With extensive experience and training in culturally diverse environments my work spans across Europe, Latin America, and Africa, with a focus on integrating sustainable and culturally relevant design solutions.
Key Projects
Urban Planning
• 2022: Associate member of the research group "Environmental Urban Management" (Gestão Urbana Ambiental), GIS specialist, University of Brasília (UnB). o Project ATHOS (2022-2023). Developed zoning methodologies for environmentally fragile areas in informal settlements, presented the project to the Federal Government of Brasilia. The methodology was successfully replicated in other satellite areas of the Federal District. Teamwork.
o Project NBSouth (2023–present). Nature-based solutions for the Global South, technical assistance in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano. Teamwork.
• Project proposal. Framing Disaster Risk Assessment and Urban Resilience into Urban Development Strategy for Baguio City, Philippines. Individual work.
• Design guidelines for residential complexes: microclimate comfort, urban equipment and vegetation. Private corporate client. Individual work.
• 2021. Case study. Mapping vegetation for environmentally sensitive areas in Sol Nascente, Federal District of Brasília. Individual work.
• 2017. Form-Based Code for Saratov city, Russia. Coordinated territorial and landscape studies, developed a methodology for mixed-use zoning using GIS and created key maps for urban parameter analysis. Teamwork.
• 2016. Master Plans for Moscow Region. Managed 10 master plans, coordinated, supervised, and compiled all necessary documentation for submission to authorities, resulting in successful approvals. Teamwork.
• 2013. Sochi Tourism Infrastructure Strategy. Teamwork.
Architecture
• 2024. Private residential projects in Switzerland.
• 2023. Private residential projects in Brasília.
• 2018. Architectural Design Guide of Addis Abeba. Architectural Design guide of Brasilia.
• 2014-2015: TPS Technopark Skolkovo, Moscow: Facilitated the submission of documents to higher authorities, conducted studies such as natural light calculations and facade designs.
• 2013-2014: Private residential house, Caesarea, Israel: Supervised and coordinated an international construction team, managed communication with suppliers, and ensured timely deliveries, resulting in successful project completion.
Landscape Design
• 2022-2023: Jardim de Sequeiro, University of Brasília. Planted seeds of indigenous species from the Brazilian savanna.
• 2018: Designed and implemented public small gardens replicated in 10 schoolyards in Moscow, Russia.
• 2018: Developed a children's farm for the Zoma Contemporary Art Museum in Addis Ababa.
• 2017 - present:.Designed private gardens.
Teaching and Research
• 2022 – up to now. Member of the "Environmental Urban Management" research at the University of Brasília.
• 2018. Guest Lecturer. Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology. Developed and taught the course for undergraduate students "Architecture Science II: Water, Sanitation and Waste Management."
Key Roles • Principal Architect: Managed independent projects and collaborated with private clients and art institutions, including the Zoma Contemporary Art Museum, Ethiopia (2017 – present).
• Lead Architect: Specialized in general planning and masterplanning, ensuring successful urban and architectural strategies (2016 - 2017, Russia).
• Project Manager: Represented the General Designer (Valode et Pistre Architectes), overseeing all phases of project development, including LEED certification, international team (2013 - 2015, Russia).
• Team Supervisor: Led a team of three professionals, coordinating efforts to achieve project goals and meet deadlines (2017, Russia).
• Educator: Designed and taught a course in architecture and urbanism workshops for children at an extracurricular activities school, Elixir (Geneva, 2024). • Workshop Organizer: Facilitated a LEED Neighborhood workshop at the Higher School of Economics (2016, Moscow, Russia), focusing on sustainable urban development practices.