Hello, I am Maria Gabriela Lara Salcedo, an architectural engineer, with a deep passion for designing spaces that go beyond function — spaces that evoke emotion, challenge perception, and connect technology with human experience. What fuels me is not just the act of building, but the pursuit of innovation: I’m fascinated by unconventional materials, immersive tools, and the power of architectural storytelling to disrupt the ordinary. My curiosity naturally draws me to experiment with emerging technologies like virtual reality, AI-driven systems, and generative design, which I see not as tools, but as bridges between creativity and progress. I believe architecture must adapt, provoke, and respond — not only to environmental or technical needs, but to the emotion and cultural pulse of its time. My goal is to design architecture that marks a before and after — work that leaves an imprint, whether on a single user or an entire community. Through every detail I design, every system I develop, and every idea I bring forward, I aim to shape a future where technology, sustainability, and beauty converge to tell meaningful stories in space.

Maria Gabriela Lara Salcedo

Hello, I am Maria Gabriela Lara Salcedo, an architectural engineer, with a deep passion for designing spaces that go beyond function — spaces that evoke emotion, challenge perception, and connect technology with human experience. What fuels me is not just the act of building, but the pursuit of innovation: I’m fascinated by unconventional materials, immersive tools, and the power of architectural storytelling to disrupt the ordinary. My curiosity naturally draws me to experiment with emerging technologies like virtual reality, AI-driven systems, and generative design, which I see not as tools, but as bridges between creativity and progress. I believe architecture must adapt, provoke, and respond — not only to environmental or technical needs, but to the emotion and cultural pulse of its time. My goal is to design architecture that marks a before and after — work that leaves an imprint, whether on a single user or an entire community. Through every detail I design, every system I develop, and every idea I bring forward, I aim to shape a future where technology, sustainability, and beauty converge to tell meaningful stories in space.

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Hello, I am Maria Gabriela Lara Salcedo, an architectural engineer, with a deep passion for designing spaces that go beyond function — spaces that evoke emotion, challenge perception, and connect technology with human experience. What fuels me is not just the act of building, but the pursuit of innovation: I’m fascinated by unconventional materials, immersive tools, and the power of architectural storytelling to disrupt the ordinary. My curiosity naturally draws me to experiment with emerging technologies like virtual reality, AI-driven systems, and generative design, which I see not as tools, but as bridges between creativity and progress. I believe architecture must adapt, provoke, and respond — not only to environmental or technical needs, but to the emotion and cultural pulse of its time. My goal is to design architecture that marks a before and after — work that leaves an imprint, whether on a single user or an entire community. Through every detail I design, every system I develop, and every idea I bring forward, I aim to shape a future where technology, sustainability, and beauty converge to tell meaningful stories in space.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Project Manager at ARQ. Gerardo Ramos
October 8, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Communicating with clients to understand their vision and project requirements; developing architectural concepts through sketches, floor plans, volumes, and perspectives; creating detailed design elements; coordinating installations and spatial design requirements; strategic design to anticipate and mitigate complex structural calculations; organizing and coordinating team members to meet the final objective: delivering the executive project.
Volunteer at Nariz Roja Program / Hospital Civil Nuevo, Guadalajara
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Entered a hospital to entertain and support children with cancer; donated toys and clothing; contributed to improving their emotional well-being.

Education

Technical High School Diploma in Architecture at Technical High School
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master’s in Innovation and Product Development Projects at Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana
January 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Master in Immersive Architectural Design and AI at The Factory School
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Technical High School Diploma in Architecture at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering at Universidad del Valle de Atemajac
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Master’s in Innovation and Product Development Projects at Fundación Universidad Iberoamericana
January 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025
Master’s in Immersive Architectural Design and AI at The Factory School
January 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025

Qualifications

Interceramic Workshop Certification
January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Academic Merit – Highest GPA in Architectural Engineering
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
ARPA FIL 2023 – Active Participant in Architectural/Art Lab
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Housing Lab – Jalisco Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Interceramic Workshop Participation Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
Honorary Mention for Academic Merit
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
Highest GPA in Architecture Engineering Program
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet