HEJ, I’M PAULA

With a foundation in engineering and a passion for design, I am a young architect who believes that strong technical skills enhance creative vision. Educated at the Dresden University of Technology in Germany, I developed a deep appreciation for architecture as a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise. I am driven to transform forward-thinking ideas into functional, sustainable spaces that leave a lasting impact.

For me, architecture should make the world simpler, better, and more enjoyable.
Sustainability sparks my curiosity, and innovation keeps me moving — which is why I contribute to Engineers Without Borders Luxembourg, where I also serve in a leadership role on the board.

We may not be able to fix everything, but making things a little better is always worth it.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -

  • ARCHITECT
    SINCE JAN 2024

    DESIGN, BUILDING PERMIT, EXECUTION PLANNING, SITE SUPERVISION,
    PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, IT CONSULTING

    • ANNEXE - COLMAR BERG, LUX
      APS / APD / ADB / PDE
      NEW CONSTRUCTION IN A HERITAGE PARK, COLLABORATING WITH HIGH-END CLIENTS

    • VILLA HMC - CAPELLEN, LUX
      APS
      RENOVATION OF A HERITAGE VILLA WITH CONTEMPORARY EXTENSION

    • RESIDENCE - LIMPERTSBERG, LUX
      PDE
      SITE SUPERVISION, LANDSCAPE DESIGN

    • ASTA LABORATORY - GILSDORF, LUX
      APD
      INTERIOR DESIGN, VISUALISATION EXTERIOR

  • INTERNSHIP > FREELANCE ARCHITECT
    OCT 2020 - JUN 2023

    INTERNATIONA URBAN PLANNING (200,000 M²), INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS, PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL MODEL MAKING AND 3D PRINTING, WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS, SKETCHES AND ANIMATION

  • INTERNSHIP > WORKING STUDENT
    JUN 2017- JUN 2020

    DOCUMENTATION, EVALUATION OF COMPETITION APPLICATIONS, SITE MEASUREMENT, PHYSICAL MODEL MAKING, URBAN PLANNING

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION -

  • OCT 2017 - SEP 2023

    • DIPLOMA DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AT THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
      GRADE TOTAL 1,9
      SEP 2023

    • AWARD
      GERMAN NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
      OCT 2021

    • INTERNSHIP SHELL CONSTRUCTION SITE
      BAUHAUF GMBH - COSWIG, GER
      MAR 2018

  • OCT 2022 - FEB 2023

    • GUEST STUDIES ARCHITECTURE MASTER
      ARCHITECTURE STUDIO / DESIGN VR-WORLD / MODULAR FURNITURE

  • AUG 2008 - JUN 2017

    • UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION (A-LEVELS)
      FOCUS ART AND GERMAN
      JUN 2017

    • INTERNSHIP ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
      RIEGER ARCHITEKTUR - DRESDEN, GER
      JUN 2017

    • INTERNSHIP GOLDSMITH / SHOP WINDOW DESIGN
      GOLDSCHMIEDE LEHMANN - DRESDEN, GER
      JUL 2015

    • INTERNSHIP FLORIST
      FLORA - BLÜTE IN FORM - COSWIG, GER
      JUN 2011

VOLUNTEERING

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VOLUNTEERING -

  • SECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ARCHITECTE
    SINCE NOV 2023

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & CROSS-FIELD LEARNING, ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION & MARKETING, EVENT MANAGEMENT, RECRUITMENT

  • MEMBER
    SINCE JAN 2024

    MEETING AND EXCHANGE TO BUILD A STRONGER CONNECTION AMONG THE NEW GENERATION OF DESIGNERS IN LUXEMBOURG

SKILLS

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SKILLS -

    • COMMUNICATION & INTERCULTURAL SKILLS

      BUILDING PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLEAGUES AND CLIENTS WHILE THRIVING IN DIVERSE CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS.

    • CREATIVITY & ADAPTABILITY

      INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER DELIVERING SMART DESIGN SOLUTIONS WHILE QUICKLY ADAPTING TO NEW CHALLENGES AND TECHNOLOGIES.

    • TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP

      COLLABORATIVE TEAM PLAYER FOSTERING ENGAGEMENT THROUGH TEAM-BUILDING AND A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS LEARNING.

    • DRAWING SOFTWARE 2D / 3D + + +
      REVIT, ARCHICAD, RHINO, AUTOCAD

    • MODEL MAKING + + +

      3D PRINTING MATERIALS, WOOD, CARDBOARD, FOAM

    • VISUALISATION + +
      ENSCAPE, TWINMOTION

    • ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD + + +
      PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, INDESIGN, AFTER EFFECTS

    • OTHERS + +
      MS SUITE, ORCA

    • GERMAN
      NATIVE

    • ENGLISH
      FLUENT

    • FRENCH
      BASIC