About Us
Our Story
Amero was founded in 2024 by four architects with a vision: to build an international network where design can move freely across cultures. What began as connections through studies, internships, and collaborations grew into a shared pursuit of creating quality design in many contexts, without borders.
Our team bridges European and Latin American perspectives, combining expertise in architecture, fabrication, and materials. This global foundation lets us work with openness across different cultures, while staying grounded in local contexts and construction methods.
Our Team
Gabriel Schumacher Gutierrez
M. Arch. - KU Leuven
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Gabriel Schumacher Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero, has been active in the architectural field since 2017. His work bridges design, construction, and project management, with a focus on conceptual and precise solutions for clients.
After gaining experience at various renowned German offices such as Lamott.Lamott, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in Darmstadt in 2021. While completing his Master’s degree at the KU Leuven in Brussels, he was awarded a Flemish Government scholarship for an exchange in Bogotá, and graduated magna cum laude in 2024.
After cofounding and leading Studio Amero in Brussels in 2024, today, he is the company’s partner for Germany and Belgium, committed to delivering architecture that is both thoughtful and precise.
Petros Topouzelis
M. Arch. - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Petros Topouzelis, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero, is an architect and digital designer working at the intersection of architecture, digital design, and visual communication.
His work focuses on sustainable, resilient design with a future-ready lens, guided by data and disciplined conceptual clarity. While gaining experience with offices such as UNStudio (Amsterdam) and M.P. Sparch, and collaborating with organizations on design-led digital platforms, he completed a Master’s degree in Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
As a cofounder of Studio Amero in 2024, he collaborates on projects and partnerships across Greece, Belgium, and Germany, applying a user-first approach to achieve thoughtful, context driven outcomes.
Mateo Betancourt Arias
M. Arch. - National University of Colombia
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Mateo Betancourt, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero in Bogotá, combines design sensitivity with technical expertise. Graduated from the National University of Colombia, his early academic work explored architecture’s role in shaping context and the relationship between form, function, and human experience.
He began his professional journey at Yemail Arquitectura, contributing to the Subterranean Monumental Museum in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, where he developed a strong integration of design and construction supervision.
In 2024, he co-founded Studio Amero SRL, where he focuses on technical development, on-site
supervision, and problem-solving during the building process. Today, he is committed to advancing construction methodologies and delivering architecture defined by precision, curiosity, and integrity.
Michael Kiogora
Vlerick Business School - Master's In International Management and Strategy
Strategy & Finance
Strategy & Finance
Michael Kiogora’s work entails a blend of strategic insight and financial discipline, giving Studio Amero the structure and clarity needed to turn creative ambition into sustainable business results.
He holds a Bachelors in Economics from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, and a Master's in International Management and Strategy at Vlerick Business School in Brussels, with experience ranging from treasury management at the Kenya Ports Authority to strategy consultancy with bpost Belgium.
His presence strengthens our mission by guiding stakeholder relationships, shaping strategic priorities, and building the financial foundations that support growth, business resilience and future expansions.
Laura Valentina Forero Valbuena
Laura Valentina Forero
Valbuena
B. Arch. -Universidad de los Andes
Junior Architect
Junior Architect
Laura Forero is a recently graduated architect from Universidad de los Andes, drawn to the social, environmental, and sensory impact of architecture on people's everyday lives.
She began her professional experience at the Fundación Rogelio Salmona as a Coordination Assistant, supporting the coordination and organization of the Foundation's programs and workshops, as well as the production of graphic and audiovisual materials. She later worked as a draftsperson for pieces in the Foundation's store, and today is part of the Foundation's research group, contributing to its publications.
Prodromos Vezyridis
M.Eng. - International Hellenic University
Web Developer
Web Developer
Prodromos Vezyridis, Web Developer at Studio Amero, is a software engineer and digital creator working at the intersection of web development, modern technologies, and digital systems.
His work focuses on building robust, scalable, and high-performance digital experiences, guided by clean code and structured technical clarity. While completing his degree in the Department of Information and Electronic Engineering at the International Hellenic University, he has honed his expertise in modern web frameworks, user-centric interfaces, and backend systems.
