Ahmed Helal is currently employed as an architectural designer at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, situated in New York City. He earned the distinction of being the valedictorian of his class (class of 2022) upon graduating from the City College of New York with an outstanding GPA of 3.98. Ahmed's pursuit of architecture has taken him to various locations, including Cairo, London, Volos, and New York, where he has studied for more than seven years.
Aside from his academic achievements, Ahmed has always been passionate about pursuing architecture beyond the confines of academia. He has won several architecture competitions and has worked as an intern at prestigious firms like Skidmore Owings and Merrill, among others.
Throughout his academic journey, Ahmed has been fascinated by the intersection of architecture with other disciplines such as photography, filmmaking, and philosophy. While photography and filmmaking have aided him in acquiring practical skills, philosophy has helped him understand the underlying reasons for design decisions.
AU Projects, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architecture Technical
Part-Time
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Teacher Assistant
ARCH 35402: Design of Structural Elements
Department of Architecture
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Teacher Assistant
ARCH 62401: Introduction to Structures
Department of Architecture
CDC Abdel-Halim, Cairo, EG, Architectural Intern
Cairo Lab for Urban Studies, Training, and Environmental Research (CLUSTER), Cairo, EG, Architectural Intern
Published Research at the City College of New York, Other
A one and half years body of work was conducted on one of the most infamous bridge designs by Leonardo Da Vinci, the Galata Bridge. The design was rejected 500 years ago when it was proposed. It was conceived as risky and almost impossible. However, the research proves otherwise.
The Bernard L. Spanier Memorial Award for Academic Excellence, Grant
The International Union of Architects Public Health Group International Competition, Other
Top 50
Ideas Forward 24H competition book: Mythology, Other
Published Work
Ideas Forward 24H competition book: Matrix, Other
Published Work
“Architecture that speaks: Mythical Box” Competition, 1st Place
