With a career spanning several countries, including Spain, the UK, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Cristina Pereda Etxeberria brings a wealth of international experience and expertise to her role as a Senior Architect. She earned her Master’s in Architecture from the University of Navarre with First Class Honours/Cum Laude, followed by a Master Thesis in 2016. Cristina has worked with leading firms such as AECOM, BDG, Lifschutz Davison Sandilands, and Francisco Mangado & Associates, gaining valuable insights into diverse working environments and project stages.
Her roles have covered a broad spectrum of architectural design, from residential projects in the UAE to award-winning interior design initiatives at WPP campuses in the UK. Cristina's ability to adapt to different projects and circumstances, paired with her dedication to delivering high-quality results, makes her a highly respected member of the team. Her collaborative approach, combined with a passion for seeing projects from start to finish, ensures successful project delivery.
In addition to her architectural career, Cristina has a creative side, having worked professionally as a potter. She runs her own ceramics brand, Tantaz Tanta Ceramics (meaning "Drop by Drop" in her native Basque language), which reflects her love for craft and attention to detail.
- Master in Architecture, University of Navarre, Spain (2010-2015), First Class Honours
- Master Thesis, University of Navarre (2016), Cum Laude
- Six Residential and Mixed-use Complexes and Towers for Confidential Real Estate Developer, JVC and JVT, Dubai, UAE
- St. Regis Residences, Downtown, Dubai, UAE
In addition to her architectural career, Cristina runs her own pottery brand,Tantaz Tanta Ceramics, combining her artistic skills with her architectural experience.