Larissa Llevadot
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, 2008 / Centro Universitário Belas Artes, São Paulo
Postgraduate in Lighting Design, 2011 / IED School of Design, Barcelona.
CSP in Real Property Valuation, 2010/ Instituto de Engenharia, São Paulo.
Notable Accomplishments/awards
Distinction, 2004-2008 / Centro Universitário Belas Artes, São Paulo.
Research Paper “Architecture as scenography in Cinema”, 2004-2005 / Centro Universitário Belas Artes, São Paulo.
Volunteer Construction Leader at TETO, 2011-2012, Brazil. Poverty alleviation.
Volunteer Architect at Arquitectos Sin Fronteras, 2010-2011, Spain. Poverty alleviation.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gold Medal – Feather weight, 2005, São Paulo.
Why Measured?
Measured’s versatility, exploration of materiality, and details are very unique. I have admired their work since I moved to Canada and it’s a pleasure to be part of this fantastic team.
Earliest Architectural Memory
My father and I building a model of my parents just built house out of hardcover of books and plastic sleeves.
Architects I admire most
Vilanova Artigas, for the brutalism of his architecture. Mies van der Rohe, for his simplicity
Favourite space
Deserts
Preferred era in architecture
Bauhaus
Materials that excite me
Copper, light, glass, and leather.
I chose Vancouver because
It’s a beautiful city, by the water and mountains. You can snowboard in the morning and get a tan at the beach in the afternoon. Unreal!
I’m inspired by
Travelling; meeting new people, places and cultures.
I’m concerned about
Covid-19 today (April 27, 2020)
When I’m not working you can find me
Exploring the outdoors, travelling.
Ball point or felt tip?
Ball point and sharpie chisel-tip.
Go-to unit of measurement
Metric, Imperial, Measured’s office top of wall measuring tape.
Favourite object
Lip balm.
I’m surprisingly good at
Organizing things, puzzles, and Flow Free.
At happy hour I order
Sour beer.
Go-to morning drink
Water, then coffee always.