Gazelle, our resident architect, found her passion for design after her mother banned her from redecorating her room every quarter (seriously, who needs that much change?). Her university degree was just the beginning, as she dove headfirst into international design competitions, soaking up knowledge like a sponge. Here at Matrix, Gazelle’s love for all things construction continues to grow.
When she’s not busy creating inspiring spaces, you can find her attending workout classes at yoga and CrossFit – all in the name of channeling her inner design beast. Oh, and did we mention she’s a tennis ace? Just don’t challenge her to a match… she is pretty much unbeatable.
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