Resumé
Work experience
Fabrication Lab (2023—2026) | Student Helper Administrator |
Foster & Partners (2025) | Architectural Assistant (Part 1 Intern) |
The Lansdowne Club (2022—2023) | Food and Beverage Assistant |
Iris Flower Shop (2020-21) | Florist |
Education
Sydenham & Forest Hill - Sixth Form | Maths- A, Physics- B, Economics- A, Further Maths (AS)- A |
University of Westminster - Architecture BA with Foundation | Foundation Year in Architecture-75% |
Software
ArchiCAD | Advanced proficiency |
Rhino+ Grasshopper | Parametric modelling expertise |
Adobe Creative Suite | Advanced |
Twinmotion | Real-time rendering and animation |
Vectorworks | Intermediate proficiency |
Autocad | 2D drafting and documentation |
Skills
Model making | Virtual Reality (VR) |
3D rendering | Critical thinking |
Team leadership | Animation |
Strategic planning | Project management |
Achievements
1. Saunders Architects Prize for Experimentation
Awarded for third-year design work that pushed beyond the conventional brief, testing ideas, materials and methods rather than settling for the expected. The recognition affirmed experimentation as central to my practice and continues to inform my approach to design.
2. Fabrication Lab- London Architect’s Festival Reimagine
Contributed to sustainable urban projects through 3D concrete printing with a robotic arm, public ceramic workshops, and parametric prototypes using digital fabrication, gaining hands-on experience in material research and community engagement.
3. Changing Cities 3 – Climate Resilience
I was awarded first prize in the BIP programme, a collaborative international workshop focused on innovative urban transformation. The recognition reflects my contribution to forward-thinking design solutions and cross-cultural teamwork in reimagining the future of our cities.
4. PI BOT- University of Westminster
Winner of the PI BOT competition, recognised by MIT Boston for technical innovation. I led the design and technical build, combining parametric design with advanced fabrication techniques.
Extracurricular Activities
1. Albanian Society- Vice President
FANS University of Westminster- Student Helper FANS Role
Shpresa Programme- Volunteer
Languages
Albanian- Native | English- Advanced |
German- Basic proficiency | Greek- Basic proficiency |
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work. If this sparked your interest or curiosity, I would truly appreciate hearing from you. Your thoughts, questions, or ideas are always welcome and appreciated.
Tel.: +44 7785386018
Email: irisfani33@gmail.com
I look forward to moments where design meets purpose, and collaboration shapes something greater.
