AMANDA FERBER
FOUNDER & CEO | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
AMANDA FERBER
Amanda Ferber is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Architecture Hunter, one of the world's leading independent architecture media platforms, reaching a global audience of more than 3.5 million people. Founded in 2013 while Amanda was still an architecture student, Architecture Hunter has evolved into an international platform spanning digital media, webinars, conferences, awards, and educational initiatives, all driven by the mission of making architecture more accessible and meaningful.
In 2026, Amanda was invited to take part in an exclusive conversation with former U.S. President Barack Obama about the Obama Presidential Center, becoming one of the youngest Brazilians to interview him. Today, Architecture Hunter has expanded far beyond digital media to include global initiatives such as the Hunter International Forum and the Architecture Hunter Awards, furthering its mission of elevating architectural discourse and connecting the industry's leading voices.
Recognized in Forbes Under 30 Brazil, named one of Architizer's 100 Women to Watch in Architecture, and a TEDx speaker, Amanda also serves as a juror for leading international awards, including the Dezeen Awards, Architizer A+Awards, LOOP Design Awards, and the Vision Awards. Through her editorial work, lectures, and interviews, she continues to champion architecture as a powerful tool for shaping better cities, stronger communities, and a more thoughtful future.
LUIZ FERRIANI
Partner & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
LUIZ FERRIANI
Luiz was born in São Paulo. He started his career in cinema and advertising as a freelancer. Later on, he decided to open his own business.
Luiz is a former founder of Spray Media and NWB Network Brasil. He supervised advertising productions for clients like Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Reckitt, Samsung, and PepsiCo. Among his most prominent projects are Quebrando o Tabu and the feature film Abe. He also has in his portfolio television series such as Carcereiros and documentaries such as Coração Vagabundo, among others.
Ferriani became Architecture Hunter's partner in 2020.
MATHEUS GAIT
PARTNER & BUSINESS DIRECTOR
MATHEUS GAIT
Graduated in Business Administration from ESPM-SP, with a postgraduate degree in Audiovisual Business Management from FAAP and an Executive Education in Digital Business from FGV, Matheus has built his career at the intersection of media, business, and technology.
He began his career in the commercial area of startups, developing a strong background in sales and business development. At the same time, he founded Amostra55, an audiovisual production company through which he coordinated campaigns for brands such as Rappi, Microsoft, Jeep, and Bradesco Prime — an experience that brought him closer to the creative universe of Architecture Hunter even before becoming a partner.
In 2020, he joined AH as a partner, where he now leads the development of new business fronts, the company’s financial structuring, and the entire B2C vertical. He is responsible for initiatives such as the AHA, the Hunter International Forum (HIF), and the education pillar, while also coordinating the strategic operations of the platform during its international expansion phase.
RAFAELA GALAFASSI
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
RAFAELA GALAFASSI
Rafaela was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University in São Paulo.
With a keen interest in design, she studied Interior Design in Milan, Italy, in 2022, which allowed her to develop her skills in a global context. She gained practical experience in the field by working in an architecture and interior design firm. Now, she is passionate about pursuing her interest in communication while continuing to nurture her love for architecture.
Since 2023, Rafaela has been a member of the Architecture Hunter team, now working as a editorial coordinator.
SOFIA CENCI
Editorial & Awards Producer
SOFIA CENCI
Sofia was born in Curitiba, Brazil, in a home filled with artistic references that nurtured her curiosity and early connection to creative expression. This foundation led her to study Architecture and Urbanism at PUC-PR and later expand her academic experience through an exchange program at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM), where she strengthened her perspective on cities and her enthusiasm for discovering new contexts.
After returning to Brazil, she moved to São Paulo and continued building her professional path in urbanism and spatial analysis, deepening her understanding of urban dynamics and the relationships between architecture, the arts, and collective life. Alongside these experiences, Sofia developed a strong interest in the communication of architecture, design, and urban narratives.
Today, she is part of the editorial team at Architecture Hunter, where she brings together her passion for cities, culture, and art to illuminate the ideas and narratives shaping the built environment.
Flavia Teiman
Content Intern
Flavia Teiman
Flavia was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and is currently studying Architecture and Urbanism at Mackenzie University. Since the beginning of her academic journey, she has been passionate about both architecture and communication — a dual interest that shaped her path.
With an eye for design and a growing affinity for marketing, she found in Architecture Hunter the ideal place to bring these interests together.
In 2025, she spent a semester studying in Milan, Italy, which deepened her connection with global design and culture. She now joins the Architecture Hunter team as a content intern, excited to grow at the intersection of media and architecture.
