Zahava Elenberg

• Citizenship — Australian • Education — Bachelor of Architecture • Alma Mater — Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology • Occupation — Architect • Known for — * Elenberg Fraser (co-founder) • Move-in (founder)

Elenberg is the daughter of Anna Schwartz and artist Joel Elenberg. She is the step daughter of publisher and developer Morry Schwartz. Elenberg attended Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School and has been a director of the Preshil School Council and the Preshil School Foundation. She completed a bachelor of architecture at RMIT University and graduated in 1998 with first class honours. 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.

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 is one of Australia's leading practices with a focus on multi-residential and interior design. In 2002, Elenberg established Move-in, 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. In 2017, Elenberg joined the board of MIFF, the Melbourne International Film Festival, with special responsibilities in finance, creative development and strategy, philanthropy and industry programs.