Boston, Massachusetts
Featured Project: Campus of Hope
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Hansy L. Better Barraza, earned her Bachelors of Architecture from Cornell University (1997) and her Masters of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design (2000). With over two decades of professional experience, Hansy offers her clients a leading perspective on sustainable design methods, innovative material use, and modern digital fabrication techniques.
-Studio Luz
From the Architect:
How do you approach integrating culture into design?
“When you approach a project it’s not just you, you have a team. Typically you are connected through the same values as the client. They know they will get an architect who is an activist. They will know that I am an immigrant, and I share that experience with many others. The idea that your design can create an impact is what every immigrant wants, to be able to make a difference and help other people achieve a better life. But I am not representative of all identities. In Studio Luz, I try to link with our other associates. We have a very diverse team, so there is a lot of different cultural knowledge to draw from.”
Other Notable Projects:
- Meyer Residence | Boston, MA
- 691 Massachusetts Ave | Boston, MA
- Seiyo Wine & Sushi Bar | Boston, MA