We recently connected with Sarah Irene Garcia Huerta and have shared our conversation below.

Sarah Irene, appreciate you joining us today. Can you walk us through some of the key steps that allowed you move beyond an idea and actually launch?

While studying architecture, I began creating models and working on individual and collaborative projects under specific contexts. Over time, I developed a growing urge to express my ideas in a more experimental and personal way. This led me to start designing simple furniture pieces as a means to engage with materials directly—learning about their versatility, colors, costs, and availability in my city. This hands-on approach quickly became an essential part of my creative process, especially whenever I wanted to explore new concepts. Seeing an idea materialize at a 1:1 scale became one of my main sources of inspiration and motivation.

After graduating in 2017, I faced the challenge of establishing myself as a young architect without extensive experience or connections with people who could invest in my ideas. I had a plan: I worked at my favorite architecture studio in the city to gain experience across various areas, while also holding a retail job to save money. Eventually, I opened my own space—Room—with the help of collaborators and my personal efforts. There, I offered architectural, furniture, and graphic design services. I worked closely with carpenters and metalworkers to better understand fabrication processes and bring custom furniture ideas to life. The space also served as a venue for music events, workshops, exhibitions, and even as a classroom for architecture students on several occasions.

The pandemic made it unsustainable to keep the space open, and I later transitioned into other jobs and projects. Still, I continued to explore the world of design. In 2024, I decided to take a significant step forward: instead of waiting for clients, I launched my own furniture collection—designing pieces based on my own needs and vision, and sharing them publicly for the first time. I’m deeply inspired by following the paths of creative individuals I admire, and I’ve learned that the only way to pursue what you’re passionate about is by taking the first step—putting your ideas out into the world. The people who resonate with them will naturally gravitate toward you.

I also work in music, and the approach is similar—when composing or producing, the process is driven by passion. You release your work, and eventually, it finds its audience. Creating and executing my ideas in this way has opened doors to collaborations with incredibly talented individuals. It has also given me a deeper, more meaningful sense of progress, understanding, and curiosity in my practice.

Sarah Irene, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Sarah Irene Garcia Huerta, and I’m a Mexican-American architect and multidisciplinary artist based in Tijuana. My practice bridges architecture, furniture design, and music—fields that I approach with both technical discipline and a strong sense of experimentation.
Through Huerta x Huerta, I focus on offering its own collections, I also provide architectural design services, custom furniture pieces, and visual/graphic design, often blending these disciplines to create immersive and personal experiences. I’m especially drawn to projects that explore form, function, and materiality with a sensorial and emotional lens.
What sets my work apart is its cross-disciplinary nature and deep grounding in lived experience. My heightened sensitivity to textures, sounds, and visual language—combined with a constant sense of curiosity—allows me to find inspiration in everyday moments, often sparking a wide range of ideas. I aim to translate that inspiration into meaningful design outcomes for my creations and my clients. Whether it’s a spatial intervention, a functional object, or an immersive experience, my goal is always to connect with people through thoughtful, intentional creation.
My work has opened doors to meaningful connections with other artists, and makers—communities that constantly push me forward.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

Definitley, scholarships and internships in other cities. If I were a career instructor, I would help my students by challenging them and giving them the resources to apply for opportunities and follow their ambitions.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Expressing my emotions and visions through tangible creation gives me a sense of freedom and fulfillment.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.huertaxhuerta.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huerta___huerta/

Image Credits

Adriana Tangassi