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Ali Siddique

Ali Siddique

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

I aspire to CREATE and in doing so influence emotions, behavior and more largely put lifestyle. A Space and the Perception of a space result in moving architecture. I believe that good architecture can influence a user's mood, emotion, habits, decisions, and so much more. With this the importance of Architecture is both impending and monumental.

I would like to thus be not only a part of but a keystone in the future of this never ending progression.

This is why I decided to become an architect. In conclusion to my never-ending frustration with the multiple dilemna's we face today as a society/civilization I decided to sum it up into one anger-filled quote that I spilled onto my students one day during a design studio... Simply put.

"A Civilization is only as good as it's Architects" and that is why I choose to be one"

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Construction Technology and Design Services, Palatine, IL, US, Intern Architect

• Interned for 2 months prior to position
• Preparing and Refining Working Drawings and Details for Permit
• On- Site Inspections
• Design of layouts for both commercial and residential layouts
• HVAC & Electrical Drawings
• Preparing Construction Documents

Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
 

Tom L Hickman Architects, Palatine, IL, US, Intern Architect

• Preparing and Refining Working Drawings and Details for Permit
• On- Site Inspections (Design-Build)
• Design of layouts for Residential Projects
• HVAC & Electrical Drawings
• Preparing Construction Documents
• Permits & Submittals
• Surveys & Proposals

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
 

Aslam Architects & Interior Designers PVT. LTD., Hyderabad-Deccan, IN, Architect & Interior Designer

• Refinement of Design
• Preparation of Working Drawings and Details
• Supervised On Site activities and execution
• Projects Include City Capital Mall in Kondapur and Avalon High Rise Apartments in Nanal Nagar.
• Designed Landscape for the commercial developments
• Conceptual Designs for many new projects

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
 

JNA&FAU School of Planning and Architecture, Hyderabad-Deccan, IN, Visiting Faculty Member and Design Consultant

• Taught Architectural Design For the First Years and Third Years
• Preparation of Classes, Schedules and Curriculum
• Coordinated Interactive classes with the involvement of real-time projects and architects
• Guest Faculty to the Final year and fourth year Architecture students during presentations for design
analysis
• Conducted Personality Development and Team work seminars
• Encouraged and worked consistently with the students to raise the batch average more than 30
percent

Jun 2010 - May 2012
 

Kazmik Architects & Interior Designers, Hyderabad-Deccan, IN, Part-Time Interior Architect / Execution Manager

• Design and Design Drawings
• Electrical and Working Drawings
• Supervised work and employees
• Designed Interiors for both Residential and Commercial Projects
• Designed a few logo’s, signage’s, and storefronts

Sep 2006 - Sep 2009
 

Design Square Interior Designers, Hyderabad-Deccan, IN, Interior Design Intern

• Worked on Chiran Fort Club, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
• All Interior Drawings and the execution, with a focus on the Banquet hall
• Worked on a few hotels and bars’ Interiors.

May 2008 - Oct 2008
 

Education 

CSIIT - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Univesity, Secunderabad, IN, BArch, Universal Design/ Environmental Design

The Program had a vast curriculum meant to cover as much as possible about the field of Architecture, its History, The Process of Design and the Practice of Architecture. Most of the subjects being universal with a few vernacularly relevant topics. The rich culture of India is reflected upon the architecture ie. the country is in itself a history book with various styles of architecture from varying times with even more-so varying political era's. The Experience was enriching but never fullfilling. I continue to learn as I progress with the knowledge and basic foundation provided to me through this Reputed University.

Sep 2006 - May 2011
 

Streamwood High, Streamwood, IL, US, High School, General Studies

I was an honors student and maintained a good relationship with the faculty and staff. Paged for the Main Office. Helped Organize a few events. Organized and Edited the Sabre News Network (SNN). JV- Tennis Captain 2 years. Actively involved in the Principal Advisory Board. Studied Architectural CAD For 3 Years.

Sep 2003 - Jun 2006
 

Awards 

Citation for HUDCO Design Entry, 1st Place

Recieved a Citation for a Housing and Urban Development Scheme - Was a Student Head Coordinating a team.

2009
 

Awarded Best Nasa Magazine - Hudco NASA Magazine, 1st Place

Best NASA Magazine Award for a nationally distributed design magazine consisting of the top HUDCO designs by archtiecture colleges in India.

2009
 

NASA - Fashion Design Competition, 2nd Place

Won 2nd place in a Design competition where I was required to design a Mens & Womens outfit with one word "Amalgamation" As the sole theme and concept.

2009
 

Awarded the Best Editor in Chief for the NIDC (NASA Information Documentation Cell) HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Coorporation), 1st Place

Best Editor Award for a nationally distributed design magazine consisting of the top HUDCO designs by archtiecture colleges in India.

2008
 

Awarded Freshmen of the Year, Other

An award for the most promising of the new batch of students.

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills