Carolina D.

Experience

• Junior Architect ADAPT ARCHITECTS · Full-time May 2025 – Present 8 mos Porto, Porto District, Portugal Conceptualization and development of diversified architectural projects, especially single-family, collective and social housing. Development of licensing projects, execution projects and architectural details.
• ARCHITECT m2atelier · Freelance Dec 2022 – Present 3 yrs 1 mos Milan, Lombardy, Italy Architect & Project manager within a multidisciplinary studio specializing in architecture, interior design, fashion retail, product design, and yachting, with international collaborations and a strong presence in the global design industry.
• ARCHITECT A+1 · Full-time Nov 2020 – Jul 2025 4 yrs 8 mos Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal Development of a variety of architectural projects ranging from single-family homes to multi-purpose buildings and modular construction houses. Great focus on detailing interiors, from materials, textures and furniture. Close contact with clients, retailers, builders and investors. Development of licence projects, execution projects and architectural details.
  The demonstrated technical and personal skills led me to quickly assume a relevant and decisive position in the team, taking charge of the creative proposals and project execution, as well as monitoring their correct implementation on site. A dynamic, demanding and highly responsible experience.
• ARCHITECT & INTERIOR DESIGNER ABDULMOHSIN ALTHEYAB ARCHITECTS & PARTNERS · Full-time Nov 2022 – Nov 2024 2 yrs Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal Development of architectural and interior design projects as part of a highly international team. My experience includes a wide range of projects, from large-
  scale office complexes, large residential complexes (single and multi-family), as well as large mixed-use complexes. I occupy a position that develops the concept of projects, as well as the execution of high standard and demanding projects, both autonomously and as part of a team. Due to the high demands of multi-disciplinary work combining multiple areas of expertise from the studio's various departments around the world, it is necessary to have a great capacity of organisation, comprehensive knowledge of the architectural and engineering components, and to be able to balance these demands with the targets of extremely demanding clients.
• ARCHITECT ADAPT ARCHITECTS · Full-time Sep 2021 – Nov 2022 1 yrs 2 mos Porto, Porto District, Portugal Conceptualisation and development of a variety of architectural projects, including private single-family, collective, and social housing projects, as well as projects for competitions. Development of licensing projects, execution projects and architectural details.
  I was called back for a new and more advanced professional challenge due to my excellent performance as a trainee.
  I took on more responsibility and decision-making power in the studio's architectural projects, as well as acquiring crucial responsibility in the control and monitoring of the construction work with excellent results, the outcome of a very successful relationship and communication with those involved in the project, from the client to the workers.