- Gastreferentin
- Institute of Architecture and Planning
- Current Activity
- After graduating in architecture at the University of Stuttgart I went on to complete the
international cooperation: sustainable emergency architecture master at UIC Barcelona.
In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to work in the private sector, development and in emergency as a shelter and
settlement consultant. While working in Bangladesh during the Rohingya emergency response in 2018, I saw the opportunities
of participatory planning processes in emergency responses and the huge role of Information, Education and Communication
(IEC) materials.
The use of natural materials like earth, wood and bamboo for architecture and infrastructure is critical to me both to reduce
the ecological footprint of construction and to improve people’s living environment. Combining these needs and opportunities
as well as my knowledge led me to found the Human Atelier, to collaborate in creating high quality graphic materials and
sustainable projects upholding the dignity of each individual and to support and advocate for resilient and self-sufficient
communities.
- Education
- 2016 — 2017
Universitat International de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Master of International Cooperation
Sustainable Emergency Architecture
Master Thesis:
From Privatization to the Human Right to Water in Latin America:
A closer look at Uruguay, Argentina and Bolivia - 2011 — 2016
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Bachelor of Science
Architecture and Urban Planning - 2008 — 201
Lycée International Ferney-Voltaire, France
French scientific baccalauréat
German abitur (higher education entrance qualification) - Career
- since 2020
Freelance Rammed Earth Architect
LehmTonErde (Martin Rauch), Austria
• Working on a multitude of small- to largescale rammed earth
projects from the conceptual phase up to detailed formwork plans for
the production of rammed earth elements - since 2019
Founder - The Human Atelier
Architecture and Graphic Design Consultancy
for the Humanitarian Sector - 2018 — 2019
Shelter & Settlement Consultant
Catholic Relief Services, HRD - 2018 — 2019
Studio Anna Heringer, Laufen, Germany
• Received ERASMUS for young entrepreneurs stipend
• Worked on the architectural design and participatory planning for the
Kindergarten in Traunstein, Germany
• Assisted with research for the “Upscaling Earth” book publication with Martin Rauch and ETHZ - 2018
Shelter & Settlement Consultant
Catholic Relief Services, Bangladesh (remote) - 2017 — 2018
Shelter & Settlement Technical Associate
Catholic Relief Services, UK and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh - 2017 — 2018
Shelter & Settlement Technical Associate
Catholic Relief Services, UK and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh - 2017
Intern - Architect
Urban Development Resource Center, Bhubaneswar, India - 2016
Intern - Architect
Baumschlager Eberle, St. Gallen, Switzerland - Memberships
- since 2020
Austrian Red Cross
Emergency medical technician (EMT) - 2016
Volunteer - Architect
Mano a Mano Bolivia, Cochabamba, Bolivia
• Drew the plans for a School in Kichka-Mokho, Bolivia
• Built 3D Virtual-tours of Mano a Mano’s main constructions for
promotional purposes
• Completed a full inventory of materials and comprehensive
BoQs for different building structures