Assja Baranova
Architect & Interior Designer in Berlin, Germany, she/her
Creating some magic
About
I am an architect and interior designer based in Berlin, Germany
Work Experience
I work on public and private interior design projects – from space programming and schematic design to bidding and construction administration.
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Developed and executed architectural concepts for various historic building renovations and modern office conversions in Berlin, including detailed 3D modeling and layout designs.
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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.
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Participated in and won several architectural competitions, contributing to the design and planning of large-scale commercial, municipal, and residential projects.
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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive design solutions, integrating sustainability, accessibility, and modern workplace concepts.
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Designed, developed, and supervised various exhibitions for the art museums in Moscow (concepts, detailed constructional drawings, and supervision of production phase);
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Worked as a lead architect on residential and public interior projects on all phases, including managing contractors, bidding, and construction administration;
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Designed and developed custom design furniture pieces;
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Took part in some international competitions as a team member.
Education
Side Projects
Practice and theory of sustainable and social architecture. Refurbishment of a house in Ramalde for a family in need.
Workshop focusing on the analysis of the Boarding house by Walter Gropius and the construction of the new commons.
Projects
Competition for the development of a new heart of Hückelhoven
Concept Study to transform the former Narva Tower in Berlin into a modern office location
Interior design for a family-own coffee shop in the historical center of St. Petersburg, Russia with plenty of vegetation
Interior design for a small family establishment located in a 1930s residential building in the picturesque heart of Moscow
Exhibition design
Exhibition design
Speaking
Public online talk about Gordon Matta-Clark's art pieces
Participation as a speaker in a public discussion
Awards
1st Prize (with FORM Architectural Bureau)
Honorable Mention (with Rhizome)