Principals

Riccardo Garcia
rgarcia@cedral.net

Riccardo Garcia received his Master of Architecture degree in 1991 from Universidad InterContinental, where he graduated magna cum laude. His post graduate studies include four diplomas : real estate appraisal, Broker certification issued by Mexico's federal goverment, business administration and ISO 9000 QA/QC standard.

From 1990 to 1992 he served as Architectural Staff in one of the top Architetectural Atéliers in Mexico, working for Pedro Ramirez Vazquez in the project design of the World Trade Center in Mexico City and Mexico´s Pavillion for the 1992 World Fair celebrated at Seville, Spain. Until 1998, he served as Architect & Project Manager in two different Construction Management firms, coordinating teams of structural and field engineers in the inception and completion of over 150 residential, commercial and industrial projects.

During this time he specialized in Business Development and marketing of Design-Build services to multinational corporations. His project participation involved front end communication with Owners, concept development, pre-construction analysis, detailed design, cost estimating,  construction management, project start-up and project delivery.

In the fall of 1998, Riccardo Garcia relocated to the Mayan Riviera while participating in the team that designed and built the 2000 room LTI Palace Hotel in Puerto Aventuras (mainland across Cozumel). Simultaneously, he was commisioned his first Cozumel project : a privately owned pier in bustling downtown Cozumel. Both projects were developed using precast concrete technology and developed in a record time. Both projects were delivered by late 1998.

Based in exceptional performance, new projects in Cozumel were commisioned shortly thereafter. In the summer of 1999, Mr. Garcia was commisioned three more piers by Hotel Casa del Mar and Playasol Beach Club (currently Playa Mia beach resort).

In October 1999, Mr. Garcia relocated to Cozumel Island and is a permanent resident since. Being a dive enthusiast, CEDRAL is named after his favorite dive site.

Alfredo Reguera 
areguera@cedral.net

Alfredo Reguera received his Master of Architecture degree in 1992 from Universidad InterContinental in Mexico City, where he graduated with fellow colleague Riccardo Garcia. They both met in college back in 1985. His post graduate formation includes : structural engineering, construction management and investment project management.

In 1991 Alfredo set up his own architectural and construction practice based in Mexico City. His firm Grupo Dessein SA de CV designed and built over 100 residential and retail projects throughout Mexico.

In August 2000 he relocated permanently to Cozumel and merged into newly formed Cedral as a senior business partner.

Through investment oriented acquaintances, Mr. Reguera developed for Cedral the Chan Nahil concept, which resulted in Cedral Homes' first residential development endeavour back in  2004. 

Alfredo Saltiel 
asaltiel@cedral.net

Alfredo Saltiel received his Master of Architecture degree in 1992 from Universidad InterContinental in Mexico City, where he graduated with fellow colleagues Alfredo Reguera and Riccardo Garcia. All three met in college circa 1985. His post graduate formation includes Medical Facliity specialty planning and design as well as Art studies in Madison Wisconsin (home of  legendary Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin)

Having worked in residential projects, medical projects, Alfredo has acquired hands on experience in project planning from inception and completion. 

Asides from design and construction expertise, Alfredo is also a savvy Real Estate developer, owner and investor. He currently holds co-ownership of over 500,000 sq. ft. of industrial and commercial floor space in Mexico City metropolitan area.

In January 2004 Alfredo merged into Cedral, as a senior business partner, and currently heads Cedral's branch office in Mexico City .

Partner's Affiliations

Cedral is formally registered Mexican Corporation headquartered in Cozumel that provides architectural, engineering & construction services.

Cedral Homes is a division of Cedral that specializes in residential development in Cozumel Island, Cancun and the Mayan Riviera in Quintana Roo State, Mexico.

All partners are practicing and licensed Architects, registered and in good standing in the Colegio de Arquitectos de Mexico / Sociedad de Arquitectos Mexicanos (CAM/SAM) headquartered in Mexico City. CAM/SAM is our country's equivalent to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

CAM/SAM

On behalf of our customers and investors, Cedral Homes conducts real estate services through partner Riccardo Garcia, a federally licensed and registered Broker. (Profesional Inmobiliario Registrado). Such registration is issued through the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico.

Mr. Riccardo Garcia is also a registered associate in the Cozumel Chapter of AMPI (Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobliarios). AMPI is the official association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals. Members of this association work by a strict code of ethics to protect buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. AMPI is internationally coordinated with NAR (National Association of Realtors) and CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association)

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