Maria D’Angelo | Designer

Maria grew up in Minnesota, often watching HGTV and imagining what she could build. She drew floor plans on graph paper for hours. And she also loved playing outside, like many Minnesota kids. “I’m still an outdoorsy person,” Maria explains. “My husky/shepherd mix, Yeti, and I hike everywhere. We’ve been on hiking road trips from the East Coast to Arizona.”

Maria’s nature-loving background and intrinsic spatial creativity continue to inspire and guide her career path. Her appreciation for the outdoors dovetails with her conviction that architectural design should keep the environment in mind. “I have an interest in adaptive reuse and environmentally friendly ways to build,” Maria says.

NewStudio’s team shares her commitment and enthusiasm for bringing thoughtful design to the built environment. “I’m excited about this cohort of designers here, and the opportunities to gain broader experience, especially in the retail area.”

Favorite Office Supply: Pens and markers

Someday, I Will: Visit all of the U.S. National Parks and maybe Canada’s too

What Most People Don’t Know About Me: I earned my 3rd-degree black belt in karate in high school

If I Was Stranded On An Island, The One Thing I’d Take With Me: A radio—I cannot live without music

My Favorite Vegetable: Tomatoes, the epicenter of all good Italian food

Education:
B. Arch., Dunwoody College of Technology: School of Design, Minneapolis

A.A.S. Arch. Drafting & Design, Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis

Affiliations:
Assoc. AIA