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FARAH MAWLAWI

FARAH MAWLAWI

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Experienced Interior Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & planning industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, 3DsMax & Adobe Creative Suite. Strong construction and design professional with a BFA in Interior Architecture and an MDI focused in Product Design from IED Madrid.

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Employment 

Valentino Vettori, New York, NY, US, Interior Architect

Nov 2016 - current
 

Century 21 Department Stores, New York, NY, US, Architectural Design and Construction Associate

- Surveying sites and recording all existing building conditions.
- Participating in design development and recording meeting minutes.
- Providing the landlord and tenant with 3DsMax and Photoshop visuals for design approval.
- Developing ideas for facade and storefront design.
- Assisting in product and material research for exterior and interior building elements.
- Drafting preliminary construction drawings and building sections for internal review.
- Designating specific areas for back of house, loading docks, stock and vertical circulation.
- Finalizing construction documents for architect's review.
- Revising reflected ceiling plans per photometric evaluation by lighting vendors.
- Specifying detailed drawings and finishes - providing finish and lighting schedules.
- Assisting in construction administration - revising lighting and millwork bids.
- Drafting shop drawings for architectural elements and custom merchandizing fixtures.
- Constantly coordinating with millwork vendors on material finishes and overall design.
- Following up with hired architects on last minute change requests and revising bulletins.
- Providing the GC with revised phasing plans to facilitate construction and due dates.
- Site visits to supervise millwork and finish installation at completion of final construction stage.
- Assembling & drafting a complete Prototype Package for future store operations & back of house.
- Assembling & drafting a complete Prototype Package of shop drawings for merchandizing fixtures.

May 2014 - Oct 2016
 

ACID Projects, Beirut, LB, Interior Architect Intern

- Shop drawings for bespoke steel and glass staircases.
- 3D visuals representing tension rods and other structural elements of a floating staircase.

Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
 

Polypod, Beirut, LB, Interior Design Intern

- Drafting of floor, furniture, power and lighting documents.
- Selecting fabric, wallpaper and furniture for residential properties.

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

The Rug Company, Beirut, LB, PR and Sales Executive

- Stock management & home consignments.
- Providing clients with illustrated floor layouts to accelerate sales.
- Software coordination - quoting, invoicing and re-ticketing.
- Assisting in the organization of annual marketing events.
- Insuring the delivery of quarterly ad campaigns to local magazines such as L'Officiel, Deco & Curve Magazines.
- Communicating periodical press releases to said local and other regional publications.

Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
 

Education 

IED Madrid, Madrid, ES, Masters, Product Design Labs

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
 

Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA), Beirut, LB, BArch, Interior Architecture

Jun 2007 - Jun 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills