Nic Bruno

Senior Architect & Interior Designer with 20+ years of international experience in Europe and Asia, specializing in high-end residential, hospitality, and furniture design. Strong expertise in design leadership, academic teaching, and cross-cultural project management.

Chief Senior Interior Designer & Custom Furniture Specialist at German Standard Co. (2024-07 – Present)

Professional collaboration on villa design and custom furniture projects in Koh Samui and Phuket.

• Professional collaboration on villa design and custom furniture projects in Koh Samui and Phuket.
• Developed concepts, technical details, and supervised design execution.

Visiting Professor of Design at Lanzhou University – Wales College (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Delivered design courses focused on practical architectural and design applications.

• Delivered design courses focused on practical architectural and design applications.
• Guided students in developing professional-level projects.

Interior Design Lecturer at CIDI International School (2021-10 – 2023-07)

Taught interior design, materials, trends, and contemporary methodologies.

• Taught interior design, materials, trends, and contemporary methodologies.
• Coordinated academic projects and workshops.

Interior Design Consultant at Renaissance Casa (2020 – 2021)

Provided consultancy for high-end interior projects.

• Provided consultancy for high-end interior projects.
• Enhanced design quality and client satisfaction.

Design Director at Savio Firmino (2018 – 2019)

Led the local office and managed architecture, interior, and furniture projects from concept to execution.

• Led the local office and managed architecture, interior, and furniture projects from concept to execution.
• Coordinated teams and ensured design consistency across all phases.

Architect at Nicola Cassano Engineering (2002 – 2010)

Architectural design

• Architectural design

Real Estate Agent at FIT Immobilier (2002 – 2010)

Residential advisory

• Residential advisory

Architect Assistant at Placa Arquitectos (2002 – 2010)

Hotel CAD development

• Hotel CAD development

Co-Founder & Manager at Imindteam (2014 – 2017)

Directed architecture and interior design projects, including furniture and lighting design.

• Directed architecture and interior design projects, including furniture and lighting design.
• Managed studio operations and client relations.

Chief Architect at HOUSELAND (2012 – 2013)

Developed master planning and conceptual architecture for residential and mixed-use projects.

• Developed master planning and conceptual architecture for residential and mixed-use projects.

Architect & Interior Designer at KDS (2011 – 2012)

Designed interiors for international retail brands.

• Designed interiors for international retail brands.
• Supported business development initiatives.

Master's Degree in Architecture – Polytechnic University of Turin (1996)

Technical Graphic Industry Diploma in Technical Graphic Industry – Ipsia G.V. Paravia (1990)

Certification in AutoCAD & CAD Systems Designer – CSEA Orbassano (1997)