Carla Costa
Spatial Designer

Creating interesting solutions to spatial challenges
I believe any space is filled with potential just waiting to be discovered. Trying to explore the potential is not only my professional goal but personal also. I believe the world is an overwhelming experience of ongoing potential.
I am glad to be able to see some of it.
Although I was seen as a nerd at school, I always had an artistic side. I started painting when I was 10 years old, and that artistic push lead me to pursue Architecture and Urban Planning as a major. From that on, I was able to broaden my creative side from buildings to carnival costumes. After many adventures, I find myself at Factorr, where I felt I have plenty of room to exchange creative ideas even more.
Highlights
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1980
Born in Brasilia at precisely 5:12am, the time my mom wakes me up every year to wish me Happy Birthday
2003
Graduated in Architecture and Urban Planning at Universidade de Brasilia
2004
Opened a architecture studio with five other friends, where I played a lot with architectural competitions
2006
Joined the National Heritage Agency where I worked with heritage management and urban planning
2007-2010
Moved to Perth, Australia. Worked in a urban planning company and an Architecture studio, making masterplanning and primary schools projects
2011
Beginning of my most important project: my son Max
2016
Worked for the Ministry of Cities in Brazil, working in social housing policies
2016
Moved to Bordeaux, France. That made me the first polyglot person in the family.
2020
Moved to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to start a Masters programme at Erasmus University
2022
Joined Factorr for good new challenges in the Netherlands and beyond