I'm an Italian architect and a curious person, open to improve myself through discussions, sharing knowledge and team work. I like challenges and environments where the project is research, investigation and innovation.

I’m currently working on a mixed use development with the London based studio Echo Architecture. The project is one of the most important retail investments of the year in Milano and its dimension and complexity trained me in constantly changing design scale to develop a coherent but accurate outcome, keeping in mind the big picture in any design step. The project takes advantage of parametric design tools like Grasshopper, allowing the control and improvement of the design performance toward an high level complexity.

In January 2016 I graduated in the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, attending the Design Research Laboratory. The AADRL is a postgraduate master where I improved my skills and knowledge about the design process, machines applied to design and research method, carrying on an innovative speculation in the architecture and engineering fields.With this experiences I had the chance to bled the classic and rigorous Italian design method with a peculiar and innovative one, learning thinking always more frequently “out of the box“. I also developed problem-solving skills and work-flow coordination, together with an organized approach from the concept phase to the delivery phase.

In October 2011, after my master degree in Architecture at the Politecnico of Milano, I started collaborating with architectural offices in Italy, like Iarchitecs. There I worked on the concept and realization of many Vodafone stores in Italy and my tasks included technical drawings, concept development, construction documentation and site supervision. I also deal with clients, finishes manufacturers, producers and consultants.

Through these collaborations I improved technical and digital skills, specific knowledge of retail, commercial and residential spaces and I acquired some construction site experience.

I'm now ready for a new challenge and I do consider a collaboration with your studio as great chance to pursue my ambition. I am available for an interview at any time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Chiara Leonzio