BC: How have you adjusted to living and working here in Miami?
YULIAN: I love living here in Miami. The beach, the people, the food, the weather…I love the sea and am a sports fan. I’m also passionate about architecture, interior design, travel, and languages.
BC: Please share a bit with our readers about your background in design:
YULIAN: I’m an architect. I graduated from Martha Abreus Central University in Cuba. After graduation, I worked on projects including Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba; Pueblo Dunas, International Tourism Village; Melia Buenavista Resort; and others. I was also involved with the restoration of historical buildings in San Juan de los Remedios, Cuba, which included developing a plan of restoration for hotels, restaurants, museums, theaters, and private colonial homes based on the importance of the buildings, the architectural codes, and predicted economic development. I was also responsible for the architectural design of numerous residential and commercial projects and coordinated with designers, electricians, mechanical engineers, hydraulics engineers, structural engineers, and others.