Resume
Welcome to my digital portfolio. I am Francesca Tassi Carboni, an architect with a rich background in managing diverse building typologies and scales across various European contexts. My professional journey spans from urban planning to detailed construction projects in Ireland, Sweden, and Spain, underpinned by my Italian roots.
This blend of experiences fuels my passion for leveraging architecture as a catalyst for social sustainability and enhancing living conditions. At Urban Agency, where I worked for several years as Project Architect and Associate Architect, these principles guided my commitment to shaping environments that respect the past and embrace the future, fostering community engagement and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Public Realm and Masterplanning: I have extensive experience in public realm enhancement projects and master planning. My expertise includes user-friendly design, activation strategies and greening techniques, elements crucial for creating vibrant and sustainable communities.
Residential and Domestic: I have worked on a diverse array of residential designs, from high-density urban developments to domestic extensions. I focus on creating living spaces that are both functional and inspiring, integrating sustainable practices to enhance comfort and reduce environmental impact.
Leadership and Collaboration: Leading numerous projects at Urban Agency has honed my skills in team coordination, client liaison, and stakeholder engagement. These experiences taught me to consider all voices in the development process for accurate and efficient design solutions.
Historical and Contemporary Integration: My studies in Italy provided me with unique insights into interventions in historic town centers and archaeological sites. I specialize in blending contemporary design with historical contexts, emphasizing the preservation of cultural heritage while introducing modern interventions.
Thank you for exploring my work. I look forward to collaborating on future projects that champion innovation, sustainability, and community welfare.
Education
2024-2025 Inclusive and Sustainable Cities, Professional Certificate, Delft University of Technology
2017 Revit and Level 2 Building Information Modelling, Dublin Institute of Design
2012 - 2014 M.Arch./M.Sc. Design for Sustainable Development, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
2007 - 2011 B.Sc. Architectural Science, University of Parma, Faculty of Architecture
2002 - 2007 High School Diploma, Classical Studies, G. D. Romagnosi, Parma, Italy
Work
2018 - 2023 Associate Architect at Urban Agency Architects, Dublin, Ireland
2015 - 2018 Graduate Architect/Project Architect at Clonliffe Architects, Dublin, Ireland
2014 Assistant Architect at Tassi Carboni Architetti Associati, Parma, Italy
2013-2014 Architect and Product Developer at Imnus Emergency Housing, Gothenburg, Sweden
2011 Architectural Intern at Eva Prats Ricardo Flores Arquitectes, Barcelona, Spain
2007 Architectural Intern at Laboratorio Architettura Ingegneria, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Softwares
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhinoceros, VRay, Lumion, Revit, Sketchup, Microsoft Office, Web Design
Languages
Italian
English
Spanish
Exhibitions
2018 RIAI
2018 AAI Architectural Association
2014 From Emergency Shelters to Homes, design of paperboard housing exploring living conditions in post-disaster settlements, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
2013 Urban Farming Workshop, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
2012 Personal photographic exhibition Superbi mercati in Superstiti luoghi, Urban Center, Parma, Italy
2011 111 Crossed Sights, Exhibition for Flores Prats Architects at COAC, Barcelona
Activities
2017-2018 Psychology: the Science of Behaviour and Mind, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
2015 - 2017 Dublin Open House Volunteer
2014 Participation to the Solar Decathlon Paris 2014 with Team Sweden
Publications
Catalogue of the conference Abitare la città dimenticata by Architects Association of Parma, 2012 (Photographs)
C. VISENTIN, La riscoperta del centro, MUP editore, Parma 2010 (Project of Archeological Research Centre)
C. VISENTIN, M. BRUZZONE, Riqualificare gli spazi tra gli edifici, La Bertani & C.industria grafica, Cavriago 2009 (Landscape project for Casa Cervi Museum)
M. VESCOVI, N. REALI, Parma ieri e oggi, immagini a confronto, Quadra Edizioni, Parma 2004 (Photographs)