Hello, I'm Tess an interior designer and architect, specialising in restauration. Yes, a mix of two. As a freelancer I have been assisting people and businesses with their interiors, for the last 7 years. Since 2022 I have also graduated as an architect. Currently, I am working with a restauration office in Brussels. Here I get to learn the arts of the passed and develop into a fully experienced architect and project manager one day.

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I began my educational journey in interior design and early on decided I would like to continue in architecture. 'Interior design' has made me completely focus on the creative and the human, experiential side of architecture. While 'architecture' has been able to teach me the technical know-how. In my second year I was approached with an opportunity, since then I have been freelancing as an interior designer. This has made me grow very comfortable with client contact, presentation, and negotiation.

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I have a great love for travelling. Over the last few years, I have been able to visit many destinations and learn from various cultures, practices, and styles. This interest first started with my Erasmus to Barcelona in 2018, ever since I have travelled to many destinations, taking maximum opportunities during school holidays. During my travels, I like to get beyond the monumental architecture or often very hospitable locals, but I try to experience the country and understand the context, identify patterns and practices.  Solo traveling has enabled me to be more attentive to my environment and connect with locals. I have been transforming my journal notes into a travel portfolio, which I am currently slowly uploading here.