Speakers

Ariana is an Associate Principal at SOM’s Melbourne office, where she has played a key role in establishing and growing the studio since its inception. Trained as an architect and urban designer, she brings a strong interdisciplinary approach—moving fluidly from big-picture thinking to detailed design and coordination. With over 13 years of experience in Australia, she has led the design of commercial, hospitality, residential, cultural, and mixed-use projects at a range of scales throughout the country.

Ariana is a design leader with a keen sensibility across all stages of a project. Her background in residential and hospitality design has shaped her human-centred approach to commercial work, guiding projects from architectural concept through to interiors. This integrated thinking is exemplified in her leadership on SOM’s Melbourne office design, where spatial quality and user experience are seamlessly aligned.