The Atelier is really a workshop of creativity

ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR

Roberta Audisio

Roberta Audisio is a qualified interior designer with over 20 years of experience in luxury interior design around the world. Her extensive experience has been gained across high-end residences, boutique hotels, and private members clubs. Her passion for design began at a young age with creativity becoming a way of life. Roberta joins the Atelier as Associate Design Director, working closely alongside our Founder and Creative Director and the design team, overseeing every element of the design process and all-important technical and creative decisions. Her understanding of luxury and her design-orientated outlook ensures that all our projects are executed to NMA’s rigorous and consistently high standards.

CREATIVE MANAGER

Vasiliki Houvarta

Vasiliki Houvarta is a qualified interior designer with experience in designing private residences in the luxury sector. She trained as an artist and understands the importance of attention to every detail, particularly the concept and implementation of a design. Prior to joining the atelier in 2018, Vasiliki worked at the Saatchi Gallery handling private views, sales and managing private and public events and exhibitions. Her work at the atelier includes projects in the UK, New York and Spain. As Creative Manager, her focus is on developing the Atelier’s visual identity throughout the design process from concept to completion.

DESIGN MANAGER

Francisco Perez Durban

Francisco Perez Durban is a qualified ARB registered architect, educated in Madrid, Vienna, and Buenos Aires. He has over 10 years of experience in luxury residential and hospitality design with projects across Europe, USA, and Asia. As Design Manager, Francisco oversees a variety of projects with a focus on interior architecture, ensuring they are completed on time and budget. He works closely with both our Founder and Creative Director and Associate Design Director, collaborating on design concept development and strategy. His passion for art and the history of architecture, coupled with his creative and technical expertise has been invaluable in the training, mentoring and guidance of the team.

DESIGN MANAGER

Jehanara Knowles

Jehanara Knowles is a qualified Architectural Designer having studied at Central St Martins School of Art. A Design Manager with over a decade of experience in luxury residential interior design with projects across Europe, USA, the Middle East and Asia. She works closely alongside our Founder and Creative Director and our Associate Design Director collaborating on the design concept and development. Jehanara leads a team of designers ensuring the smooth running of each project, and the highest standard of finish. She has a passion for Art and Antiques and the sustainable use of natural materials.

HOSPITALITY DESIGN MANAGER

Kelly Engelbrecht

Kelly is a qualified interior designer with with over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality design sector. Prior to joining NMA, Kelly held the role of Senior Technical Lead for a leading hospitality design firm in Chicago,USA, managing 5-star hotel design projects across the globe. She holds a BFA in Interior design and an MA in Architecture.

HEAD OF DESIGN

Olivia Peszynski

Olivia has been a part of the Natalia Miyar Atelier team since its early inception. She qualified as a Fashion Designer before studying Interior Design in 2013 and her nearly 10 years’ experience in the industry has given her knowledge and a wide network. In the Design Manager role, she works very closely with the design team throughout the design process overseeing the finest details.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Mert Gurel

Mert Gurel is a qualified architect, interior designer and project manager with over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality and private residential projects worldwide. As Studio Project Manager, he oversees all projects to ensure a smooth and timely delivery that meets our exacting standards. His passion for the luxury design industry began with his architectural studies which he followed with a master’s degree in interior design in Los Angeles. His training and extensive international experience enable Mert to have a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of a design project from concept to completion. He joined the Atelier in 2022 after managing various projects in London, Istanbul, the French Riviera and Los Angeles.