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Orjana Balla

Orjana Balla

Tirana, AL

 
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About 

“I am an architect with 10 years of experience, with 6 years of international experience, working in complex, medium/large-scale projects, including mixed-use, residential, educational building, civic projects, and general local plans. Currently employed as a junior architect in an international architecture studio, having responsibilities in delivering projects from the tendering phase, concept idea to executive detailed design phase. Part of the artistic direction head team. On-site supervision, is another responsibility given to me directing some of the most important projects the studio is developing in Tirana city. I am highly versatile and accustomed to working independently and remotely, and i have successfully coordinated and completed multiple submission packages and coordinated consultants/site engineers on a regular basis. I am accustomed on working intensively, delivering materials in a rapid project schedule. Communication, group work, ability to adapt into multi-cultural environments is another strong suit. I have been mentioned in many international architectural websites while being part of the design team on many projects from the research, design, detailing and publication phase. I am always eager to explore and find new opportunities that help me develop myself professionally. I am open to new alternatives and challenges, as am always diligent to learn, develop, improve new skills.

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Employment 

Stefano Boeri Architetti, Tirana, AL, Senior Architect

Work consist on:
- assistance in the research phase, collection and processing of research ideas and materials
- design development phase of architectural projects of small/medium/large scale .
- production of architectural drawings such as plans, sections, elevations, details of masterplans, multi-use, residential buildings,
educational buildings, villas, office buildings
- production of internal organization plans of the above projects.
- graphic presentation and production of final presentations of projects, publications
- continuous client-studio communications and coordination with consultants-site engineers for best implementation of projects
- accompanying studio partners to meetings with clients to discuss progress and work out their requirements
- artistic direction and on-site supervision of Tirana projects
- programs used such as AutoCad, SketchUp, Vray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

Mar 2016 - current
 

AED DISTRIBUTION SHPK, Tirana, AL, Architect / Graphic Designer

The work consisted in the design of residential buildings, taking full responsibility starting from the concept, architectural drawings, details, rendering, presentation to clients, using programs like AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, Indesign. I was partly responsible for all the graphic designs of the company starting from flyers, menus, posters, brochures, business cards using programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.

Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
 

DIAGONAL PROJEKTIM & ZBATIM SHPK, Tirana, AL, Architect

Part-time job. I mainly worked with a residential building, from concept, development stage, architectural and constructive details. I assisted
in the detailed architectural drawings to get the project ready for building permit in the municipality of Tirana. Worked mainly in AutoCad and SketchUp

Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
 

PAS+P STUDIO, Tirana, AL, Architect / Interior Architect

The work consisted of the interior design of small projects such as Apartments, Bars / Restaurants, Offices Architectural design of medium / large projects such as residential, commercial, showrooms, warehouse buildings, outdoor / landscape (Landscape), design of public squares. I assisted in concept design, architectural drawings, constructive details, 2D graphic presentations for clients, 3D graphic presentations for clients. Worked mainly with AutoCad, SketchUp, Vray, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator

Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Education 

Epoka University, Tirana, AL, Masters, Master in Architecture and Urban Planning

Master in Architecture and Urban Planning
Master Theme: Design of Safe Public and Green Spaces - Revitalization of Public and Green Spaces Along the Lana River in Tirana (grade AA)

Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
 

Epoka University, Tirana, AL, Bachelors, Faculty of Architecture and Engineering / Department of Architecture

Bachelor degree in Architecture

Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills