Claire Kimball Johnson
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Claire Kimball Johnson is an architect and strategic designer specialising in sustainable renovation and innovative business practices.
Currently based in Copenhagen, Claire has over eight years of experience collaborating on residential and hospitality renovation projects in Italy, the United States, France, and Denmark.
Her graduate thesis project – A Renovation Wave for Denmark, was presented and debated in a webinar co-funded by Grundejernes Investeringsfond and the Institute of Architecture and Design reaching over 1600 architects, homeowners and building industry actors from more than 50 countries.
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master of Architecture, The Royal Danish Academy + CBS, Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship
A dual Masters program between the Royal Danish Academy and Copenhagen Business School (CBS), the Strategic Design and Entrepreneurship Masters program aims to exchange knowledge among design, architecture and management students to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
The program is structured around project-based modules consisting of coursework at both schools and projects with Danish companies and organisations.
2016
2019
Bachelor of Architecture, École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais
The Paris-Malaquais National School of Architecture is one of twenty French national schools of architecture. It is located within the grounds of the National School of Beaux-Arts, a historic place for teaching architecture since 1817.
2014
2016
Certificate Degree in Interior Design, Paris College of Art + Parsons School of Design
Professional degree in Interior Design between Paris and New York City.
Professional Work Experience
2016
2000
Freelance Architect and Strategic Designer
Collaborating with architects and interior designers on residential and hospitality renovation projects for private clients in Europe and the United States.
Business and communications strategy projects for organisations including 3XN Architect's GXN Innovation and Danske BoligArkitekter (Danish Association of Residential Architects).
2021
2021
Sustainability in Residential Renovation, Webinar – Producer + Host + Presenter
Received funding from Grundejernes Investeringsfond (Landowners’ Investment Fund) and the Royal Danish Academy to present graduate thesis project to architects, homeowners, researchers and building industry organisations. The webinar gathered the interest of over 1600 people across stakeholder groups from over 50 countries. More information can be found here – https://www.renovatedenmark.com/
2019
2021
SPACE10 – Administrative Assistant
Was part of the operations group contributing to project management, HR, finance and legal processes across the organisation.
SPACE10 is a research and design lab collaborating with a network of specialists and creatives from around the world on projects from architecture and digital fabrication to artificial intelligence and the future of food.
2017
2019
SOFRET & SOFRAPEV – Architectural Drafter
Worked on properties ranging from individual apartments, multi-story residential and office buildings and villa properties. Contributions covered detailed survey drawings of the company's properties along with renovation and new construction designs, including tender and execution drawings.
SOFRET & SOPRAVEV, are contractors working in renovation, repair and construction with both residential and commercial properties throughout Ile de France.
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