Valentina Ožbolt

Valentina Ožbolt was born in Zagreb, where she completed her master's degree at the Faculty of Architecture. She gained professional experience by participating in numerous architectural competitions at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb and completing international internships in Doha, Bologna, Milan, and London. She has gained extensive experience working with internationally renowned architecture and engineering firms, contributing to a diverse range of projects — from urban planning and high-end public buildings to private residences and commercial interiors. Her professional journey began with an internship at the prestigious LaCasa Architects in Doha, Qatar. After earning her master's degree in Zagreb, she continued to refine her expertise through professional training at the Italian foundation Fashion Research of Italy in Bologna, under the mentorship of David Chipperfield Architects in Milan. Following her advanced training in Italy, she joined the London office of Claudio Silvestrin, one of the leading figures in minimalist architecture, as an architectural intern. Upon returning to Croatia, she worked as an external assistant at the Department of Design at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Osijek. She is currently based between London and Zagreb, where she continues to develop architectural and interior design projects that bridge cultures and contexts.