Aconcawa Group

Aconcawa Group is a Dubai-based multidisciplinary creative group founded in 2021 by creative directors Francisco “Fran” Yorio and Tomás Sackmann. Originally operating as Aconcawa Studio, it brings together narrative-driven design, visual storytelling and technical production for experiential, architectural and screen-based projects.

The group develops creative work across experiential and spatial design, CGI and visual effects, architectural visualisation, animation, real-time content and virtual environments. Its work spans early concept direction through technical delivery, supporting brand activations, event environments, hospitality and real-estate presentations, automotive experiences, and entertainment-oriented digital worlds.

Integrated creative production

Aconcawa Group’s process combines creative direction with practical design development. Its four-stage methodology moves from concept direction and moodboarding through spatial layouts and functional sketches, then into photorealistic visualisation and Unreal Engine previews, before completing technical drawings, costing files and print-ready graphics.

Key capabilities include:

• Experiential concepts, temporary architecture, event and stage design
• High-end 3D animation, character and creature development, texturing, grooming, rendering and compositing
• Real-time interactive content, virtual production and digital environments
• Architectural renders and animations for investor presentations
• Commercial and hospitality interior concepts

Selected work

The group’s documented projects include concept development and CGI/VFX production for O1NE District and O1NE Destination; the three-storey BMW XM pavilion at Sole DXB; the Silena Gala immersive dinner experience; Porsche Mission X concept exploration; Icons of Porsche; Dragon’s Flight; Metahero Stage; Urban Canvas; and visual storytelling for Mandarin Oriental at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi.

Aconcawa Group operates as an umbrella creative company with focused CGI/VFX and experiential-design practices, allowing specialised teams to serve different production needs while drawing on a shared creative and technical foundation. Its Dubai core team is supported by an international network of specialist artists and technical supervisors, enabling the group to scale for projects requiring 3D generalists, environment modelling or Houdini FX expertise.