As a key part of the technical team at Studio Amero since 2025, he collaborates on digital projects and infrastructure across Greece, Belgium, Colombia, and Germany, applying a problem-solving approach to deliver seamless, reliable, and future-ready web solutions.
Gabriel Schumacher Gutierrez
M. Arch. - KU Leuven
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Gabriel Schumacher Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero, has been active in the architectural field since 2017. His work bridges design, construction, and project management, with a focus on conceptual and precise solutions for clients.
After gaining experience at various renowned German offices such as Lamott.Lamott, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in Darmstadt in 2021. While completing his Master’s degree at the KU Leuven in Brussels, he was awarded a Flemish Government scholarship for an exchange in Bogotá, and graduated magna cum laude in 2024.
After cofounding and leading Studio Amero in Brussels in 2024, today, he is the company’s partner for Germany and Belgium, committed to delivering architecture that is both thoughtful and precise.
Petros Topouzelis
M. Arch. - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Petros Topouzelis, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero, is an architect and digital designer working at the intersection of architecture, digital design, and visual communication.
His work focuses on sustainable, resilient design with a future-ready lens, guided by data and disciplined conceptual clarity. While gaining experience with offices such as UNStudio (Amsterdam) and M.P. Sparch, and collaborating with organizations on design-led digital platforms, he completed a Master’s degree in Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
As a cofounder of Studio Amero in 2024, he collaborates on projects and partnerships across Greece, Belgium, and Germany, applying a user-first approach to achieve thoughtful, context driven outcomes.
Mateo Betancourt Arias
M. Arch. - National University of Colombia
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Co-Founder and Network Partner
c/o Studio Amero
Mateo Betancourt, Co-Founder and Network Partner of Studio Amero in Bogotá, combines design sensitivity with technical expertise. Graduated from the National University of Colombia, his early academic work explored architecture’s role in shaping context and the relationship between form, function, and human experience.
He began his professional journey at Yemail Arquitectura, contributing to the Subterranean Monumental Museum in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, where he developed a strong integration of design and construction supervision.
In 2024, he co-founded Studio Amero SRL, where he focuses on technical development, on-site
supervision, and problem-solving during the building process. Today, he is committed to advancing construction methodologies and delivering architecture defined by precision, curiosity, and integrity.
Michael Kiogora
Vlerick Business School - Master's In International Management and Strategy
Strategy & Finance
Strategy & Finance
Michael Kiogora’s work entails a blend of strategic insight and financial discipline, giving Studio Amero the structure and clarity needed to turn creative ambition into sustainable business results.
He holds a Bachelors in Economics from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, and a Master's in International Management and Strategy at Vlerick Business School in Brussels, with experience ranging from treasury management at the Kenya Ports Authority to strategy consultancy with bpost Belgium.
His presence strengthens our mission by guiding stakeholder relationships, shaping strategic priorities, and building the financial foundations that support growth, business resilience and future expansions.
Laura Valentina Forero
Valbuena
B. Arch. -Universidad de los Andes
Junior Architect
Junior Architect
Laura Forero is a recently graduated architect from Universidad de los Andes, drawn to the social, environmental, and sensory impact of architecture on people's everyday lives.
She began her professional experience at the Fundación Rogelio Salmona as a Coordination Assistant, supporting the coordination and organization of the Foundation's programs and workshops, as well as the production of graphic and audiovisual materials. She later worked as a draftsperson for pieces in the Foundation's store, and today is part of the Foundation's research group, contributing to its publications.
Prodromos Vezyridis
M.Eng. - International Hellenic University
Web Developer
Web Developer
Prodromos Vezyridis, Web Developer at Studio Amero, is a software engineer and digital creator working at the intersection of web development, modern technologies, and digital systems.
His work focuses on building robust, scalable, and high-performance digital experiences, guided by clean code and structured technical clarity. While completing his degree in the Department of Information and Electronic Engineering at the International Hellenic University, he has honed his expertise in modern web frameworks, user-centric interfaces, and backend systems.
As a key part of the technical team at Studio Amero since 2025, he collaborates on digital projects and infrastructure across Greece, Belgium, Colombia, and Germany, applying a problem-solving approach to deliver seamless, reliable, and future-ready web solutions.