We believe that architecture should leave a valuable legacy for the future . We investigate the project's surroundings and react with designs fully grounded in the particular context we operate in. By using natural, expressive materials that age beautifully, we create buildings with character that stand the test of time.

We believe that architecture should consider environmental impact . Instead of adding artificial 'green' elements to projects, we propose environmentally friendly solutions that achieve more with fewer resources. Our buildings are often stripped down to the essential yet powerful elements that define the functionality and atmosphere of a space.

Anamaria obtained a Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction from the University of Westminister in London. Before co-founding VATRAA, Anamaria worked at high-profile architectural firms in Bucharest and London, where she developed a strong expertise on listed buildings and a sensitivity for contextual design. Her work reflects her passion for deeply understanding the end users, in order to provide hyper-functional spaces that are completely costumised on their needs.

Anamaria is an ARB registered architect in the UK and a member of RIBA. Bogdan graduated with a master’s degree from TU Delft Faculty of Architecture in 2015. Before co-founding VATRAA, Bogdan worked at world famous architectural firms such as REX in New York, Kengo Kuma in Paris and PLP Architecture in London, on one-of-a-kind projects from museums, public spaces, hotels, healthcare and private residential.