Design vision. Strategic leadership.
The right team.
Archestra Projects is an architectural design studio and owner's representation practice. We bring design, development strategy and execution together, guiding each project from planning to completion.
Luisa Bustamante
She understands what exceptional design demands — and what it takes to deliver it without losing control of cost, schedule, quality or intent.
Luisa began her career in architecture at internationally recognized firms before moving into design leadership and development management, delivering ultra-luxury residences and large-scale developments.
With more than sixteen years of experience across Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Seattle, London, and beyond, she has led projects from initial vision through completion — directing teams, securing approvals, negotiating contracts, and managing budgets, risk, and construction.
Through Archestra, she acts as the client's advocate — anticipating problems before they become expensive and creating the structure ambitious projects need to succeed.
Expertise from design to delivery.
Few people have worked on every side of a project. Luisa's career has taken her from the drawing board to the owner's side of the table — giving her the expertise to engage every member of the team on their terms, identify problems others might miss, and drive better decisions for the owner.
- Stage 1
Architecture
Rafael Viñoly Architects and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
- Stage 2
Design leadership
Leading design teams on complex, high-profile work.
- Stage 3
Development management
Ultra-luxury residences and large-scale developments.
- Today
Archestra Projects
Owner's representation with a designer's eye.
A studio shaped around the project.
Every project has different needs. We draw on a national network of trusted specialists to assemble the right team for yours.
Architects, designers, engineers, consultants, contractors, fabricators and specialty trades across the U.S.
Selected for your project's location, complexity, design ambitions, and technical needs.
Clear roles, defined responsibilities, and one point of coordination throughout the project.
Five steps, every time.
- 1Understand
Learn the site, the brief and your priorities.
- 2Identify
Determine the expertise and resources the project requires.
- 3Assemble
Bring together the right team for the project.
- 4Structure
Establish clear roles, reporting lines, and accountability.
- 5Guide
Coordinate the team and guide the project through to completion.
Where we work.
From one-of-a-kind private homes to major developments, the standard is the same: exceptional work, intelligently managed.
The strongest projects begin with the right structure and the right people.