Maria Mathana

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I am an Interior Architect with over nine years of experience spanning design development, technical coordination, and project execution.

About

I am an Interior Architect with over nine years of experience spanning design development, technical coordination, and project execution. I operate at the intersection of design and delivery, translating concepts into clear, buildable solutions while ensuring alignment with technical, regulatory, and site constraints.

My approach is structured, hands-on, and execution-driven, with a strong focus on feasibility and project continuity. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy crafting narratives that align client briefs with practical, on-site realities.

  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • FrenchFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • ArabicFluent

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services

Projects · 2

Initiation of Wood & Stone Roissy T2E, Remodeling, and Implementation
of the Preliminary Design (APS) and Comprehensive Design (APD).
Mc café layout and 3d render
Context: The renovation of Terminal 2E at Paris airport
involves McDonnell taking over from the Paul brand.
Organization: The refurbishment will align with hygiene
standards, followed by the development of
documentation to support the administrative file.
Action:
•Layout planning, technical specifications,
•project phase design and monitoring, initial
•design drafts (APD), and 3D presentations.

  • Interior Designer

Objective: Restructuring the Radiotherapy Wing
Context: The client’s contractor engaged me to reimagine the radiotherapy wing.
My task was to develop a restructuring plan for this section of the hospital,
originally constructed during World War II.
Organization: Our goal was to enhance and revise the layout by examining the structural integrity
of floors and walls and suggesting a new design in line with regulatory standards.
Action:
•Oversaw the project from the initial concept to the final design documentation,
•Concurrently developed the conceptual design while performing structural evaluations for the
installation of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment,
•Created detailed execution plans,
•Adjusted the evolving design concept to accommodate technical requirements
throughout the project duration.

  • Architect
  • Interior Designer

Work experience· 10 roles

Study & Works Coordination Consultant – Freelance · Chantiers ModernesOct 2025 – Jan 2026 · 4 mos

Coordinated technical studies between design teams, engineering consultants, and subcontractors; ensured consistency and feasibility of project deliverables; managed coordination between MOE, MOEGI, and contractors; identified FTMS requirements and ensured implementation; resolved on-site technical issues with operational solutions; led inter-company coordination meetings; unblocked critical technical constraints between trades; ensured compliance with fire safety, circulation, and ERP regulations.

Brand & Interior Architect – Freelance · BunshJul 2025 – Dec 2025 · 6 mos

Directed the development of concepts and architectural guidelines for a new fast-food chain; oversaw the creative vision and ensured brand consistency across three new outlets, integrating contextual design approaches; managed technical adaptations during construction and handled all administrative permit submissions.

Freelance Pitch Designer · ColliersApr 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos

Produced rapid design proposals for client pitch competitions; developed sketches, spatial layouts, and visual materials tailored to brand identity and functional requirements; contributed to the creation of narrative and visual storytelling in early project phases.

Freelance Interior Architect · Villemonteil / AmethystApr 2024 – Sep 2024 · 6 mos
Freelance Interior Architect · Allure PSIMar 2022 – Nov 2022 · 9 mos
Freelance Interior Architect · Unispace – Client: OrrickSep 2021 – Nov 2021 · 3 mos
Freelance Project Architect / Design Consultant · Eole / SNCF – CleansolsAug 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos
Retail Design Creator – EMEA Region · Luca Consulting for Bobbi Brown (LVMH Group)Nov 2019 – Mar 2020 · 5 mos

Education

Master’s Degree in Retail Design · Elisava UPF, Barcelona2017
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Architecture · Autograf, Paris2015

Certifications and awards

R2026

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