Being a Mexican and Palestinian California native, my aesthetic was largely shaped by my family of creatives and the region’s innate connection with nature. I would largely categorize my style as California Design. For me it means the spaces, whether they be modern or traditional, are connected to the outdoors. When I approach a project, whether it be a classic San Francisco Victorian or a Southern California Modern I want to see natural stone, wood grains and patina on everything and a lot of handmade finishes.
After working for years at several high-profile tech companies, I could not ignore my true passion. I began studying interior architectural design through UCLA while working a demanding day job. One of my professors told me I had talent, but that I was killing myself. I decided that I would dive off of the deep end head first and follow my passion. I opened up my own firm and since then have completed several projects across the state without pause.

I’ve designed everything from Victorian flats to lofty start-up office spaces to Stinson Beach houses, and each of them caters to a very different aesthetic. It’s an inherently California aesthetic, which is a little more laid-back and imperfect as juxtaposed with, say, the polished exactitude of New York design.

Ultimately, no matter how luxurious a space may be, I want it to feel unassuming, sophisticated and useful. I want a client to be able to have guests over them to just think the client is terribly chic. If it’s just meant to be a beautiful unused room in a home, then ultimately didn’t I fail as a designer?

My firm has grown to now handle projects on the East Coast as well. I’m working on projects in Northern and Southern California, North Carolina, Vermont, Manhattan, and South Hampton. Most recently I was published in Architectural Digest, Dwell, and named California Home and Design Magazines Emerging Designer of 2021.