Nerea Santamaria Villar
Senior Architect & Interior Design lead
Nerea joined Healy Butler Moffat as a Project Architect in 2023, bringing a rich tapestry of international experiences. She obtained her degree from the Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid and further expanded her knowledge through scholarships at Politechnika Krakowska in Poland and at Tufts University in Boston. Additionally, Nerea's thirst for knowledge, travel and cultural exchange, led her to secure an internship at the research center of the global aluminum supplier Norsk Hydro in Norway, before embarking on a journey to Ireland through the Erasmus Internship programme.
Transitioning into the Irish architectural landscape, Nerea then joined a large national architecture practice in Ireland, where she spent 4.5 fruitful years immersing herself in the intricacies of high-end architecture, including commercial fit-outs, hospital extensions, and a new world-class office building, participating in all stages from inception to site. Nerea took the opportunity to develop her BIM modeling and management skills while taking on various BIM lead roles. Demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a passion for the look and feel of spaces, she also found her focus and honed her skills in interior architecture and design.
With her commitment to excellence, perseverance, organizational capabilities, and client orientation, she is currently involved in various projects across Ireland at different stages of development.

