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As a recent architecture graduate, I am driven by a passion for spatial creativity and a strong belief that thoughtful design can positively shape everyday life. After completing a degree in interior architecture, I developed a deep sensitivity to materiality, atmosphere, and human scale — all of which continue to influence my architectural thinking today.

I believe that good design should be inclusive, functional, and emotionally resonant — and that architecture has the power to connect people, place, and environment in meaningful ways.

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Education

2019-2023

Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

 

Completed a design-oriented architecture degree with a strong focus on residential construction, sustainable structural systems, and integrated planning approaches.

Core subjects and competencies:

  • Residential Architecture: Design and development of functional, human-centered housing concepts

  • Timber and Steel Construction: Specialized in timber frame construction methods and steel structures

  • Structural Engineering (Statics): Understanding and application of load-bearing systems in architectural design

  • Landscape Design: Planning and conceptual design of outdoor and urban spaces

  • Proficient in ArchiCad, Vektoworks  Adobe Creative Suite

2023-2025

University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf

Master of Arts in Interior Architecture

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Completed a design- and research-oriented master’s program with a focus on socially engaged architecture, sustainable design strategies, and digital innovation.

Key competencies and focus areas:

  • Design and planning of social architecture projects (e.g. hospitals, childcare centers, educational facilities)

  • Development of modular and mobile architecture concepts for flexible spatial solutions

  • Application of 3D printing for prototyping and design experimentation

  • High-quality interior rendering and visualization for design presentations and competitions

  • Sustainable and human-centered interior design with attention to materiality, light, and spatial atmosphere

  • Proficient in Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite,

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