Luana Torri
Architect at Gravity Design Associates- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italiano Native or bilingual proficiency
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Dutch Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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ARB registered (Architects Registration Board)
Architects Registration BoardAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Passive House Designer
Passive House InstituteJan, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gravity Design Associates
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Hoc Studio Architects
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect Part 3
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
• Managed and successfully delivered over 100+ between residential and commercial projects all around London, from house extensions to multi-units schemes• Good understanding of the UK building regulations and planning policies• Experienced in running projects start to finish• Confident in dealing with clients and contractors • On-site experience• Attention to detail and technical abilities• Improved firm productivity by suggesting new coordination tools• Concept design• Successfully coordinated the company workload• Able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team• Managed and supported other Architects within the company and external contractors• Assisted HoC with a successful rebrand of website + social media regular updates• Daily use of technical programmes, among the others: AutoCAD & Sketchup
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Part 2 - Architectural Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
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Freelance, self-employed
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London, United Kingdom
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Freelance Architect
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2020
• Successfully delivered over 50+ residential drawings, including house extensions, new houses and refurbishments • Able to produce excellent 3D Models and CGI Images • Offer measurement Surveys, along with initial client consultation • Excellent at producing technical Drawings with CAD programmes • Coordinate with structural engineers and contractors • Regular site visits to oversee the construction • Successfully delivered over 50+ residential drawings, including house extensions, new houses and refurbishments • Able to produce excellent 3D Models and CGI Images • Offer measurement Surveys, along with initial client consultation • Excellent at producing technical Drawings with CAD programmes • Coordinate with structural engineers and contractors • Regular site visits to oversee the construction
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Degli Esposti Architetti
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Italy
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship - Architectural Assistant
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
• Collaborator for the architectural lectures "Padiglione Architettura/Architecture Pavillion" as part of Expo Milano 2015, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi, Lorenzo Degli Esposti • Organiser for the international event, hosted at the stunning Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Italy • Responsible for sending invitations and preparing a successful promotional campaign • In charge of the lectures transcription, that lead to the publication of the book "MILANO CAPITALE DEL MODERNO" • Collaborator for the architectural lectures "Padiglione Architettura/Architecture Pavillion" as part of Expo Milano 2015, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi, Lorenzo Degli Esposti • Organiser for the international event, hosted at the stunning Pirelli skyscraper in Milan, Italy • Responsible for sending invitations and preparing a successful promotional campaign • In charge of the lectures transcription, that lead to the publication of the book "MILANO CAPITALE DEL MODERNO"
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Municipality of Cernusco sul Naviglio
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Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milan, Italy
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Internship - Architectural Assistant
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
• Planner at the local council for the city of Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milan (IT) • Supervisor of private buildings drawings • Increased the office productivity by optimising the office archive system • Daily use of GIS systems & AutoCAD • Planner at the local council for the city of Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milan (IT) • Supervisor of private buildings drawings • Increased the office productivity by optimising the office archive system • Daily use of GIS systems & AutoCAD
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Politecnico di Milano
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Italy
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Selection
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
• Team project designed for the "Re-form Milan" initiative was selected for an exhibition at the Milan "Urban Centre" • Production of sketches, concept drawings and GCI images • Model making
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) course
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
• Successfully completed the BIM course "Advanced techniques of analysis and management of projects (40 hours) with Professor Giovanni Utica• Main programs used: Revit, AllPlan
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KU Leuven
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Belgium
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Workshop participant
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2015
• Participant at the ATHENS International Programme • One week workshop: "Modernity, Interior Architecture and the Home", with Prof. Hilde Heynen at the KU Leuven (Belgium) • In depth study and analysis of various modern buildings • Site visits • Team work • Participant at the ATHENS International Programme • One week workshop: "Modernity, Interior Architecture and the Home", with Prof. Hilde Heynen at the KU Leuven (Belgium) • In depth study and analysis of various modern buildings • Site visits • Team work
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Liceo Artistico Boccioni
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Milan, Italy
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Teacher Assistant
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
• In charge of the project to study the "Poldi Pezzoli" Museum in Milan (Italy), with the student from the Artistic Secondary School Boccioni • Offering personal and group AutoCAD lessons and tutoring • Coordinated people and resources to successfully deliver the the final project's model • In charge of the project to study the "Poldi Pezzoli" Museum in Milan (Italy), with the student from the Artistic Secondary School Boccioni • Offering personal and group AutoCAD lessons and tutoring • Coordinated people and resources to successfully deliver the the final project's model
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ADER
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Brugherio, Milan, Italy
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Internship - Interior Designer
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Projects of exhibition stand Projects of exhibition stand
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Education
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Politecnico di Milano
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture -
Universiteit Hasselt
Master of Architecture, Architecture - Interior Architecture -
Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Science of Architecture -
Liceo Artistico Statale di Brera (Milan)
Secondary School, Architecture & Design