paola.murguia2001@gmail.com
My work primarily centers around the nuances
behind how our surroundings hold relationships with
our behaviours. As a child, my family was moved a lot,
allowing us to live in England and Japan when I was still
young. Coming from Mexico, being exposed to such
different cultures from what I knew to be home let
me develop interests around how architecture and
design play a role in orchestrating how societies and
people exist.
CONTACTC.V.
Education
BA(Hons) RIBA Part 1 Qualification
at the Architectural Association
School of Architecture, London
2021-2024
AA Foundation Award in
Architecture, Art and Design at
the Architectural Association
School of Architecture
2020-2021
Employment Part 1 Architectural
Assistant
Purcell Architecture
London, United Kingdom
2024 - 2025
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Worked on a range of private high-end residential projects (RIBA Stages 3–5)
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Supported bid project proposals and documentation
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Acted as CPD Coordinator for the London studio
AA Gallery Assistant
Architectural Association
Public Programme
London, United Kingdom
2022 - 2024
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Liaised with exhibiting artists and ensured proper handling of artworks during exhibitions
AA Student Forum
Representative
Architectural Association
London, United Kingdom
2022 - 2024
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Managed budgets, including directing, funding, and overseeing bursaries
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Coordinated social and academic events
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Disseminated information to the student body
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Collaborated with the AA Director to enhance institutional welfare and communication
Exhibition Designer -
Chronograms of
Architecture
Architectural Association +
Jencks Foundation
London, United Kingdom
2023
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Led spatial curation and design proposals for the exhibition at the Architectural Association.
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Produced 3D models, renderings, and visualizations for exhibition layouts.
Mural Designer
/ Artist
Crep Protect
Miami, Florida
2019
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Developed proposals for a storefront mural, including design iterations, schedules, and cost breakdowns.
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Oversaw and executed mural production within Miami’s Wynwood Walls District.
AwardsGolden Brick Award (employee of the month)
awarded by Purcell Architects
February 2025
William Glover Prize
awarded by the Architectural Association
June 2024
Julia Wood Foundation Prize
awarded by the Architectural Association
June 2021
Skills
Rhino 7
RhinoCAM
Unreal Engine
Twinmotion
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe
Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
AutoCAD 2D
Revit
Maya
Vectorworks
Blender
QGIS
Cinema 4D
*can work with both Windows or Apple
Analogue skills: wood work, wood
model-making, metal model-making, welding,
CNC fabrication
Exhibitions
Mundos Paralelos: Group Exhibition
Somers Gallery
London, United Kingdom
2022
London Festival of Architecture
Somers Gallery - Somers Town
London, United Kingdom
2022
Language SkillsSpanish (mother tongue)
English (Fluent)
Last Updated 25.11.25