Project Manager/ Designer
Rocio was born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina. Raised by an architect and an engineer, she grew up on job sites and amidst blueprints, always curious and asking questions about construction. She decided to complement the skill set she had developed throughout her life with a formal education.
Architecture has always been her passion. The more she learned, the more she wanted to know. Rocio sees architecture as a lifestyle, not just a job. On any given day, you can find her enthusiastically discussing the characteristics of buildings with anyone who will listen. She is particularly passionate about modern and postmodern architecture, drawing inspiration from luminaries like Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Daniel Libeskind, and Zaha Hadid.
Rocio graduated in 2019 with a double major in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Mendoza. Her studies encompassed not only the traditional exterior and interior aspects of buildings but also how spaces are experienced and lived in. During her last year of school, she completed a diploma in architectural phenomenology, a discipline that emphasizes human experience, background, intention, historical reflection, interpretation, and poetic considerations. She had the privilege of studying under the guidance of world-renowned architects, including Eliana Bormida, Luis Longhi, and Cristian Boza.
Rocio's first encounter with Tahoe was for skiing. She spent her college years working as a ski instructor in various countries, transitioning between hemispheres and living in winter for six years. After graduating and working in her home country as an independent architect and interior designer, her love for Tahoe drew her back to the United States. In 2022, she joined MWA, where she currently serves as a Project Manager/Designer.
In her free time, you can find her skiing, practicing various aerial arts, painting or traveling to new places in search of more inspiration and "cool buildings."
Architecture has always been her passion. The more she learned, the more she wanted to know. Rocio sees architecture as a lifestyle, not just a job. On any given day, you can find her enthusiastically discussing the characteristics of buildings with anyone who will listen. She is particularly passionate about modern and postmodern architecture, drawing inspiration from luminaries like Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Daniel Libeskind, and Zaha Hadid.
Rocio graduated in 2019 with a double major in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Mendoza. Her studies encompassed not only the traditional exterior and interior aspects of buildings but also how spaces are experienced and lived in. During her last year of school, she completed a diploma in architectural phenomenology, a discipline that emphasizes human experience, background, intention, historical reflection, interpretation, and poetic considerations. She had the privilege of studying under the guidance of world-renowned architects, including Eliana Bormida, Luis Longhi, and Cristian Boza.
Rocio's first encounter with Tahoe was for skiing. She spent her college years working as a ski instructor in various countries, transitioning between hemispheres and living in winter for six years. After graduating and working in her home country as an independent architect and interior designer, her love for Tahoe drew her back to the United States. In 2022, she joined MWA, where she currently serves as a Project Manager/Designer.
In her free time, you can find her skiing, practicing various aerial arts, painting or traveling to new places in search of more inspiration and "cool buildings."
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It is a pleasure to recommend MWA Architecture, Engineering, and Interiors for any
design project, large or small, you may have. Our home in Truckee, California was
originally designed more than 40 years ago by a well-known local architect, and because
of its unique layout—with the Tahoe National Forest just beyond our front door—we
needed a highly creative and professional team to design a new, expanded living room
and a new garage that would both function well and complement the home’s original
character.
After speaking with several design firms in the Truckee–Tahoe area, Kristi Thompson,
Principal Architect and COO & CFO of MWA, came highly recommended by close
friends who own a major construction firm in Truckee and have worked with Kristi on
numerous projects. From our first meeting, we were impressed by her professionalism,
expertise, and thoughtful approach. Over the following months, Kristi and her team
provided multiple design options for our new garage. Because of the size constraints of
our primary lot, this was no small challenge. We also own the adjacent lot, and MWA
explored several iterations of a potential lot line adjustment to allow for a larger garage
footprint. Ultimately, we chose to keep the lots separate, and MWA designed a spacious
two-car garage within the existing boundaries. The result exceeded our expectations—the
garage is both highly functional and beautifully aligned with the home’s exterior design.
MWA faced similar constraints with the living room project. They transformed a square,
relatively dark, windowless room with built-in bench seating into a modern, light-filled
space featuring large north-facing windows. Their team also assisted with the design of
the TV, bookshelf, and fireplace wall. The room—and that entire side of the house—is
now completely reimagined. As with the garage, we could not be happier with the
outcome.
Throughout the project, Kristi and her team were exceptionally patient, flexible, and
professional, even as we encountered several delays on our end. Their communication,
creativity, and attention to detail made the entire experience extremely positive.
In short, we recommend MWA without reservation for any project you may be
considering. We are confident you will be as pleased with their work, their team, and
their final product as we have been.
-- Doug Jones
design project, large or small, you may have. Our home in Truckee, California was
originally designed more than 40 years ago by a well-known local architect, and because
of its unique layout—with the Tahoe National Forest just beyond our front door—we
needed a highly creative and professional team to design a new, expanded living room
and a new garage that would both function well and complement the home’s original
character.
After speaking with several design firms in the Truckee–Tahoe area, Kristi Thompson,
Principal Architect and COO & CFO of MWA, came highly recommended by close
friends who own a major construction firm in Truckee and have worked with Kristi on
numerous projects. From our first meeting, we were impressed by her professionalism,
expertise, and thoughtful approach. Over the following months, Kristi and her team
provided multiple design options for our new garage. Because of the size constraints of
our primary lot, this was no small challenge. We also own the adjacent lot, and MWA
explored several iterations of a potential lot line adjustment to allow for a larger garage
footprint. Ultimately, we chose to keep the lots separate, and MWA designed a spacious
two-car garage within the existing boundaries. The result exceeded our expectations—the
garage is both highly functional and beautifully aligned with the home’s exterior design.
MWA faced similar constraints with the living room project. They transformed a square,
relatively dark, windowless room with built-in bench seating into a modern, light-filled
space featuring large north-facing windows. Their team also assisted with the design of
the TV, bookshelf, and fireplace wall. The room—and that entire side of the house—is
now completely reimagined. As with the garage, we could not be happier with the
outcome.
Throughout the project, Kristi and her team were exceptionally patient, flexible, and
professional, even as we encountered several delays on our end. Their communication,
creativity, and attention to detail made the entire experience extremely positive.
In short, we recommend MWA without reservation for any project you may be
considering. We are confident you will be as pleased with their work, their team, and
their final product as we have been.
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