CHRISTINE FILIPOVA
EDUCATION
2022-2027 Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York- B.Arch
2018-2022 Brooklyn Technical High School- Industrial Design
EXPERIENCE
July 2024- Technical Audit Intern- Department of Buildings
Aug 2024
July 2024- Data Analyst and Sustainability Intern- LOOPS R+R
Aug 2024
Jan 2024- After-School Program College Assistant- CUNY May 2024 School of Education
PARTICIPATION/ AWARDS
May 2025- Vice President - American Institute of Architecture Present Students (AIAS)
May 2024- Treasurer- American Institute of Architecture
May 2025 Students (AIAS)
May 2024 B.Arch Second Year Best Project- Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York
SKILLS
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Rhino3D
Google Suite
01 BUILT TO GROW
To align with our clients’ evolving needs, we designed an ADU that tailors to each stage of the customer lifecycle. By prioritizing speed and relevance, we opted for prefab hempcrete panels, which are designed for sustainable, rapid, and efficient assembly. We wanted to showcase how our innovative building approach supports long term environmental and economic goals.
Partnered with Leslie Martinez
02 GROWING SPACES
Growing spaces aims to reclaim the often-overlooked spaces typically lost in micro housing. To maximize these underutilized areas, the facade employs a push and pull effect that creates inviting community areas within the building. The vertical farming area, in particular, provides an opportunity for residents to cultivate fresh produce, supporting sustainability and fostering a sense of community.
Partnered with Ian Rivera
VENTILATION SYSTEM
03 GATES
This project’s main focus was exploring the identity of Harlem’s 125th street. Our main point of research was Franco Gaskin’s artwork that lined the security gates of the street. We wanted to celebrate his work and were inspired to make our own gate.
Partnered with Jake Marasigan, Cemile Koseoglu, and Etty Jajati
04 LAYERED
Layered is a multi-family housing project located in the rapidly transforming neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn. The project explores gradiations of privacy, where public, semi-public, and private spaces unfold as one moves through the space. This concept is reflected in the massing, facade material, and program placement.
Partnered with Ian Rivera
05 SPATIAL STUDY
This spatial study ‘s primary focus was to research the relationship between windows and facade . Through researching a social housing project done by HARQUITECTES, we were able to explore proportional relationships by physical models and photography.
Partnered with Ian Rivera
