The Architect of Ephemeral Landscapes Born amidst the vibrant, rhythmic pulse of Havana, Cuba, on February 5, 1966, Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada carries within his creative DNA a profound connection to both the tropical intensity of his birthplace and the transformative urban landscapes he would later inhabit. His journey is one of movement and metamorphosis; arriving in the United and States in 1970, his early years in New Jersey were marked by the poignant experience of the immigrant—navigating new languages and social frictions that would eventually fuel his lifelong commitment to social commen…