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Ingrid Lien Halvorsen

Ingrid Lien Halvorsen

Berkeley, CA, US

 
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About 

I am an Norwegian architect based in Berkeley. I graduated from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in May 2024 with a master degree in architecture. I have a strong passion for regenerative design, urban planning and transformation. As an architect I’m curious and exploratory, always eager to learn new things. My goal is to create architecture that promotes a more sustainable lifestyle and better solutions for the future on a societal and environmental level. 

I enjoy challenging the expected and to explore alternative pathways. My design strategy is based on the principle ’making is thinking,’ which brings joy and creativity to the process. Sharing this creativity with others and seeing it culminate in completed projects is something I value.

In my free time, I lead an active life. I lived on a sailboat for some years and spent two years in Italy during my studies. Living on a sailboat had its challenges, but it provided a unique experience and education about alternative ways of living. Apart from sailing, I practice yoga, and oil painting, and spend much time in nature. 

Employment 

Norwegian University of Science and Technology - NTNU, Trondheim, NO, Student Assistent

I worked as a student assistant in three courses during my studies. The courses I assisted was: AAR4416 Architecture 3 Housing, AAR4400 Form and Color 1, AAR4466 Architecture 6 Large Buildings. My tasks as a student assistant consisted of tutoring the students in their projects.

Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
 

Friis Arkitekter, Kongsberg, NO, Summer Intern

I worked two summers as a summer intern at an architecture firm in Kongsberg. I worked independently and mostly with cabin extensions and transformations. I used Revit when working at the office.

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
 

Education 

Norwegian University of Science and Technology - NTNU, Trondheim, NO, Masters, Architecture

I finished a 5-year masters degree in architecture in June 2024.

Aug 2019 - Jun 2024
 

Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, IT, Masters, Architecture

I did one year of exchange to the university in Florence. There I took courses in urbanism and restoration. I also learned Italian.

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
 

Norwegian University of Science and Technology - NTNU, Trondheim, NO, Bachelors, Cybernetics and Robotics

I finished 3 out of 5 of a 5-year masters degree in cybernetics and robotics.

Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
 

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