Zahava Elenberg
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Zahava Elenberg is an Australian architect. She co-founded Melbourne-based architecture practice Elenberg Fraser and is the founder of turn-key accommodation fit out and interior furnishing company Move-in.
Early years
Elenberg is the daughter of Anna Schwartz{{cite web|title=The Schwartz/Elenberg Family|url=https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/04/the-schwartz-elenberg-family/|website=thedesignfiles.net|access-date=23 August 2019|date=6 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624230447/https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/04/the-schwartz-elenberg-family/|archive-date=24 June 2019|url-status=live}} and artist Joel Elenberg. She is the step daughter of publisher and developer Morry Schwartz.
Elenberg attended Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School{{cite web|title=Featured Alumni|url=http://www.preshil.vic.edu.au/alumni/featured-alumni/|publisher=Preshil|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113080000/http://www.preshil.vic.edu.au/alumni/featured-alumni/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}} and has been a director of the Preshil School Council and the Preshil School Foundation.{{cite web|title=Preshil – Profile|url=http://www.preshil.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2013-08-14-TWR-Teachers-Profile-Preshil-School-03.pdf|publisher=Preshil|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311045242/http://www.preshil.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2013-08-14-TWR-Teachers-Profile-Preshil-School-03.pdf|archive-date=11 March 2015|url-status=live}}
She completed a bachelor of architecture at RMIT University and graduated in 1998 with first class honours.{{cite web|title=Alumni Profile – Zahava Elenberg – RMIT Alumni|url=http://architecture.rmit.edu.au/About/Alumni_Profiles.php|publisher=RMIT University|access-date=12 November 2014|date=17 December 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325190810/http://architecture.rmit.edu.au/About/Alumni_Profiles.php|archive-date=25 March 2015|url-status=dead}}
As a child, Elenberg was photographed by Melbourne artist Bill Henson and spoke out in support of the artistic value of his work when it was seized by NSW police after a complaint by a child protection campaigner.{{cite news|title=This is not porn, says Henson's models|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/05/25/1211653846181.html|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=13 November 2014|date=26 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143731/http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/05/25/1211653846181.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Support, condemnation continue over Henson pictures|newspaper=Brisbane Times|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/support-and-condemnation-continue-over-henson-pictures/2008/05/25/1211653877035.html|access-date=13 November 2014|date=26 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512111646/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/support-and-condemnation-continue-over-henson-pictures/2008/05/25/1211653877035.html|archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Model backs lensman|newspaper=The Border Mail|url=http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/40146/model-backs-lensman/|access-date=13 November 2014|date=26 May 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113055715/http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/40146/model-backs-lensman/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}
Career
In 1998, Elenberg co-founded Elenberg Fraser Architecture with Callum Fraser, and has risen to prominence in the Australian design scene. Now with offices in Australia and South-East Asia, Elenberg Fraser{{cite web|title=Home|publisher=Elenberg Fraser|url=http://elenbergfraser.com/|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023231221/http://elenbergfraser.com/|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}} is one of Australia's leading practices with a focus on multi-residential and interior design.{{cite web|title=Liberty Tower|url=http://architectureau.com/articles/liberty-tower/|website=architectureau.com|access-date=12 November 2014|date=1 May 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113070936/http://architectureau.com/articles/liberty-tower/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Daring to dream|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/Arts/Daring-to-dream/2005/05/05/1115092620670.html|newspaper=The Age|access-date=13 November 2014|date=6 May 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315153523/http://www.theage.com.au/news/Arts/Daring-to-dream/2005/05/05/1115092620670.html|archive-date=15 March 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=A'Beckett Tower – Architecture Gallery|url=http://dynamic.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=2011035785|website=architecture.com.au|access-date=13 November 2014|date=2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113063450/http://dynamic.