I am Kelly Bannwart, an architect with advanced expertise in lighting design and a multidisciplinary background in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning. I have hands-on experience in lighting design, project management, BIM coordination, and process management, delivering projects from concept to realization across Basel, Europe, and beyond. Based in Basel, Switzerland, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create luminous spaces that are functional, sustainable, and human-centered. I am fluent in Portuguese and have professional proficiency in English, German, and Spanish, with a passion for innovation, digital tools, and creative problem-solving.

Kelly Bannwart

I am Kelly Bannwart, an architect with advanced expertise in lighting design and a multidisciplinary background in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning. I have hands-on experience in lighting design, project management, BIM coordination, and process management, delivering projects from concept to realization across Basel, Europe, and beyond. Based in Basel, Switzerland, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create luminous spaces that are functional, sustainable, and human-centered. I am fluent in Portuguese and have professional proficiency in English, German, and Spanish, with a passion for innovation, digital tools, and creative problem-solving.

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I am Kelly Bannwart, an architect with advanced expertise in lighting design and a multidisciplinary background in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning. I have hands-on experience in lighting design, project management, BIM coordination, and process management, delivering projects from concept to realization across Basel, Europe, and beyond.

Based in Basel, Switzerland, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create luminous spaces that are functional, sustainable, and human-centered. I am fluent in Portuguese and have professional proficiency in English, German, and Spanish, with a passion for innovation, digital tools, and creative problem-solving.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Lighting Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Focused on designing innovative lighting solutions for various projects, including public spaces and exhibitions, integrating functionality and aesthetics to enhance user experiences.
Lighting Designer at Hübschergestaltet GmbH
September 1, 2020 - Present
Lighting Design, Project Management, BIM Coordination, Process Management.
Student Assistant at Hochschule Wismar
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Assistance work for Prof. Thomas Römhild at the end of Interreg “Dynamic Light” Project and other matters
Architect at Luz Urbana Engenharia
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Urban and Monuments Lighting Projects - Executive drawing, 3D modeling, render and lighting calculations
Architect Intern at Office Priscila Cucci Architecture
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Architectonic & Interiors Project - Executive drawing, 3D modeling and rendering

Education

Master's Degree in Architectural Lighting Design at Hochschule Wismar
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts in Architectural Lighting Design at Hochschule Wismar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Architecture & Urbanism at Sao Paulo State University UNESP, Bauru
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Lighting Design at Fine Arts Center, University of São Paulo
February 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Physics at University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Holiday Course in Spanish at Fine Arts Center, University of São Paulo
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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