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Naïna Dion-Barbin

Naïna Dion-Barbin

Cape Town, ZA

 
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About 

I believe architecture is beyond the mere structure, and it is about the spaces where people meet, exchange, and create together. It is a place where memories form over a lifetime for generations. 

I was born in China, and raised in Canada where I completed my bachelor’s degree. I then moved to Sweden to acquire new knowledge where I finished my studies with a master’s degree and a thesis on the subject of a secondary school in Mamelodi. This international education allowed me to tackle different issues in various context which broaden my architectural knowledge and made me eager to learn more. 

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Employment 

Université Laval, Quebec, Research assistant

- Conducted zoning of primary and secondary schools using Interzone 11 software.
- Processed data using computer spreadsheets.
- Contributed to the development of the official guide presented to the government.
- Coordinated between the zoning team and the Archidata web platform administration.
- Organized and maintained project files.

May 2019 - Jun 2021
 

Education 

YAC academy, Bologna, Architecture for Humanity

Mar 2024 - May 2024
 

Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, SE, MArch, Architecture Beyond Sustainability

Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
 

Université Laval, Quebec, BArch, Science of Architecture

Aug 2018 - May 2021
 

Areas of Specialization 

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