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CURRICULUM VITAE
FRANCESCA VEZZANI
January 2009
ARB REG. No 070987E
RIBA MEM. No 12063114
DATE OF BIRTH 23 August 1974
NATIONALITY Italian Tel. 0776 2923 485
CONTACTS 39, Percy Road, South Norwood Email fr.vezzani@yahoo.it
London SE25 5NA www.francescavezzani.com
EDUCATION
1987-1993 I.T. Blaise Pascal, Reggio Emilia, Diploma in Informatics, 55/60 mark.
1994-2000 University of Ferrara, graduation in Architecture, 1st class (Part I and Part II equivalence). Thesis on the analysis and the restoration of historical dairies.
8 Mar 2001 Esame di Stato qualification (Part III equivalence).
2001 Leonardo scholarship for professional training abroad, Panter Hudspith, London.
2002 Bartlett School of Architecture, London; RIBA Part III professional practice course.
2002 Westminster Kingsway College, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), A grade.
2004 Training course on the protection of cultural heritage, Reggio Emilia.
2005 Training course on restoration and traditional works, Reggio Emilia.
2004-2008 Several Photography courses, Reggio Emilia/London.
EMPLOYMENT
FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER October 2005-present.
BURRELL FOLEY FISCHER LLP (London) February 2007 – present:
The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Renovation, improvement and extension of 1970s world-class
Architect within large team. theatre, designed by RHWL and provided with a world-
Phase 1 £5.5m. Phase 2 £4.5m. renowned Guthrie thrust stage in the 907-seat main auditorium and a 398-seat Studio. Role: From stage D.
Junior Open House, 2007 Site visit and classroom workshop with children aged 9-11.
Architect. Theme of workshop: sustainable classroom.
Sustainability Officer Responsible for the sustainabilty issues and the "Green File".
Photo Librarian Responsible for the Image Library of the office.
AWW (London) March 2006 – January 2007:
Office Reception, Leadenhall, London Refurbishment of office reception area and entrance screen at
Contract Project Architect. the heart of Leadenhall Conservation Area. Role: early
feasibility design, client presentation.
Cultural Quarter Regeneration, Croydon Master plan with a new urban space, apartments and retail
Contract Architect within large team. accommodation. Role: amendment of construction drawings.
ARCHITETTO RICCARDA CANTARELLI (Parma) October - December 2005:
Sculptor Paolo Borghi exhibition Design of the sculpture exhibition inside the historical
Contract Architect. Renaissance complex La Pilotta, Parma.
SALVARANI IORI ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI (Reggio Emilia) May 2003 – September 2005:
Retail Fit-Outs for Max Mara Fashion Group Interior design and refurbishing of numerous high quality
Project Architect. From 600 to 1200 Eur/m2. fashion stores worldwide. Role: all stages of the design process.
Max Mara Fashion Group Headquarters Extension of master plan for rural headquarters site in Reggio
Architect within small team. Emilia. Role: feasibility studies and scheme design for
planning application.
Le Porte di Reggio Arts and Retail Complex Mixed use scheme including theatre, shops, bars, restaurants,
Architectural Assistant. office block, car park and technical facilities, Reggio Emilia.
Role: master planning and initial scheme design.
Villa in Poviglio, Reggio Emilia Conversion and extension of workshop building into
Architect within small team. Completed 2005. guesthouse. Role: scheme and detailed design, construction drawings.
ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE IL PONTE (Montecchio Emilia, RE) September 2004:
Theatre performances Set Designer.
IBC - REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA September – December 2004:
Progetto Castelli Online database detailing all the castles ever built in Emilia
Contract Historical Researcher. Romagna.
STUDIO ARCHITETTO BEDOGNI (Reggio Emilia) February - June 2004:
Mansion restoration and extension, Reggio E. Conversion of listed mansion into 11 high quality apartments.
Contract Architect. Role: construction drawings, detail design and internal layout.
PANTER HUDSPITH ARCHITECTS (London) April 2001 - May 2003:
Roydon Mansion, London Conversion of the loft within a listed building into a flat.
