Curriculum Vitae
Anouk Ahlborn
Born on 07.04.1990
Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
London, United Kingdom
| Education: | ||
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| University of Westminster | London, UK | |
| 2018-2019 | ||
| Achieved Postgraduate Course | ||
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Module English Law, Regulations, Construction Procurement and Contracts Module Architectural Practice Management Module Professional Development and Experience Module Professional Case Study |
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| Acquired the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3) Certification | ||
| Architectural Association School of Architecture | London, UK | |
| 2014-2016 | ||
| Achieved AA Diploma School | ||
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Unit 9 “The Factory” (Natasha Sandmeier) Unit 8 “Visionary Institues and Disciplinary Cities” (Maria Fedorchenko) Built the Unit Blog History & Theory Studies ‘Thesis Option’ Relevant coursework: Technical Studies, Professional Practice 2 |
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| Acquired the AA Final Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 2) Certification | ||
| Acquired the AA Diploma | ||
| Participated in the AA Visiting School 2014: Koshirakura Landscape Workshop + Tokyo (Shin Egashira) | ||
| Architectural Association School of Architecture | London, UK | |
| 2009-2012 | ||
| Achieved AA Intermediate School | ||
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First Year Studio Unit 12 “Deep Copy” (Sam Jacob, Tomas Klassnik) Shortlisted for the AA Pozner Prize, 2011 Unit 13 “The Void” (Miraj Ahmed, Martin Jameson) Represented both units during the AA Open Day Relevant coursework : Technical Studies, History & Theory Studies, Media Studies, Professional Practice |
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| Acquired the AA Intermediate Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 1) Certification | ||
| Participated in the AA Visiting School 2012 : Unknown Fields Division “From Roswell Crash Site to Burning Man Festival” (Kate Davies, Liam Young) | ||
| Lycée de Garçons de Luxembourg, enseignement moderne (Advanced Level) | Luxembourg, LU | |
| 2005-2009 | ||
| GCSEs/A-levels - visual arts (section E) | ||
| Relevant coursework : History of Arts, Descriptive Geometry/3D Design, Graphic design/Free-hand drawing, Sculpture (opt.), Scenography (opt.) | ||
| Acquired the “Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires”, « très bien » (high pass) | ||
| Lycée classique de Diekirch Annexe Mersch, enseignement moderne | Mersch, LU | |
| 2002-2005 | ||
| Professional Experience: | ||
| Hopkins Architects | London, UK | |
| Oct. 2018 - present | ||
| Full-time ARB/RIBA Part III Professional Experience - Architect | ||
| Working on large scale project in RIBA Stages 3-7 Construction management, top down construction (on site) |
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| Studio Egret West | London, UK | |
| 12 mo, Oct. 2017 | ||
| Full-time ARB/RIBA Part II Professional Experience - Assistant | ||
| Gaining knowledge with projects through RIBA Stages 0-7 Working towards ARB/RIBA Part III examination |
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| International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - Shelter Research Unit a.s.b.l. | Bertrange, LU | |
| 3,5 mo, Oct. 2016 | ||
| Volunteer in Shelter Research Unit | ||
| Gained knowledge on problems related to current migrant crisis in Europe. Built understanding of the role of the Shelter Research Unit within the humanitarian Shelter Sector and the nature of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement as non-profit organisation. Conducted field visits to reception centres and gathered information on current sheltering conditions. Built research project on how to improve living conditions of migrant reception centers in Luxembourg and abroad. Contributed data, diagrams and drawings for forthcoming publication on living standards, norms and guidelines. |
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| Achieved ''The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent (WORC) '' Course and Test | ||
| AA School of Architecture AA Visiting School - Little Architect | London, UK | |
| 6 mo, Jun. 2015 | ||
| Part-time Student Assistant for Presentation Recording, Video Editing, Workshops | ||
| AA School of Architecture Audiovisual Department | London, UK | |
| 10 mo, Sep. 2014 | ||
| Part-time Student Assistant for Lecture Recording | ||
| CULLINAN STUDIO ARCHITECTS | London, UK | |
| 7 mo, Dec. 2013 | ||
| Full-time ARB/RIBA Part I Professional Experience | ||
| For further information please contact me. | ||
| Service of National Sites and Monuments | Luxembourg, LU | |
| 1 mo, Apr. 2013 | ||
| Assistant/Intern (department of religious patrimony) | ||
| Coordinated office work, managed photographic archive & planned business trip. Researched on proposals for educational activities in the context of the European Heritage Days. Conducted field work in a small group of conservators, art historians, architects and engineers. Improved my understanding of the legal, financial and administrative procedures, the intellectual criteria and technical expertise which enable the preservation of the religious, rural, urban, fortified and industrial patrimony. |
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| National Theatre of Luxembourg | Luxembourg, LU | |
| 3 wks, Mar. 2013 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Participated in critical dialogue between the director, stage, sound & lighting designers. Built scenographic elements & recorded the acts by means of photography and film. |
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| Claudy Jongstra Studio | Spannum, NL | |
| 1 mo, Feb. 2013 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Aided & documented the processes of carding, felting, spinning & sewing with wool. Collaborated with Claudy Jongstra & associated textile designers to complete the “Friesian landscape”, a 21 x 6 m wall tapestry for the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. |
