DENISA DEA DENANDA

4/16 CRESWICK STREET, GLEN IRIS / 041 641 3232 / denisadeadenanda@gmail.com

I’m a versatile design professional with a background in architecture, design consultancy, and project management. I enjoy working in supportive, fast-paced environments where I can bring creative ideas to life while keeping the practical aspects on track. From concept to completion, I aim to make the process smooth and thoughtful for clients, the team, and everyone involved.

What drives me most is designing for people. I’m naturally observant and intuitive, always paying attention to how spaces make people feel and how they’re used. I care about placemaking and creating environments that are not only functional but also warm, personal, and meaningful.

Outside of work, I stay grounded through movement, music, and other creative practices that keep me connected to the human side of design. I’m always learning, and that curiosity helps me keep growing—as a designer and as a person.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Project Architect / September 2022 - June 2025 / Melbourne VIC

    • Work closely alongside the director to lead design strategy and oversee project delivery across residential and multi-residential projects

    • Produce feasibility proposals, fit-out plans, and visualisations to assess the potential of various sites across sectors.

    • Liaise with town planning authorities, planners, and consultants from early planning through to contract documentation

    • Co-manage contract administration with the director, including liaison with site managers

    Key Projects

    • 82 Westgarth St

    • 22 Blenheim St

    • 774 Burwood Road

  • Architect / March 2021 - August 2022 / Melbourne, VIC

    • Managed education projects, ensuring alignment with Victorian School Building Authority and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools requirements.

    • Produced Design Reports and presentation materials and design implementation

    • Coordinated design development with engineers, project managers, and all stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

    Key Projects

    • Peter Lalor Secondary College

    • St Catherine Catholic Primary School

    • Ballarat SS

  • Architectural Graduate / March 2017 - March 2021 / Melbourne, VIC

    • Managed projects across education, community, and commercial sectors.

    • Established project timelines as a primary consultant, ensuring all consultants met the program timeline.

    • Produced fully coordinated SD/DD/CD Drawings including all related schedules and specifications.

    Key Projects

    • Grovedale College

    • Prahran Market NE Corner

    • Auburn South Primary School Refurbishment

EDUCATION

  • Melbourne Schol of Design

    Master of Architecture

    WAM H2A 7.98 out of 10

    2015-2016

    Activities

    • Perspektif Magazine

      Graphic and Layout Designer

      Illustrator and Contributor Photographer

      Melbourne, 2015-2016

    • Teater Muda Langkah Awal Merdeka

      Indonesian Student Association in Victoia Annual Event

      Youth Theatre Production Main Cast

      Athaneaum Theatre

      Melbourne, 2016

  • Western Australia

    Architectural Science

    Bachelor of Applied Science

    WAM Distinction 7.5 out of 10

    Activities

    • Curtin University

      Indonesian Student Association

      General Treasurer

      Western Australia, 2016

  • International Program

    Bachelor of Architecture

    Cum Laude 3.64 out of 4.00

    2011-2013

    Activities

    Faculty of Engineering

    University of Indonesia

    International Program Student Association

    Publication and Enterpreneurship Officer

    Jakarta, 2016

 

BIM

  • AUTODESK REVIT

SUPPORTING

  • SKETCH UP ARCHITECTURE

  • AUTOCAD

  • ARCHICAD

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • PROCORE

  • GOOGLE WORKSPACE

VISUALISATION

  • ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

  • ADOBE INDESIGN

  • ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

  • ENSCAPE

  • TWINMOTION

  • PROCREATE DIGITAL

COURSES AND LICENSES

  • ARBV Registration April 2021 - Present

  • Passive House Designer Course May 2025 - Present

  • Google Foundation of UX Design, May 2022

  • Japanese Intermediate Course, April 2022 - Present

FREELANCE/ VOLUNTEERING

  • The Water Agency Hilversum, Netherlands / Remote

    July 2022 - September 2023

    Commissioned Illustration for UNESCO Groundwater Resilience Challenges to be held in South East Asia.

    Freelance/Personal Projects of Children Book Storyboard and Illustrations

    Melbourne, 2022-2024

  • Movink - Short Movies Anthology

    Indonesian Youth Catholic Organization

    Melbourne, 2019

  • Celebration of Indonesia

    Indonesian Theatre and Cultural Festival

    Melbourne, 2016

REFERENCES

  • Andrew Walter

    Director at Walter Walter

    Former Director

    +61 434 614 414

    andrew@walterwalter.com.au

  • Doddy Kurnianto

    Senior Project Manager at

    City of Melbourne

    Former Client Representative

    dody.kurnianto@melbourne.vic.gov.au

  • Aaron Oh

    Architect at Fender Kastalidis

    Former Colleague

    +61 423 460 527

    aaronohsl@gmail.com

  • Yamil Khoury

    Architect at Y2 Architects

    Former Senior Architect

    +61 432 242 527

    yamilkd@icloud.com