ISABEL CASTELLANO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
Isabel Castellano is an experienced Historic Preservation Planner and Architectural Designer. She is an active and dedicated professional in the field of art & design excelling with assertive and inclusive communication skills, strategic research methodologies, and descriptive writing practices.
Her diverse training and professional energy have been a part of the American and British industries of architecture, interior design, conservation, and archaeology. She has contributed to the holistic and technical development of architectural and urban planning projects. Prior to joining the M-Group, Isabel worked as a Consultant for the City of Miami Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Division, overseeing various historic districts and designated structures. Her architectural passion is in preserving local culture, craft, and design.
Isabel earned a Master of Arts in Conservation Studies of Historic Buildings at the University of York, in Yorkshire England, and a Bachelor of Architecture at Syracuse University, New York USA. Her formal educational research also included Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Urban Morphologies.
She enjoys traveling to diverse cities; recording, learning, and deciphering their local architecture, culture, and cuisine. While seeking new activities to participate in and travel to, Isabel is a member of the World Heritage USA/ICOMOS National Committee, the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT), and the California Preservation Foundation (CPF).
Office: North Bay