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=2011035785|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=2013 Global Excellence Award Winners|url=http://www.iida.org/content.cfm/2013-global-excellence-award-winners|website=iida.org|access-date=13 November 2014|date=2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113055947/http://www.iida.org/content.cfm/2013-global-excellence-award-winners|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=UDIA – Awards|url=http://www.udiavic.com.au/awards/view/18|website=udiavic.com.au|access-date=13 November 2014|date=2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113063840/http://www.udiavic.com.au/awards/view/18|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Gallery – 2014 Retail Design Award|url=http://gallery.australianinteriordesignawards.com/year:2014/awardid:121/entryid:1359|website=australianinteriordesignawards.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022014527/http://gallery.australianinteriordesignawards.com/year:2014/awardid:121/entryid:1359|archive-date=22 October 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Vue de Monde – awarded project – 2012 AIDA Awards Jury|url=http://architectureau.com/articles/2012-australian-interior-design-awards-hospitality-design-winner/|website=architectureau.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=28 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109123327/http://architectureau.com/articles/2012-australian-interior-design-awards-hospitality-design-winner/|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-status=live|postscript=;}} for interior design of Vue de Monde, Melbourne{{cite web|title=Elenberg Fraser – Avenue|url=http://elenbergfraser.com/#!/project/avenue|website=elenbergfraser.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=8 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023231221/http://elenbergfraser.com/#!/project/avenue|archive-date=23 October 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Luna on Architizer|url=http://architizer.com/projects/luna/|website=architizer.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613005340/http://architizer.com/projects/luna/|archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Huski Apartments – Elenberg Fraser Architects|url=https://www.archdaily.com/1930/huski-apartments-elenberg-fraser-architecture/|website=archdaily.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=6 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113053553/http://www.archdaily.com/1930/huski-apartments-elenberg-fraser-architecture/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=St. Falls – Elenberg Fraser Architects|url=https://www.archdaily.com/41329/st-falls-elenberg-fraser-architecture/|website=archdaily.com|access-date=13 November 2014|date=19 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113054643/http://www.archdaily.com/41329/st-falls-elenberg-fraser-architecture/|archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{Excessive citations inline|date=August 2023}}
In 2002, Elenberg established Move-in,{{cite web|title=Home – Move-in|url=https://www.move-in.com/|website=move-in.com|access-date=23 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624230509/https://www.move-in.com/|archive-date=24 June 2019|url-status=live}} a niche business specialising in design-led turn-key furniture solutions and high volume fit-outs for student accommodation, investment, hotel and serviced apartment sectors, and has delivered projects throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East.{{cite web|title=Home|url=https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/zahava-elenberg-on-defining-success-and-what-makes-good-design-|website=theurbandeveloper.com|access-date=22 August 2019|date=7 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624230449/https://theurbandeveloper.com/articles/zahava-elenberg-on-defining-success-and-what-makes-good-design-|archive-date=24 June 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=issuu|url=https://issuu.com/multimediaau/docs/anau67-autumn_2019|website=issuu.com|date=18 April 2019 |access-date=23 August 2019}}
In 2017, Elenberg joined the board of MIFF,{{cite web|title=Home|url=http://miff.com.au/about/board-and-staff/|website=miff.com|access-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822070253/http://miff.com.au/about/board-and-staff/|archive-date=22 August 2019|url-status=live}} the Melbourne International Film Festival, with special responsibilities in finance, creative development and strategy, philanthropy and industry programs.
Honors
In 2003, Elenberg was awarded the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year{{cite news|title=Taking care of business a winner for women|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/25/1066974368674.html|newspaper=The Age|access-date=12 November 2014|date=26 October 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025000700/http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/25/1066974368674.html|archive-date=25 October 2012|url-status=live}} and in 2005 was named the Ernst & Young Southern Region Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Elenberg has been an active contributor within the design community and has participated in many panel discussions and conversations around entrepreneurship and design. Following her Telstra award, Elenberg gave the keynote address to 35,000 students, staff and guests at the RMIT University graduation ceremony at Telstra Dome.{{cite news|title=Towering ambition pays off|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/23/1064082995192.html|newspaper=The Age|access-date=12 November 2014|date=24 September 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025000729/http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/23/1064082995192.html|archive-date=25 October 2012|url-status=live}}{{failed verification|date=July 2023|reason=Nothing of the sort there.}}
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