GABRIEL ALENCAR
FILM DIRECTOR & VIDEO CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
GABRIEL ALENCAR
Gabriel was born in Brasília, Brazil. He later moved to São Paulo to study Advertising and Marketing. Was also in São Paulo that he began his studies in filmmaking: intensive courses in Cinematography and Production Design, both at AIC.
He then moved to the US, where he graduated Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles in 2019.
Since he started his filmmaking career, Gabriel was in over a hundred productions, in a variety of positions. He now focuses on Directing, Screenwriting, and Content Development for Architecture Hunter, which he joined in 2021.
Pedro de Faria
FILM DIRECTOR & VIDEO CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Pedro de Faria
Pedro was born in Rio de Janeiro and later moved to São Paulo. An architect with a degree in participatory design, he worked in product design before dedicating his career to audiovisual productions. Since 2025, he has been working in screenwriting, cinematography, and directing for the film productions of Architecture Hunter.
ANNA DITTA
GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGER
ANNA DITTA
Anna Ditta is a highly skilled and accomplished architect and business professional. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University and spent a year in London furthering her studies in the field. Anna put her education to work at a renowned Brazilian architectural firm, where she was involved in the design and planning of residential projects.
After earning her post-graduate degree in Business Administration from FGV, she began exploring further horizons. Her expertise in both architecture and business has made her a valuable asset to the team, where she leads the Business Development team. She is committed to delivering high-quality results and continuously improving her skills, making her a sought-after professional in the field.
RACHEL BUZZINI
LATAM BUSINESS DEVELOPER
RACHEL BUZZINI
Rachel is an architect with a diploma from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo. Her passion for uncovering the influence of architecture on spatial perception is further enhanced with a discerning eye for crossovers between architecture, design, art and trends.
Her transdisciplinary interests have enhanced her professional perspective and led her through inspirational experiences and places that contributed significantly to her personal growth. In Barcelona, for instance, she embarked on an eye-opening academic exchange program at ETSAB. While living in the Catalonian city she further refined her architectural skills through the enriching opportunity to work in a local architecture firm.
Later in her career, Rachel has applied her expertise practically and collaboratively in various architecture offices and at one of the leading companies in the home and decoration sector, where she matured her commercial and communicative potential.
Luiza Monteiro
Global Business Developer
Luiza Monteiro
Luiza is an architect with a degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie. From a young age, she has shown a strong interest in the arts, especially music, which has influenced her creative vision and aesthetic sensitivity.
With solid experience in both the design and execution phases of architecture, Luiza dedicated nearly 7 years to developing projects and overseeing construction. Seeking to expand her horizons and deepen her relationship with architecture, she adopted a commercial and informational perspective, with a keen interest in international affairs. She currently works as a Global Business Developer at Architecture Hunter, where she continues to blend her passion for architecture with new perspectives and challenges in the global market.
Calebe Bispo
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Calebe Bispo
Calebe was born and raised in São Paulo. He studied Physics at the Federal University of Grande Dourados and later earned a degree in Marketing from Belas Artes. Always passionate about communication, he decided to change careers and turn that passion into a profession, combining his analytical mindset with the creativity essential to digital marketing.
Over the past four years, he has built his career working with companies in the architecture, construction, and technology startup sectors, contributing to strategic projects and helping brands strengthen their digital presence. His experience goes beyond execution: he develops digital solutions aligned with business goals, with a strong focus on results and brand building.
Calebe is committed to continuous learning and stays attentive to market trends, always aiming to innovate, integrate strategy and performance, and generate real impact through communication.
Pedro Basile
Digital Marketing & Partnerships Analyst
Pedro Basile
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Pedro is completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Insper University. Having grown up close to the world of craftsmanship and bespoke furniture, he developed an early fascination with architecture that naturally evolved alongside his interest in business and marketing.
During a summer internship at Nildo José Arquitetura, he deepened this connection and confirmed his desire to work closely with the world of design. Combining these passions, he set out to find a place where design, strategy, and communication converged. In April 2025, he joined Architecture Hunter as a Marketing Intern, excited to contribute to the intersection of architecture and storytelling.
DANIELA SILVA
Daniela Silva is a Portuguese architect, researcher, and writer – with a career markedly multifaceted and international.
Currently, she divides her professional activity between practice in an architecture studio in Lisbon and the PhD in the field of Digital Architecture at ISCTE. Besides that, she’s Curator and Research Manager for the online platform Non Architecture, while also writing for different international magazines on architecture and design such as CLOT Magazine, Architecture Hunter, and more.
She’s a jury member for renowned international Architecture and Design Awards, such as Architizer’s A+Awards, UNI, and A'Design Award and Competition.
