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Leonardo Zanella

Leonardo Zanella

Granada

Summary

Architect and project manager with over 10 years of international experience in Italy, the Middle East, and the USA. Expertise in high-end retail, government offices, and healthcare infrastructure. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from technical design to final delivery, coordinating multicultural teams, and maintaining high-quality standards in demanding environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER ARCHITECT

Estel Group srl
Thiene
07.2018 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the architectural and technical management of international large-scale projects in the Retail, Office, and Government sectors.
  • Coordinating with international stakeholders and local contractors to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
  • Overseeing the entire project lifecycle, including budgeting, site supervision, and client relations across the EMEA region and the USA .

Major Projects Portfolio.

  • Government & Institutional: Lead PM for the Ministry of Industry (Saudi Arabia), Ministry of Interior (UAE/Kuwait), and the Ali Al Sabah Military Academy.
  • Corporate & Banking: Managed high-profile office fit-outs for Kering Group (Dubai), Arab Bank (Palestine), and Franklin Templeton (New York).
  • Healthcare & Education: Specialized oversight for the Maternity Hospital (Kuwait) and King Abdullah University (KAUST)

FREELANCE ARCHITECT

Studio Irene Cicero Architetto
Vicenza
02.2014 - 03.2019

Focus: Residential Architecture and Heritage Restoration.

Key Projects:

  • Led residential renovations and new constructions in Vicenza area, enhancing aesthetic and functional value for clients.
  • Provided technical consulting on restoration projects, including sub-lagoon restoration in Ravenna and Casa Cantoniera in Sardinia, ensuring preservation of architectural heritage.

FREELANCE ARCHITECT & DESIGNER

Mhedarchitects Studio
Vicenza
02.2014 - 09.2018

Focus: Architecture, Healthcare, and Corporate Identity.

Key Projects:

  • Healthcare Design (Affidea): Developed new international design guidelines and managed rebranding for Italian and European clinics (Portugal, Poland, Greece).
  • Corporate Interiors: Designed headquarters and showroom spaces for Barausse (Vicenza, MadeExpo Milan), Zaitex, and Leonardi Viaggi

PROJECT MANAGER & TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Terma srl
Vicenza
02.2014 - 07.2018

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical design and project coordination for high-end luxury retail and healthcare sectors.
  • Management of furniture prototyping and flagship store roll-outs across Europe.
  • Coordination of onsite installations and local compliance for international boutiques.

Major Projects Portfolio.

  • Luxury Retail (Lancel): Led the technical development for the Paris Flagship store, Lille boutique, and multiple corner stores in Switzerland (Globus).
  • Fashion & Accessories: Managed shop-in-shop and corner projects for Christian Louboutin (Milan, Berlin), Chloé (Livorno, Cortina), and Boucheron (Cannes, prototyping).
  • Healthcare: Managed the architectural development of the Affidea I.D.A. medical center in Padova

Education

Master degree - Nuovo e Antico (ex Construction and Restoration)

Università IUAV Di Venezia
Venice
01-2015

Bachelor degree - Science of Architecture

Università IUAV Di Venezia
Venice
01-2012

Skills

  • Building information modeling (BIM)
  • AutoCAD software
  • 3D modeling rhinoceros
  • 3D visualization
  • Architectural Visualization
  • Project Coordination
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Project management
  • Budgeting

International Training Courses

  • 2010, Arch. Gaddo Morpurgo - "Atelier Rwanda"
  • 2011, English and italian architects Agency (University of Sheffield UK) and Fram_menti - "Taking Part"
  • 2012, Italian architectural firm ETB Studio - "Intonazioni"
  • 2014, Italian architectural firm Architetti Senza Frontiere - "Rigenerare l'architettura"

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 18/03/1990

Certification

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), Aica, IT 1274399

University Education

  • Università IUAV di Venezia, Bachelor degree "Science of Architecture", 09/01/09, 06/30/12
  • Università IUAV di Venezia, Master degree "Nuovo e Antico" (ex Construction and Restoration), 09/01/12, 06/30/15

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Networking only

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

€45000/yr - €200000/yr

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER ARCHITECT

Estel Group srl
07.2018 - Current

FREELANCE ARCHITECT

Studio Irene Cicero Architetto
02.2014 - 03.2019

FREELANCE ARCHITECT & DESIGNER

Mhedarchitects Studio
02.2014 - 09.2018

PROJECT MANAGER & TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Terma srl
02.2014 - 07.2018

Master degree - Nuovo e Antico (ex Construction and Restoration)

Università IUAV Di Venezia

Bachelor degree - Science of Architecture

Università IUAV Di Venezia
Leonardo Zanella