Online 1:1 Architecture Portfolio Prep and Tutoring

From 88 £ /h

I offer personalized online 1:1 tutoring for anyone who wants to create a strong, original and professionally presented architecture portfolio.

For high school students applying to architecture school, I guide the complete development of an admission portfolio—from discovering personal interests and generating creative project ideas to observational drawing, conceptual thinking, experimentation, model-making and final page design. No previous architectural experience is required. Together, we build a portfolio that demonstrates curiosity, imagination, creative potential and an authentic personal voice.

For architecture students applying to a Master’s degree, the tutoring focuses on presenting a higher level of intellectual and creative thinking. We develop a clear portfolio narrative while strengthening research, analysis, conceptual development, transdisciplinary connections, architectural experimentation and visual communication. The portfolio is carefully adapted to the character and expectations of the selected universities.

For graduates and professionals seeking architectural employment, I help create a focused professional portfolio that can attract the attention of leading architecture firms. We select and improve the strongest projects, clarify your individual and team contributions, and present your technical abilities through plans, sections, construction details, diagrams, models and visualizations. We also work on personal branding, graphic consistency, storytelling and the immediate visual impact of the portfolio, helping you communicate your value quickly and improve your chances of securing an interview and being hired.

Every student receives a completely individual process based on their goals, experience, application deadlines and target universities or architecture offices. You may begin with no portfolio, bring an unfinished one, or ask for a professional review and improvement of an existing portfolio.

I am an architect, artist, author, former Head of an Architecture Department and international lecturer with more than 25 years of experience in architecture, design, creative education and portfolio development. My role is not to impose a generic style, but to help you discover what makes your work unique and transform it into a clear, memorable and convincing portfolio.

Extra information

Online Lessons- on Zoom or Google Meet

Location

Online from Israel

About Me

I am an architect, artist, author and educator who believes that every student can develop an original creative voice. My teaching is personal, encouraging and ambitious. I do not impose one style or offer generic solutions; instead, I help each student discover their strengths, develop meaningful ideas and communicate them clearly through sketches, models, architectural projects and portfolio layouts. I enjoy working with curious and motivated students at different levels, from high school applicants to architecture students and young professionals.

Education

I studied architecture in Florence, Italy, with a strong foundation in architectural design, art, drawing and spatial thinking. I have continued my education through more than 25 years of professional practice, teaching, writing and independent research into creativity, architecture and transdisciplinary design.

Experience / Qualifications

I have more than 25 years of experience in architecture, design and creative education. I am a former Head of an Architecture Department, an international lecturer and an experienced architecture studio teacher. I have taught and mentored students from different countries and helped high school applicants, university students and young architects develop admission, Master’s and professional portfolios. I am also the author of more than 30 books about architecture, art, creativity and innovative thinking.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

German

Skills

Architecture

Interior design

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Course description ✨

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