Valentina graduated with highest distinction from Valencia Polytechnic University in Spain, receiving the prize for best academic record in Architecture and Suma Cum Laude for her final project. She joined Spratley & Partners in 2015 and is now an Associate Director.

An accomplished Architect specialising in residential design, she has extensive experience working with Local Authorities across the South of England, navigating complex planning contexts including Green Belt and Conservation Areas. She combines strong planning policy expertise with qualification as a Certified Passive House Designer and is a member of the Passive House Trust, supporting high performance sustainable design.

Valentina leads projects from concept through to completion, with particular strength in early-stage design, spatial vision, and sketch-led development. She values the collaborative nature of architectural practice ensuring each brief is fully explored and developed and maintains strong working relationships with clients and construction specialists.

Recent projects include Waterside, a bespoke dwelling in South Devon, and a high-end refurbishment and extension in Weybridge. She is currently leading several significant residential schemes, including Temple Weir, a net-zero replacement dwelling in a protected riverside location in Bisham. Valentina is passionate about creating architecture that is both beautiful and sustainable, balancing design ambition with a clear understanding of planning, technical and environmental considerations.