I am a dedicated architect, interior decorator and illustrator (anime et cartoon type work) with a professional equivalence certification from the French Ministry of Culture. With extensive experience coordinating projects and leading interior decoration and design, I have contributed to numerous architectural and urban projects across Europe and Asia. I am passionate about sustainable development, environmental quality, and low-energy building design. With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Toronto and advanced studies at Ecole d’Architecture Paris Villemin, I have honed my skills in both architecture and interior design. I am proficient in cutting-edge design software and fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Italian, enabling me to adapt to diverse international projects and teams.

Tamara Klassen

I am a dedicated architect, interior decorator and illustrator (anime et cartoon type work) with a professional equivalence certification from the French Ministry of Culture. With extensive experience coordinating projects and leading interior decoration and design, I have contributed to numerous architectural and urban projects across Europe and Asia. I am passionate about sustainable development, environmental quality, and low-energy building design. With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Toronto and advanced studies at Ecole d’Architecture Paris Villemin, I have honed my skills in both architecture and interior design. I am proficient in cutting-edge design software and fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Italian, enabling me to adapt to diverse international projects and teams.

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I am a dedicated architect, interior decorator and illustrator (anime et cartoon type work) with a professional equivalence certification from the French Ministry of Culture. With extensive experience coordinating projects and leading interior decoration and design, I have contributed to numerous architectural and urban projects across Europe and Asia. I am passionate about sustainable development, environmental quality, and low-energy building design.

With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Toronto and advanced studies at Ecole d’Architecture Paris Villemin, I have honed my skills in both architecture and interior design. I am proficient in cutting-edge design software and fluent in English and French, with working knowledge of Italian, enabling me to adapt to diverse international projects and teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Architect Project Coordinator / Head of Decoration / Design Intérieure at Lamboley Architectes Office
January 1, 2005 - Present
Coordinated architectural projects and led interior decoration and design initiatives. Managed the design and execution of various public and private projects including kindergartens, commercial spaces, social housing, hotels, and specialized centers. Worked closely on sustainable, low-energy rehabilitations and urban development projects.
Assistant Architect at Philippe Lamboley Architecte
January 1, 2005 - August 27, 2025
Assisted in architectural design and project development for various construction and rehabilitation projects in Besançon, France. Supported project management and technical execution phases.
Assistant Architect at Agence Studio Pantheon II
January 1, 1995 - August 27, 2025
Contributed as an assistant architect on projects in Hong Kong, supporting design and documentation phases.
Assistant Architect at Agence Mecanoo Architecten
January 1, 1994 - August 27, 2025
Worked on architectural projects in Delft, Netherlands, assisting with design development and technical drawings.
Assistant Architect at Agence O.M.A. (Rem Koolhaas)
January 1, 1993 - August 27, 2025
Supported architecture projects at the Rotterdam office, gaining experience in innovative and international architectural approaches.
Freelance Interior Decorator at K.i.S.S. - Creation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance work focusing on interior decoration projects, offering creative design solutions tailored to client needs.

Education

B Arch at U of Toronto
April 15, 1991 - August 20, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture (BARCH) at University of Toronto, Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Certificat d’Etudes Approfondies Architecture (C.E.A.) at École d’Architecture Paris Villemin
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Trademark for Champ-pet
July 17, 2025 - August 27, 2025
Professional equivalence (DPLG - B.ARCH) by the French Ministry of Culture
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Professional equivalence (DPLG - B.ARCH) by the French Ministry of Culture
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Certificat d’Etudes Approfondies Architecture (C.E.A.)
January 1, 1992 - August 27, 2025
BARCH (Bachelor of Architecture)
January 1, 1991 - August 27, 2025
Formation SCOP LES 2 RIVES: Sustainable development and environmental quality in territorial expansion, urbanism, architecture and construction
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Formation LE MONITEUR: Conception and realisation of low energy buildings
January 1, 2013 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Government, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services
    paper Portfolio
    Hotels, Banques, Boutiques, Housing, Spas and Industrial buildings
    uniE621 ASIA 2
    Asia Book 2
    uniE621 ASIA
    Various watercolor drawings for a project using Asia as a Theme
    paper Marketing idea for canned sparking wine products
    Project in the développement phase with 'Maison LeStar' Thématique manga