Mercedes Picazo
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
MBA
University of Westminster
BSc (Hons) Business Administration
University of Barcelona
Mercedes has been working in the construction industry for over 15 years, specifying, supplying materials, providing product training and RIBA approved CPD’s. She has dealt with worldwide projects in South America, North America, Hong Kong, Germany, Australia, France, Norway, Finland and the UK. She was involved in well-known projects such as: The Nazi Museum in Berlin – Topography of Terror, James Dyson Hub (University of Cambridge), LeSoCo Phase 1 & 2, Warwick University, and The Tate Museum among many others.
She specialises in acoustics, and materials such as slates, gypsum made products and gypsum fiberboard. She has a good knowledge of fire and acoustic testing related to the products she is specialised in.
Mercedes believes that the construction industry should evolve to become more efficient and sustainable; she strongly believes that this is achievable through innovation, drive and teamwork. Mercedes has a great interest and is in continuous search for sustainable materials and product developments that improve the wellbeing of the users while reducing carbon footprint.
Bibiana Farenzena
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
MA Design for Communication
University of Westminster
Digital Print on Textiles
Saint Martin's College
BA Visual Design
ESPM Brazil
Bibiana is a senior designer and illustrator with more than 10 years experience in the creative industry both in Brazil and Europe. Her experience touched a range of projects including the Marks & Spencer gift cards, campaigns and website, Daily Mail app for tablets, Asos, Matches Fashion and TK Maxx digital campaigns, rebranding of Pai Skincare and branding, textile design and business management at Creative Philosophie.
She has a hands-on approach that ensures a holistic design experience across every brand, with an entrepreneurial flair.
She believes that hard work, passion for sustainability, design and laughter can solve nearly anything.
Ophélia Gisquet
DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
DSAA Creative Designer Diploma
Marseille Arts Appliqués Design
BTS Interior design
Toulouse Saliege
Ophélia is a free mind Interior architect/designer with substantial experiences in Europe and UK. She worked on various scale projects: offices, private houses,
residential projects for developers as Berkley, luxurious restaurants, 5 and 4 stars hotel in Paris, Montpellier, Prague and Budapest, and student accommodations. The variety of her
experiences proves her adaptability, and the high quality of her service.
Ophélia’s focus for details and enthusiasm lead our work. She believes that honesty and efficiency are keywords for a
successfully well managed project. She is always on the move around the world and likes challenges; her passion for travelling
feeds her inspiration.
Ophélia will make the most of her knowledge, creativity, and skills to involve Upcircle’s projects in a better and more sustainable future.
The most important reward for her is to see a smile lighting up the face of her client.