ABOUT US

HURAA

QUALITY ABOVE THE STANDARD

The HURAA family of companies is a global collective of sister companies, HURAA Architecture, and HURAA Design + Consulting. The HURAA companies are backed by a global team of integrated professionals who specialize in architecture, interior design, project documentation, streamlined delivery processes, and end-to-end building services. Our team has experience across multiple project types, sectors, scale, and regions to bring unparalleled support and expertise to our clients. A core concept of these sister companies is our dedication to providing a quality end-product while promoting collaboration and thoughtful design.

We take a unique approach to project delivery by integrating agile workflows, both Scrum and Kanban processes, into our project delivery process. This dynamic and integrated approach allows our team to work efficiently, communicate effectively, and deliver quality work with our international team working across multiple locations. 

Through our sister companies, HURAA provides two core service lines to our clients, HURAA Architecture – providing full-service architecture and interior design services, and HURAA Design + Consulting – providing project support and documentation services. By leveraging these core service lines, we pair professionals, industry partners, and clients to create an intersectional and holistic solution for partners and clients alike.

THE CREW

A Team you can rely on

Grant Seaman

CEO + FOUNDER

Grant has an extensive background in architecture and design with a focus on design-oriented solutions for clients and partners alike. 

Theresa M. Alemania

Vice president + Regional Director, Asia

Theresa is an Architect with 10+ years of experience in a range of projects like
residential, hospitality, luxury retail and workplace.

Monique Gaw

BIM LEad

Monique is an Architect with 8 years of diversified experience in architectural design, construction & project management. 

Joanna Guinwaha

SENIOR INterior Designer

Joanna is a Licensed Interior Designer who has worked with leading design firms focusing on retail, commercial, and hospitality projects.

REY GABRIEL

ARCHITECT + Designer

Rey is an Architect with a background in client-focused project management, sustainability research, presentation design, and large-scale design work.

Robert M. Brown

Senior Architect

Robert is an award-winning Architect with over 30 years’ experience in architectural design, planning, and project management for a wide range of projects. 

Kivin A. Almendras

Associate + Designer II

Kivin is a BIM modeler/CAD operator with more than seven years experience in architectural design, construction, and project management.

Molly Seaman

CHief Happiness Officer

Molly has over four years experience bringing happiness to everyone she meets (well maybe not the local squirrels). She is also known as the morale officer for the HURAA team and takes great pride in service and quality.

Angela ewert

Marketing Partner

Angela is a marketing and public affairs professional with a background in government affairs and content marketing.

Hanna Pabico

Associate + Designer II

Hanna is a Licensed Architect based in the Philippines with over 3 years of experience in architecture, design, and rendering. 

John Cabang

Senior BIM Modeler

John is a talented and experienced BIM Modeler with a background in architectural, facade, structural, and MEPF modeling. 

Jona Quiseng

Associate + Designer III

Jona is a seasoned Architect who enjoys working on projects that involve the full gamut of design including architecture, interior design, and technical detailing. 

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Grant Seaman

Founder + CEO

As a seasoned architect and leader, Grant has had the privilege of partnering with several of the leading clients and project teams across the globe to deliver hundreds of successful projects, spanning nearly 20 years in the industry.

 

Education

B.s. Architectural Studies – washington State University

Master of Architecture – Arizona State University

 

 LICENSING

Registered Architect – CA, WA, OR, AZ, CO, ID, NV, TX, NM

NCARB Certificate

Theresa M. Alemania

Theresa M. Alemania

Vice President + Regional Director, Asia 

Theresa is an experienced architect with experience spanning project types and sectors. Her approach in design is identifying the needs of the client and provide the experience they dream for the space. 

 

Education

B.S. Architecture – University of Santo Tomas

 

LICENSING

Registered Architect – Philippines

Monique Gaw

Monique Gaw

BIM MAnager

Monique is experienced in handling project coordination and producing quality construction drawings and specifications for various projects such as Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential, both locally and internationally. She has knowledge in real estate and is a registered and licensed real estate broker in the Philippines. 