Project Architect. £200,000. Role: from early feasibility design to planning submission.
GTS Learning, London Office interior design and furnishing. Role: feasibility, scheme
Project Architect. Completed 2002. £85,000. and detail design, construction drawings, site and post completion.
Howard of Effingham School, Surrey Refurbishment of entrance area and offices. Role: from
Project Architect. Completed 2002. £200,000. feasibility and scheme design to planning and tender
documents, detail design, construction drawings, site and post completion.
City Screen Arts Complex, Central Leeds Mixed use scheme including 3 screen cinema, offices, café,
Project Architect. £3.5m. education facilities and shops. Role: from early feasibility design (including 3D modelling) to stage C.
Oxford Castle Heritage Project, Oxford Mixed-use redevelopment of the former Castle and Prison
Architect within small team. complex including an apartment building with café and
Completed 2006. £5.5m. educational facilities, a museum and a major public square with terraced seating for outdoor performances. Role: feasibility design and 3D modelling.
Duke of York Cinema and Fire Station, Brighton Refurbishment of listed historical cinema and extension of 2
Architect within small team. £2.5m. additional screens. Refurbishment of the adjacent fire station.
Role: from early feasibility design to stage C.
Firth Park Nursery, Sheffield Sustainable development including nursery, crèche, café and
Architect within small team. community accommodation within Firth Park.
Completed 2004. £1.8m. Role: feasibility design and 3D modelling.
BFI competition, South Bank, London Complex project including the Museum of Moving Image
Architect within large team. (MOMI), the National Film Library, 5 cinemas for the National
2nd place. September 2001. £60m. Film Theatre (NFT), education facilities, the Film Café, Restaurant and Film Shop. Role: physical modelling.
City & County Museum, Central Lincoln Complex project involving the Flaxengate area’s master plan
Architect within large team. and the design of a new archaeological museum which also
Completed 2005. £7.8m. creates a new public square. Role: feasibility schemes and 3D modelling.
BISI-MERKUS STUDIO ASSOCIATO (Reggio Emilia) April 2000 – March 2001:
Restoration of historical/listed churches Role: historical analysis, survey, feasibility design, scheme
Architectural Assistant. design, planning submission.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Italian: native language.
English: fluent (CAE qualification – see Education).
French and Spanish: conversational.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Macintosh and Windows.
VectorWorks (proficient up to version 11), Allplan (proficient up to version 2005), Microstation (proficient up to version MS95), Autocad-Architectural Desktop (good knowledge), Form Z (basic knowledge), SketchUp (basic knowledge).
Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, InDesign, QuarkXPress and similar.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar.
PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Settimana della Fotografia Europea (European Photography Week), Punto Einaudi bookshop, Reggio Emilia, April-June 2009.
- Shortlisted, Immagini di Architettura nel Mondo (World Architecture Images) photographic competition (December 2008) , travel agents Lionetti Viaggi, Matera.
- Labirinti series selected among 100 for Indastria Fotofestival photographic exhibition, Mussolente, Vicenza, 17-26 October 2008.
- Images published online on www.viaggidiarchitettura.it of the travel agents Lionetti Viaggi of Matera, from September 2007.
- Labyrinths solo photographic exhibition, Space C Gallery, Croydon Clocktower, London, 2 August-1 September 2007.
- Angle Grinder article and interview about Labyrinths exhibition at the Croydon Clocktower published by Kerry Eustice in News Shopper, London, 29 August 2007.
- Differenze group photographic exhibition: 5 images from the series Spazio Silenzio, social club Buco Magico, Reggio Emilia, 26 May-2 June 2007.
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Settimana della Fotografia Europea (European Photography Week), hotel Express, Reggio Emilia, April-May 2007.
- Academic work on the survey and restoration project of an historical ceiling in Palazzo di Ludovico Il Moro in Ferrara published on Atlante dell'Architettura Ferrarese, by C. Di Francesco, R. Fabbri, F. Bevilacqua, Federico Motta Editore, Ferrara, 2007.
