Zahava Elenberg facts for kids

Zahava Elenberg is a talented Australian architect. She helped start a well-known architecture company called Elenberg Fraser in Melbourne. She also created Move-in, a company that helps furnish and set up places like apartments and hotels.

Early Life and Education

Zahava Elenberg is the daughter of Anna Schwartz and artist Joel Elenberg. Her stepfather is publisher and developer Morry Schwartz.

Zahava went to Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School. She later became a director on the school's council and foundation.

She studied architecture at RMIT University and finished her degree in 1998 with top honors.

Her Career

In 1998, Zahava Elenberg co-founded Elenberg Fraser Architecture with Callum Fraser. This company quickly became very important in Australian design. Today, Elenberg Fraser has offices in Australia and Southeast Asia. They are known for designing large apartment buildings and creating beautiful interiors.

In 2002, Zahava started another company called Move-in. This business specializes in providing complete furniture and design solutions for places like student housing, investment properties, hotels, and serviced apartments. Move-in has completed projects across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.

In 2017, Zahava joined the board of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). She helps with things like money, new ideas, fundraising, and industry programs for the festival.

Awards and Contributions

Zahava Elenberg has received several important awards for her work. In 2003, she was named the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year. In 2005, she won the Ernst & Young Southern Region Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

She is also very active in the design community. Zahava often takes part in discussions about starting businesses and design. After winning her Telstra award, she gave a special speech to 35,000 students, staff, and guests at the RMIT University graduation ceremony.