Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in architecture, the expert excels in strategic leadership, business development, and project management. Career highlights include leading high-end residential and adaptive reuse projects, notably developing a master plan for Sumner, Christchurch post-earthquake. Proficient in Revit, Twinmotion, and Photoshop, the expert has overseen complex international projects in Italy, Ghana, Togo, and New Zealand. Previously held roles include Principal at MC Architecture Studio Limited, driving design development and team mentorship, securing numerous awards including the NZIA Canterbury Award. The expert's community-focused architecture emphasizes creative, technically sound solutions aligned with local conditions.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in urban development, architecture, and design, the expert has focused on residential, commercial, and governance buildings, as well as master planning. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, design development, and project management. The expert's work spans Italy, Ghana, Togo, and New Zealand, with a notable emphasis on community-focused projects and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. They integrate interdisciplinary knowledge, ensuring culturally and socio-economically responsive architectural solutions.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Italian, with Italian as the mother tongue, the expert has utilized these language skills extensively in international professional settings, including work in multilingual teams across Italy, Ghana, Togo, and New Zealand. The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in Italy. Additionally, they participated in the New Zealand Architecture Masterclass organized by the Architecture Foundation Australia in 2008.