Venezuelan architect and interior designer based in Chicago, Vanessa brings a multidisciplinary background that bridges architecture, interiors, and craftsmanship. Early in her career, she gained hands-on experience in the design and production of hospitality environments, shaping her appreciation for how materials, form, and function come together to define a space.
As Co-Founder and Principal Design Lead at Crespo & Br., Vanessa guides the studio’s creative direction, translating ideas into intentional, refined, and human-centered spaces. She views design as both an art and a craft a continuous dialogue between innovation and purpose. Her work explores the intersection of diverse cultural perspectives and contemporary commercial design, shaping environments that are thoughtful, expressive, and deeply connected to the human experience.