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Valeria Gidaszewski-Lassalle

Valeria Gidaszewski-Lassalle

San Carlos, CA, US

 
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About 

My adoration for spatial quality and materiality sparked my curiosity in exploring the built world, which led me to a life long passion for design. Great design, to me, is one that takes into deep consideration the intimate experience it provides through materiality, lighting and spatial language, to those who interacts with it. 

My tenure as an interior designer has formed my exquisite sense of aesthetics, and provided me with the knowledge, organization skills and communication skills to take on the challenge of finding the balance between aesthetics, functionality & finances behind each project.

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Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Valeria is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer who has lived in Los Angeles for the last 23 years and has recently made the transition to the bay area. Since graduating from the USC School of Architecture in 2011, she has gained over 10 years of experience at award winning interior design firms. 
Valeria excels in highly collaborative and design-focused team environments that prioritize timeless and holistic design solutions. Valeria’s skillset includes project management, team oversight, and communication with clients and collaborators. She is comfortable overseeing multiple large scale projects simultaneously and working with consultant teams on site to make sure the design intent is reflected in the completed project. 

Employment 

HBA International, Santa Monica, CA, US, Associate_ Project Manager & Team Lead

Valeria was a Project Manager & Design Principal leading teams of designers on multiple projects. During her tenure, her responsibilities grew to include concept creation and design visioning, materiality and FF&E specification, construction administration and on site management while managing client relations & presentations. Project types ranged from hospitality to residential.
Clients: IHG, Marriott Hotels, Kimpton Hotels, Broadway Elite Developer, Haywood ventures, amongst others

Feb 2013 - Sep 2022
 

Intra-Spec Hospitality Design, Marina del Rey, CA, US, Designer

Designer role with involvement in construction documentation and FF&E specification. Valeria’s position took responsibility in all design phases along the principal of the firm. Those responsibilities included concept design, space planning, documentation set, spec writing, material reviews, vendor meetings, furniture/milwork design, and final installation.
Clients: Kimpton Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Monaco Hotels, The Algonquin Hotel.

Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture & Design

Bachelors of Architecture

Aug 2006 - May 2011
 

Glendale Community College, Fine Arts & Drafting

Aug 2004 - May 2006
 

Awards 

2019
 

Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts, Other

2011
 

USC Cum Laude, Award

2011
 

Phi Sigma Theta Honors Society (USC), Other

2011
 

The National Dean's List, Award

2005/2006 & 2007/2008

2008
 

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