AIKATERINI LEKOU aikaterinilekou@gmail.com +30 6974127813 www.linkedin.com/in/aikaterini-lekou Barbarasteeg 2, Delft, Netherlands Date of birth:3/10/1992, Nationality:Greek
OBJECTIVE
As a determined architect with diverse professional experiences in interior design, landscape architecture, and expertise in revitalizing existing structures and integrating historical contexts with contemporary design principles, I am eager to contribute to forward-thinking projects prioritizing aesthetics and design sensitivity, seeking a stimulating design position.
DIGITAL SKILLS Proficient: AutoCAD Photoshop In design Illustration Rhino SketchUp Corona Renderer 3D Studio Max Twinmotion Renderer Microsoft Office Moderate: Revit V-Ray Renderer Photogrammetry/Agisoft
LANGUAGES Native Language: Greek
Other Languages: English (C2 Fluent) French (B1 Intermediate) Dutch (A1 Beginner) Italian (A1 Beginner) Spanish (A1 Beginner)
EXHIBITIONS 3 - 9/2020 Museum Paul Tetar van Elven Delft, Netherlands
‘Drawing Rooms’
Presented the results of the MSc2 design studio Interiors, Buildings, Cities TU DELFT.
3/2017 AHK Hall
Nicosia, Cyprus
‘Moni Power Station Regeneration’ Exhibited the convection of an old electric plant in Limassol into a lively fish market.
CV Aikaterini Lekou
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Present
Vakwerk Architecten Junior Architect (Internship)
Delft, Netherlands
Developed physical models, sketches, and CAD drawings to support the design of the new veterinary school building of Utrecht University.
9/2023 – 1/2025
Freelance Architect
Volos, Greece Managing landscape projects from concept (design and renders) to construction phase (assisted the supervision of construction process).
3-4/2024
Studio 99 (external partner)
Involved in interior renovation project (design and renders).
9/23 – 1/2024
Karras Handmade Furniture (external partner)
In charge of interior design residential and health-care projects (design, renders and furniture construction drawings).
1/2023 – 9/2023
Circus Design Studio Junior Interior Designer
Volos, Greece
Carrying forward interior design for retail, leisure, and residential projects(design, renders and construction drawings).
9/2017 – 1/2018
Jansana, De La Villa, De Paauw Arquitectes Junior Landscape Architect (Internship)
Barcelona, Spain
Overseeing CAD drawings, 3D modelling, and presentation collages for urban regenarion projects within Barcelona area. (involved in process of participatory design in collaboration with municipal agencies and locals).
7 – 8/2017
APA Wojciechowski SP. Z O.O. Junior Architect (Internship)
Warsaw, Poland
Built a suite of physical models, sketches and CAD drawings for the transformation of a building into a hotel and participation for housing competitions entry.
EDUCATION Present
University of Thessaly MSc Re-use of Buildings and Sets (Scholarship holder)
Volos, Greece
Emphasis on the utilization with new uses of existing abandoned and depreciated building shells, complexes and areas and their construction, structural and energy upgrading.
9/2018 – 11/2021
Delft University of Technology MSc Architecture Urbanism and Building Sciences Track Architecture
Delft, Netherlands
Focus on Interior Architecture, Exhibition design and revitalization of ruined buildings. (Graduation project within the Interiors, Buildings, Cities Chair). GPA: 7,50/10
9/2018 – 11/2021
Delft University of Technology Honours Programme Master Architecture and the Built Environment Track Architecture
Delft, Netherlands
History/Theory research on the Biblical Exodus Route from a psychogeographical approach. Grade: 9/10
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