Stefano Zini

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