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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

2020 - 2025

 

 

 

 

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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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

​University of Cape Town

  Bachelor of Architectural Studies

  Graduated with Distinction

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

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

2018

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2017

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2014

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2012  &  2013

COMPETITIONS

2020

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2018

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2017

Start for Talent Competition

See Project Here

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ARKxSITE Competition

See Project Here​

 

Kaira Looro Competition

See Project Here​

 

Projetti per L'Ex Arsenale di Pavia Competition

1st Prize

See Project Here

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PROFICIENCY/SKILLS

AutoCAD

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

Rhinoceros 3D

Photoshop

Kerkythea

Microsoft Office

Sketching

Model-Making

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH

ITALIAN

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