Assja Baranova

Assja Baranova

Architect & Interior Designer in Berlin, Germany, she/her

Creating some magic

4 years ago

About

I am an architect and interior designer based in Berlin, Germany

Work Experience

2015 — Now
Interior architect at Assja Baranova
Worldwide

I work on public and private interior design projects – from space programming and schematic design to bidding and construction administration.

2021 — 2023
Berlin, Germany
  • Developed and executed architectural concepts for various historic building renovations and modern office conversions in Berlin, including detailed 3D modeling and layout designs.

  • Designed and led projects for office interiors and public spaces, overseeing all phases from conceptual development to detailed construction plans, material selection, and contractor coordination.

  • Participated in and won several architectural competitions, contributing to the design and planning of large-scale commercial, municipal, and residential projects.

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive design solutions, integrating sustainability, accessibility, and modern workplace concepts.

2013 — 2015
Moscow, Russia
  • Designed, developed, and supervised various exhibitions for the art museums in Moscow (concepts, detailed constructional drawings, and supervision of production phase);

  • Worked as a lead architect on residential and public interior projects on all phases, including managing contractors, bidding, and construction administration;

  • Designed and developed custom design furniture pieces;

  • Took part in some international competitions as a team member.

2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) at Saint Petersburg State University Of Architecture And Civil Engineering
St. Petersburg, Russia
2005 — 2008
Interior Design at Saint Petersburg College Of Architecture And Civil Engineering
St. Petersburg, Russia

Side Projects

2018

Practice and theory of sustainable and social architecture. Refurbishment of a house in Ramalde for a family in need.

2017
Bauhaus Summer School

Workshop focusing on the analysis of the Boarding house by Walter Gropius and the construction of the new commons.

Projects

2023

Competition for the development of a new heart of Hückelhoven

2022

Concept Study to transform the former Narva Tower in Berlin into a modern office location

2018

Interior design of the coffee shop in St. Petersburg, Russia

2016

Interior design for a family-own coffee shop in the historical center of St. Petersburg, Russia with plenty of vegetation

2014

Interior design for a small family establishment located in a 1930s residential building in the picturesque heart of Moscow

2013

Exhibition design

Speaking

2020
Online

Public online talk about Gordon Matta-Clark's art pieces

2014
I do/Я делаю at Moscow Architectural Biennale’14
Moscow, Russia

Participation as a speaker in a public discussion

Awards

2014
International Competition “Mitino park”

1st Prize (with FORM Architectural Bureau)

2013
International Competition EASA 013 Žužemberk

Honorable Mention (with Rhizome)

Contact

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