Barbara Lydia

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I am currently

Description

Hello,

// architect . carpentry . photography .
// focus on japanese traditional architecture (kominka) and crafts

my name is Barbara. By growing up in the Austrian mountains as daughter of craftsman (carpenter, blacksmith, shoemaker, beekeeper) I had the privilege to gather experience in our workshops and surrounding nature. My curiosity for nature, people, landscapes, cultures, and many other things never left me.

I am 30 years old, trained architect (University of Liechtenstein) with a background / education in carpentry.

From March 2023 until December 2023 I have been living and working in various places of Japan. After all this wonderful encounters my plan for 2024 is to keep focusing on old traditional japanese homes (kominka) their construction and embedded japanese craft and connection to nature/people. I will be back in Japan around end of summer beginning of autumn with a work and holiday visa.

I would describe myself as an open minded person carrying a lot of curiosity for our world.It would be a joy to meet you, share knowledge, ideas and memorable times with many smiles and stories to tell. I am looking forward to share, exchange, learn and support you.

Happy to see you soon ((:
Barbara

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feel free to have a look at my
instagram account: @barbararuech

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Life at a Farmstay

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Languages

Art Projects

More details about your skills

I do not mind getting my hands dirty.

My crafmanship grew from a wonderful father (blacksmith and beekeeper) and grandfather (carpenter, shoemaker and beekeeper). From early childhood I supported my grandpa with work around our house, his renovation projects, planting (trees, beans,...) and work with our bees. I alway's loved it and learned a lot by working with him.

Therefore, I’m open to do all different kinds of work and motivated to learn as many new things as possible!

. technical skills (craft like carpenter works, DIY projects ...)
. design skills / experience (graphic, planning, renovation ...)
. garden work (I grow plants at home and also own vegetables)
. beekeeping (I grew up as daughter of beekeepers...)
. teaching (experience as ski instructor)
. photography
. graphic design
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I am always willing to share knowledge and keep learning new things.

Age

30

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements