José del Castillo Baldivieso

José studied at Texas A&M University where he received both his Bachelor of Environmental Design in 2001, and his Master of Architecture degree in 2003.  

He worked on various high-end custom residential projects in Dallas, TX before joining HKS Inc. and their Sports & Entertainment division where he got to design large sports stadia such as the Dallas Cowboys stadium, Indianapolis Colts Stadium, Liverpool FC stadium, Minnesota Vikings and numerous proposals for MLB, MLS, and NHL venues, as well as smaller college arenas, velodromes, a horse race track and also collaborated with 3XN on a multi-purpose arena competition in Abu Dhabi. 

After 14 years in the US, he started his own practice in Bolivia and collaborated with Pelli Clarke Pelli on their submission for the Tokyo National Stadium competition and participated in a local 70,000 seat stadium competition in Cochabamba, Bolivia. 

He then moved to Norway for 12 years where he worked remotely on 20+ restaurant projects in the US before joining Backe Idrettsbygg in Oslo where he was in charge of the design and coordination of smaller sports buildings such as multi-purpose training facilities, velodromes, EA games, hockey skating rinks, mixed-use office buildings and an electric bus charging station.

José is a registered architect in the USA and Norway, and he is fluent in Spanish, English and Norwegian. 

He joined ACME Madrid in 2024 where he is working on a high end residential scheme in the UAE.

Mamsha Gardens draws inspiration from the natural surroundings of the island and boasts signature landscaped gardens in which residents can relax and unwind. The gardens will feature water-efficient irrigation systems and a selection of native plant species, ensuring that the landscape thrives with minimal resource consumption.

The development features seven residential buildings comprising 493 homes thoughtfully designed with premium finishes and fittings. The development features a range of amenities, including two centrally located pavilions with gyms, yoga, Pilates and meditation rooms, as well as swimming pools, kids’ play areas, a multi-use games area, underground parking, bike storage, and residents’ lounges with workspaces and lounge seating. 

Mamsha Gardens will also include restaurants with outdoor dining terraces and shops, as well as a community theatre and separate retail underground parking. The locations of each of these spaces have been strategically designed to attract foot traffic and provide a vibrant social space while affording residents the utmost privacy.

In line with Aldar’s goals to promote sustainable living and building practices, the development is targeting a 3 Pearl Estidama rating and a 3-star rating from Fitwel - the world’s leading certification system for optimising building health and wellness outcomes. 50% of both retail and residential parking will be EV ready, and residents will have several pedestrian routes to explore.

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