Architecture came to me as a natural path following my genuine interest in arts. Following an intense yet beautiful two-year preparation journey, I ranked 11th out of 875 candidates in my admission exam at the University of Architecture and Urbanism “Ion Mincu” in Bucharest. In 2012, after an Erasmus scholarship, I continued my studies and graduated as M.Arch from the Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, a renowned NAAB-certified worldwide architecture university.
My undergraduate thesis is entitled The Historical Evolution of Ocularcentrism in Architecture; an analysis of the hierarchization of the human senses in the perception of space. My M.Arch final diploma project – Research & Formation Center in The Albufera Natural Park in Valencia – focuses on the relationship between the built environment and the natural landscape. The project is designed to harmoniously integrate into the surroundings using passive architecture principles and green building technologies.
After graduating, I worked in Bucharest on a series of single and multi-family housing developments, hotel extensions and interior design projects, before joining Romania Green Building Council. Within RoGBC, I coordinated the organization's green building certification and financing program, working with architects, investors/developers and other building industry practitioners to actively improve the building industry in Romania through green design, adaptive reuse, introduction of sustainable materials.
In May 2019 I moved to NY, and joined Plainspace DPC, where I played a key role in supporting the two founding partners throughout all phases of renovations and new construction projects. My responsibilities included design & construction documentation, material selection, client communication, contractor coordination, and project management. This end-to-end role has honed my ability to effectively collaborate with project trades to deliver the design execution on time and within budget, and translate client requirements into creative and practical design concepts.
PLAINSPACE DPC, New York, NY, US, Architect
In my role with Plainspace I have focused both on new construction, and interior
renovations and interior design - primarily residential projects, throughout all project phases.
Romania Green Building Council, Bucharest, RO, Project Specialist
Green Building/Green Homes R&D - advance the performance of Romania’s building industry and provide direct support to RoGBC programs (Green Building Professional, Green Homes Accredited Specialist) and people involved in them, such as lecturers and trainers.
DOOI Studio, Bucharest, RO, Collaborator
After finishing my Master's degree, I collaborated with a small Bucharest firm, where I worked on a hotel extension proposal and the concept phase of a collective housing project.
Maintenance Ibérica, Madrid, ES, Analysis&Projects Intern
As a member of the analysis&projects team, I analysed HVAC and PFP installations proposals for a large variety of architecture projects (housing, hotels, schools, office buildings, etc.)
Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Bucharest, RO, Design Intern
I worked on the project for The Bridge office building in Bucharest, Romania. My assignment was to design the main lobby, having had responsibilities such as studying and choosing finish materials, elaborating stereotomy studies and meeting with product manufacturers.
Westfourth Architecture, Bucharest, RO, Design Intern
As a member of the design team of the Ventilatorul collective housing project in Bucharest, Romania, I participated in the design of the outdoor common spaces (green areas, alleys) and interior design elements (apartment door design, fitting selection).
Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Bucharest, RO, Design Intern
As a returning intern at Epstein, I worked on of the design proposal for the new entrance and reception lobby for American International School of Bucharest.
Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Bucharest, RO, Design Intern
During my first internship with Epstein, I was part of the design team of the Yazaki plant in Braila, Romania, Lufkin Industries plant in Ploiesti, Romania and elaborated a series of renderings for New Holland showroom proposals in Romania.
Westfourth Architecture, Bucharest, RO, Design Intern
During my first professional experience as a student, I worked the schematic design project for the E.ON Gas Headquarters in Târgu Mures, Romania. As member of the design team, I helped develop the CAD drawings for the building plans, elevations and sections.
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM), Madrid, ES, MArch, Master's Degree
NAAB-certified institution
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM), Madrid, ES, BArch, Bachelor's Degree
NAAB-certified institution
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (ETSAM), Madrid, ES, Erasmus Scholarship
NAAB-certified institution
"Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, RO, Bachelors, Architecture
