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Samer Samarani

Samer Samarani

Waltham, MA, US

 
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About 

Passionate architect with a focus on Real Estate Development, sustainability, renewable energy and reduced ecological footprint. BS and MS in architecture, MDS in Real Estate Development from Boston Architectural College.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Alphonse Kai Architects, Beirut, LB, Architect

• Produced full design drawings and coordinated the work on-site with in-house, external architects and engineers to meet the developer’s requirements and expectations;
• Managed on-site inspection procedures and monitored site management;
• Conducted projects from conception to completion, acquired assembly drawings, including bills of materials for the design of various towers, residential buildings and villas;
• Developed Fatqa Residential Compound concept drawings and 3D modeling (built-up area 110 000 sqm).
• Monitored employees and sub-contractor productivity and ability to identify, isolate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Participated in the concept design and the concept development of many international competitions:
- Winning international competition of CTC tower – Kuwait (Central Tenders Committee HQ).
- KOC Desert Camp Competition – Kuwait
- WAFRA Residential Complex at Mahboula – Kuwait
• Produced 3D modeling, 3D renderings, and post-production for international and local projects.
• Achieved value engineering principles to mitigate labor and material cost and conceived several detailed quantity and cost estimates for concrete works.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
 

MZ ARCHITECTS, Beirut, LB, JUNIOR ARCHITECT

- Participated in the concept design of international winning competitions:
- Master plan of the Valley City – Qatar
- Contemplative Meditation House and Prayer Chamber – Lebanon
- Mass planning design of “EKO Atlantic” project – Nigeria
Conceived models for commercial and residential projects.

Jun 2013 - Oct 2013
 

AG Contractors, Beirut, LB, UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECT

-Provided ongoing updates on the construction process and suggested solutions to address confronted obstacles;
-Prepared daily, weekly & monthly reports detailing progress on engineering and procurement.

Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Education 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, Masters, Real Estate Development

The program is designed by concentrating on unique strengths through combining traditional real estate development learning with architectural design. Students are immersed in curriculum including finance, design, sustainability, and community engagement.

Jan 2020 - current
 

University Holy Spirit, Joünié, LB, Masters, Architecture

The Master of Architecture is a professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
Integrated building systems and technology courses investigate how buildings perform. History and theory courses place current work into dialogue with other times and places. Design studios build students' capacity to integrate ideas and envision new conditions supported by drawing and making courses. Media courses harness the power of digital and physical making, offering a visual language to communicate ideas.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
 

University Holy Spirit, Joünié, LB, BArch, Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture is a 5-year professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board that prepares students to earn licensure. The innovative approach to education integrates ongoing, real-world design practice with traditional classroom learning.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

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