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Mariela Buendia-Corrochano

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Founder + CEO at estudioMBC
📍 McLean, Virginia, United States

Mariela Buendia-Corrochano is the Founder and CEO of estudioMBC, a boutique architecture and design firm she launched in January 2024 after a long career at Gensler. Specializing in commercial workplaces, real estate strategy, and historic conversions, she is a LEED Accredited Professional and IIDA certified designer who earned her architecture degrees from The Catholic University of America.

Originally from Lima, Peru, Mariela is passionate about her heritage and is an avid art collector, curating pieces from around the world with her husband. She is actively involved in empowering women in her field, participating in organizations like DMV Women in Construction, CREW DCs Latin Affinity Group, and the Washington Womens Leadership Initiative.

She discovered her passion for architecture at age nine after learning about Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Founder + CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
McLean, Virginia, United States
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Boutique Architecture
Launched her own firm, estudioMBC, to fill a gap in the market for a boutique firm with big ideas and personalized, white-glove service.
Latina Empowerment
Actively supports and creates programs for Latina professionals through organizations like the Latin Affinity Group of CREW DC to enhance their leadership and visibility.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Founder + CEO
estudioMBC
8-1998 - 1-2024
Principal, Latam Regional Design Leader
Gensler
8-1998 - 1-2024
Principal | Southeast Region Design Synergy Leader
Gensler
8-1998 - 1-2024
Principal | Southeast Region Design Synergy Leader at Gensler
Gensler
8-1998 - 1-2024
Principal, Design Director
Gensler
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Education
1988 - 1991
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The Catholic University of America
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