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CV
The Quin House, Commercial
The Newbury, Commercial
123 Brannan St, Residential
Apartamento Vacio, Exhibition
Klocke Estate, Commercial
Bloom, Exhibition
   Ornela Novello

Interior architect and designer with over 8 years of experience delivering high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors in the US and the UK. Trained in interior architecture and design and experienced in design-led studios, with a strong focus on design development, construction documentation, material sourcing and fabrication. Known for translating conceptual narratives into precise and inspiring interiors with strong attention to craft and detail.





Contact
ornela.novello@gmail.com
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 EDUCATIONSculpture Postgraduate Degree 2022 - 2024
London, UKMASS Sculpture



Certificate in Interior Architecture and Interior Design                               2013 - 2016
California, US
University of California, BerkeleyBA Human Resources 2004 - 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina




Universidad Argentina de la Empresa




WORK
EXPERIENCEIndependent Spatial Designer & Artist  2022 - Present
London, InternationalFreelance
- Developed spatial concepts through sculpture, installation, and exhibition-based projects
- Designed and executed exhibition layouts with attention to circulation, scale, lighting, and atmosphere
- Produced drawings, mock-ups, and material studies to test spatial and material ideas
- Collaborated with curators, institutions, fabricators, and technicians during on-site installations
- Conducted in-depth material research informing texture, finish, and form in interior environments
- Maintained a rigorous independent practice that strengthens spatial sensitivity and craft awareness




Interior Architect 2018 - 2020
New York, USA
Ken Fulk- Core team member on mid- and large-scale commercial and residential projects

- Developed comprehensive construction documentation packages 

- Assisted in translating narrative-driven concepts into spatial layouts and material palettes

- Supported FF&E research, specification, and procurement

- Participated in installation phases and final project delivery

Architectural Designer  2016 - 2017
San Francisco, USA
Barcelon Jang Architecture

- Produced permit and construction documentation for housing and urban-scale projects
- Coordinated RFIs, submittals, and consultant inputs during CA phase.
- Conducted site visits and construction coordination
- Reviewed zoning, building codes, and ADA requirements
Interior Design Assistant   2015 - 2016
San Francisco, USA
Antonio Martins Design- Supported residential interior projects through arranging client presentations, material sourcing, and construction documentation
- Assisted with material libraries, samples, and vendor coordination





SKILLSAdvanced proficiency in Revit, Autocad, Sketchup, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office






CERTIFICATE
AND COURSES

Organismo,  Art in Applied Critical Ecologies2026
Madrid, Spain
TBA21 (Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary)




Research & Spatial Practice Residency,  2025 
London, UK

Exhibiton Design Certificate
2021 
New York, USA








Live Art Development Agency (LADA), London, UK




Pratt Institute