Mariia pursued her education at Moscow Architectural University and Milan Politecnico. In her designs she ensures that the social and cultural aspects match human needs. She has a profound interest in comprehending the intricacies of the construction process to promote sustainability in the built environment. With a professional background in both large and small-scale architecture and interior design projects across Russia and the Netherlands, her shared passion for designs that prioritise human connection, sustainability, and co-creation led her to ANA architects. In her designs she ensures that the social and cultural aspects match human needs.