I’m an architectural designer and researcher interested in projects that engage the relationship between people and space by studying the spatial memory of the city as it changes through time.
I received my Master's Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University GSAPP in 2018 with an Honor Award for Excellence in Design. Throughout my career, I’ve worked as a Designer in various projects, as a researcher in NYC and Khartoum, as well as a Teaching Assistant in University of Khartoum.
Studio Urban, Khartoum, SD, Head Researcher
Led the research team, maintained quality control for written and audio-visual content, and co-ordinated between management, research and production teams:
- Developed research on Sudanese urban history, conducted interviews, produced episodes, wrote and edited essays for “Khartoum Podcast.”
- Participated in “Sudan Moves” Artist Residency by Goethe-Institut Sudan, producing installation for virtual exhibition, Acts of Resistance: An Anthology.
- Reviewed content for Omdurman Mapping exhibition in Khalifa House Museum.
- Research and field work on the impact of climate change on Alshigailab town, including data collection through interviews, mapping and photography.
University of Khartoum, Khartoum, SD, Adjunct Faculty
Co-taught 4th year undergrad. Urban Design Studio titled Harnessing Commercial Streets, overseeing reviews, grading and desk crits.
Taught 4th year undergrad. Architectural Design Studio (20 students).
dp+partners, Washington, DC, US, Architect/Designer
- Collaborated with a team of engineers for a School Renovation to coordinate technical drawings, producing plans and sections.
- Developed the 3D design of a Residential Complex and University Building, producing plans and renderings.
- Designed the Interior for a Fitness Center including plans, 3D model, and renderings.
- Met with clients, suppliers and was involved in material selection.
- Produced print packages (response to RFPs, company’s portfolio and brochures).
CTC Group, Khartoum, SD, Architect
Exterior and interior building design, landscape and hardscape design, detailed design, construction drawings, technical drawings for curtain walls and cladding for CTC Engineering Complex - Office Building and Showroom. This included plans, sections, renderings, material selection and bills of quantities.
Resident Site Architect for CTC Engineering complex to supervise floor, ceiling and curtain wall installation and landscape concrete work.
Interior design of Soba Showroom, including plans, sections and renderings.
University of Khartoum, Khartoum, SD, Teaching Assistant
Fourth year studio Hotel project with Prof. Akram Khalafalla.
Fourth year studio Working Drawings project with Prof. Akram Khalafalla. Second year Science of Architecture class with Prof. Ammar Hassan.
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Advanced Architectural Design
Studio Critics: Karla Rothstein, Andres Jaque and Mario Gooden
Class Professors: Mark Wigley, Enrique Walker and Troy Therrien
Honor Award for Excellence in Design - Columbia University, Award
The prize is for high quality of work in the design studios during the student’s program of studies at Columbia.
