Current board

Asia Gomarasca – Chairperson and Commissioner of Promotion

Hi! I am Asia, and I will start my fourth and final year of bachelor’s degree, specializing in architecture. My love for architecture started very young, by visiting the Biennale of art and architecture in Venice every year since my fifth birthday. This passion continued to grow with the years, by first building miniature doll houses, creating cities in the Sims, drawing floorplans on every paper I could find and helping my parents renovate two houses. My interest in art in these formative years also grew in other directions, including contemporary art, dance and cinematography.

After starting university, I understood that architecture was the right choice for me, I found a lot of joy in making projects, working alongside other people, learning more about this field, pushing boundaries and exploring my creativity. Meeting other people with the same passion has also been very enriching for me and made me grow a lot. I also discovered in the past years that I am especially interested in how sociology and architecture meet, how humans, but also nature and wildlife are at the core of built forms and urban spaces.

When I got the opportunity to join the 16th board of AnArchi, I was thrilled and honoured to become a part of this very inspiring community. I absolutely believe that architecture and urbanism are not only study material, but also a passion that should be explored in fun ways. My functions this year will be Chairperson and Commissioner of Promotion. As Chairperson, I will be a contact point for my fellow members and will oversee what is happening within the board. I will make sure that every member feels heard and will be there if anyone has doubts or questions. I will guide our association with a focus on community, efficiency, and shared passion. As Commissioner of Promotion, my main tasks will be to promote the activities and opportunities that AnArchi offers. My goal in this committee is to strengthen AnArchi’s social presence by making it easier for people to discover who we are and engage with everything we have to offer. I am very excited about these two positions, which will connect me closely with people from the board, people from the committees and to AnArchi itself.

Martyna Zuzelska – Secretary and Vice-Chairperson

My name is Martyna, and I’m a third year bachelor student specializing in architectureand urban design. My interest in architecture began when I was a kid, starting with building houses out of anything I could find and has grown and evolved over the years, through exploring, sketching, creating, and learning. Alongside architecture, I’ve developed a strong passion for other forms of expression like literature and film, which continue to inspire the way I think and create.

Through high school I’ve practiced my creativity in multiple ways; I got into photography, took architectural drawing classes, joined an art collective, and read a lot. I’ve grown especially interested in how spaces can evoke emotion. In the past two years, I’ve become an active member of a few committees, engaged in student life, and explored what truly drives me. I’ve come to deeply value communities – both being part of them and helping shape them. All this inspired me to join the 16th board of AnArchi. I’m motivated to contribute to this beautiful community, to be engaged in the association’s life, and to care for both its structure and its members.

In the upcoming year, I will be the contact person for all members of AnArchi. I will take on the roles of Secretary and Vice Chairperson. My main tasks will involve minute taking, administration of members, documentation and email correspondence, but will not be limited to those only. I am looking forward to creating many memorable experiences and helping out with the organization of AnArchi’s events.

Bart Paimans – Treasurer and Commissioner of Study Trip

Hey, I’m Bart and I will start my second year of my master. I always had interest in architecture during my HBO bachelor of building engineering I developed a love for the technical aspect of building design especially in the earlier design stages. Which lead me down the path to become a technical architect. Because of this I started the master of architecture at TU/e.

Coming from HBO I did not really know an active student life like we have here. During this year I slowly got sucked into the student life and especially AnArchi joining activities like the bamboo challenge and studytrip. Here I got into contact with the amazing community I will be a part of.

Besides studying I love mountain biking and road cycling, or just being outdoors in general. I also love exploring new places, doing photography and visiting museums. Next to exploring, I also linke staying in and playing board games. Next year I’m going to be responsible for the finances of AnArchi and as commissioner of the studytrip. Together with the committee I’m looking forward to organize another amazing studytrip.

