10/05/2026
The places we experience shape the spaces we create.
For ROAM Project Architect Sandra B. Bazurto, a July trip through Colombia offered inspiration at every turn, from Cartagena’s centuries-old architecture to the vivid colors and intricate details of its streets, the lush landscapes of the Valle de Cocora, and Bogotá’s modern lines and shifting light.
In Cartagena, history is built into the landscape. Its iconic stone walls and fortifications took nearly two centuries to complete, standing today as a testament to the city’s colonial past and its role as a major Caribbean port. Within the walled city, colorful balconies, ornate entry details, textured facades, and layers of architectural history create a distinctly Colombian experience.
For our team, travel is about experiencing the layers that make a place feel uniquely itself: its culture, history, landscape, architecture, colors, textures, and everyday details. We bring those observations back with us, allowing the places we visit to inform the spaces we create.