meet the team

Tania Farcas

Architecture BA Honours


Hi! I'm Tania, I'm a Stage 3 Architecture student at Newcastle University and I have a great interest in the sustainable development of the Built Environment.
I truly believe that architects must be adaptable and conscious about the crisis the world is facing and help towards it by expanding their design approaches using Biotechnology.
I am passionate about user-centric design and I have recently discovered the beauty and potential of bacterial-cellulose for construction by pursuing Dissertation project with this subject.
My hobbies include hiking and skiing as I love spending time in the mountains.

Ankitha Kumble

Biology (Cellular & Molecular) BSc Honours


Hello! I'm Ankitha, I am a Biology student at Newcastle University (Class of 2023).
I am a very motivated and hardworking person.
Lately, I have been interested in the Biotechnology field, especially in looking at the CRISPR/Cas9 system. I would like to persue a career in Biotechnology or Cancer research.
My hobbies include gymnastics and reading.

Lorand Nagy

Architecture BA Honours


Hi! I’m Lori, I am an Architecture student, Stage 2 at Newcastle University.
I am a task-driven and people-oriented person.
I am interested in visual representation using graphic and digital medias.
My everyday hobbies are related to sports and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

David Triana Torres

Design MA


Hi, I’m David! I am a creative thinker currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Design.
I am interested in working on the interception between technology and design and the use of user-centered tools.
My hobbies include handcrafting and reading

Marisa Bamberg

Architecture MArch


Hello! I'm Marisa, I'm a Stage 5 Architecture student at Newcastle University.
I am very passionate about reducing the environmental impact of the architectural industry.
Biotechnology in the built environment is fascinating to me as if offers the opportunity to work with nature rather than against it.
In my free time I love to paint and practice yoga.