Sebastiaan de Waal – Commissioner of Professional Relations &  Education

Hi everyone, I am Sebastiaan and I will fill the commissioner roles of Professional Relations & Education this year. I was greatly inspired by the enthusiasm and openness of the previous board and I will carry this on.

I am a second year Architecture-master and honors student with an interest in sustainability and technical yet creative design. Previously I studied the bachelor here at Eindhoven university and found it the perfect place to develop my interests. I have already participated in committees from other associations like the B-council, Concrete Canoe Race committee and the drawing abroad committee from AnArchi. However, I wanted to develop my networking and organizing skills and meet more people which lead me to become AnArchi board. During the coming year I want to help build AnArchi as an inviting community for Urbanists AND Architects and I also want to enhance my hand-drawing and detailing skills. Therefore, I will also continue in the Drawing Abroad committee.

Besides my studies I like to enjoy sports and nature as much as possible. Therefore, you can often find me in the gym, going on a run around Eindhoven or taking care of my ever-increasing collection of plants. I also enjoy good music and (cooking) food, playing guitar and games. I am excited to be a part of AnArchi and hope to make it an unforgettable year!

Thalia Konstantopoulos – Commissioner of Activities

Hi!! My name is Thalia, I am 20 years old, and I will be starting my third year of my Bachelor in the Built Environment this year. As you can tell from the family name, I am Greek, but if you want the full multi-cultural background story, you’ll have to come find me at the next quarterly Tostarchi!! I enjoy architecture, which is the track I decided to follow, however, I am also passionate about urbanism.

My interest in architecture began with my frequent moves abroad, I was exposed to many diverse forms of architecture. From living in desert climates, where buildings are typically made of thick earth-toned walls with minimal openings to reduce heat and sunlight, to the traditional Haussmannian apartments and the idyllic white-and-blue Mediterranean houses I call home. The difference in climate and culture seemed to play a major role in shaping a country’s architecture, which led me to pursue this study.

I joined AnArchi last year as part of the promotion committee in late January, which is where I truly started to understand the feel of the AnArchi community and the amazing activities that were organized (since we actually had to promote them). This is what first peaked my interest in becoming the Commissioner of Activities, which is what I’ll be doing with the utmost pleasure
in the year to come.

As Commissioner, I want to ensure that the activities we organize not only bring people together but also inspire them to reconnect with their passion for architecture and remind them of the excitement and purpose that drew them to this field in the first place. Although I enjoy studying architecture, I’ve often found myself questioning my choices and my track. Through organizing and creating these activities, I hope to help others through similar moments of doubt and help them rediscover their motivation and love for what they do.

I’m excited to continue some of the iconic and defining Anarchi activities such as Project Hopping, Drawing Abroad, Making Architecture, Tostarchies, and all the infinite fun and exiting times that come with them. We look forward to having you be a part of it all!

Titus Kalksma – Commissioner of Archiprint

Hiya, I’m Titus, your next commissioner of Archiprint. During my board year, I’ll be in my third year of the AUDE bachelor. I’m an avid climber and carpenter, and I love to spend summers tending to my garden or trekking through the forest. Ever since I got my first LEGO set I’ve loved building and designing, so architecture seemed like a natural study choice for me.

In high school, I was chief editor of an entirely student-run newspaper, helping establish a voice for students as well as encouraging debate about school policy and events. I’ve always had a passion for publishing, as I believe in the permanence and long-term value of published work. Since I started my bachelor’s at TU/e, I’ve been super interested in magazines such as CHEPOS, Koersief, and of course Archiprint. That’s why I decided to join the board as commissioner of Archiprint this year.

As commissioner of Archiprint, I’ll be in charge of making sure that (hopefully) two issues are published this year. This includes overseeing the committee, but also consulting with the advisory committee for their input on the perspectives that students write. I also work on the advertisement sponsors and Friends of Archiprint, to ensure copies of the journal stay free for all Anarchi members. I’ve got a lot of work to do this year, but I’m excited to represent Anarchi and Archiprint!