TEAM
Leo Anillo
President & Co-Founder
Leo Anillo graduated from Florida A & M University where he received his Bachelors of Architecture in 1993. He strongly believes in the serious responsibility and commitment upon architects to shape communities for the present and future generations. Leo has always been committed to continue improving, and learning something new on each project that he is involved with. He also believes that a continuous learning process and pushing all the design boundaries are key elements for ATL to develop projects which live up to the clients expectations and needs.
As one of the principals and co-founder of ATL, Leo leads a team of talented professionals who share his principles, passion, and determination to create architecture which positively contributes to shaping the urban environment without losing his clear vision of maximize the clients needs, requirements, and expectations.
Leo, as principal in charge of design, brings to ATL more than 25 years of experience in architecture including master planning, multi family traditional neighborhood, new urbanistic communities, mixed use urban projects, high rise buildings, affordable and senior living communities, civic, commercial, and urban design. His involvement in all aspects of architecture from schematic design to completion of the projects, and his passion for quality design has pushed the firm forward with a number of well recognized buildings by simply combining design, function, and professionalism that takes the clients wish list and program into realities.
Ernesto Toledo, LEED AP
President & Co-Founder
Ernesto Toledo graduated from the I.S.P. J.A.E in Havana Cuba, where he received his Bachelors of Architecture in 1990. He prides himself in advocating for his client needs with an unwavering commitment to clear communication and an unparalleled quality of service in all phases of a project – from zoning analysis, schematic design and code consulting, to construction documents.
Mr. Toledo, as one of the principals in charge of design and master planning brings to the firm over 25 years of international experience in the architectural field from Cuba, Venezuela and the United States.
His extensive experience in multifamily housing, mixed-use projects, high rise buildings, and student housing developments, together with his professional ability to provide innovative design solutions in every project, makes him a crucial part of the proven formula for ATL to create architecture that serves and transcends.
A. Danilo López, AIA, CCM, REFP, LEED, AP
After spending ten years as Senior Architect for Educational Facilities in private practices in Florida; ten years as Advance Planner Miami Dade County Public Schools; and ten years as program manager in the K- 16 sector in several states, Danilo has developed a well-rounded experience that includes programming, planning, design, quality, and project/program management.
Danilo’s collaborative approach to projects and problem solving fosters information sharing, knowledge enrichment, innovation, and success. His passion for sustainability is reflected in his accomplishments, which include the first LEED Certified school in Dallas ISD (2005); his participation in the Technical Committee that developed the Texas Criteria from The Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS, 2007); being a regular instructor of the Sustainability Module in the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) certification course, and being one of the first architects in the USA to obtain both, the Green Globes Professional (GGP) and the Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP) certifications from the Green Building Institute (GBI).
Danilo has served in several capacities, from planning and design manager, to post-construction manager, deputy program director, technical services manager, pre-bond services manager, and quality and projects control manager. He has participated in multi-million dollar construction programs for K-12, seven (7) of them in Texas, plus Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, Miami-Dade College, Detroit Public Schools, and Portland Public Schools.
Carlos A. Jimenez
Project Director / Associate
Carlos A. Jimenez, has accumulated over two decades of experience in the construction industry, with a specialization in managing large, intricate multi-use development projects. Starting his career in construction while pursuing his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Miami School of Architecture, he gained foundational knowledge at Pioneer-International Development. Since 2012, he has evolved into the Project Leader Director at Anillo Toledo Lopez Architects.
Carlos has a profound understanding of the architecture industry and oversees all phases from initial schematic design to project completion with a focus on efficient delivery, quality assurance, and cost-effective design implementation. In his role as Project Director at Anillo Toledo Lopez Architects, he skillfully guides the design team, defining strategy, monitoring performance, and ensuring project deadlines are met.
Architecture that exceeds our client’s strategic goals & vision…