Cobușcean Olga

About

Olga Cobușcean is an architect and educator whose work combines research, design, and critical reflection in the field of architecture. Born in Chișinău, she has developed an international academic and professional trajectory over the past decade, working in Germany, Switzerland, and the Republic of Moldova. Academic Profile and Distinctions Olga Cobușcean holds a Master's degree in Architecture from ETH Zürich (2023) and a Bachelor's degree from RWTH Aachen University (2019), complemented by early training in Interior Design at the "Alexandru Plămădeală" College of Fine Arts (2016). Her academic performance has been consistently recognized through numerous scholarships and awards, including: Excellence Awards: ETH Medal 2023 and SIA Master Prize Architecture 2023. Recognition in Research and Teaching: Awarded the "Teaching Award 2025" for innovation and motivation at Leibniz University Hannover. International Recognition: Finalist of the prestigious Wheelwright Prize 2026. Scholarships: Recipient of the "Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes" scholarship (2018–2022) and the "Gaudeamus" scholarship offered by the Government of the Republic of Moldova (2015–2016). Currently, his activity focuses on an interdisciplinary approach, including teaching and design, from his current operational base in Berlin. His profile represents a bridge between rigorous educational experience in the European space and the local cultural context, being an emblematic figure for the new generation of Moldovan specialists with global exposure.