Ariana Esteller
Project Lead
Professional
Ariana Esteller is a Project Lead at Moment Architects, guiding projects from early concept through construction and serving as a steady point of leadership for clients and project teams. She brings a clear, cohesive design vision across a range of project types and scales, staying responsive to budget, schedule, and delivery realities.
Shaped by an entrepreneurial foundation, studying architecture at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and founding her own practice early in her career, Ariana brings strong instincts for client collaboration, creative problem-solving, and project ownership to her work at Moment. She is especially passionate about residential design and the “blank page” at the start of a project, translating a client’s lifestyle, vision, and story into thoughtful, intentional spaces. Known for strong spatial understanding and clear communication, Ariana also contributes to the firm’s marketing and digital presence while pursuing a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing.
Personal
Outside of work, Ariana enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being in nature. She loves celebrations, Christmas is her favorite, and brings a friendly, approachable energy and a good sense of humor to every project. She is passionate about the challenge of the blank page and about creating homes that reflect a client’s lifestyle and identity!
Fun Facts
If my personality were a vibe, it would be a bubbly one!
Something people are often surprised to learn about me is my life back in Venezuela.
Affiliations & memberships
Greater Houston Builders Association, GHBA
Texas Association of Builders, TAB
National Association of Home Builders, NAHB
education
Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad Simón Bolívar
Associate Degree in Construction Supervision, Lone Star College