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MARIA FLORES
LEAD ARCHITECT
Maria's research and design practice involve thinking of architecture as experiential speculation. Examining architecture and design as a means to evoke feelings and emotions in the individual. Learning from psychological analysis of cultural and social factors to create said experiences. Researching into how the built environment can affect a person psychologically and socially - to choose certain spaces/paths over others, depending on the physical design of said space.
Maria Gabriela was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She graduated with a Masters of Architecture from Florida International University where she was awarded the Thesis Studio Prize and 2nd place in Super Jury for her project: Colony 2100. She then received a post-graduate Master of Arts in Architecture exploring methods to visually express Brickell as an independent colony from South Miami in the year 2100 as a series of comic book narratives. She also created and runs the worldwide-known magazine and blog The Archiologist, a platform that promotes student engagement through the visual methods of architecture around the world.
Maria Gabriela has worked in renowned architecture firms such as Arquitectonica International, an international architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban planning design firm headquartered in Miami, Florida’s Coconut Grove neighborhood with many different offices around the world. Moss Architecture & Design Group, and with licensed architect and educator Nick Gelpi. At Arquitectonica, she was in charge of designing, drawing, and coordinating multi-million dollar high-rise buildings with clients such as AMLI Residential, The Related Group, and Jeff Greene, real estate billionaire.
Currently, Maria is a graduate professor at the University of Miami, teaching graduate courses. She is also the Lead Architect of Ambito LLC, working as an architect and project manager.
