Work
RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL EXPLORATIONS & RESEARCH
WYTHBURN RENOVATION
Type: Residential / Custom
Location: South Portland, ME
Year: 2023 - 2024
Size: 1,160 sf
Scope: Exterior and Interior Renovation.
Stage: Interiors Renovation Completed
TASNAQUE FARMHOUSE
Type: Residential / Custom
Location: Tasnaque, COL
Year: 2026
Size: 2,100 sf
Scope: Architectural Design & Interiors
Stage: Under Construction
EAST COAST HOUSING PROTOTYPE
Type: Multifamily
Location: Portland, ME
Year: 2026
Size: 16,000 sf ( Aprox )
Scope: Architectural Design
Stage: Research and Exploration
Industrial Civic Center / Research & Exploration
Bioclimatic Art School / Research & Exploration
About
THE NAME
AUTUMNLIGHT, brings together two fundamental and complementary ideas that help us deliver a better job to our clients.AUTUMN:
represents the passage of time, nature, material richness, and the beauty of change.LIGHT:
represents the fundamental element through which architecture reveals space, form, and atmosphere.
THE FIRM
AUTUMNLIGHT Architecture is a boutique architecture studio based in Tempe, Arizona, specializing in custom homes, renovations, and additions. Our work is grounded in a deep appreciation for the human experience and the relationship between architecture, people, and natural resources.We believe every project begins with listening—understanding the people who will inhabit a space, the unique qualities of its site, and the resources available to shape it.
THE ARCHITECT / FOUNDER
Sebastian F. Espinoza Villota, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP ID+C.Originally from Colombia, Sebastian grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and accountants. In 2004, at just 17 years old, despite being accepted to a prestigious university in Colombia, he traveled overseas to discover new cultures and perspectives, beginning a journey that would shape both his life and his approach to architecture.He landed in London, where art, architecture, and everyday life opened his eyes to new ways of seeing the world. From exploring art museums and studying the work of Vincent van Gogh to sketching the city and its people in parks and plazas, he found inspiration in the beauty of ordinary moments. The work of architects such as Norman Foster and Richard Rogers sparked his interest in architecture, while an inspiring Scottish art and design professor became an early mentor, teaching him to see architecture not simply as technical problem-solving, but as a way to shape the world with optimism, curiosity, and joy.In 2009, Sebastian returned to Colombia to pursue his bachelor's degree in architecture, graduating in 2014 and obtaining his first architect license soon after. A few years later, after working in the industry, his growing concern about climate change led him to Barcelona, where he pursued a master's degree in sustainable intervention in the built environment. This experience deepened his understanding of the relationship between buildings, people, and natural resources, while living in a city renowned for its urbanism and architecture further shaped his design perspective.In 2019, seeking new challenges and professional growth, Sebastian moved to the United States. In Tucson, Arizona, while working for a lighting and interiors design firm, he contributed to projects by remarkable architects, including Rick Joy and Greg Faulkner. His commitment to environmental responsibility and growing interest in building science eventually brought him to Maine, where he spent five years working alongside architects, designers, and builders specializing in Passive House, high-performance buildings, and panelized construction.Today, Sebastian brings together nearly two decades of education, professional experience, and international perspective to a new chapter in his journey. Sebastian is a licensed architect in the states of Arizona and Maine. Internationally, he holds an architect license in Colombia.
EDUCATION
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC | Barcelona, Spain | 2016-2017
Master's Degree in Sustainable Intervention in the Built Environment- Universidad de San Buenaventura | Cali, Colombia | 2009-2014
Bachelor of Architecture- Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College | London, United Kingdom | 2007-2008
Access Diploma to Arts and Design
U.S EXPERIENCE
- Autumnlight Architecture | Architect & Founder | Tempe, AZ | 2026 - Present- GO Logic, Design + Construction | Lead Designer | Belfast, ME | 2024-2026- Briburn Architects | Architectural Designer | Portland, ME | 2021-2023- CLL Concept Lighting Lab | Project Designer | Tucson, AZ | 2019-2021
INT. EXPERIENCE
- TASO Taller de Arquitectura Sur Occidente | Architect & Founder | Cali, Colombia | 2016-2019- Skema Promotora | Design Assistant | Cali, Colombia | 2015
Services
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN & RENOVATIONS
- Custom Single-Family Homes
- Home Additions & Expansions
- Exterior & Interior Revonations
- Feasibility Studies
- Conceptual Design & Schematic Design
ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTATION & CONSULTING
- Architectural Support for Design Firms
- Architectural Support for Design-Build Companies. Standard & Panelized Construction
- Architectural Support for General Contractors. Standard & Panelized Construction
- Design Coordination with Structural & MEP Consultants
- Code & Zonning Research
- Existing-Home Assessments & Renovation Planning
WE CAN SERVE OUR CLIENTS IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
Contact
+1.520.729.7410
2706 S. Azalea Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282