I have over 2 years of professional post-graduation experience and academically I've had (9+4=) 13 design studios covering a wide spectrum of topics and scales. Through my education and other personal interests and projects, I am proficient with Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Enscape, Photoshop; familiar with Rhino, V-Ray, Lumion and very quick at learning new ones if needed; however, digitizing my work is never my first step, I truly enjoy manual techniques like sketches and models. My designs are concept-driven, concepts generated from the question itself: the container and the contained, the context and the people. All to ELEVATE people’s experience and perception of the built environment
Van Parys Architecture + Design, Westlake Village, CA, US, Architectural Designer
VPA+D is a full service architectural and Design firm mainly focused on high-end single-family residentials in Ventura and LA County. Within the intimate confines of a small firm, I honed my skills across the entire spectrum of architectural practice. From the initial client meetings to the meticulous execution of construction documents, I seamlessly navigated client interactions, proposal development, zoning and code research, site analysis, schematic design, design development, consultant coordination, submittals and permits, construction observation, RFI response, and even delved into interior and furniture design; meeting and exceeding the principles’ expectations in each task.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Teaching Assistant
Working at one of the most well equipped shops in the US and familiarizing myself with all the different tools, materials and techniques.
Self Employed, Tehran, IR, Acting / Set Design
After Design, Acting is the very close second on the list of my interests and skills. It started as a hobby in high school and got more and more serious along the way, with two public performances on my record.
Of course Architecture found its way onto the stage as well, and I ended up designing and making the sets for several plays.
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IR, Teaching Assistant
Along my favorite professor, I guided the second year students in the studio, all the way throughout their design process.
Rah Shahr International Group, Tehran, IR, Summer Intern
I became part of the 3D modeling group, working with Revit and SketchUp.
Padide Samet Architects and Engineering Consultants, Tehran, IR, Summer Intern
I designed plan alternatives for several small residential projects, working with AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, IR, BArch, Architecture
Living in the Middle East, I feel blessed to have studied architecture at the birthplace of human civilizations. Throughout my 5 years of studies, I experienced a wide variety of 9 design studios and got to visit more than 15 provinces of the country.
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IR, Mechanical Engineering
Transferred after a year. I admire engineering mindset and in so many ways it continues to govern my ideas, but I knew what fascinates me lies deeper than just engineering.
AIA Chicago Award in Architecture, Nomination
for the studio project "The Stage: A Built Performance"
Faculty Award, Award
for the studio project "The Stage: A Built Performance"
College of Architecture Masters Scholarship, IIT, Scholarship
Awarded the scholarship for the whole 2 years of the "Master of Architecture (advanced standing) program.
Full Scholarship, Scholarship
for the 5 year "Bachelor of Architecture" program at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
