Maria is a multidisciplinary creative who has competed all Parts of her architectural training in the UK. She has worked as an architect at Allies and Morrison for more than eight years, where she was promoted to Associate in 2015.
While she enjoys wearing the hard hat and managing the architectural process, Maria has fed her creative curiosity with jewellery design stints, graphic and identity packages, creative direction and event curation.
She is currently a creative freelancer who having co-curated an event for the RIBA, is looking for new exciting projects and/or job offers.
Projects
Work history
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Associate ArchitectAllies and Morrison
85 Southwark St, London SE1 0HX, UKFull Time
Eight years experience in this prestigious architecture practice, progressing from a Part II architectural assistant to a Part III architect and promoted to Associate in 2015.
Project lead with an impeccable track record of meeting deadlines, successfully managing internal teams and coordinating consultants. Responsible for the delivery of a large scale residential-led mixed use scheme in Aldgate East, having worked on the project since its inception in 2013.
Most recently was involved in researching the mix of residential and industrial uses, producing a planning application for an exceptional development in the Old Kent Road.
A commanding team leader with great interpersonal skills and vast experience in all stages of the design process.
Co-Curator and ContributorThe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Co-curator, contributor and event production manager for 'Ways of Unseeing' - an RIBA one off 'Late' event in June 2018. Inspired by the exhibition 'Disappear Here' - a commission by Sam Jacob Studio - the event invited visitors to challenge their sense of perspective with cunning architectural installations and optical trickery during a lively evening of talks, workshops, film and music.
In addition to co-curating the event with the RIBA's exhibition curator, we created a site specific anamorphic illusion called '(Un)real Grid'. This technique, most recently made famous by Felice Varini, dates back to the Renaissance and in this instance provided the perfect medium for bending the visitors mind. The specific installation was inspired by Superstudio‘s grid systems as a means for mediating reality.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/riba-late-ways-of-unseeing-tickets-45288016677#
Skills
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Project Management
- Revit
- Architectural Design
- Coordination
- Coordination Management
- Creative Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Creative Management
Education
RIBA Professional Practice - Part IIILondon South Bank University
- London, United Kingdom
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DipArch (Diploma in Architecture) - RIBA Part IIThe University of Nottingham
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Thesis project focusing on the relationship between food and architecture in Nicosia’s inner walled city in Cyprus.
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Awards
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The Republic of Cyprus National ParticipationBiennale di Venezia
Selected to represent Cyprus in the 11th International Architectural Exhibition of Venice with the project 'Make Souvla - Not War', by the curator Sir Peter Cook, as part of the collective DearARCHITECTS.