EXPERIENCE

Brussels, Belgium | 2023

ERASMUS Scholarship Mobility Program Intern Architect, Graphic Designer and Visualization Artist @ K2A Architecture

• Assisted senior architects in project conceptualization and development.
• Participated in design discussions, brainstorming sessions, and client meetings.
• Site Visits
• Assisted senior architects in conducting architectural surveys.
• Created architectural drawings, 3D models, and presentations.
• Collaborated with the team to ensure project success.

Bucharest, Romania | 2022-2023

Architect, Graphic Designer and Visualization Artist @ UTCB (Technical University Of Civil Engineering Bucharest) Seismic Design Team

• Provided architectural expertise and collaborated with the team in designing innovative seismic-resistant structures.
• Created compelling visualizations and graphics to communicate design concepts and ideas effectively.

Bucharest & Brasov, Romania | 2020-2021

Artist/Art Installation Designer-"Overflow"

Overflow_BUM - movement simulation for the underground caves of Brasov 2021

• Conceptualized and developed an interactive art installation that simulated movement in enclosed spaces.
• Exhibited artwork showcasing a unique approach to simulating movement in underground environments, during Brasov Underground Museum Event Overflow_The City and its Places - movement simulation for UAUIM 2021
• Interactive installation exploring movement in the old building of UAUIM at The Long Night of Museums at UAUIM

Bucharest, Romania | 2018-2019

Author/Contributor CSAV (Center for Vernacular Architecture Studies) Academic Journal "Housing in the given context. The other home by the seashore - The House with a Porch/ The Sanctuary Home," 2018-2019

• Published research article exploring vernacular architecture and its impact on coastal communities, based on my 1st year final studio project.

EDUCATION

Bucharest, Romania | 2018-2024

Bachelors+Masters, "Ion Mincu" University of Urbanism and Architecture, Architecture English Taught

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, top 1% of the 2024 class
• Named Valedictorian
• Awarded Best Diploma
• Awarded Best Dissertation

Bucharest, Romania | 2014-2018

"Saint Sava" National College

• Completed a Mathematics and Computer Science program

AWARDS

Bucharest, Romania | 2024

Nominee, Best Diploma Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design

• Achieved a grade in the top 1% of 250 students who took the diploma exam.

Bucharest, Romania | 2024

Nominee, RIBA Dissertation Medal

• Achieved a grade in the top 1% of 250 students who took the dissertation exam.

Brussels, Belgium | 2023

ERASMUS Scholarship Mobility Program

• Granted full Mobility Scholarship

Venice, Italy | 2023

Featured at Biennale Architettura 2023

• Featured in the Romanian Pavilion with the project NeuraVault

San Francisco, California, USA | 2022-2023

1st Place for Best Architecture at EERI Annual Seismic Design Competition

• Awarded for excellence in architectural design and seismic resistance.

Bucharest, Romania | 2021-2023

Nominee, "Arch. Dinu Patriciu" Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design

• Recognized for outstanding achievements and contributions to architectural Design. (2021-2022/1st semester and 2nd semester, 2022-2023/1st semester)

Bucharest, Romania | 2021-2023

Featured in 25m2 Exhibition

• Youth Hostel extension, rehabilitation, sustainability | 2021
• Before the Hill youth center in Brasov, Romania | 2022
• Hexagonal Canopy expressive potentials of the structure | 2022
• Science Park Vacaresti science park on the right bank of Dambovita River | 2023

Bucharest, Romania | 2021-2022

Honorable Mention, The VR Scene

• Interdisciplinary competition with the evaluation of the projects in virtual reality, January - July 2022
• Acknowledged for innovative use of virtual reality in architectural projects.

SKILLS & TOOLS

CAD drafting and 3D Modeling: AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D
Parametric design: Rhino Grasshopper
BIM Modeling: Archicad
Photogrammetry and VR Visualization: Reality Capture + Unreal Engine
3D Modeling: Google Sketchup
Rendering: Enscape, Lumion
Post Processing: Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design: Adobe Illustrator
Layouts, Paneling: Adobe InDesign
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro + Adobe After Effects
Photo Editing: Adobe Lightroom
Digital Fabrication: Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Pepakura Designer
Model Making: laser cut, 3D print, poured plaster, paper models

QUALIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Bucharest, Romania | 2020

3ds Max - 3DstudioMAX Online LIVE, Atelierele ILBAH

Bucharest, Romania | 2022

Revit and BIM - Instrulab 2022

Bucharest, Romania | 2022

VR - Unreal Engine - @UAUIM

Bucharest, Romania | 2022

Photogrammetry in Reality Capture - @UAUIM, Mac Popescu Experimental Workshop

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Bucharest, Romania | 2016

Magazine Graphic Designer and Editor, Saint Sava National College

Bucharest, Romania | 2016-2017

Volunteer Graphic Designer @ Romanian Business Leaders Youth, Teen Tank, High Sights

Bucharest, Romania | 2017

Featured Artist, Super Festival Art Exhibition

Bucharest, Romania | 2017-2018

Freelance Graphic Designer