Fourteen years of combined architectural and structural engineering practice in New Zealand and Spain allow Gabriela Tufare to bridge design and engineering with rare insight. Having studied both disciplines, she understands how design and structure can work together to create buildings that are not only strong and efficient but also complement the architect’s vision.
Gabriela enjoys tackling complex design challenges and works collaboratively with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver elegant, buildable solutions. Her architectural background enables her to see each project from multiple perspectives, ensuring every structure enhances both function and form. Clients value her practical, problem-solving mindset and her commitment to achieving the best outcome for every development.
Her experience covers concrete, steel and timber structures across a wide range of projects — from apartments, offices and schools to hospitals, theatres and museums.
Project Highlights
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Elm Street, Kainga Ora – Lead Engineer for six seven-storey CLT buildings supporting Kainga Ora’s carbon-reduction goals.
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Pōhutukawa Landing, Beachlands – Support Engineer for a $250 million Metlifecare retirement village featuring apartments, villas and full on-site care facilities.
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Auckland Ferry Terminal Redevelopment – Support Engineer for six new ferry berths and upgrades improving public access to Queens Wharf.
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IBIS Hotel, Auckland – Seismic analysis and construction monitoring.
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Massey University Student Residences – Seismic analysis and strengthening design.
- Auckland CBD – Seismic and wind sensitivity analysis for an 18-storey building.