Brazilian/Italian architect and computational designer based in Belgium, with 14+ years of experience delivering high-end, large scale international projects from design-to-technical 3D workflows for architecture, interiors, and complex geometry projects. I specialise in Rhino + Grasshopper modelling, fast iteration, and clean, structured models that remain editable for coordination, visualisation, and downstream fabrication logic. My background includes nearly a decade at Zaha Hadid Architects (London) and recent work as Lead Computational Designer & Researcher at A2M/EARTH (Brussels), supporting concept development, competitions, façade/geometry studies, and environmental/performance-informed design. Services include: architectural and interior modelling from drawings, concept design and visualisation, 3D modelling, geometry rationalisation, Rhino modelling + clean rebuilds, parametric studies (Grasshopper), architectural illustration diagrams, competition packages, and design systems that scale across options. Languages: English & Portuguese (fluent), French (working knowlegde), Spanish (conversational) and Italian (basic).

Flavia Ghirotto Santos

Brazilian/Italian architect and computational designer based in Belgium, with 14+ years of experience delivering high-end, large scale international projects from design-to-technical 3D workflows for architecture, interiors, and complex geometry projects. I specialise in Rhino + Grasshopper modelling, fast iteration, and clean, structured models that remain editable for coordination, visualisation, and downstream fabrication logic. My background includes nearly a decade at Zaha Hadid Architects (London) and recent work as Lead Computational Designer & Researcher at A2M/EARTH (Brussels), supporting concept development, competitions, façade/geometry studies, and environmental/performance-informed design. Services include: architectural and interior modelling from drawings, concept design and visualisation, 3D modelling, geometry rationalisation, Rhino modelling + clean rebuilds, parametric studies (Grasshopper), architectural illustration diagrams, competition packages, and design systems that scale across options. Languages: English & Portuguese (fluent), French (working knowlegde), Spanish (conversational) and Italian (basic).

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Brazilian/Italian architect and computational designer based in Belgium, with 14+ years of experience delivering high-end, large scale international projects from design-to-technical 3D workflows for architecture, interiors, and complex geometry projects. I specialise in Rhino + Grasshopper modelling, fast iteration, and clean, structured models that remain editable for coordination, visualisation, and downstream fabrication logic. My background includes nearly a decade at Zaha Hadid Architects (London) and recent work as Lead Computational Designer & Researcher at A2M/EARTH (Brussels), supporting concept development, competitions, façade/geometry studies, and environmental/performance-informed design.

Services include: architectural and interior modelling from drawings, concept design and visualisation, 3D modelling, geometry rationalisation, Rhino modelling + clean rebuilds, parametric studies (Grasshopper), architectural illustration diagrams, competition packages, and design systems that scale across options.

Languages: English & Portuguese (fluent), French (working knowlegde), Spanish (conversational) and Italian (basic).

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Computational Designer & Researcher (EARTH) at A2M Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Lead computational design, parametric workflows, and environmental analysis across projects in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Brazil, and Antarctica. Lead research on regenerative architecture, circular materials, and climate-adaptive strategies aligned with Passive House and Zero-Energy standards. Bridge research, concept design, feasibility studies, and competitions; mentor teams in AI-assisted workflows and digital fabrication; represented A2M at the Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil (2024).
Lead Designer at ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Led early concept and schematic design for major international projects across Europe, Central and South America, Australia, and Asia; specialized in complex geometry, parametric modelling, façade rationalisation, and performance-driven workflows; coordinated multidisciplinary teams to align design vision with technical feasibility, sustainability goals, and client expectations while advancing computational design and formal innovation.
Founder at FLV’AIA
January 1, 2020 - Present
Independent platform for multidisciplinary design research and consultancy, exploring speculative futures, advanced digital methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Collaborator & Tutor at MINIMAFORMS & ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Design, scripting, and prototyping of Emotive City, an immersive installation for Nesta’s FutureFest 2015. Led development of interactive multi-agent robots, mentored AADRL students in robotic prototyping, and supported digital fabrication and assembly of the 300-unit swarm structure.
Co-Founder at GUERRA|GHIROTTO
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Residential and hospitality developments.
Architect at ARKITITO
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Residential, retail and scenography projects.
Architect at ARKITITO
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Residential, retail and scenography projects.
Architect at DUO ARQUITETURA
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Residential retrofit projects.
Architectural Intern at SÃO PAULO MUNICIPAL THEATRE
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Restoration, conservation and exhibitions.

Education

Master of Architecture - Architecture and Urbanism (MArch) at Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, UK
September 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism (BArch) at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado – FAAP, São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Licensed Architect (Brazil)
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
NARIC Vlaanderen Diploma recognition
November 5, 2025 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other