Cristina Lanz Azcarate

1-2pm People Session

A Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Cristina studied her Architectural Degree at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de San Sebastián, her hometown, and moved to London to complete her academic training as well as to gain professional experience.
Cristina thoroughly enjoys the anthropological side of the built environment and has worked on all sides of the architectural process including client side which is why she puts great emphasis on relationships with each member of the team.
Cristina sees architecture as a tool to better the quality of life of others and being part of the industry as a responsibility full of potential. It is this potential that inspires her and helps her remain passionate about her work Cristina has worked in senior positions since becoming an Associate for KMW/Stefan Zins Associates in 2005 and after years dedicated to delivering large regeneration projects including the award-winning Vermilion (Phase 1 of Canning Town’s regeneration for English Cities Fund on behalf of CZWG ), in the Autumn of 2012, she co- founded atelier EURA with Toru.
Committed to supporting diversity in the industry, she does so from her positions as London and South East Chair for NAWIC, her advisory role at Architects for Change and as a Mentor at the pan-professional programme: Fluid Mentoring.

 

Watch Cristina’s introductory video here: