Juan Vieira-Pardo was born in Colombia, studied architecture at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, the Architectural Association and the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London. Juan joined Foster + Partners in 1991 where he has worked across many countries and has played a leading role on the design and construction of multiple building types, including high-rise, mixed-use developments, cultural buildings, private residences, large scale masterplans and airport terminals.