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After completing my Master’s degree in Italy, I gained international experience in Copenhagen as a Design Assistant at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), where I developed a deep appreciation for concept-driven, contextually responsive design.

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Since returning to South Africa, I have worked with Malan Vorster Architecture (MVA), contributing to bespoke residential projects, with significant involvement in design, documentation, construction, and project management. Over five years, I’ve served as Project Architect on three private homes — one of which recently received the 2025 CIfA Award for Architecture.

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I am now seeking a new challenge – one that will broaden my impact within the built environment.

- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -

2023 - 2025

 

 

 

 

2020 - 2022

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2018 - 2019

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2015

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2013

Professional Architect

  Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design

  www.malanvorster.co.za

  Cape Town, South Africa

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Candidate Architect

  Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design

  www.malanvorster.co.za

  Cape Town, South Africa

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Design Assistant

  Bjarke Ingels Group - BIG

  www.big.dk

  Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Trainee Architect

  Michele Sandilands Architects - MSa

  www.msarchitects.co.za

  Cape Town, South Africa

 

Intern

  KOOP Design

  www.koopdesign.co.za

  Durban, South Africa

- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND -

2016 - 2019

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2012 - 2014

Politecnico di Milano

  Master of Science in Architecture

​  Awarded MAE Scholarship

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​University of Cape Town

  Bachelor of Architectural Studies

  Graduated with Distinction

- ADDITIONAL COURSES -

2025​​​

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2024

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Property Development and Investment

  GetSmarter with University of Cape Town

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​Construction Finance

  Coursera with Columbia University

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​Property Development Analysis in South Africa

  Udemy

- LETTERS OF REFERENCE -

2019

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2018

 

 

 

2015

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2014

Mr. Jan Magasanik

  Contact Email Address: jm@big.dk

  Letter of Reference

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Prof. Paolo Debiaggi

  Contact Email Address: studiodebiaggi@virgilio.it

  Letter of Reference

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Mrs. Michele Sandilands

  Contact Number:  +27 21 686 5472

  Contact Email Address: info@msarchitects.co.za

  Letter of Reference

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Dr. Matteo Fraschini

  Contact Number:  +27 75 403 2433

  Contact Email Address: matteo.fraschini@uct.ac.za

  Letter of Reference

- EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION -

MIAW Workshop

  Politecnico di Milano

 

Advanced School of Architecture

  Politecnico di Milano

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Lunetta Landing

  Mantova, Italy

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OC International Summer School

  Piacenza, Italy

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Architectural Association Summer School

  London, England

2018

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2016 - 2017

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2017

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2016

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2015

- AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS -

Buildner Architecture Competition

  1st Prize

  See Project Here

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Young Architects Competition (YAC)

  Honourable mention

  See Project Here

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Modulo Publication

  Activating the Periphery

  See Article Here on pg. 62

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KooZA/rch Publication

  Activating the Periphery

  See Article Here

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Projetti per L'Ex Arsenale di Pavia Competition

  1st Prize

  See Project Here

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Claybrick Association Prize

  For Best Use of Brick in Design Work

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Dean's Merit List

  For Academic Excellence

2021

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2020

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2018

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2017

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2012  &  2013

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 - COMPETITIONS -

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2018

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2017

Stara Zagora State Puppet Theatre Architecture Competition

  See Project Here

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​Buildner Architecture Competition

  1st Prize

  See Project Here

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Young Architects Competition (YAC)

​  Honourable Mention

  See Project Here

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Start for Talent Competition

  See Project Here

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ARKxSITE Competition

  See Project Here​

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Kaira Looro Competition

  See Project Here​

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Projetti per L'Ex Arsenale di Pavia Competition

  1st Prize

  See Project Here

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- PROFICIENCY/SKILLS -
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ArchiCAD

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Adobe Photoshop

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Rhinoceros 3D

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Adobe InDesign

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AutoCAD

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Adobe Illustrator

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SketchUp

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V-Ray

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Lumion

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Twinmotion

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