Born in Venezuela and raised in Austria and Australia, Vanessa moved to Austin 2.5 years ago, bringing a “born Latina, raised European” perspective to the Urbanspace team.  Vanessa’s approach to design is rooted in the “storyteller” philosophy. To her, a space should be a reflection of a client’s history and aspirations—capturing where they have been and where they are going.

Eschewing a single aesthetic, she draws inspiration from a wide spectrum of influences, ranging from the minimalism of Axel Vervoordt to the maximalism of Ken Fulk. Outside of the office, Vanessa is a travel enthusiast who loves every phase of a trip, from the initial research to the final photograph.