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Zürich, Zh, Ch

Zurich, Switzerland

Working on 3 main domains: acquisitions, internal administration and press.

New York, United States

Researching the language of climate action. Performed talks, training and workshops about climate literacy, organising systems and inclusive capacity-building. Founded a team of 21 researchers, writers and designers, piloting each role. Directed budget, partnerships, fundraising, legal framework, HR and events. Achieved awards and accreditation for our contributions to the field of climate communication.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Exploring the role of architectural education in climate protection. Designed the educational programming and successfully coordinated the first 2 annual 10-day architecture workshops at the Royal Danish Academy. Administered the participation of 100 architects and designers in training from around the world.

New York, United States

Teaching the role of design in a time of climate instability through biomaterial studies, communication design, brief design, sustainable concepts, social inclusion and adaptive reuse. Taught 150 students over 3 years about energy concepts and ecological challenges as one of the youngest professors at the university.

New York, United States

Led client meetings, project consulting and site analysis. Developed the early stages for a 100,000 m2 eco community in Oaxaca. Designed a restaurant in Manhattan. Managed the construction of a private waterfront rewilding project in Upstate New York and consulted a house extension. Explored sustainable local materials and construction methods. Designed the Entertainment + Culture Pavilion at the United Nations Climate Conference in 2023.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Advanced the sustainability initiative and facilitated the knowledge-sharing series. Designed 1:1 scale furniture prototypes for a gallery in New York. Made intricate large scale exhibition models.

Basel, Switzerland

Worked on a children’s hospital in Zurich with renders and details for the final construction submission.

Basel, Switzerland

Worked on a winery in France throughout the concept and development stages with design materials, client meetings, site visits and internal meetings. Executed supporting tasks for gallery and museum projects including presentation models, drawings and project booklets.

Master Of Science - Ms, Architecture

Learned a range of approaches to architectural thinking in ateliers led by professors Jonathan Sergison, Anne Holtrop and Valerio Olgiati.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Architecture, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Kent Architectural Student Association Member, Rutherford College Football TeamLearned the foundational pillars.

International Baccalaureate

Obtained the IB Diploma at an international school. Achieved the Headmaster’s Award for outstanding contribution to the school.