About Maria-Laura Santamarina
I have more than 25 years experience as an Urban Designer in Multidisciplinary Projects of High complexity and across Scales.
Added to my Degree in Architecture, I obtained a Master’s Degree in Urban Design from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1993, having since then worked as an Urban Designer for a number of prestigious South African firms.
In 2006 I launched MLS Urban Design, Architectural and Urban Design practice, including Visual Impact assessment. My strong background in visual arts and photography as well as knowledge of visual perception gave me a solid foundation to understand the subjective nature of visual impact.
I have a strong interest in sustainable Urbanism and Integrated Settlement Design.