Based in New York City, Maria is a Master of Architecture student at Columbia University. An Avid reader, Maria's favorite genres are Philosophical Fiction/Non-Fiction, Sci-Fi, Psychological Non-Fiction, and she always enjoys a good Classic. Her favorite writer is Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Maria admires the work of Architect David Adjaye and her favorite building of all time is the Church of Light by Tadao Ando.
Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Forensic Architect, Wed, Jun 15 '22
A forensic architect holds many responsibilities within the development of a construction project. Skilled in conducting investigations to identify and mitigate potential dangers or risks associated with building damage, such as construction defects, these professionals offer a bias-free ...
Archinect’s Guide to Job Titles: Building Façade/Envelope Specialist, Mon, Mar 14 '22
Expertise in facade design has become a growing niche for firms and individuals who specialize in building envelopes, facade fabrication techniques, and performance-based design solutions. A facade specialist helps firms create unique building exteriors that blend architecture, engineering, and ...
Archinect's Guide to Job Titles: Model Maker, Tue, Jan 4 '22
When beginning architecture school, a student is introduced to four basic design elements: Point, Line, Plane, and Volume. The process for designing a building requires these four elements to operate. These elements serve as the backbone to crafting an effective design proposal and successful ...
Phoenix-based architecture and environmental design firm Studio Ma works with The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) in their architectural research initiative that examines new applications for large-scale institutional buildings. This ...
Module Housing, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Architectural Design Intern
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Bachelors, Part-Time Architecture Student
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, US, Bachelors, B.S. in Architecture
Fulbright Semi-Finalist, Award
University College London Award
John Hopkins University Macksey Symposium Award, Award
