Activating the Periphery.
An Aquatic Centre in Milan, Italy
Masters Second Year, 2017/2018
Design Instructor: Paolo Debiaggi
Team: Christopher Taylor, Alice Huang
Activating the Periphery.
An Aquatic Centre in Milan, Italy
Masters Second Year, 2017/2018
Design Instructor: Paolo Debiaggi
Team: Christopher Taylor, Alice Huang

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.
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.
I am now seeking a new challenge – one that will broaden my impact within the built environment.
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -
2023 - 2025
2020 - 2022
2018 - 2019
2015
2013
Professional Architect
Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design
Cape Town, South Africa
Candidate Architect
Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design
Cape Town, South Africa
Design Assistant
Bjarke Ingels Group - BIG
Copenhagen, Denmark
Trainee Architect
Michele Sandilands Architects - MSa
Cape Town, South Africa
Intern
KOOP Design
Durban, South Africa
- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND -
2016 - 2019
2012 - 2014
Politecnico di Milano
Master of Science in Architecture
Awarded MAE Scholarship
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Graduated with Distinction
- ADDITIONAL COURSES -
2025
2024
Property Development and Investment
GetSmarter with University of Cape Town
Construction Finance
Coursera with Columbia University
Property Development Analysis in South Africa
- LETTERS OF REFERENCE -
2019
2018
2015
2014
Mr. Jan Magasanik
Contact Email Address: jm@big.dk
Prof. Paolo Debiaggi
Contact Email Address: studiodebiaggi@virgilio.it
Mrs. Michele Sandilands
Contact Number: +27 21 686 5472
Contact Email Address: info@msarchitects.co.za
Dr. Matteo Fraschini
Contact Number: +27 75 403 2433
Contact Email Address: matteo.fraschini@uct.ac.za
- EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION -
MIAW Workshop
Politecnico di Milano
Advanced School of Architecture
Politecnico di Milano
Mantova, Italy
OC International Summer School
Piacenza, Italy
Architectural Association Summer School
London, England
2018
2016 - 2017
2017
2016
2015
- AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS -
Buildner Architecture Competition
Young Architects Competition (YAC)
Modulo Publication
Activating the Periphery
KooZA/rch Publication
Activating the Periphery
See Article Here
Projetti per L'Ex Arsenale di Pavia Competition
See Project Here
For Best Use of Brick in Design Work
For Academic Excellence
2021
2020
2018
2017
2014
2012 & 2013





- COMPETITIONS -
2023
2021
2020
2018
2017
Stara Zagora State Puppet Theatre Architecture Competition
Buildner Architecture Competition
Young Architects Competition (YAC)
Start for Talent Competition
ARKxSITE Competition
See Project Here
Kaira Looro Competition
See Project Here
Projetti per L'Ex Arsenale di Pavia Competition







- PROFICIENCY/SKILLS -

ArchiCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Rhinoceros 3D

Adobe InDesign

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

SketchUp

V-Ray

Lumion

Twinmotion