THINK
LIKE AN
ARCHITECTConcept Design is Where Architecture Begins
"I do not teach drawing alone. I teach how to think spatially and how to find the idea — the concept — before the first line exists. I teach you creativity and a way to think outside the standards."
Every session is individually prepared or in small groups to guarantee personalised teaching. No templates, no generic teaching. Feedback shaped around your specific thinking, your project, your goals and the specific requirements of the school you apply to.
CONCEPT DESIGN IS WHERE ARCHITECTURE begins
"I do not teach drawing alone. I teach how to think spatially and how to find the idea — the concept — before the first line exists. I teach you creativity and a way to think outside the standards."
Senior Architect · MVAArchitecture Studio
My name is Marcela. With over 30 years of practice as an architect designing projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Arab world — spanning mixed-use developments, hospitality, residential, cultural spaces and masterplans — the focus has always been on concept design: the idea, the spatial narrative, the identity before construction begins.
MVAArchitecture Studio has focused on concept design for international developers and clients since 2014. That depth of thinking now feeds directly into mentorship and creative workshops for ambitious students, curious adults, and children discovering space for the first time.
Every session is individually prepared or in small groups to guarantee personalised teaching. No templates, no generic teaching. Feedback shaped around your specific thinking, your project, your goals and the specific requirements of the school you apply to.
WHAT I TEACH
All sessions are 90 minutes. 1:1 is the most personalised option. Small groups are maximum 6 for bespoke individual guidance.
For students applying to top architecture and design schools worldwide. Private 1:1 sessions offer the most personalised and impactful guidance. Small groups of maximum 6 are available for students who benefit from peer learning while still receiving direct bespoke individual feedback. Sessions focus on conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and portfolio coherence — not software.
1:1 Session
90 minutes
- Individual concept or portfolio review
- Written notes and feedback
- English or Spanish
- In person or online
Intensive 1:1
6 lessons · 3h per day · AM and PM
- 6 to 8 lessons of 3 hours each
- Morning and evening sessions
- Full portfolio development
- Individual curriculum
- Admission prep and mock interview
Small Group
per person · minimum 3
- Bespoke group guidance
- Direct individual feedback
- Portfolio or concept focus
- Online or in-person NL
8-lesson intensive course: 1,440 EUR. Custom packages on request.
For adults wanting to develop creative and spatial intelligence. No architecture background needed. Learn to read space, understand design decisions and develop your own creative thinking. 1:1 for the most personalised experience or in small groups of maximum 6.
1:1 Session
90 minutes
- Individual spatial or design session
- Written notes and feedback
- English or Spanish
4-Session Course
4 x 90-minute sessions
- Progressive spatial training
- Individual curriculum
- Written notes each session
- Email support between sessions
Small Group
per person · minimum 3
- Bespoke group guidance
- Direct individual feedback
- Online or in-person NL
Creative design sessions for children aged 7 to 14. Always 90 minutes. Through drawing, model-making and spatial games, children develop observation skills, spatial thinking and creative confidence. 1:1 for the most personalised guidance or small groups of maximum 6.
1:1 Session
90 minutes
- Individual creative session
- Drawing or model making
- English or Spanish
4-Session Course
4 x 90-minute sessions
- Progressive creative programme
- Tailored to child interests
- Parent progress update included
- Holiday intensives available
Small Group
per child · minimum 3
- Fun shared creative experience
- Direct individual attention
- Online or in-person NL
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START THE CONVERSATION
Not sure which programme fits? Write and we will figure it out together. 1:1 is the most personalised option. Small groups are maximum 6 for bespoke individual guidance.