Fernanda Vuilleumier’s design journey has always been a dialogue between nature, material, and human experience—a philosophy that gave birth to Studio-FV in 2008. Founded in Puerto Natales, within Chile’s Magellan and Chilean Antarctic Region, Studio-FV was conceived as a laboratory for reimagining the architectural experience. The studio’s mission has been to craft spaces that transcend mere function, where nature, technology, and innovation are interwoven into harmonious environments that engage deeply with their surroundings.
Through advanced research, material innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies, Studio-FV became recognized for its distinctive ability to merge natural materials with contemporary methodologies—delivering architectural works that balance timeless elegance with progressive functionality. At the heart of this practice lies a commitment to interconnectedness—an approach that extends from each project’s design language to the way Fernanda personally collaborates with her clients, always with profound attention to detail and unwavering dedication to quality.
As Studio-FV grew, earning international recognition for both residential and commercial projects, Fernanda’s creative language remained rooted in the quiet yet powerful experiences of her youth. She often recalls sitting beneath a lemon tree at her grandfather’s home in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico—peeling its sun-warmed fruit and savoring it with salt. These intimate, elemental moments nurtured her lifelong reverence for nature’s beauty and its ability to create meaningful human experiences.
Influenced by a family deeply immersed in architecture and design, Fernanda pursued her Bachelor of Architecture at ITESO in Mexico, followed by a Master of Architecture at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. Her work has since spanned continents—from Mexico to Chile to the United States—reflecting a continuous exploration of architecture as both cultural expression and personal sanctuary.
By 2020, this journey evolved into its next natural chapter: the creation of Flora & Gardens Design. As the world slowed, Fernanda found personal solace and renewed creative energy in the art of gardening—discovering in it a profound parallel to her architectural work. Through Flora & Gardens Design, she began translating her architectural mastery into the living canvas of the garden—designing bespoke outdoor living environments that nurture the soul and elevate daily life.
Flora & Gardens Design embodies Fernanda’s sophisticated design philosophy: weaving timeless craftsmanship, cultural nuance, and natural beauty into harmonious outdoor sanctuaries. From elegant kitchen gardens to tranquil retreats and vibrant gathering spaces, each project reflects decades of international experience, ecological mindfulness, and deep personal care.
Today, whether through Studio-FV’s architectural commissions or Flora & Gardens’ outdoor sanctuaries, Fernanda Vuilleumier continues to transform spaces into living experiences—where nature, design, and refined living exist in seamless, enduring dialogue.
