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saba khalili

saba khalili

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a passionate designer, whose constantly seeking new challenges to further my career. My background includes over a decade of experience in the architecture industry in both multinationals and award-wining consultancies.
 

Over the past ten years in Los Angeles, I have been fortunate to engage in a diverse range of projects, from single-family residences to towering 45-storey structures, as well as offices, cultural centers, and the largest fully automated parking facility in Los Angeles.

My expertise spans from the inception of design to the finalization phase, encompassing tasks such as document preparation, project management, and collaboration with consultants.

Proficient in software such as Revit, Archicad, AutoCad, SketchUp, Lumion, Creative Suites programs, Lumion, Miro, Bluebeam and others, I maintain a keen eye for the aesthetic integrity of every project.

I am eager to engage in a conversation about your company, potential positions available, and further discuss my portfolio and experiences in person.  In the meantime you can always contact Grant Kirkpatrick founder of KAA Design Group at 310-821-1400 ext (238) or John Gralewski Principal at Johnson Fain at (323) 224-6000.

I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and explore potential collaborations.


Sincerely,

Employment 

KAA Design Group, culver city, CA, US, Project Coordinator

Apr 2021 - Feb 2024
 

Johnson Fain Partners, Los Angeles, CA, US, Associate

Nov 2015 - Apr 2021
 

Keating|Khang Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Architect

Responsibilities: Design development, Construction documents, 3D modeling for high-rise commercial buildings.
Projects: Helms AutoParkIt; 78,340 GSF parking + 10 100 SF of office. “Lead Design Architect and Project Manager” for one of Los Angeles first automated parking structure with office space, located in Helms Bakery, Culver City. Client/Consultant coordination, problem solving, overviewing the consultants work and attending regular meetings.
525 Market St; San Franscico; Lobby and Plaza renovation. 6100 GSF Lobby and 13440 GSF Plaza. Preparation of demolition plans and new construction documents.

Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
 

Winnie Lam (Freelance), Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Architect

Responsibilities: Roof Top Concept Design, Design Development and renderings for a multi-million dollar residence in Hollywood Hills. Project: Lam Residence, Los Angeles 10 000 SF

Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
 

William Adams Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Architect

Responsibilities: Design development, presentation drawings, final construction documents, specifications, ARB package, LADBS experience with clearances, permits, plan checks for high-end residential homes and small lot sub-divisons. working closely with the principal architect and client, attending site meetings.
Projects: California Project; Santa Monica, 7860 SF, 3-unit high-end town house.
Alvarado; Los Angeles, 9570 SF total of 6 units.

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Perkins&Will, Ottawa, Intern Architect

Responsibilities: Providing Deficiency Reviews/ Punch list for Carleton Residence, documenting the contractor’s incomplete work at Carleton University student residence
Project: Lennox and Addington Residence, 10 storey, 800 000 SF.

Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
 

Stiefel & Company Architecture, Vienna Austria, Architect’s Assistant

Responsibilities: Physical models, Cad Drawing, presentation Board, Hand Sketch, 3D model, translating documents
Project: Swiss Chancellery Competition in Nairobi, Kenya. 7100 SF Honarable award Prize winner.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Hyder Consulting, Dubai UAE, Landscape Architect/Urban Designer

Responsibilities: Cad, Designing, design development, construction documents, 3D modeling, regular client meetings and coordination with major developers in the middle East such as Emaar and Nakheel. Projects: “Samarah” in Jordan; “Al-Fattan” in UAE; “Messaied” in Qatar; “Escape Equine” in Ajman and various other projects, consisting of 6000 SF to 200 acres.

Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
 

Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, ON, CA, Research Assistant

Research Assistant for Dr. Rasuli and Dr.Mutairi

Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
 

Education 

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, CA, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
 

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, CA, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
 

Awards 

Prize winner of the Ankauf Award 2011 in the design competition for the Swiss Chancellery in Nairobi, Kenya while working for Stiefel & Company Architecture, Honorable Mention

2014
 

Recipient of the 2010-11 Maxwell Taylor Scholarship, awarded for outstanding achievement in the field of architecture, 1st Place

This scholarship, which was endowed in 1998 by a bequest from the estate of the late Mabel Leona Taylor, is awarded annually to a student in his/her final year of the Master’s Program in Architecture who incorporates building technologies into his/her thesis project.

2011
 

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