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Fabio Valenza

Fabio Valenza

Putignano, IT

 
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About 

Architect since 1987 as a freelance designer
and as a technical manager in national italian companies for some years.

My main strenght is design. My works are original and innovative.
I can manage projects of different entities in architecture, design and interiors.
I always work with a strong feeling of responsibility towards the task I'm given.
My keen desire is to professionally grow in a dynamic, stimulating, and efficient working environment in order to express ad develope the creative and "poetical" skills I've acquired in so many great working years.

My expertise: Architecture and interior design, Furniture design, Graphic design, Lighting design, Sustainable Buildings technique (Bio-Architecture), Brand positioning & marketing oriented projects.

Mother language Italian, I speak fluently english; simple French and Spanish.

Professional Experience

• 1987 - present - Freelance designer: numerous projects of construction, renovation and interiors of private houses, shops, offices, factories for private, public and business clients, International competitions ; both as an independent practitioner and as a design team component (read the attached list of project and works);

• 2012 - present - furniture and lighting designer as consultant for Zen kitchen, L3D technology:

• 2007 – 2012 - volunteer in international cooperation and development projects in Kenya with DEEDNET (Development Empowerment Dandora Network)

• 1994 – 2010 - Service Designer for PRO.BOX (co-owner) in planning and organizing events, infrastructure, communication and material components of the “audio-video product area” (for example Bari Hi-End International venue 1994 - 1910) - Reason for leaving: So much time (16 years) has changed visions in me and in my partners

• 1989 - 1993 - Technical Manager for "SITA autotrasporti" Gruppo Trenitalia, Ferrovie dello stato (Italian railways) in the design of new locations for headquarters, offices, ticket offices, travel agencies etc. Reason for leaving: the company has splitted in two companies (SIta Sud and Busitalia) and changed his visions.

• 1992 - 1993 - Technical Manager for automotive technique for the IsoRivolta  (ISOBUS) in the project for the construction of bus bodies. Reason for leaving: It was a newco with a old and important brand in luxury cars.

The project was big .. with a bug. They closed 2 years after opened but the experience was great.

• 1987 - 1989 - Assistant Professor: Industrial design class , University of Chieti, Department of Architecture of Pescara Prof. Arch. Paolo Bettini

Education

• 1986 - Architecture degree - University of Chieti, Department of Architecture of Pescara

• 1987 - Architect Professional Licence

• 1996 - Bio-Architecture course - National Institute of Bio-Architecture (INBAR) Eco-sustainability master: energy consciousness buildings, bio-architecture, eco-compatible materials and plants.

Technical skills

2Dcad (Powercadd) 3Dcad (Archicad, Revit, Rhinoceros), presentation sw (Illustrator, photoshop, indesign), office suite, semi-professional photography, painting, freehand sketching. I’m very technology inclined. Mac Osx preferred.

Personal skills

Natural talent to communicate with stakeholders (written, verbal and non-verbal comunication), talent to work as a team, organizational skills; an insatiable desire to learn; time management natural inclination, work flexibility opened.

Musician (jazz, pop ... ), tireless traveler (Greenland, Africa, Amazon ...)

Notes

From 2007 to 2012 I lived in Africa for some international cooperation experiences “not architecture or building related”: projects with local NGOs for the self-determination of young people and women in Nairobi slums.

I am very happy about my choice to spent these years in such meaningful and important life opportunities; in the meantime I’m conscious that the long interruption of professional contacts resulting from this choice, is requiring a major professional effort but I think that the huge growth in personal training that i earned from this experience, certainly represents the “inner engine” that today leads me towards new important horizons.

For interviews, works samples and photos call or write +393386848719 – [email protected]

Employment 

L3D Technology, Salerno, IT, Design Manager

Design projects on new led products for street lighting.

Jan 2012 - current
 

My own Architectural practice, Castellana Grotte, IT, Architect

numerous projects of construction, renovation and interiors of private houses, shops, offices, factories for private, public and business clients, International competitions ; both as an independent practitioner and as a design team component (read the attached list of project and works);

Jan 1987 - current
 

Pro.Box, Putignano, IT, Service Designer

Service Designer for PRO.BOX (co-owner) in planning and organizing events, infrastructure, communication and material components of the “audio-video product area” (for example Bari Hi-End International venue 1994 - 1910)
Reason for leaving: So much time (16 years) has changed visions in me and in my partners.

Jan 1994 - Jan 2010
 

ISO RIVOLTA, Castellana Grotte, IT, Technical Manager

Technical Manager for automotive technique for the IsoRivolta (ISOBUS) in the project for the construction of bus bodies.

Reason for leaving: It was a newco with a old and important brand in luxury cars.
The project was big .. with a bug.
They closed 2 years after opened but the experience was great.

Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
 

SITA autotrasporti" - Gruppo Trenitalia,, Firenze, IT, Technical Manager

technical manager of the estate area of a national coach transportation company for the design of new locations for headquarters, offices, ticket offices, travel agencies etc.

Reason for leaving: the company has splitted in two companies (SIta Sud and Busitalia) and changed his visions.

Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
 

Education 

Istituto Nazionale di Bioarchitettura - INBAR, Bari, IT, Masters, Eco-sustainability master

Eco-sustainability master - energy consciousness buildings, bio-architecture, eco-compatible materials and plants.

Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
 

Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti - PescaraPescara, National Qualification to Practice as an Architect

National Qualification to Practice as an Architect

Jan 1987 - Jan 1987
 

Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti - Pescara, Pescara, MArch, Architecture Degree - 5 years

Architecture Degree - 5 years

Jan 1982 - Jan 1987
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills