I am Marija Tešić, an architect and interior designer with 15+ years of experience across residential, hospitality, exhibition, and public-sector projects. As co-founder of 9 Studio, I work at the intersection of spatial design, custom furniture, and sustainable strategies, guiding projects from concept to completion with a focus on material clarity, spatial rhythm, and functional clarity.…

Marija Tešić

I am Marija Tešić, an architect and interior designer with 15+ years of experience across residential, hospitality, exhibition, and public-sector projects. As co-founder of 9 Studio, I work at the intersection of spatial design, custom furniture, and sustainable strategies, guiding projects from concept to completion with a focus on material clarity, spatial rhythm, and functional clarity.…

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I am Marija Tešić, an architect and interior designer with 15+ years of experience across residential, hospitality, exhibition, and public-sector projects.

As co-founder of 9 Studio, I work at the intersection of spatial design, custom furniture, and sustainable strategies, guiding projects from concept to completion with a focus on material clarity, spatial rhythm, and functional clarity.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO & Co-Founder at 9 Studio, Belgrade
December 1, 2019 - Present
Leads architectural and interior design projects from concept through execution; defines design narratives grounded in material coherence, spatial rhythm, and functional clarity; oversees client communication and consultant coordination; develops custom furniture and interior systems; ensures design quality across project phases.
Lead Interior Designer at Arhistej, Belgrade
January 1, 2011 - December 1, 2019
Led residential and hospitality interior projects, including high-end apartments and hotels; designed exhibition stands for BMW, Honda, and MINI at the International Car Show; received Innovation Award for exhibition design; coordinated design teams, execution drawings, and material specifications; collaborated with engineers and contractors during implementation.
Architect / Designer at Various Architectural Studios, Serbia
October 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Worked on architectural and interior design projects in compliance with Serbian building regulations; contributed to studios focused on renewable and alternative energy awareness; engaged in conceptual and technical design phases.
Scenography Designer at Scenography Projects
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Designed scenography for several music video productions in Serbia; developed spatial narratives, lighting concepts, and visual storytelling.
Architect / Designer at European Union Public Building Energy Efficiency Program
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Participated in the Project Preparation Facility supporting energy-efficient refurbishment of public buildings in Serbia; contributed to design strategies, documentation, and evaluation processes; worked within multidisciplinary teams under supervision of Dr. Milica Popović Jovanović, Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade.
Architect / Designer at Public Building Energy Efficiency Program, European Union
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Participated in the Project Preparation Facility supporting energy-efficient refurbishment of public buildings in Serbia; contributed to design strategies, documentation, and evaluation processes; worked within multidisciplinary teams under the supervision of Dr. Milica Popović Jovanović, Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade.
Architect / Designer at Public Building Energy Efficiency Program
December 1, 2019 - February 28, 2022
Participated in the Project Preparation Facility supporting energy-efficient refurbishment of public buildings in Serbia; contributed to design strategies, documentation, and evaluation processes; worked within multidisciplinary teams under supervision of Dr. Milica Popović Jovanović, Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade.

Education

Specialisation Degree (1-year) — Energy Efficiency and Green Architecture at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science (MSc) — Architecture at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Specialisation Degree, Energy Efficiency and Green Architecture (Postgraduate) at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science (MSc equivalent) — Architecture at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Specialisation Degree in Energy Efficiency and Green Architecture at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science (MSc) — Architecture at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Licensed architect (license type 300)
October 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026
Licensed architect (license type 300) — Engineering chamber of Serbia
October 1, 2019 - February 15, 2026
Licensed architect (license type 300)
October 1, 2019 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Professional Services, Education

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