Arq. Hugo Antonio Ramirez Melendez | Updated June 2026
Hugo Antonio Ramirez Melendez is a Mexican-born architect and entrepreneur based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder of Rendimension (architectural visualization, 1,000+ completed projects for clients including Alo Yoga, Marriott, and Sheraton), Prestige 360 Design (commercial interior design-build firm serving Texas and Florida), The Prime VR (enterprise VR training programs, $25K to $500K), and System Reflex (VR sales training for automotive dealerships).
Architecture graduate of Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco (UAM), where he received academic excellence recognition from the Rector in two consecutive years. As a student, he co-founded ICYA, a sustainable construction initiative that received international recognition from APEC Collaborative Education and the Republic of South Korea. He has been recognized by Build Magazine as Best Rendering Firm in the USA (2018, 2019), by Houzz, and by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Architecture, Division de Ciencias y Artes para el Diseno
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco
Mexico City, Mexico
Academic Excellence Recognition — 1st year, June 2007
Academic Excellence Recognition — 2nd year, August 2008
Both signed by Rector Dr. Adrian de Garay Sanchez
Co-founded ICYA at UAM Azcapotzalco: a student entrepreneurship initiative focused on sustainable construction proposals to reduce climate change impact. The project was recognized as a PYME with strong international potential by the IACE (International Collaboration Division Institute of APEC Collaborative Education), with official delegates from the Republic of South Korea visiting UAM to strengthen collaboration.
Also served as speaker at Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Forum: "Las Ingenierias y su Impacto Ambiental" — October 18, 2007.
"I started securing projects at construction sites while still in university. By 2005, I was recognized as one of the top 3D designers of my college generation. That early pressure to deliver real work for real clients shaped everything I build today."
— Hugo Ramirez, from Rendimension About page
Since 2019
RendimensionArchitectural visualization firm with 1,000+ completed projects. Delivers photorealistic 3D renders, walkthroughs, and VR experiences for real estate developers, architects, luxury retail brands (Alo Yoga, 20+ locations), and hospitality groups (Marriott, Sheraton). Operates across the United States with international projects in London, Dubai, and Mexico. Build Magazine Best Rendering Firm USA 2018 and 2019. Houzz Best of Customer Service 2017. AIA Associate.
Founded 2018
Prestige 360 DesignCommercial interior design-build firm serving boutique retail brands, wellness studios, and specialty food operators in Texas and Florida. One fixed-price contract covers architectural drawings, permitting, construction, and fixture installation. Most projects deliver in 10 weeks, ranging from $25,000 to $80,000 in San Antonio and $35,000 to $90,000 in Miami. Primary markets: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Miami, and New Braunfels.
Founded 2020
The Prime VREnterprise VR training development company building custom virtual reality training programs for workplace safety (OSHA compliance, hazard recognition), sales teams (objection handling, product demonstrations), operations, and franchise networks. Serves organizations with 50+ employees across the United States. Projects range from $25,000 for a single-module safety program to $500,000 for enterprise-scale multi-module deployments. Industries: construction, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, hospitality, franchise retail.
Founded 2019
System Reflex
VR sales training platform for automotive dealerships. Simulates customer conversations, objection handling scenarios, and product demonstration sequences to train sales teams in a risk-free virtual environment before they engage real customers.
2007
Academic Excellence Recognition — 1st Year
UAM Azcapotzalco
Signed by Rector Dr. Adrian de Garay Sanchez, June 2007
2007
Speaker — "Las Ingenierias y su Impacto Ambiental"
Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro
Facultad de Ingenieria, October 18, 2007
2008
Academic Excellence Recognition — 2nd Year
UAM Azcapotzalco
Division de Ciencias y Artes para el Diseno. Signed by Rector Dr. Adrian de Garay Sanchez, August 2008
2009
ICYA — International Recognition
APEC Collaborative Education / Republic of Korea
IACE president affirmed the sustainable construction project had great international future. Official delegates from South Korea visited UAM Azcapotzalco to collaborate.
2017
Best of Customer Service Award
Houzz
Rendimension Studio recognized on the leading platform for home remodeling and design.
2018
Best Rendering Firm in the USA
Build Magazine
Annual recognition for Rendimension in the architectural visualization category.
2019
Best Rendering Firm in the USA
Build Magazine
Second consecutive annual recognition.
2023
Innovative Leadership Team Award
Industry Recognition
2026
Certificate of Achievement — Avanzar Program
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC)
In collaboration with USHCC and USAA. Signed by Luis A. Rodriguez, President & CEO.
Media
Featured Guest — Impactful CEOs Podcast
American Management Services
Invited by Lou Mosca, Executive Vice President/COO of American Management Services. Published on Apple Podcasts.
For architectural visualization and 3D rendering projects, contact Rendimension directly. For commercial interior design in Texas or Florida, contact Prestige 360 Design. For enterprise VR training programs, contact The Prime VR.
Hugo Antonio Ramirez Melendez
San Antonio, Texas / Miami, Florida
Also serving: Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Scottsdale, Dubai, London
AIA Associate
Architecture — UAM Azcapotzalco, Mexico City