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, CIR restaurant, Reggio Emilia, March-April 2007.
- Labirinti photographic series published on www.freestudentbox.it/artattiva/arttiva_vezzani.htm, from February 2007.
- High commendation, Clik Legno photographic competition (January 2007) and exhibition (February 2007, Legno&Edilizia fair, Verona), Piemmeti Spa, Padova with Icar 12 of IUAV university of Venice and the online magazine Tecnologos. www.tecnologos.it/cliklegno/
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Geco jazz club, Reggio Emilia, January-February 2007.
- Winner, Luci/Ombre in Architettura photographic competition and exhibition, ArchCineFoto Association, Venice, November 2006.
http://www.nonsolocinema.com/nsc_articolo.php3?id_article=5827&...
- Coloriamo di Immagini il Nuovo Ospedale permanent photographic exhibition, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, from September 2004.
- I Giovani e la Musica photographic competition and exhibition, Castelnovo Sotto (RE), March 2004.
- Premio ASSIRCO Giovani: graduation thesis award, Rome, May 2001.
- Exhibition of the graduation thesis drawings, San Giuseppe Festival, Villa Aiola (RE), May 2001.
- Article on historical dairies published on Primo Maggio Aiolese, Tipolitografia L’Olmo, Montecchio E. (RE), 2001.
- Exhibition of the graduation thesis drawings, Santi Pietro e Paolo Festival, Campegine (RE), June 2000.
- Da Ravenna al mare exhibition: academic work on the master plan of the dock area, Ravenna, June 1998.
- Academic work on a housing scheme project published on Elementi di Tecnologia by A. Boeri, F. Conato, E. Mancini, Officina Ferrarese, Pitagora Editrice, Bologna, 1996.
OTHER INTERESTS
Photography: courses and workshops, dark room, photomontages, competitions and exhibitions.
Travelling, cycling, ethnic dance.
Environment, recycling, animals.
Reading, cinema, theatre, exhibitions.
REFERENCES
Available on request.
FRANCESCA VEZZANI
January 2009
ARB REG. No 070987E
RIBA MEM. No 12063114
DATE OF BIRTH 23 August 1974
NATIONALITY Italian Tel. 0776 2923 485
CONTACTS 39, Percy Road, South Norwood Email fr.vezzani@yahoo.it
London SE25 5NA www.francescavezzani.com
EDUCATION
1987-1993 I.T. Blaise Pascal, Reggio Emilia, Diploma in Informatics, 55/60 mark.
1994-2000 University of Ferrara, graduation in Architecture, 1st class (Part I and Part II equivalence). Thesis on the analysis and the restoration of historical dairies.
8 Mar 2001 Esame di Stato qualification (Part III equivalence).
2001 Leonardo scholarship for professional training abroad, Panter Hudspith, London.
2002 Bartlett School of Architecture, London; RIBA Part III professional practice course.
2002 Westminster Kingsway College, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), A grade.
2004 Training course on the protection of cultural heritage, Reggio Emilia.
2005 Training course on restoration and traditional works, Reggio Emilia.
2004-2008 Several Photography courses, Reggio Emilia/London.
EMPLOYMENT
FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER October 2005-present.
BURRELL FOLEY FISCHER LLP (London) February 2007 – present:
The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Renovation, improvement and extension of 1970s world-class
Architect within large team. theatre, designed by RHWL and provided with a world-
Phase 1 £5.5m. Phase 2 £4.5m. renowned Guthrie thrust stage in the 907-seat main auditorium and a 398-seat Studio. Role: From stage D.
Junior Open House, 2007 Site visit and classroom workshop with children aged 9-11.
Architect. Theme of workshop: sustainable classroom.
Sustainability Officer Responsible for the sustainabilty issues and the "Green File".
Photo Librarian Responsible for the Image Library of the office.
AWW (London) March 2006 – January 2007:
Office Reception, Leadenhall, London Refurbishment of office reception area and entrance screen at
Contract Project Architect. the heart of Leadenhall Conservation Area. Role: early
feasibility design, client presentation.
