Karen Naalsund

Karen Naalsund

Interior Architect @ AFRY

About Karen Naalsund

Karen Naalsund is an experienced Interior Architect currently working at Gottlieb Paludan Architects in Trondheim, Norway, where she has been employed since 2017. She holds a Master's degree in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design from Bergen National Academy of the Arts and has a background in product and system design.

Work at Gottlieb Paludan Architects

Karen Naalsund has been employed as an Interior Architect at Gottlieb Paludan Architects since 2017. Her role involves designing and planning interior spaces, focusing on functionality and aesthetics. She has contributed to various projects in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, applying her expertise in interior architecture to create innovative solutions that meet client needs.

Previous Experience at Mellomrom Arkitekturpsykologi AS

In 2013, Karen Naalsund completed a one-month internship at Mellomrom Arkitekturpsykologi AS in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway. This experience provided her with practical insights into the field of architecture and design, allowing her to apply her academic knowledge in a real-world setting.

Education in Interior Architecture

Karen Naalsund studied at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts, where she earned a Master's degree in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design from 2011 to 2016. This program equipped her with advanced skills in design principles, materials, and spatial planning, essential for her career as an interior architect.

Product and System Design Studies

From 2010 to 2011, Karen Naalsund attended Høgskolen i Ålesund / Ålesund University College (HiÅ), where she studied Product and System Design. This one-year program provided her with a foundational understanding of design processes and methodologies, which she later integrated into her interior architecture practice.

Art Studies Background

Karen Naalsund began her educational journey at Ålesund Kunstfagskole, where she studied Art/Art Studies, General from 2008 to 2010. This two-year program helped her develop a strong appreciation for art and design, influencing her approach to interior architecture.

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