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I'm María Fernanda Sosa, a registered architect with 38 years of experience leading mid-scale architecture, heritage conservation, and urban development projects. I have balanced professional practice with academia as Senior Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires’s School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism since 1986, dedicating myself to design excellence, project leadership, and teaching that fosters vibrant urban landscapes that serve communities. In 2026 I joined AUT in Auckland as Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, continuing my commitment to design education and collaborative, community-centered projects. My work spans Argentina and Latin America, including heritage restoration, urban design, and public projects such as cultural and educational facilities. I am fluent in Spanish and English and value mentoring students and working with multidisciplinary teams.…I'm María Fernanda Sosa, a registered architect with 38 years of experience leading mid-scale architecture, heritage conservation, and urban development projects. I have balanced professional practice with academia as Senior Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires’s School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism since 1986, dedicating myself to design excellence, project leadership, and teaching that fosters vibrant urban landscapes that serve communities. In 2026 I joined AUT in Auckland as Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, continuing my commitment to design education and collaborative, community-centered projects. My work spans Argentina and Latin America, including heritage restoration, urban design, and public projects such as cultural and educational facilities. I am fluent in Spanish and English and value mentoring students and working with multidisciplinary teams.

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I'm María Fernanda Sosa, a registered architect with 38 years of experience leading mid-scale architecture, heritage conservation, and urban development projects. I have balanced professional practice with academia as Senior Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires’s School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism since 1986, dedicating myself to design excellence, project leadership, and teaching that fosters vibrant urban landscapes that serve communities. In 2026 I joined AUT in Auckland as Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, continuing my commitment to design education and collaborative, community-centered projects. My work spans Argentina and Latin America, including heritage restoration, urban design, and public projects such as cultural and educational facilities. I am fluent in Spanish and English and value mentoring students and working with multidisciplinary teams.…I'm María Fernanda Sosa, a registered architect with 38 years of experience leading mid-scale architecture, heritage conservation, and urban development projects. I have balanced professional practice with academia as Senior Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires’s School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism since 1986, dedicating myself to design excellence, project leadership, and teaching that fosters vibrant urban landscapes that serve communities. In 2026 I joined AUT in Auckland as Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, continuing my commitment to design education and collaborative, community-centered projects. My work spans Argentina and Latin America, including heritage restoration, urban design, and public projects such as cultural and educational facilities. I am fluent in Spanish and English and value mentoring students and working with multidisciplinary teams.

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I’m María Fernanda Sosa, a registered architect with 38 years of experience leading mid-scale architecture, heritage conservation, and urban development projects. I have balanced professional practice with academia as Senior Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires’s School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism since 1986, dedicating myself to design excellence, project leadership, and teaching that fosters vibrant urban landscapes that serve communities.

In 2026 I joined AUT in Auckland as Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, continuing my commitment to design education and collaborative, community-centered projects. My work spans Argentina and Latin America, including heritage restoration, urban design, and public projects such as cultural and educational facilities. I am fluent in Spanish and English and value mentoring students and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Lecturer at AUT - Auckland University of Technology

February 1, 2026 - Present

Lecturer in the School of Future Environments, contributing to architectural design education, research, and collaboration with industry partners. Engaged in course delivery and student mentorship; previously a Senior Lecturer at UBA.

Principal Architect at OFICINA URBANA S.A

February 1, 2010 - Present

Conceptual design of mid-scale public and private buildings; led teams for neighbourhood and subdivision design across Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Mexico; delivered architectural projects, coordinated technical documentation with consultants, prepared work specifications, and conducted site visits (e.g., Argentine Hall at Expo Milan 2015). Led heritage refurbishments and inspected progress for urban projects including a 68-hectare recreational, cultural, and educational park; coordinated documentation for a new university campus in Pinamar.

Principal Architect at Teatro Colón de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2010

Maintenance design; weekly inspections and condition surveys; led teams in producing drawings and documentation for maintenance projects; reviewed design, construction methods, materials, and components; executive director of restoration projects for Main Room, Golden Room, Foyer, Bustos Room, and Vatican Square; coordinated documentary research and graphic/photographic files.

Senior Architect at DEL CARRIL, FONTAN BALESTRA, Engineering office

January 1, 2004 - April 1, 2006

Survey, analysis, detailed design, documentation, and consultant coordination regarding the conservation status of facades and ornaments of heritage buildings; documented new subway stations in Buenos Aires; coordinated technical documentation and work specifications.

Architectural Designer at Private Practice

December 1, 1986 - Present

Delivered a Master Plan for a stud farm on 120 hectares; concept design and drafted plans for residential buildings, a community centre, and a family chapel; contributed to restoration documentation for a concrete swimming pool; refurbished a heritage mid-century house and assisted in documenting the restoration of a wooden vessel.