Nina M. Santamaria Principal Designer Nina was exposed to art early having learned at the knee of Filipino master Jose T. Joya as a child. This nurtured a deep appreciation for aesthetics including her love for interior and architectural design as she was growing up thus developing a sharp sense of observation, insight, and creativity […]
Principal Designer
Nina was exposed to art early having learned at the knee of Filipino master Jose T. Joya as a child. This nurtured a deep appreciation for aesthetics including her love for interior and architectural design as she was growing up thus developing a sharp sense of observation, insight, and creativity by the time she entered the Interior Design program of the University of the Philippines. She graduated in 1999 and in 2003 started her eponymous practice serving all sectors from private residences to public institutions.
In the intervening years, Nina has served as Resource Speaker and Thesis Juror for various audiences while honing her craft. An avid surfer, tennis player and traveler, Nina draws inspiration from the places she visits and people she meets, hoping to specialize in heritage preservation one day. She believes that the foundation of good design lies in a strong bond of trust among client, builder, and designer.
