Team — SS DESIGN STUDIO

Meet the team

Experience in Landscape Architecture, featuring both architectural elements and a strong focus on graphic representation and sensory plant selection. Passionate about seeking innovative and sensitive architectural solutions that respond to human needs.
With over seven years of experience in Landscape Architecture, featuring both architectural elements and a strong focus on native plant selection, her keen eye for detail and precision has enabled her to work alongside one of Melbourne’s most renowned landscape and horticulture firms.
Her work is rooted in the connection of people, places and nature and she has a strong interest in environmental planning and sustainability.

Marina graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University in Brazil in 2013. She furthered her expertise with an MBA in Construction Technology in 2014. With over a decade of experience, Marina has been instrumental in enhancing residential and landscaping projects.
In 2021, she deepened her knowledge by undertaking a technical course in Syntropic Agroforestry, focusing on intricate planting processes and mechanisms.
Guided by Vitruvius' principles of Beauty, Durability, and Functionality, Marina believes in crafting projects that resonate both internally and externally. She is passionate about creating a better world through sustainable projects that embody these core principles.

Mauricio is a mechanical engineering graduate with 11 years of experience in the oilfield and electrical component industries. He discovered a passion for agriculture in 2017 after attending a course by Ernst Gotsch. Since then, he has immersed himself in learning and practicing organic agriculture, syntropic farming, and biodynamic agriculture.
Mauricio strives to create ever-improving syntropic agroforestry designs, combining plants with different functions and growth habits to foster a rich and diverse environment. Each project receives his dedicated attention on selecting plants and arrangements to best suit the site’s location and the client's preferences.
Besides his work at Syntropic Solutions, Mauricio contributes to the annual edition of the biodynamic astronomical calendar used by farmers throughout Brazil and Latin America. He also enjoys tending to his agroforestry paddock and working at nearby farms during winter pruning, sowing time, or harvesting season.

Thiago is an agroforestry pioneer in Australia who for the past 10 years has been spreading the knowledge of this unique food production and land management technique.
Driven by a deep respect for the natural world, Thiago has helped countless individuals, from backyard gardeners to farmers to transition from conventional to more ecologically sound practices.
Beyond his practical expertise, Thiago is also a gifted teacher and communicator. His engaging workshops and talks have inspired audiences across Australia and around the world. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he encourages everyone around him to take action toward a better future.

Gabriel has always been immersed in sales, customer services, and business development. His innate ability to swiftly establish rapport with individuals has enabled him to excel in a wide variety of teams and settings.
Transitioning from maintenance to sustainable development has instilled in Gabriel a profound respect for the significance of conserving nature's core essence while advancing toward a more eco-friendly future.
With Syntropic Solutions, Gabriel adopts a comprehensive approach to each project, emphasizing not just aesthetics but also the enduring effects on the environment and communities.