Claudia Ciavattini
Claudia Ciavattini
Senior Architect
PROFILE
Senior Architect with a background in Building Engineering – which means I approach design with both spatial ambition and structural awareness.
Over fifteen years of projects across hospitality, residential, retail, industrial and public space have taught me that the most interesting problems find solutions when creative intuition, material expression
and technical precision align. That is where I work best.
Currently based in Zadar, Croatia. Open to relocation.
▪ Built Projects in Multiple Sectors
▪ Client & Consultant Management
▪ Hospitality & Residential Focus
▪ Concept to Construction
Professional Experience
D&Z
| Senior Architect |
Zadar, Croatia
2017 – present
Leading design and delivery of complex projects across hospitality, residential, retail, industrial and public space typologies. Responsible for the full project cycle: concept development, technical documentation, client management, consultant coordination and on-site architectural supervision.
Self-Employed
| Project Architect |
Ancona, Italy
2012 – 2017
Independent practice focused on residential refurbishment and interior design. Direct client management, construction documentation and contractor coordination.
Mondaini Roscani Architetti Associati
| Architect |
Ancona, Italy
2009 – 2012
Residential, healthcare and educational projects. Responsible for technical development and construction documentation.
Andrew Skurman Architects
| Intern |
San Francisco, USA
2009
Concept design development for a luxury villa and an exhibition installation at the de Young Museum.
Selected Projects
- Hyatt Regency Hotel Zadar: Design development and construction documentation for a large-scale hospitality project.
- Novigrad Mixed-Use Building: Lead Architect for a mixed-use residential and hospitality project, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Full project cycle from concept through construction, including restaurant interior design.
- Zadar Waterfront Hotel – Heritage Conversion: Lead Architect for the conversion of a 1941 Italian administration building into a high-end hotel. Early design phase (in progress), involving coordination with heritage conservation and maritime authorities.
- Poličnik & Šopot industrial facilities extension: Lead Architect for two facilities for fish processing, freezing and cold storage, developed for the same client. Focus on workflow efficiency, functional layout and technical coordination.
- Supernova ZAD III Retail Center: Lead Architect for a single-storey retail project. Design development and permit documentation.
- Biograd Winery: Lead Architect for a concept design of a winery combining production and visitor hospitality.
- Teslina Urban Park: Design of a terraced public space focused on barrier-free accessibility and community use.
- Ražanac Luxury Villa: Full construction documentation and architectural detailing.
Education
Master of Science in Building Engineering & Architecture
Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy · 2008
Professional License to sign architectural and engineering projects
Ordine degli Ingegneri di Ancona (Order of Engineers of Ancona, Italy) · 2009
Erasmus Program
École D’Architecture de Paris-La Villette · 2006
core Skills
- Design Development & Technical Documentation
- Spatial Organization & Functional Planning
- Construction Detailing & Site Supervision
- Complex Projects Coordination
- Buildability from envelope to interior detail
BEYOND ARCHITECTURE
I run marathons and trail races – drawn to endurance and the discipline of mind-challenging goals. I am also a fitness coach, which has taught me that guiding people towards their goals is a skill that goes well beyond technical knowledge.
I find elegance in wine culture, in drawing, and in details most people overlook.
SoftwareS
AutoCAD
Revit (in progress)
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Twinmotion
Languages
Italian (Native)
English (Fluent)
Croatian (Fluent)
French (Advanced)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Catalan (Basic - improving)
Publication
Ventilation in
Super-Insulated Roofs
Costruire in Laterizio, Newsletter Coperture
no. 14, 2009