Rashid is an architect from Nigeria. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree, Cum Laude, from the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. His architectural experience has shaped his interests in reinforcing the role of experience, sustainability, and culture in the architectural discourse of Nigeria, other West African countries, and Africa at large. He worked at DEC Studio in Dubai before beginning to free-lance with firms such as Studio D04.
Studio D04, Dubai, AE, Freelance Architect
I was responsible for an assigned project construction drawings and interior fit out. I was responsible for producing and submitting 2D drawings, 3D Rendering, 3D model, VR video, construction detail drawings and material specification.
DEC Dynamic Design Studio, Dubai, AE, Jr. Architect
I worked as a Junior Architect under the direct supervision of an Architect or Lead Designer, helping to prepare designs, complete construction documents, write up building plans, and assist in the presentation of materials.
Studio D04, Dubai, AE, Architectural Intern
Architectural intern, worked on visualization and creating walk throughs in the schematic design phase.
Shahira Fahmy Architects, Remote, Architectural Intern
Architectural intern, participated in site analysis, research and preliminary design phase as well as creating diagrams.
Inborn Architectural Consultants, Sharjah, AE, Architectural Intern
Architectural intern, focused primarily on creating joinery detail drawings along with interior elevations. Also worked on creating specification sheets and researching material finishes.
Catovic Hughes Design, Sharjah, AE, Research assistant
Research assistant, Worked primarily on digital modeling as well as 3d visualization.
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, AE, BArch, Architecture
My architectural journey emphasized design education through diverse experiences which include critical thinking, design processes and learning through making. Whilst studying, we specialized and focused on additional courses with the aim of enhancing skills in history and theory, technology and digital tools, representation and fabrication.
Dean's List, Scholarship
The Dean's List. Students who qualify for inclusion on the Chancellor's List have achieved a GPA of 3.5 in a single semesters, registered in a minimum of 15 credit hours, and had no incomplete or failing grades in any courses, nor any disciplinary action against them.
Riyadh Dream Villas - Finalist, Nomination
This competition invited architects to write a new chapter of living at the edge of Riyadh’s desert by designing two immeasurably valuable architectural interventions. Moreover, they will give their contribution to the ongoing and constant transformation of the most essential architectural typology: the dwelling.
chancellor's List, Nomination
The Chancellor's List. Students who qualify for inclusion on the Chancellor's List have achieved a GPA of 3.5 in the Fall and Spring semesters, registered in a minimum of 15 credit hours, and had no incomplete or failing grades in any courses, nor any disciplinary action against them.
Christo & Jeanne Claude Award, Scholarship
The Award is given for the proposal and creation of an artwork that, in the spirit of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s work, can be publicly exhibited and enjoyed.
Dean's List, Scholarship
The Dean's List. Students who qualify for inclusion on the Chancellor's List have achieved a GPA of 3.5 in a single semesters, registered in a minimum of 15 credit hours, and had no incomplete or failing grades in any courses, nor any disciplinary action against them.
Dean's List, Scholarship
The Dean's List. Students who qualify for inclusion on the Chancellor's List have achieved a GPA of 3.5 in a single semesters, registered in a minimum of 15 credit hours, and had no incomplete or failing grades in any courses, nor any disciplinary action against them.
Dean's List, Scholarship
The Dean's List. Students who qualify for inclusion on the Chancellor's List have achieved a GPA of 3.5 in a single semesters, registered in a minimum of 15 credit hours, and had no incomplete or failing grades in any courses, nor any disciplinary action against them.