 

Education

B.S. Architecture – University of Santo Tomas

 

Licensing

Registered Architect – Philippines

 

Joanna Guinhawa

INterior Designer

Joanna is a licensed interior designer with extensive experience spanning a variety of project types. Her holistic approach to design incorporates a hands-on approach through all stages of a project – from conceptualization to production drawings, coordination, and construction. She enjoys helping clients, suppliers, and contractors work together to achieve a common goal.


Education

B.S. Interior – University of the Philippines

International Baccalaureate Diploma – Brent INternational School, Manila


 LICENSING

Licensed Interior Designer

Rey Gabriel

Associate architect

Rey Gabriel is an architect with experience in designing high-rise residential and mixed-use projects all across Asia. His background includes client-side project management, sustainability research, large-scale design work, and presentation design.

Education

B.S. Marketing

B.S. Architecture – University of Santo Tomas

 

Licensing

Registered Architect – Philippines

Robert M. Brown

Senior Architect

Robert M. Brown is an award-winning architect with over 30 years’ experience in architectural design, planning, and project management. Covering a wide range of project types, Robert has worked on custom single family residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, and resort/recreational developments. Robert was the founder and principal of Montgomery Design Group in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1987-2010. When he’s not sketching out amazing designs, Robert enjoys music creation and recording and spending time with his wife of 38 years. 

 

Education

Associate Program, Construction Technology – State University of New York

Architecture Program – New york Institute of Technology

Fine arts and architecture – Arizona State University

 

 LICENSING

Registered Architect – Arizona

Kivin A. Almendras

Associate + Designer II

 With a variety of project types, including residential, industrial, and commercial, Kivin’s experience ranges from construction drawings, 2D to 3D works, specification and detailed drawings, to project management. 


Education

B.S. Architecture – De la Salle, dasmarinas

Molly Seaman

Chief Happiness + Morale Officer

Molly graduated from Petco Puppy School level 1 and 2 with a Dogtorate in being the best girl. Through her kind nature and level of excitement she shares when greeting people new and old, she puts a smile on the face of everyone she meets. 


Education

Petco Puppy School Level 1 + 2

Angela Ewert

Marketing Partner

Angela is a public affairs and marketing professional with a background in both private and public sector work. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, and Public Policy from the University of Washington. In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga and hanging out with her French Bulldog. 


Education

B.a. Law, Economics, Public Policy – University of washington

Hanna Pabico

Associate + Designer II

Hanna has over 3 years experience in architecture, design, and rendering in the Philippines. She is a licensed Architect with projects in residential, office, institutional, and commercial market sectors. She has completed a variety of projects across the Philippines totaling thousands of square feet. In her spare time, Hanna enjoys running and hanging out with her pets. 

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE – Technological Institute of the Philippines, Q.C. – 

Licensing

Licensed Architect – Philippines

John Cabang

Senior BIM Modeler

John is a seasoned BIM Modeler with strong experience in architectural, facade, structural, and MEPF modeling. John’s experience includes dozens of projects totaling over 1 million square feet across the Philippines, France, the UK, and Turkmenistan. John is a great team member who gets the job done. 

 

Education

University of Santo Tomas COllege of Architecture

Jona Quiseng

AsSociate + Designer III

JONA IS AN EXPERIENCED ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER WITH A CAREER SPANNING OVER 17 YEARS AND OVER 200 PROJECTS DELIVERED ACROSS THE RESIDENTIAL, RETAIL, AND COMMERCIAL MARKET SECTORS. HER KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REACH AN INTERNATIONAL MARKET WITH NOTABLE PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, DUBAI, US, AND CANADA. IN HER SPARE TIME, JONA ENJOYS GARDENING AND TRAVELING WITH FAMILY. 

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE – FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

LICENSING

LICENSED ARCHITECT – PHILIPPINES