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Johanna Cevallos in AD: Architecture with Purpose from Quito
AD Latin America presents Johanna Cevallos’s vision and how Monarke connects architecture, city life and new ways of living in Quito.
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read
AD Latin America published a feature on Johanna Cevallos, architect and CEO of Monarke Corp, exploring her approach to real estate development through architecture connected to place, community and the city.
The article traces her professional journey and shows how this vision takes shape in Monarke projects such as Montview+ and KÔRA Urban Soul, both developed in Quito with a focus on landscape, urban life and evolving ways of living.
Architecture with purpose from Quito
The AD feature highlights the integration of architecture, strategy and execution that defines Johanna’s work and Monarke’s development model. It also introduces Urban Soul, a concept that connects housing, work, wellness, culture and shared spaces within a broader urban experience.
“Creating also means observing, connecting and making intentional decisions.”
- 1. Montview+: architecture shaped by Quito’s topography, climate and landscape.
- 2. KÔRA Urban Soul: a mixed-use proposal designed to strengthen the relationship between housing, community and city life.
Discover the full feature and Johanna Cevallos’s vision in