About me
ABOUT ME
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 design competitions at the Institute of Design 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.
She is currently based between London and Zagreb, where she continues to develop architectural and interior design projects that bridge cultures and contexts.
APPROACH
The architectural process begins with defining a concept and refining it throughout the design journey. Every project emerges from a deep understanding of architectural principles, shaped by the unique identity of each client. The most effective approach is to first grasp the investor's vision and then translate it into an architectural solution that reflects the distinct character of the project.
1993 – Née à Zagreb
2011 – Diplômée du Gymnase classique de Zagreb
2011 – Inscrite à la Faculté d’architecture de l’Université de Zagreb et à l’Académie des arts dramatiques de Zagreb
2015 – Stage chez LaCasa Architects, Doha (Qatar)
2016–2018 – Participation à des concours d’architecture à la Faculté d’architecture de Zagreb
2018 – Master à la Faculté d’architecture de Zagreb sous la direction du professeur Nenad Fabijanić
2018 – Formation professionnelle avancée à Fashion Research of Italy (FRI), Bologne, sous le mentorat de David Chipperfield Architects, Milan
2019 – Stage d’architecture chez Claudio Silvestrin Architects, Londres
2020 – Assistante externe au Département de design, Faculté d’architecture d’Osijek
2020 – Présent – Architecte senior chez Goldprojekt, Zagreb/Londres
2023 – Présent – Fondatrice et architecte principale de son propre cabinet, travaillant entre Londres, le Moyen-Orient et la Croatie