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| Pascale Seil Glassblowing Workshop | Berdorf, LU | |
| 2 wks, Feb. 2013 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Helped with post-production of glass-blown objects in the Atelier. Composed and produced glass saucers using the glass fusion technique. |
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| Lily Weisgerber Weaving Workshop | Contern, LU | |
| 3 wks, Jan. 2013 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Utilized semi-analogue weaving techniques (WeavePoint). Designed textile patterns and fabricated customized scarves. |
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| ARQUITECTONICA | Miami, US-FL | |
| 1 mo, July 2010 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Edited technical drawings, landscape design projects & mass-modelled volumes. Worked in the concept design team, joined conferences & visited construction sites. |
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| Editions Guy Binsfeld | Luxembourg, LU | |
| 1 mo, July 2007 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Selected items from stock photo agencies & assembled pantone colour samples. Broadened my knowledge on advertisement strategies and graphic design. |
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| Banque de Luxembourg | Luxembourg, LU | |
| 1 mo, July 2006 | ||
| Assistant/Intern | ||
| Recomposed graphic design leaflets for a charity project & upcoming concerts at the Philharmonie Luxembourg in the Communication & Marketing Department. |
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| Leadership Experience: | ||
| EVEA youth camp | Neuerburg, DE | |
| 2x2 wks, July 2008/09 | ||
| youth camp leader & workshop leader | ||
| Conceived a theatre/stage design workshop, led & animated youth groups. | ||
| Participated in Youth Camp Leader Seminar ''Betreuerseminar'', EVEA, Gerolstein (Germany), 19-21 October 2007 | ||
| Participated in Youth Camp Leader Training Course ''formation d'animateur'', SNJ, Luxembourg, October 2007 | ||
| Publications: | ||
| Award Presentation for Swiss Philanthropy Foundation | Kirchberg, LU | |
| 27 Oct. 2016 | ||
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Laureate Presentation for Laureate 2017 Great! 10 Years Swiss Philanthropy Foundation Presented Video of donors testimony for charitable initiative ‘NextGen Friendship School’ Bangladesh Swiss Philanthropie Foundation, Dix visages de la philanthropie, Geneva, September 2017, p 10. |
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| Guest Talk on Radio 100,7 | Kirchberg, LU | |
| 27 Oct. 2016 | ||
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Guest Sepaker on public-service radio station 100,7 (est.1991) Collaboration with Luc Boentges, freelance presenter in MUSIC series''painted music and composed images''(lu. Gemoolte Musek a komponeiert Biller) episode 7 ''music and architecture'' (lu. Musek an Architektur) |
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| AA Projects Review Books | London, UK | |
| 2010 - 2016 | ||
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1. Undergraduate School First Year (2009/10) 2. Undergraduate School Intermediate Unit 12 (2010/11) 3. Undergraduate School Intermediate Unit 12 (2011/12) 4. Undergraduate School Diploma Unit 9 (2014/15) 5. Undergraduate School Diploma Unit 8 (2015/16) |
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| Photographs | Core 77 online | |
| Oct. 2012 | ||
| Unknown Fields Division from Roswell to Burning Man. Published Photographs in collaboration with Jessica Charlesworth, Core 77 online, Oct. 2012 |
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| ISSUU Free Publication | ISSUU online | |
| 2016 - present | ||
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1. Provocations (AA Project Booklet, 2016) 2. Berlin Stoppages (AA Project Booklet, 2016) 3. Urban Stoppages - Project Brief for Luxembourg European Capital of Culture 2022 (forthcoming) |
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| (for self-publications, please visit >> https://issuu.com/anoukahlborn) | ||
| Skills & Interests: | ||
| Languages: | ||
| 1. Luxembourgish : mother tongue, fluent 2. German : advanced, fluent 3. French : advanced, fluent 4. English : advanced, fluent |
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| Achieved IELTS (Academic test) | ||
| Computer (Mac and Windows): | ||
| Proficient in : Autodesk Revit 3D, Autodesk AutoCAD 2D, Robert McNeel & Associates Rhinoceros 3D, Bentley Systems Microstation 2D, Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Dw, Pr etc.) Concepts (ipad), Microsoft Office 365, HTML & CSS (Webdesign & Webdevelopment) |
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| Used i.a. laser cutting, CNC milling, 3D printing | ||
| Music and Arts: | ||
| Studied Solfège, Flute, Guitar Trained in Painting, Life drawing, Etching, Ceramics, Porcelain painting, Photography and other arts. |
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| Dance and Sports: | ||
| Studied Classical ballet, Jazz, Belly Dance Trained in Skiing (ESF), Diving, Horse riding |
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| Achieved PADI Scuba Diver – Open Water | ||
| Travel: | ||
| Southern China (Inter 12 studio trip to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau) Northern & Western India (Inter 13 studio trip to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh) Canada & United States of America (NY, FL, NM, AZ, UT, NV, CA) (Unknown Fields Division AA Visiting School 2012) Japan (Koshirakura Landscape Workshop + Tokyo AA Visiting School 2014) Bangladesh (BDL NextGen Friendship Bangladesh-Luxembourg Trip 2017) Eastern & Southern Africa (Kenya, Namibia); Indonesia; Europe |
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| Love: | ||
| Art & Architectural Theory Making things & Cooking |
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