Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Fanny Ørvik as our new intern for spring 2025.

Fanny is 24 years old and has just finished her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Arkitektskolen Aarhus, where she specialized in Radical Sustainable Architecture, which investigates and imagines “innovative architectural approaches to societal, climatic, and environmental challenges in the face of climate emergency.”

As part of her architectural degree, she spent a semester at ETSAM, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid. In her bachelor’s project, Fanny transformed a building into a multigenerational housing facility, focusing on social interaction.

“I chose to study architecture because I was drawn to its social impact and creative nature. Furthermore, architecture faces many challenges, and we can’t continue building as we used to since CO2 emissions are far too high. I hope that through extensive work and determination, we can help resolve these challenges,” says Fanny.

At MASU Planning, Fanny will be involved in developing masterplans in Eastern Europe, and she is looking forward to delving deeper into landscape architecture.

“I chose an internship at MASU Planning because I want to deepen my understanding of nature and landscape. I believe it’s crucial for architects to possess knowledge about the existing environment and biodiversity to create thoughtful and alternative solutions. I find that MASU Planning is a great place to learn just that because of the sensitivity of their approach,” concludes Fanny.

In her spare time, Fanny enjoys hiking, staying active, spending time with friends and family, and working on various creative projects.

After her internship, Fanny will pursue a master’s degree in architecture, and we are glad she chose MASU Planning as a pit stop on her journey.