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Artist-Architect-Academic | Melbourne, Australia.
"I design spaces of every scale and function, beginning not with drawings, but with a gut feeling. My process moves from instinct to emotion, and finally to intellect—ensuring that the spaces I create are deeply felt, not just inhabited. Architecture, for me, is a sensorial and emotional journey—where function follows client's values and emotional truth. My role is to translate that into visionary architecture within an agreed time and budget.
Think of my approach like commissioning a painting: the concept emerges from our shared vision, evolves through dialogue, and culminates in a piece that speaks to your soul. Once this emotional and artistic core is complete, I carry the work through the formal, technical stages—engaging expert architects, consultants, and contractors to bring the vision to life with precision and care.
My goal is simple yet ambitious: to create spaces that lift the spirit, respond to your deepest needs, and function seamlessly. If it doesn’t elevate the human experience, then the work is not yet done.
With a global perspective and decades of cross-cultural design and academic experience, I bring rigor and artistic depth to every project.
Let’s create something extraordinary."
Dr. Guillermo Aranda-Mena Ph.D.
Melbourne, July 2025
Contact:
guillermo.aranda-mena@rmit.edu.au
https://www.rmit.edu.au/profiles/a/guillermo-aranda-mena
"Dr. Guillermo Aranda-Mena is Associate Professor at RMIT University, Melbourne, and UNESCO Visiting Professor of Architecture at Politecnico di Milano (2012-2025). He holds architectural qualifications from Mexico and Spain, an MSc and PhD from the UK, and a postdoctoral fellowship from Stanford University. His professional practice explores the convergence of art, emotion, sustainability, and digital design technologies in the built environment."
Guillermo Aranda-Mena Ⓒ 2025