Cristina is a project manager at William Maston Architect and Associates. She received a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and attended the California State University program in Florence, Italy. She initiated and taught a pilot 3-D architectural computer program to a group of students at Cal Poly. She was awarded the School of Architectural Design Alumni Foundation grant to design and build a Kinetic Steel Sculpture and also was awarded a grant for the California Pre-Doctoral Program. From 1994 to 1997 she worked at Rafael Franco and Associates, a company specializing in corporate administrative and technical facilities. She has a deep appreciation and interest in vernacular architecture. She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, taking part in adventure activities and enjoys traveling.

Greg Palesse is an architectural intern as well as our “in-house” computer specialist. He specializes in the management of our software and hardware and does a great job in making sure all our computers run smoothly. As an architectural intern Greg is developing his skills as a project manager. Greg is currently responsible for the coordination and development of working drawings for single-family homes and small commercial projects. Greg’s budding interest in architecture began in high school where he took numerous classes in architectural design. He received high honors in his architectural studies as well as earning an advanced certificate) in Computer Aided Design. Greg has a strong interest in the design of residential projects.

Nataliya is a draftsperson at William Maston Architect and Associates. She is responsible for drafting, design, and presentations. She graduated from Saint Petersburg State University, School of Architecture. She was awarded a First Degree Diploma at International Competition of Graduation Projects and Graduation Dissertations in Architecture. She took part in the design and preparation of construction documents for reconstruction and restoration of historical buildings, monuments and bridges working in RUND Engineering Constructional Corporation, St. Petersburg, Russia. She worked on interior design projects in residential and commercial buildings in Domus Architectural Company, St. Petersburg, Russia. She was responsible for design and drafting of residential buildings utilizing AutoCAD R14 in ARFA Company, Fremont, California. She is interested in the history of architecture, likes reading, hiking and dancing.