Mariya joined DMWR in 2014 as Architectural Assistant following her move to the UK before progressing to Architect in 2016 and subsequently Associate in 2017.

Barry Harper-Smith, Managing Director of DMWR Architects comments, “Mariya is an extremely valuable member of our team, and it is wonderful to see her progression over the years in the practice. Her new role is thoroughly deserved and look forward to seeing the next chapter in her career at DMWR.”

Mariya has worked on a number of high-profile projects within the practice including Greetham Street in Portsmouth, twenty-five storey student accommodation project and £42 million student accommodation in Oxford both for Unite Students and more recently an interior design project for a 15 storey mixed use building in Varna, Bulgaria and Bristol Royal Infirmary for Unite Students.

Mariya Krasteva comments, “I am really excited to be promoted to Associate Director and look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead, working with such a fantastic team at DMWR.”

DMWR Architects is an international award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice employing over 60 staff with offices in London, Manchester and Hertfordshire. Established in 1963 the Practice, alongside its parent company CHQ Group, specialises across many sectors including residential, student accommodation, retail, commercial, healthcare, leisure and international projects.