Claudia Ciavattini
Claudia Ciavattini
Senior Architect
Design Development · Technical Expertise · Project Delivery
PROFILE
Senior Architect with international experience across residential, hospitality, retail, industrial, educational and public space projects, working from concept design through construction documentation and realization.
My work combines architectural clarity with a strong technical approach, focusing on functionality, spatial quality and buildable solutions.
I pay particular attention to interior environments and material expression, aiming to create spaces that are both efficient and pleasant to experience.
Currently based in Zadar, Croatia.
Open to relocation.
▪ 15+ Years Professional Experience
▪ Built Projects In Multiple Sectors
▪ Residential & Hospitality Focus
▪ Multidisciplinary Design Coordination
Professional Experience
D&Z
Senior Architect
Zadar, HR · 2017 – present
High-end hospitality, residential, retail, industrial and public space projects.
Self-Employed
Project Architect
Ancona, IT · 2012 – 2017
Residential design development and renovations.
Mondaini Roscani Architetti Associati
Architect
Ancona, IT · 2009 – 2012
Residential, healthcare and educational projects.
Andrew Skurman Architects
Intern
San Francisco, USA · 2009
Presentation model of a luxury villa; concept design development of a portal to access an Egyptian exhibition at the The Young Museum.
Selected Projects
- Hyatt Regency Hotel: Design development and construction documentation for a large-scale hospitality project.
- Novigrad Mixed-Use Building: Lead Architect for a mixed-use residential and commercial project, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, with additional responsibility for the restaurant interior concept and design.
- Supernova ZAD III Retail Center: Lead architect for a retail project, integrating design development and architectural refining.
- Poličnik & Šopot industrial facilities: Lead architect for a two facilities for fish processing, freezing and cold storage, developed for the same client. Focus on workflow efficiency, functional layout and technical coordination.
- Tesla Urban Park: Design of a terraced public space focused on accessibility and community use.
- Biograd Winery: Architectural development of production and visitor areas.
- Montecarotto Primary School: Technical design and construction documentation.
Education
M.Sc. Building Engineering & Architecture
Polytechnic University of Marche, 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 Resolution
- Spatial Organization & Functional Design
- Construction Documentation & Detailing
- Project Coordination & Delivery
- Buildability & Technical Control
SoftwareS
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
MS Office
Twinmotion
MyArchitect AI
Languages
Italian (Native)
English (Fluent)
Croatian (Fluent)
French (Intermediate)
Spanish (Learning)
Catalan (Learning)
Publication
Ventilation in Super-Insulated Roofs
Costruire in Laterizio – Newsletter Coperture
no. I4, 2009)