Marco A. Penafiel is a design professional based in The Hamptons, New York. With a rich background in architectural design, interior design, and construction development, Marco has contributed to projects of various scales and complexities.

His career began in his hometown of Cuenca, Ecuador, where he collaborated with architects, gaining hands-on experience from schematic design through to design development and construction. This formative period fueled his ambition to move to the United States, driven by a desire to embrace new challenges and expand his expertise in the construction and design fields.

Since relocating, Marco has worked with local landscape design, construction, and architecture firms in The Hamptons. Over the past six years, he has played a key role in numerous projects across New York, partnering with architects and designers on both traditional and modern high-end residential projects.

In addition to his professional collaborations, he is the founder of arpemm studio, a design studio that contributes to projects both locally and internationally, showcasing his commitment to innovation and creative excellence on a global scale.