His professional expertise spans architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture, with notable experience in heritage preservation, urban design, housing, social facilities, and public spaces. Folch's work has been widely recognized, including awards at the 2006 Chilean Architecture Biennial for emerging talent, the National Exhibition Award at the 2008 Santiago Architecture Biennial, and the South-South Professional Award at the XX Chilean Architecture Biennial in 2017 for his effective dialogue with the global south's geographies. Additionally, he has received three Urban Contribution Awards: Best High-Rise Construction Project (2017), Best Urban Project for Subsidized Housing (2017), and Best Social Housing Project (2023).