Vincent Cortes is an architect with over 30 years of international experience in urban planning, commercial, and cultural projects. He earned his Master of Architecture II from Harvard University after completing his architecture degree in Paris.
Early in his career, Mr. Cortes worked with Rafael Moneo on the Miro Museum and Seville Airport before joining Pei Cobb Freed & Partners in New York, where he contributed to the JFK International Airport Inter-Terminal PDS Stations.
Mr. Cortes won his first architectural competition, an office complex in Amman in the Middle East before establishing himself in Paris as a consulting architect. His notable projects include the Carré Sénart shopping center and Astra France headquarters, which received the 1999 AIA Architectural Achievement Award.
In 2000, Mr. Cortes founded C.A. Cortes Associés, leading major urban planning and architectural projects, including the OCT urban district in Shenzhen, Château de France urban district near Paris, and commercial projects for Unilever and Unibail. His competition entries have earned numerous accolades, including awards for the Aqaba Centerpiece, Dead Sea Resort, L’Oréal Headquarters, and the Museum of Civilizations.
Alongside his practice, Mr. Cortes has taught at Georgia Tech University and ESSEC Business School while overseeing high-profile office renovations in Paris. He has also collaborated with VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC on projects such as the American Church in Paris restructuring and the DUO 2030 competition in Saudi Arabia.
In 2025, Mr. Cortes joined VIP HOUSE COMPANY LLC to lead the firm’s business development effort in Europe and the Middle East.