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Nadia Kueny

Nadia Kueny

Vancouver, BC, CA

 

About 

With over nine years of experience in managing international cultural and architectural projects, I've honed my skills in leading complex initiatives and fostering intercultural connections. My journey includes significant roles at Kengo Kuma and Sou Fujimoto, where I contributed and led projects such as a luxury resort hotel in Bora Bora, the scenography of a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the creation of a sculpture for the University Hospital in Brussels.

Currently, I am part of Patkau Architects in Vancouver, where I continue to apply my expertise in design and project management. As a registered architect with the French Order of Architects (HMONP), I bring a rigorous approach to every aspect of my work. My deep connection to Japan, where I lived and worked for several years, drives my passion for cultural exchange and innovation. I'm committed to bringing creative and impactful solutions to every project I undertake.

Feel free to reach out for professional inquiries or collaboration opportunities.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Patkau Architects, Vancouver, BC, CA, Architect - Project Manager

Jul 2024 - current
 

Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo, JP, Architect - Project Manager

_Resort in French Polynesia, France
Project manager
[Schematic design to Building Permit (on going) - Revit]
42 villas on the hillside and over the water, SPA, restaurants, bar, reception, cigar club, beach club & kids’ club.

_Complex in Taichung, Taiwan
[Schematic design to Construction documents - Revit]
2 arenas & primary school

_Museum in Singapore
[Schematic design to Construction documents - Revit]
Founders Memorial in the Garden by the Bay

_Bosonit Research Center in Logroño
[Schematic design to Building Permit - Revit]

_Competition for a European Research Center in Seville, Spain
Offices, café, restaurant and visitor center

_Competition for the Research University Center of the UZB in Barcelona, Spain

Nov 2020 - Jul 2024
 

Michael Green Architecture, Vancouver, BC, CA, Architect

_Community center in Gallivare, Sweden
[Design Development]
20,910 m² - Library, theatre, art department, sport hall and pool

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
 

Sou Fujimoto Architects, Paris, FR, Architect - Project manager

_Art pavilion for Brussels University Hospital, Belgium
Project manager
[Schematic Design to Design Development]

_Kindergarten & elementary school, Paris, France
Project manager, team of 6 persons
[Competition (2nd prize)]
20 classrooms & canteen (total 3,000 m² + 3,600 m² of courtyard)

_Mixed-use building in Moscow, Russia
Project manager
[Conceptual Design]
68,700 m² of offices, hotel and retails - 120 m high

_Urban planning in Sète, France
Project manager
[Competition (winning project) to Design Development]
24 ha incl. 2,100 accomodations, retail, offices and public facilities

_Nice Meridia residential building, France
[Competition (winning project) to Construction Documents]
8,300 m², 120 accomodations and ground foor retail - 18 levels

_Private house in Antiparos island, Greece
[Design Development to Construction Documents]
410 m² of housing, 300 m² courtyard and pool

_Japanese exhibition scenography in Arts Déco Paris, France
[Schematic Design to Construction Documents]
Louvre museum aisle - 1,800 m² on 3 levels

_Arbre Blanc tower, Montpellier, France
[Schematic Design to Construction Documents, lobby & rooftop bar
Comments on contractor submitals for the balconies]
Accomodations, offices, art gallery, restaurant, bar - 193 balconies

_Mixed-use wooden tower in Amsterdam
[Schematic Design]
12 300 m² of short time residence, offices, workshop spaces,
retail, café & restaurant - 48 m high

Feb 2016 - Jul 2019
 

Kengo Kuma and Associates, Paris, Junior Architect

_Homeless people shelter and accomodations in Boulogne, France
[Schematic Design phase to Construction Documents]
4 buildings - 101 residential units - 14,800 m²

_Mixed-use building competition in Montpellier, France
55,000 m² of accomodations, offices & retails

_Veterinary school competition in Milano, Italy
[Competition (winning project) to Construction Documents]
21,000 m² of auditoriums, classrooms, library, restaurant,
research labs & offices

_Scenography and furniture for Première Vision fashion exhibition
[Competition (2nd prize)]

_Padova Congress Center competition in Italy
[Competition (winning project) to Construction Documents]

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
 

Sou Fujimoto Architects, Tokyo, JP, Intern

Internship at Sou Fujimoto Architects, Tokyo, Japan.
Participation to several projects, both commissions and competitions such as Shanghai Yuz Museum, guest lodges in Boisbuchet, Open Air Museum near Aix en Provence, Vitra chair design, Venice Biennale japanese pavilion wich won the Golden Lion.

Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
 

Education 

École d'architecture de la ville et des territoires à Marne-la-Vallée, Paris, FR, MArch, Architecture, Material and Structure

Studio Lecturer: Marc Mimram
Thesis Lecturer: Jean-François Blassel

Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
 

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris, FR, Stucture and Materials

Engineering lectures on Structure and Materials passed.

Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
 

Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, IE, Architecture

Erasmus exchange year
Studio Lecturer: Garry Miley

Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
 
Sep 2008 - Jul 2011
 

Awards 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills