I design not just for aesthetics, but for wellbeing
"About Me"
From marketing to Interior Architecture – A Journey of Heart and Home
Welcome to my online portfolio. My name is Sheila Farouk. I am located in Switzerland where I live and work. Before I knew what architecture was, I was already obsessed with space. My mother, pregnant with me, spent her weekends touring properties “just for fun.” Fast-forward a few years, and I found myself in a tiny student apartment, studying economics but obsessed with how the kitchenette disappeared behind a sliding door. That was the beginning.
Despite starting a career in marketing, I never stopped sketching floor plans or painting walls bold colours (a daring move in Switzerland). It wasn’t until a few life-altering events shook me awake that I dared to chase this dream for real.
I went back to school while working full-time, earned a diploma in interior architecture from the Swiss Design Center/Athenaeum in Lausanne (Switzerland), and took extra training in construction site management and CAD 2D/3D. I joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA), built a professional network, and threw myself into real-world projects - from remote renovations to board roles at the AIA Continental Europe.
My path may be non-traditional, but it’s full of intention, courage, and curiosity. I design not just for aesthetics, but for wellbeing. And I believe the best spaces are the ones that tell a story. Find out more about me here.
