Ilze Kundzina
About Ilze Kundzina
Ilze Kundzina is a Senior Lighting Designer at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in lighting design across various international firms.
Current Role at Arup
Ilze Kundzina serves as a Senior Lighting Designer at Arup, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Melbourne, Australia, her role at this globally recognized firm involves designing, planning, and implementing advanced lighting solutions for a variety of projects. Her experience and expertise contribute to Arup's high standards in lighting design.
Previous Experience at The Flaming Beacon Pty Ltd
From 2012 to 2020, Ilze Kundzina worked as an Associate at The Flaming Beacon Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia. During her eight years with the company, she developed and managed lighting design projects, showcasing her ability to handle complex tasks and deliver innovative lighting solutions.
Experience at L'acte Lumiere
Ilze Kundzina worked as a Lighting Designer at L'acte Lumiere in the Lyon Area, France, from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she contributed to the design and execution of various lighting projects, enhancing her international experience and expertise in lighting design.
Educational Background
Ilze Kundzina holds a Master's degree in Architectural Lighting Design from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she studied at Hochschule Wismar for a year from 2004 to 2005. She also holds a Diploma in Architecture and Urban Planning from Rigas Tehniska Universitate, achieved between 2000 and 2005.
Early Career Roles
In her early career, Ilze Kundzina worked in various Assistant Lighting Designer roles. In 2009, she worked for nine months at LIGHTCUBE in Medellín, Colombia, and for five months at MAI in Mexico City. These positions allowed her to gain valuable experience and skills early in her career.