Pico Velásquez is a Computational Architect pioneering the future of phygital cities—integrating sensor data, AI, blockchain, and environmental intelligence to redefine urban ecosystems. Her work bridges physical and virtual realities, shaping dynamic, adaptive environments that create a new paradigm of intelligence and impact.

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As the Founder and CEO of VIIRA, Pico leads the development of the conscious brain of the future city, leveraging AI data analytics to optimize infrastructure and sustainability.​ 

 

Her latest venture, Arkaleidos, adds the blockchain layer to urban development—tokenizing land and sustainable real estate assets to democratize ownership, unlock new financial models, and foster inclusive economic and social participation.

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Pico holds a Master’s in Computational Design from Harvard University and graduated cum laude from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia. She has led award-winning projects including Harvard Center for Green Buildings & Cities (HCGBC), the geometry for Google’s new headquarters in CA at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the multimedia memorial Elysium for Guy Laliberté (founder, Cirque du Soleil), Samsung’s Social Galaxy with Kenzo Digital, the new Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel‘s Oculus in collaboration with Rockwell Group, Dior World with Saks Fifth Avenue, the environmentalist video game Superforest, and innovation advisory on digital twins for Saudi Arabia’s visionary masterplans at Journey. Her data-driven designs span across mega structures, brand experiences, buildings of the future, and blockchain platforms.

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As a strategic advisor, Pico consults Fortune 500 companies on their Hybrid Architecture vision, and mentors early-stage startups in Deep Tech and Web3 through programs including Intel Ignite and Harvard incubators.

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A globally recognized speaker, she has delivered over 100 keynotes at leading forums such as the United Nations, Forbes 30/50, SXSW, LEAP, Dubai Future Forum, MIT Sloan and Harvard.