Cultural Quarter Regeneration, Croydon Master plan with a new urban space, apartments and retail
Contract Architect within large team. accommodation. Role: amendment of construction drawings.
ARCHITETTO RICCARDA CANTARELLI (Parma) October - December 2005:
Sculptor Paolo Borghi exhibition Design of the sculpture exhibition inside the historical
Contract Architect. Renaissance complex La Pilotta, Parma.
SALVARANI IORI ARCHITETTI ASSOCIATI (Reggio Emilia) May 2003 – September 2005:
Retail Fit-Outs for Max Mara Fashion Group Interior design and refurbishing of numerous high quality
Project Architect. From 600 to 1200 Eur/m2. fashion stores worldwide. Role: all stages of the design process.
Max Mara Fashion Group Headquarters Extension of master plan for rural headquarters site in Reggio
Architect within small team. Emilia. Role: feasibility studies and scheme design for
planning application.
Le Porte di Reggio Arts and Retail Complex Mixed use scheme including theatre, shops, bars, restaurants,
Architectural Assistant. office block, car park and technical facilities, Reggio Emilia.
Role: master planning and initial scheme design.
Villa in Poviglio, Reggio Emilia Conversion and extension of workshop building into
Architect within small team. Completed 2005. guesthouse. Role: scheme and detailed design, construction drawings.
ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE IL PONTE (Montecchio Emilia, RE) September 2004:
Theatre performances Set Designer.
IBC - REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA September – December 2004:
Progetto Castelli Online database detailing all the castles ever built in Emilia
Contract Historical Researcher. Romagna.
STUDIO ARCHITETTO BEDOGNI (Reggio Emilia) February - June 2004:
Mansion restoration and extension, Reggio E. Conversion of listed mansion into 11 high quality apartments.
Contract Architect. Role: construction drawings, detail design and internal layout.
PANTER HUDSPITH ARCHITECTS (London) April 2001 - May 2003:
Roydon Mansion, London Conversion of the loft within a listed building into a flat.
Project Architect. £200,000. Role: from early feasibility design to planning submission.
GTS Learning, London Office interior design and furnishing. Role: feasibility, scheme
Project Architect. Completed 2002. £85,000. and detail design, construction drawings, site and post completion.
Howard of Effingham School, Surrey Refurbishment of entrance area and offices. Role: from
Project Architect. Completed 2002. £200,000. feasibility and scheme design to planning and tender
documents, detail design, construction drawings, site and post completion.
City Screen Arts Complex, Central Leeds Mixed use scheme including 3 screen cinema, offices, café,
Project Architect. £3.5m. education facilities and shops. Role: from early feasibility design (including 3D modelling) to stage C.
Oxford Castle Heritage Project, Oxford Mixed-use redevelopment of the former Castle and Prison
Architect within small team. complex including an apartment building with café and
Completed 2006. £5.5m. educational facilities, a museum and a major public square with terraced seating for outdoor performances. Role: feasibility design and 3D modelling.
Duke of York Cinema and Fire Station, Brighton Refurbishment of listed historical cinema and extension of 2
Architect within small team. £2.5m. additional screens. Refurbishment of the adjacent fire station.
Role: from early feasibility design to stage C.
Firth Park Nursery, Sheffield Sustainable development including nursery, crèche, café and
Architect within small team. community accommodation within Firth Park.
Completed 2004. £1.8m. Role: feasibility design and 3D modelling.
BFI competition, South Bank, London Complex project including the Museum of Moving Image
Architect within large team. (MOMI), the National Film Library, 5 cinemas for the National
2nd place. September 2001. £60m. Film Theatre (NFT), education facilities, the Film Café, Restaurant and Film Shop. Role: physical modelling.
City & County Museum, Central Lincoln Complex project involving the Flaxengate area’s master plan
Architect within large team. and the design of a new archaeological museum which also
Completed 2005. £7.8m. creates a new public square. Role: feasibility schemes and 3D modelling.
