Emilio studied architecture at the Madrid School of Architecture, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he received the Academic Award for the highest marks. From 2005 to 2011 he worked in several practices in Spain, with involvement in international competitions and projects on site. Emilio joined Foster + Partners' London studio in 2011 and has worked on several projects around the world, including Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia and the Stead Children's Hospital. In 2017 he moved to Foster + Partners' Madrid studio, where he has worked on projects including Ombú, Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Realms for the Prado Museum.