Architectural designer with strong residential project experience, including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Skilled in construction documentation, Revit modelling, and client coordination, currently based in Auckland with full work rights and local experience delivering projects across design stages.

María Celia Garay

Architectural designer with strong residential project experience, including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Skilled in construction documentation, Revit modelling, and client coordination, currently based in Auckland with full work rights and local experience delivering projects across design stages.

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Architectural designer with strong residential project experience, including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Skilled in construction documentation, Revit modelling, and client coordination, currently based in Auckland with full work rights and local experience delivering projects across design stages.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Kitchen Designer (2025–present) at Kitchen Studio NZ – Auckland, New Zealand
January 1, 2025 - Present
Consults with clients to develop customised kitchen and interior layout solutions for residential projects. Prepares technical drawings and detailed joinery documentation using Cabinet Vision, produces accurate layouts for manufacturing and installation, and coordinates with installers, suppliers, and clients to ensure correct project delivery. Provides design proposals, material selections, and quotations based on client requirements, and works with New Zealand residential construction standards and measurement systems. Experienced in residential layouts and cabinetry detailing, including construction measurement requirements aligned to NZ standards.
Kitchen Designer at Kitchen Studio NZ – Auckland, New Zealand
January 1, 2025 - Present
Consults with clients to develop customized kitchen and interior layout solutions for residential projects. Prepares technical drawings and detailed joinery documentation using Cabinet Vision, and produces accurate layouts for manufacturing and installation. Coordinates with installers, suppliers, and clients to ensure correct project delivery. Provides design proposals, materials selections, and quotations based on client requirements. Works with New Zealand residential construction standards and measurement systems. Experience includes residential layouts, cabinetry detailing, and construction measurement work aligned with NZ standards.
Architectural Designer at Lascaño Arqts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2024
Worked on residential projects including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Prepared architectural drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Developed design proposals based on client requirements, site conditions, and planning constraints. Coordinated with consultants including structural, lighting, and services engineers. Assisted during construction stages by providing drawings, revisions, and technical support. Managed client communication throughout design and documentation phases, delivering residential projects across different design stages.
Architectural Designer at La sc a n o A rch it e cts – Argentina
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2024
Worked on residential projects including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Prepared architectural drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Developed design proposals based on client requirements, site conditions, and planning constraints. Coordinated with consultants including structural, lighting, and services engineers. Assisted during construction stages by providing drawings, revisions, and technical support. Managed communication with clients throughout design and documentation phases.
Architectural Designer at Lascaño Arquitectts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2024
Worked on residential projects including single-family homes, renovations, extensions, and multi-unit developments. Prepared architectural drawings and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit. Developed design proposals based on client requirements, site conditions, and planning constraints. Coordinated with consultants including structural, lighting, and services engineers. Assisted during construction stages by providing drawings, revisions, and technical support. Managed client communication throughout design and documentation phases, delivering residential projects across multiple design stages.
Architectural Drafter (Internship) at Terc. y Tec. S.A – Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Assisted in preparation of architectural and installation drawings for telecommunications infrastructure projects. Coordinated with engineering teams to integrate technical requirements. Supported documentation and cost estimation tasks during project development.
Architectural Drafter (Internship) at T e c h in t – T e su r S .A – Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Assisted in the preparation of architectural and installation drawings for telecommunication infrastructure projects. Coordinated with engineering teams to integrate technical requirements. Supported documentation and cost estimation tasks during project development.
Architectural Drafter (Internship) at Técnical S.A. – Argentina
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Assisted in preparing architectural and installation drawings for telecommunications infrastructure projects. Coordinated with engineering teams to integrate technical requirements. Supported documentation and cost estimation tasks during project development.

Education

Architect at Universidad Nacional de La Plata
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
at Arcbitect UUniversidad Nacional de La Plata - Argentina
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
at Arquitectura Universidad Nacional de La Plata
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

Qualifications

Additional training in Revit, AutoCAD and digital documentation
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction
    Residential Architecture Portfolio
    A selection of residential projects exploring different scales and construction systems. Each project was developed from initial concept through construction, in close collaboration with the client. My role involved translating ideas and needs into architectural solutions while coordinating the different professionals and trades involved throughout the process.