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Luana Balzano
Waterloo, NSW 2017 +61 431106028 | luanabalzano.ag@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/luana-balzano-194055179/ Full-time Unlimited work entitlements (Australian Permanent Resident)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Detail-oriented and design-focused Experienced Architectural Graduate with 5+ years of experience in designing, documenting and managing a diverse range of project typologies. Passionate about creating spaces that blend spatial quality, purposeful use of materials and functionality. Committed to continue to grow, learn and registering as an Architect in NSW over the course of 2026.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2024 - March 2025
Project Designer & Site Manager (Italy)
Design, documentation and delivery of a renovated TWO-BEDROOMS APARTMENT located in Rome, Italy. The renovation works included: the demolition and reconstruction of some internal partitions; the upgrade of all building services and some building elements, complete refurbishment of bathrooms and kitchen, and lighting design
July 2021 - March 2024
Experienced Architectural Graduate (Sydney)
Nearly 3 years of full-time experience at DESIGN 5 ARCHITECTS, where I worked under Alan Croker, Matthew Byrnes and Robert Gasparini. At D5, I had the chance to take part in the design and documentation of a variety of projects, including a MIXED USE COMMUNITY-LED PROJECT (DA) in Northern NSW and the ADDITION of a building to an EXISTING HERITAGE LISTED DWELLING (CC). I was also responsible for producing the required Tender, CC and Construction documentation for the upgrade & make good works of a HERITAGE LISTED RESTAURANT at the Rocks and for the re-roofing of TWO SCHOOLS
Responsibilities: Preparation of preliminary sketches; Site analysis; Presentation drawings; 3D modelling in Vectorworks; DA documentation and associated reports; Compliance with building codes; Section 60 documentation; Tender, CC and Construction drawings; Specifications; Coordination of consultants;
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Project Initiation & Conceptual Design
DA, Tender & CC Documentation
Coordination & Compliance with Building Codes
Detailed Design & Construction Documentation
Design Delivery & Site Inspections
SOFTWARES PROFICIENCY
Revit (3D & Rendering) Vectorworks (2D & 3D) Rhinoceros (2D & 3D) Vray for Rhino AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign)
SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Management skills
Organisational skills
Problem solving
Proactive attitude & hunger to learn
Predisposition for learning quickly
Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders; Attendance at site inspections during all stages
February 2020 - June 2021
Architectural Graduate (Sydney)
17 months full-time experience at JOHN MCASLAN + PARTNERS, under the leadership of Troy Uleman and Fanos Panayides. As part of the Waterloo Metro Quarter renewal scheme, our team focused on the design, documentation and delivery of the WATERLOO METRO STATION. Working on this project from design development to the early stages of construction enabled me to acquire strong documentation and managing skills, and also to ensure compliance with building codes across several areas of the project.
Responsibilities: Revit documentation for Design Development stage 1,2,3 and for Construction; Compliance with building codes; Design studies; Revit families upgrades; Building services coordination; Security and communication systems coordination; Detailing; Shop drawings review; Feasibility studies
March 2019 - October 2019
Architectural Drafter (Sydney)
7 Months Part-time Work Experience at KAUNITZ YEUNG ARCHITECTURE, under the supervision of David Kaunitz and Ka Wai Yeung, where I took part in several projects in Australia and overseas. At KYA, I had the opportunity to enrich my curriculum with the documentation of CHILDCARE CENTRES and HEALTH CLINICS, developing a better understanding of the design and regulatory requirements related to these building typologies.
Responsibilities: Revit documentation for DA and Tender; Revit families upgrades; Drafting in Revit and AutoCAD; Compliance with building codes; Supporting Project Architects
June 2017 - July 2017
Designer (Italy)
Renovation of a ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT located on the top floor of a building in Rome, Italy. The works included the upgrade of all the services, the installation of new finishes and fixtures, and the furnishing of all spaces
EDUCATION
December 2019
Awarded Master of Architecture at the University of New South Wales
July 2017
Awarded Bachelor of Architecture at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture, Switzerland
3rd Prize Winner, ARTECASA Lugano Competition. Renovation of the third floor of a residential building located in Lugano, Switzerland.
August 2015 - July 2016
Architectural Assistant (Sydney)
10 months full-time Internship at LAVA, (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture), where I worked under the supervision of Chris Bosse and Andrew Andersons, ex PTW Principal Director. During this time,I was responsible for the design, documentation and the graphical representation of RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and MIXED USE projects.
Responsibilities: Conceptual design; Interior design; Rendering and 3D modelling; Architectural drafting; Detailing and documenting; Compliance with building codes; DA documentation
REFERENCES
Robert Gasparini, Senior Associate at Design 5 Architects | robertgasparini@design5.com.au | Mobile number available upon request | (02) 9319 1855
Troy Uleman, Sydney-based Director of John McAslan + Partners | t.uleman@mcaslan.com.au | Mobile number available upon request | (02) 9158 3244