I am an interior architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and supervising interior projects for commercial, hospitality, and residential spaces. I have led multidisciplinary teams, coordinated client communications, and delivered turnkey solutions in showroom, renovation, and new-build contexts. I am proficient in design software and BIM workflows, and I thrive on turning concepts into well-executed spaces. My approach combines creativity with technical rigor to optimize resources, timelines, and user experience. I enjoy collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure that each project reflects the brief while maintaining design integrity and practical constructability.…

Esperanza Quintas Orozco

I am an interior architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and supervising interior projects for commercial, hospitality, and residential spaces. I have led multidisciplinary teams, coordinated client communications, and delivered turnkey solutions in showroom, renovation, and new-build contexts. I am proficient in design software and BIM workflows, and I thrive on turning concepts into well-executed spaces. My approach combines creativity with technical rigor to optimize resources, timelines, and user experience. I enjoy collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure that each project reflects the brief while maintaining design integrity and practical constructability.…

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I am an interior architect with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and supervising interior projects for commercial, hospitality, and residential spaces. I have led multidisciplinary teams, coordinated client communications, and delivered turnkey solutions in showroom, renovation, and new-build contexts. I am proficient in design software and BIM workflows, and I thrive on turning concepts into well-executed spaces.

My approach combines creativity with technical rigor to optimize resources, timelines, and user experience. I enjoy collaborating with clients and contractors to ensure that each project reflects the brief while maintaining design integrity and practical constructability.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Interior Design Architect at Space Architects
September 1, 2015 - July 31, 2018
Design and development of commercial, residential and interior design projects (renovations).
Senior Design Architect at IKA Builders
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Senior Project Leader; coordination of interior design office projects for corporate clients. Project Manager for corporate, retail and residential projects; Senior Interior Design Architect for hospitality projects for Hilton, Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham. Led FF&E coordination and architectural detailing across multiple projects.
Freelancer Interior Designer at IKEA Ltd (IKANO)
August 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Freelance interior design work for residential, corporate, and retail projects; feasibility analysis and execution support.
Interior Designer at Upwork
March 1, 2022 - Present
Independent contractor providing interior design services for diverse clients; coordinating design teams and delivering concepts remotely.
Interior Designer at PROFFETIONAL GROUP
February 1, 2011 - August 31, 2014
Custom design for residential and commercial projects for private clients.
Interior Designer at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Custom design for residential and commercial projects for private clients.
Interior Design Architect / Project Manager at Space Arquitectos
May 1, 2015 - October 31, 2018
Design and development of commercial and residential projects; supervising on-site; coordinating multidisciplinary teams and FF&E execution; proficient in AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, and Revit with cloud-based collaboration.
Senior Design Architect / Senior Project Leader at IKA Builders
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Designed, developed and coordinated interior design office projects for corporate clients; led design, development and coordination of corporate, retail and residential projects; led due diligence and feasibility analyses for retail.
Senior Design Architect at IKEA Ltd (IKANO)
November 1, 2021 - Present
Lead design architect role for IKANO retail projects; coordination of interior design programs and collaboration on retail strategies within the IKANO network.
Architect at PROFFETIONAL GROUP
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Architect involved in design and coordination of retail and interior projects for private clients; contributed to architectural design and project delivery.
Architect at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Custom design residential, interior design and commercial projects for private clients.
Design Architect at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for companies such as Hilton Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham; coordinated design teams across projects.
Custom Design Architect at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Custom Design Residential, Interior Design and Commercial projects for private clients.
Interior Design Architect at Space Arquitectos
May 1, 2015 - October 31, 2018
Design and development of commercial and residential projects, including on-site supervision. Coordinated multidisciplinary design activities and ensured alignment with client goals and budget constraints.
Senior Project Leader / Senior Architect at IKEA Ltd (IKANO)
November 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024
Led architectural design and project coordination for retail and corporate environments within IKANO/IKEA networks, overseeing multi-site interior design initiatives.
Senior Architect at PROFFETIONAL GROUP
February 1, 2011 - August 31, 2014
Led due diligence projects, feasibility analyses and execution for the retail sector, guiding design development and client communications.
Senior Architect at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Custom design for residential, interior design and commercial projects for private clients, integrating client briefs with feasibility and budget targets.
Senior Design Architect at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for operators including Hilton brands (Conrad, Garden Inn, Hampton, Tryp by Wyndham), coordinating design teams and ensuring project alignment with brand standards.
Interior Design Architect / Project Manager / Senior Interior Design Architect at Space Arquitectos
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Led and supervised the design and development of commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects; coordinated on-site activities and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery within time and budget.
Architect / Designer at PROFFETIONAL GROUP
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Led design efforts for architectural and interior design projects; conducted feasibility and design development activities, supporting retail and private sector initiatives.
Architect / Designer at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Custom design for residential, interior design and commercial projects for private clients; developed concepts and refined detailing.
Architect / Designer at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for brands such as Hilton Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham; led coordination of FF&E execution across projects.
Hospitality Designer at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for clients including Hilton Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham; coordinated multidisciplinary design teams.
Hospitality Designer at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects and teams for multiple brands; managed FF&E coordination and execution.
Architect / Senior Architect at PROFFETIONAL GROUP
February 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Architectural design for residential, interior design and commercial projects.
Custom Design Architect / Designer at ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Custom design for residential, interior design and commercial projects for private clients.
Designer at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for companies such as Hilton Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham.
Designer at GDC / More Design
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Designed, developed and coordinated hospitality projects for companies such as Hilton Conrad, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hampton, and Tryp by Wyndham.
Líder de Proyecto / Arquitecta Senior at Spaze Architects
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2018
Diseño, desarrollo y supervisión de proyectos de interiorismo para espacios comerciales, hoteleros y residenciales; liderazgo de equipos multidisciplinarios, coordinación con clientes y arquitectura, y entrega de proyectos conforme al diseño original.
Interior Design Architect at IKA Builders
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Diseño, coordinación y ejecución de proyectos de interiorismo para espacios corporativos y residenciales (renovaciones y obra nueva); diseño y atención a clientes, showroom para clientes AAA y arquitectos.
Interior Designer at IKEA Mexico
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Diseño, desarrollo y ejecución de proyectos de interiorismo para viviendas, torres residenciales y departamentos Airbnb de nivel medio y alto, con entrega llave en mano.
Interior Design / Coordinación de Proyectos at GDC Desarrollos / MORE DESIGN
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Factibilidad de proyectos y ejecución de obra civil acorde al diseño arquitectónico original, aplicando soluciones en obra y orientando a los subcontratistas.
Interior Design / Coordinación de Proyectos at Casa Italia
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Coordinación de equipos de diseño y desarrollo de proyectos de interiorismo (2012-2014).

Education

Bachelor's of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico City)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor's of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor’s of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico City)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor's of Architecture at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico City)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Master in Interior Design at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, Spain)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Licenciatura en Arquitectura at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana - Azcapotzalco
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Master en Diseño de Interiores at Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya (Barcelona, España)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

Coordination of design teams
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Adaptability to diverse architectural tasks
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    paper Interior design Renovation for Airbnb

    Scope of Work / Interventions

    Detail the main renovation actions:

    Space reconfiguration

    New finishes

    Lighting upgrades

    Custom furniture or built-ins

    The layout was reconfigured to enhance connectivity between spaces, new floor and wall finishes were installed, and layered lighting was introduced to highlight architectural elements