BISI-MERKUS STUDIO ASSOCIATO (Reggio Emilia) April 2000 – March 2001:
Restoration of historical/listed churches Role: historical analysis, survey, feasibility design, scheme
Architectural Assistant. design, planning submission.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Italian: native language.
English: fluent (CAE qualification – see Education).
French and Spanish: conversational.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Macintosh and Windows.
VectorWorks (proficient up to version 11), Allplan (proficient up to version 2005), Microstation (proficient up to version MS95), Autocad-Architectural Desktop (good knowledge), Form Z (basic knowledge), SketchUp (basic knowledge).
Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, InDesign, QuarkXPress and similar.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar.
PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Settimana della Fotografia Europea (European Photography Week), Punto Einaudi bookshop, Reggio Emilia, April-June 2009.
- Shortlisted, Immagini di Architettura nel Mondo (World Architecture Images) photographic competition (December 2008) , travel agents Lionetti Viaggi, Matera.
- Labirinti series selected among 100 for Indastria Fotofestival photographic exhibition, Mussolente, Vicenza, 17-26 October 2008.
- Images published online on www.viaggidiarchitettura.it of the travel agents Lionetti Viaggi of Matera, from September 2007.
- Labyrinths solo photographic exhibition, Space C Gallery, Croydon Clocktower, London, 2 August-1 September 2007.
- Angle Grinder article and interview about Labyrinths exhibition at the Croydon Clocktower published by Kerry Eustice in News Shopper, London, 29 August 2007.
- Differenze group photographic exhibition: 5 images from the series Spazio Silenzio, social club Buco Magico, Reggio Emilia, 26 May-2 June 2007.
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Settimana della Fotografia Europea (European Photography Week), hotel Express, Reggio Emilia, April-May 2007.
- Academic work on the survey and restoration project of an historical ceiling in Palazzo di Ludovico Il Moro in Ferrara published on Atlante dell'Architettura Ferrarese, by C. Di Francesco, R. Fabbri, F. Bevilacqua, Federico Motta Editore, Ferrara, 2007.
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, CIR restaurant, Reggio Emilia, March-April 2007.
- Labirinti photographic series published on www.freestudentbox.it/artattiva/arttiva_vezzani.htm, from February 2007.
- High commendation, Clik Legno photographic competition (January 2007) and exhibition (February 2007, Legno&Edilizia fair, Verona), Piemmeti Spa, Padova with Icar 12 of IUAV university of Venice and the online magazine Tecnologos. www.tecnologos.it/cliklegno/
- Labirinti solo photographic exhibition, Geco jazz club, Reggio Emilia, January-February 2007.
- Winner, Luci/Ombre in Architettura photographic competition and exhibition, ArchCineFoto Association, Venice, November 2006.
http://www.nonsolocinema.com/nsc_articolo.php3?id_article=5827&...
- Coloriamo di Immagini il Nuovo Ospedale permanent photographic exhibition, S. Maria Nuova Hospital, Reggio Emilia, from September 2004.
- I Giovani e la Musica photographic competition and exhibition, Castelnovo Sotto (RE), March 2004.
- Premio ASSIRCO Giovani: graduation thesis award, Rome, May 2001.
- Exhibition of the graduation thesis drawings, San Giuseppe Festival, Villa Aiola (RE), May 2001.
- Article on historical dairies published on Primo Maggio Aiolese, Tipolitografia L’Olmo, Montecchio E. (RE), 2001.
- Exhibition of the graduation thesis drawings, Santi Pietro e Paolo Festival, Campegine (RE), June 2000.
- Da Ravenna al mare exhibition: academic work on the master plan of the dock area, Ravenna, June 1998.
- Academic work on a housing scheme project published on Elementi di Tecnologia by A. Boeri, F. Conato, E. Mancini, Officina Ferrarese, Pitagora Editrice, Bologna, 1996.
OTHER INTERESTS
Photography: courses and workshops, dark room, photomontages, competitions and exhibitions.
Travelling, cycling, ethnic dance.
Environment, recycling, animals.
Reading, cinema, theatre, exhibitions.
REFERENCES
Available on request.
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