Hi, I'm Ariana, and I'm from Peru. I moved to the UK four years ago to complete my undergraduate degree in architecture at MSA. After graduating, I moved to London, where I worked as a Part 1 architectural assistant and absolutely loved the experience.

After a year in practice, I decided to return to MSA for my master's, choosing CPU as my atelier for this year. It has been an incredible experience, surrounded by inspiring people and an environment that constantly enriches my knowledge.

My passion for architecture began in childhood, as I was always fascinated by construction sites and the development of different projects up close with my family. I’m excited to continue on this path, refining my skills and applying them to future projects around the world.

On December 4th, our team met with collaborators from Friends of Waterhouse Chapels, Peter Fleetwood and Nigel Roberts. We began with a brief introduction to the Waterhouse Chapels, outlining potential works, key stakeholders, and National Lottery funding.

We then discussed the project's significance and its potential impact on the community. From these conversations, we developed an initial concept strategy, positioning the chapels as a functional space that celebrates the works of Alfred Waterhouse.

To move forward, we arranged a site visit to further assess the space and explored the possibility of coordinating a meeting with Buttress to support their process and guide the following stages of our development.