Built Project Category
XII Bienal CAAPPR
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto
Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Certificate of Merit, Built Project Category
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
Library of the Supreme Court of Puerto
Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
2010
Honor Mention
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
School of Architecture
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto
Rico, Ponce
2009
XVIII Cemex Building Award
Industrial Category
V.Suárez Atlantic Commercial Park
San Juan, Puerto Rico
FASLA Award of Honor
Port Ghalib Lagoon
Marsa Alam, Egypt
(In collaboration with EDSA)
MetalMag Award
Metal Building Category – 2nd place
V.Suárez Atlantic Commercial Park
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2008
XVII Cemex Building Award
Residential Category – 2nd place
Luchetti 1212
San Juan, Puerto Rico
XVII Cemex Building Award
Commercial Category – 2nd place
Universal Group Client Service Branch
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Prime Site Award 2008
Facilities Media Group
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2007
VI Cemex Building Award
Commercial Category
BPPR Altamira Office Building
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Prime Site Award 2007
Facilities Media Group
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2006
Test of Time Award, AIA
Casa de la Punta (Casa Ferrer)
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Project of the Year Award
Mortgage Bankers Association
La Cima de Torrimar
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Award to Firm for commitment to
good architecture and a habitable city
URBE Firm Award
SCF Architects
XV Cemex Building Award
Institutional Category
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
XV Cemex Building Award
Residential Category
La Cima de Torrimar
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
XV Cemex Building Award – Honor
Mention
Project Award by ALCOA Architectural Products
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Tren Urbano Stations: Hato Rey, Cupey
Centro Médico & Jardines
San Juan Metro Area, Puerto Rico
Post-Tensioning Institute – Award of Merit
Bristol Condominium
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2005
International Large Venue of the Year
Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2004
Puerto Rico Oustanding Project
in the fields of Civil, Electrical &
Mechanical Engineering
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Third Prize on the Design Competition
CAAPPR and Departamento de la
Vivienda de Puerto Rico
Nueva Vivienda para Puerto Rico
2003
Honor Mention
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
Remodeling and Addition to Popular
Center
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2002
Firm of the Year Award
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
Honor Mention
AIA, Puerto Rico Chapter
Doral Financial
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2001
Honor Award
VI Bienal de Arquitectura – CAAPPR
School of Law Expansion
University of Puerto Rico
1999
Honor Award
V Bienal de Arquitectura – CAAPPR
Centro de Gobierno de Bayamón
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Architecture National Award
V Bienal de Arquitectura – CAAPPR
Biblioteca Colegio Universitario
Tecnológico de Bayamón
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
1998
Design Excellence Award
AIA Florida Region
Biblioteca
Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de
Bayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Biblioteca
Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de
Bayamón
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Excellence in Architecture
Premio URBE
Mennonite General Hospital
Cayey, Puerto Rico
1997
Honor Award AIA
Biblioteca
Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de
Bayamón
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
1996
Honor Award – Premio URBE
El Portal del Yunque
Caribbean Rain Forest
Río Grande, Puerto Rico
1995
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Airport Traffic Control Tower
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Biblioteca Carnegie
San Juan, Puerto Rico
1994
Distinguished Citizens – (Award to
the Firm): Excellence in Library and
Historical Archive Architectural Design
Puerto Rico Librarians Society
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Copamarina Beach Resort Hotel
Guánica, Puerto Rico
1993
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Las Vistas Shopping Village
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Honor Award – Obra en Hormigón
Asociación de Hormigoneros
Premezclado de Puerto Rico
Villas Las Brisas, Río Mar
1992
Mention – Premio URBE
Miguel Ferrer Residence
Honor Award – Premio URBE
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín
Design Excellence in Architecture
AIA Florida Region
Puerto Rico National Pavilion
Seville, Spain
1989
Mention AIA
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
1987
Puerto Rico Overall Outstanding Project
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores
Centro Judicial de Carolina
Carolina, Puerto Rico
1986
Mention American Institute of Architects
Banco Nacional de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Design Excellence Award, AIA Florida
Region
Citibank Mini Branch
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Honor Award – AIA
Citibank Mini Branch
Arecibo, Puerto Rico