Stefano Zini
Career Objective
Seeking an Architect position using ability to conceptualise and develop operational architectural solutions for both institutional and private clients, bringing 11 years of experience in 5 different countries, where designing, developing, analysing and testing architectural solutions for clients is core specialty; offering strong knowledge of the different stages of architecture and design development.
To work in an achievement-driven role where both technical and business knowledge and expertise can be utilised for the development of the organisation. Proven track record in sales, project and contract management. Looking for an opportunity to obtain a key leadership position in a design environment.
Deep and passionate knower of Islamic Architecture, fruit of years of study and research since 2010; experience in designing Mosques and Islamic religious and civil buildings.
Key Achievements | |
2nd prize Award for designing the “Al Wakrah Mall” contest | 2014 |
Award for designing the “Islamic Culture House in Genova” | 2013 |
Obtaining Professional Licensure | 2007 |
Graduate with maximum degree and diploma’s thesis project appeared in print | 2006 |
Employment History Architect – Free Lance Architect – U.K. & Italy |
2019 – 2021 |
Architect – KUFIC ARCHITECTS – Batley, U.K. www.kufic.co.uk | 2017 – 2018 |
Business Developer – 2XL ARCHITECTS – Genova, Italy www.2xla.com | 2014 – 2017 |
Project Manager – NEO ONE Life Facilities & Design – Al Wakrah, Qatar | 2014 – 2015 |
Diplomatic Secretary – EML European Muslims League – Berna, Switzerland www.eml.fm | since 2010 – |
Architect / Business Developer – NDA – Fidenza, Italy www.nicoladelledonne-architetto.com | 2010 – 2014 |
Assistant Teaching Professor – UNIGE University of Genova – Italy www.architettura.unige.it | 2010 – 2011 |
Managing Partner – MACROPOLIS INVEST – Bucharest, Romania | 2007 – 2010 |
Architect / Partner – ARHILAB – Bucharest, Romania www.arhilab.ro | 2007 – 2010 |
Education and Training | |
GCSE English – Kirklees College – Dewsbury, United Kingdom | 2020 |
Business English – Council of Europe – Genova, Italy | 2011 |
Professional Licensure – UNIGE University of Genova – Genova, Italy | 2007 |
Master Degree in Architecture – UNIGE University of Genova – Genova, Italy | 2006 |
Scholarship – FACHHOCHSCULE University of Applied Sciences – Potsdam, Germany | 2003 – 2004 |
Scholarship – UAUIM University of Architecture and Urban Planning – Bucharest, Romania | 2002 – 2003 |
Professional Affiliation |
Member of Professional Association for Registered Architects, Urban Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservationists of the Province of Genova (since 2007)
“Ordine degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori della Provincia di Genova” www.ordinearchitetti.ge.it
Software
MICROSOFT – Office Suite AUTODESK – AutoCAD 2D/3D TRIMBLE NAVIGATION – SketchUp
ADOBE – Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign
Languages
Italian – mother tongue English – advanced Romanian – advanced Arabic – basic
Additional Information
Full, clean driving license
References are available upon request.
Seaview House Private commission – Alassio, Italy – 2021
Islamic School Concept Design– Dewsbury, UK – 2020
Islamic Tarbiyah Academy Concept Design– Dewsbury, UK – 2019
Abu Bakr Masjid
Concept Design– Dewsbury, UK – 2018
Al Wakrah Mall
Private competition – Al Wakrah, Qatar – 2015
Princess Mansion
Private commission – Doha, Qatar – 2014
Courtyard House in Doha
Private commission – Doha, Qatar – 2014
Cap Royal Concept design – Casablanca, Morocco – 2015
Building Envelope Efficiency in Jordan Feasibility study – Amman, Jordan – 2014
Kiosque Private commission – Essaouira, Morocco – 2014
Islamic Culture House
Feasibility study – Genova, Italy – 2013
Resort / Houses
Being Commissioned Work – Ramnicu Valcea, Romania – 2014
Cultural Centre in Carouge
Competition Project – Geneve, Switzerland – 2011
Restoration of Hennebique
Feasibility study – Genova, Italy – 2013
P.U.Z. Urban Plaining (10ha)
Urban Plan approved from Regional Authority – Bucharest, Romania – 2007
Boulevard Unirii: Nuove Architetture
Graduate Thesis supervised by Prof. Arch. Franco Stella – 2006