Michelle PaulyArchitect

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Michelle is an Architectural Designer from Costa Rica with 14 years of AEC experience.

Los Angeles has been her home for the last 12 years. Here she got her Masters in Architecture at UCLA, as well as extensive work experience in renowned firms like Clive Wilkinson Architects and EYRC.

I’d say I never considered myself a great architect. I’m more of a creative problem solver with good taste and a soft spot for logistical nightmares.” — Maria Semple

Other notable California experiences include:

- Learning to ski in Mammoth in her 30’s.

- Overcoming the fear of highways.

- Having a panic attack less than 100 feet from the top of Clouds Rest, Yosemite, in the snow without any snow gear and having to turn around and hike one extra day instead.

- Seeing some of her favorite bands live for the first time.

- Falling in love with Palm Springs.

- Spending most birthdays in Big Sur or Cambria.

Michelle Pauly beneath the Stealth installation (UCLA IDEAS, M.ArchII, 2017)Seconds before hyperventilating