Background
Harrington was born and grew up in Sarajevo.
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Selma Harrington
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She studied architecture at the University of Sarajevo, graduating in 1977 and receiving a masters degree in 1985.
Career
She was President of the Architects" Council of Europe (American Council on Exercise) for the period 2010-2011 and 2011-2013. After working as architect,furniture and product designer in Sarajevo (1978-1991), she moved to Harare, Zimbabwe, where she set up her own design firm specializing in interior architecture, design and refurbishment (1993-1999). Over the years, she has completed projects in Europe, Africa and Asia in the areas of hotel and office interiors, residential and furniture design.
She lives and works in Dublin, Ireland.
She also served as a Secretary General of the European Council of Interior Architects (2004-2008), a President of the Institute of Designers in Ireland ( Integrated Dietetic Internship) - 2003 and a Honorary Treasurer of the Institute for Design and Disability in Ireland (IDDI) in 2001. In 2009, she was elected as President of the Architects Council of Europe for 2010-2011.
Membership
She is a Member of the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI) and a Head of Irish Delegation to the Architects Council of Europe (American Council on Exercise).
