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Rifat Ara Islam

Rifat Ara Islam

Cambridge, ON, CA

 
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About 

Sensible, Innovative and Forward-thinking Architectural Designer with over a decade of professional experience. Highly skilled in designing and planning layouts utilizing established standards. Detail oriented and dependable with history of meeting company goals utilizing leadership, consistency, and outstanding time management practices. Effective at managing multiple priorities with a positive and kind attitude.


Architectural Designer & Project Lead, RAI+Associates, Dhaka, BD | Jun 2018 - May 2022 

- Have the ability to work successfully, independently.
- Managed projects entirely from concept to finish and beyond.
- Conducted pre-designing studies such as analyzing client stories for new construction and history for renovations to buildings.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for their personalized homes and offices.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Prepared detailed fee estimates used to coordinate with engineering firms for design services.
- Created graphic renderings and models using Rhino, Adobe Suite, Twinmotion, Keyshot and Sketchup.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.


Licenses and Certifications

2024 Intern Architect of OAA, Ontario Association of Architects, Canada, Credential: 2024-28205

2024 Associate Member of AIA, The American Institute of Architects, USA, Credential: 40824763

2023 Fundamentals of University Teaching, Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo

2013 Associate Member of IAB, Institute of Architects Bangladesh, Dhaka, BD, Credential : AI-119

Employment 

Nandan Architects Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Architectural Designer

- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked within applicable standards and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships and cultural development.
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.

Dec 2016 - May 2018
 

Architekton Pvt. Ltd., Dhaka, BD, Architectural Assistant

- Provided administrative support to senior architectural staff.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Put together project documents and reports.
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations, and documentation.

Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
 

Education 

University of Waterloo, Cambridge, ON, CA, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Architecture

Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
 

Awards 

Adosi Graduate Scholarship for integration of food and agriculture in Architecture, Scholarship

2023
 

Areas of Specialization 

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