KRISTINA SAHLESTRÖM
Reg. Architect NSW 11095 | Registered Arkitekt SAR/MSA
Australian | Swedish Citizen
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate of Art | Royal Institute of Art, Stockholm
Masters of Architecture | Chalmers University of Technology
Bachelor of Design | University of Sydney
Energy and Geopolitics | Royal Institute of Technology
Al and Sustainable Development | Royal Institute of Technology
Strawbale construction certificate | Australian Rural Education Centre
EXPERIENCE
Royal Insitute of Art | OPI Lab | Urban and Artistic Research
Stockholm, 2025-2026
Contributed to artistic research-driven design responses addressing urban context, public realm, sustainability, and long-term adaptability with evovling urban identities.
Neeson Murcutt Neille | Senior architect
Sydney, 2021-2025
Led design processes for complex civic and institutional projects. Built strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, influencing design outcomes through collaboration rather than authority. Developed environmentally responsive design strategies rooted in context and performance.
University of Technology Sydney | Tutor- Lighting & Acoustics
Sydney, 2025
Mentored students of architecture, strengthening design capability and technical know-how
Parental leave 2020-2021
Luigi Rosselli Architects | Associate & Senior architect
Sydney, 2010-2014 | 2015-2020
Delivered projects from concept to construction, including early-stage strategic design, detailed documentation, and construction-phase services. Interpreted and applied planning controls, building codes, and government standards. Collaborated with clients, consultants, and stakeholders t o embed design-led thinking and deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes.
Architectural Practices in Sweden | Graduate of Architecture
Stockholm, 2010 | 2014-2015
SWECO Architects | Total Arkitektur & Urbanism
Contributed t o projects focued on housing and urban integration.
AFFILIATED WORK
Royal Institute of Art Admissions Board | 2025-2026
AIA NSW, Built Environment Committee | 2021-2023
Design and Place SEPP Working group | 2021-2022
AIA NSW Awards - Sustainability Jury | 2021
EMAGN NSW Board member | 2015-2017
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Design: Archicad, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite
Documentation & Review: Government standards, NCC/BCA, planning controls
LANGUAGES
Swedish (native),
English (native fluency),
French (basic)