
Hi, I'm Petre. I'm a designer based in Rotterdam, working at Cityfoerster while also completing my Master's in Architecture at Fontys Academy of the Arts, Tilburg.
My journey into architecture evolved from a background in automotive design. Somewhere along the way, I learned that I care more about people walking than people driving.
Beyond practice, I have a growing passion for teaching and academic research. I occasionally guest lecture and teach, specializing in computational design. I’ve had the pleasure of guiding students through topics like Digital Fabrication and Space Syntax.
Peter Șimonescu
petresimonescu [at] gmail.com
petresimonescu [at] gmail.com
+31 619458594
Rotterdam, NL
Experience:
April 2024 - Present
Junior Designer - Cityförster
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April 2023 - April 2024
April 2023 - April 2024
Architect Traineeship- Cityförster
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Nov 2024 - Apr 2025
Guest Tutor - Jade Hoghschule
Delivered an introductory course on Space Syntax for students, providing foundational knowledge and practical insights into spatial analysis methodologies. (Offered once per semester, 3-4 hour sessions)
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Feb 2023 - May 2024
Digital Fabrication Specialist & Tutor
I taught 'Parametric Design with Rhino and Grasshopper' to a diverse group of students interested in creative and computational design. We covered Rhinoceros 7 basics, 3D modeling, Grasshopper scripting, algorithmic design, and digital fabrication.
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Oct 2021 - Mar 2023
Industrial Designer - Horrex BV
Design and development of consumer durable goods for the RV's and Van conversion market.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2021
Design Engineer - Groupe Renault
Designing prototype dies and prototypical car body pressed parts.
Pitesti, Romania
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Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Rapid Prototyping Internal - Z Spot Media
Training in 3D Printing & 3D Scanning Technology.
Bucharest, Romania
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
Graphic Designer - Red Mountain Management
Building online presence for an international financial brand.\
Bucharest, Romania
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Graphic Designer - Verbitel
Bucharest, Romania
Education:
2022 - 2026
Master of Architecture - Fontys Academy of Architecture
2013 - 2017
Industrial Design B. Eng. - University Politehnica of Bucharest
Certifications:
The Architectural Imagination - Harvard X
Languages:
Romanian - Native
English - C1 (IELTS 7.5)