Natalie Ramirez Architecture + Impact Collaborative

03/06/2026

Hakima Ministries, in collaboration with Third Lens, partnered with Natalie Ramirez Architecture + Impact Collaborative to bring their vision for a 66.5 acre campus in Paxton, Florida to life.
This campus is designed to support foster families by providing housing, resources, and shared spaces that empower them to care for more children and feel supported while doing it.
Our role went far beyond design. We worked closely with Hakima Ministries to develop a thoughtful master plan and create visuals that clearly communicated their mission. These tools became essential in their fundraising efforts, helping establish baseline pricing and ensuring every dollar raised aligned with their long term goals.
The Welcome Center marks the first phase of the project and truly reflects the heart of the organization. A warm, wood clad entry creates a welcoming beacon for the community, while a more understated administrative space supports the daily operations behind the scenes. Together, these intersecting forms shape an outdoor gathering space that reinforces the campus as a hub for connection, encouragement, and support.
This project is a reflection of why we do what we do. Designing spaces that uplift communities and help mission driven organizations expand their impact is work we are proud to be part of.

03/03/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to have served as project architect for Slide Ranch’s Master Plan and Farm to Table Education Center, where design was used to amplify mission, education, and environmental stewardship.

By integrating educational programming directly into the site, everyday systems became opportunities for learning and sustainability. Repurposed hose bibs were transformed into creative teaching tools, and the Farm to Table Education Center was designed to connect indoor and outdoor spaces for hands on learning. Greywater from the center was planned to irrigate a proposed orchard, aligning resource use with both stewardship and education. Every detail was shaped with the intention of creating spaces that inspire, educate, and serve.

03/02/2026

Throwback to my time as Project Architect for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education and Leadership. From early design explorations to a year of regular site visits during construction, this project was a journey of collaboration and purpose.

Sustainable features are woven throughout the 25,500-square-foot facility, including a photovoltaic array with backup battery storage that eliminates the need for fossil fuel generators. The building also features a closed-loop saltwater system that supports live animal exhibits, bringing the ocean directly into the classrooms and enhancing hands-on STEM learning for 80,000 students annually.

Swipe through to see how this space came to life and continues to inspire the next generation of ocean conservation leaders.

What’s your vision for a space that inspires change? Let’s collaborate—DM us to start the conversation.

11/10/2025

06/21/2024

Hi, Natalie! Please share a brief introduction about yourself and your business. Natalie Soledad Ramírez is the Founder and Principal Architect of Natalie Ramirez Architecture + Impact Collaborative. She has worked in architecture for over 14 years. She believes that the built environment can act a...