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my journey…

From the Ashes
Microhome Buildner 2025 

Education

I am Cecilia Loretta Egidi, an architecture professional with a diverse international background.
My motto is: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable,” reflecting my adaptability and commitment to growth in challenging environments.
Italian-Hong Kong citizen Authorised to work in the USA. 

❋ University of California, Berkeley

Master in Architecture
Berkeley (CA), USA, May 2024 

❋ Politecnico di Torino

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Torino (TO), July 2021 

❋ New Castle University 

Study abroad
Full scholarship by Erasmus plus, Feb-June 2021 

Professional and Academic Experience

❋ Project Designer II, Huang-Iboshi Architecture, San Francisco

USA, April 2025-Current
Responsibilities: Design, Draft and Manage Architectural Projects from Schematic Design to Construction Administration.
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❋ Architectural Designer, ADBC Architecture, Oakland 

USA, November 2024-January 2025
Responsibilities: Design, Draft and Manage Architectural Projects.
The firm focuses on Public Park Structure, Residential and Commercial. 
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❋ Design Consultant Intern, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) 

USA, November 2022-March 2023
Responsibilities: Provided consultancy on scenography and interior design for a contemporary arts centre. 
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❋ Architectural Designer Intern, DEAR Studio 

IT, July - August 2022
Responsibilities: Conducted site studies and preliminary design for a hotel project in Livigno, Italy. 
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❋ Adjunct Lecturer, San Jose State University, San Jose

USA, January 2025-May 2025
Course: dsIT 83, Visual Communication I. The course introduces the fundamental skills and disciplines of using both analogue and digital technologies to explore spatial organization through the creation and representation of 2D and 3D forms.
Responsibilities: New Syllabus, Assignments, Lectures, etc. 

❋ Lecturer at University of California, Berkeley 

USA, August-December 2024
Course: Introduction to Environmental Design, professor assisted Thomas Chastain
Responsibilities: Teaching assistant. Delivered weekly laboratories, graded assignments, reviewed student designs, provided students support.

❋ Design Research Intern, The China Room, Politecnico di Torino 

IT, October 2019 - March2020
China Room is a common space for research on contemporary processes of Chinese urbanisation. Located at the Politecnico di Torino. Internship tutor: Michele Bonino. Responsibilities: Organisation for the Biennale of Shenzen/Hong Kong 2020. 
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Portfolio
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