Prior to the formation of Aurora Design in 2006, Maria was Associate Director with Crone Partners for six years and worked on a number of high profile projects.

With Crone Partners, Maria worked on the design of the Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney (pictured), Ivana Great Barrier Reef Luxury Apartments and the Hunter Water Corporation Headquarters in Honeysuckle Newcastle.

She also designed the Al Faqeet Resort in Fujairah Dubai – in which the Masterplan was awarded ‘First in Design’ in the competiton for the project.