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Saad Dahleh

Saad Dahleh

San Mateo, CA, US

 
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About 

About Me

If I were asked to describe myself, it would be as a "Perfectionist", who enjoys learning new methods, means and technology which enhances the experience of architecture. I have found, new and unexpected work place challenges, the essence and joy which makes the art of architecture so rewarding.
As an architect, I've always enjoyed creating presentation sections and perspectives. These two, among others, helps convey one's design to a client which has a hard time understanding two dimensional documents. Good three dimensional design documents is so easy these days and so important for a client to appreciate one's work. As with good documentation, one has the opportunity to express the relationship between spaces, volumes, scale and the human factor which removes the questions normally expressed by our clients.If I were asked to describe myself, it would be as a "Perfectionist", who enjoys learning new methods, means and technology which enhances the experience of architecture. I have found, new and unexpected work place challenges, the essence and joy which makes the art of architecture so rewarding.

As an architect

I've always enjoyed creating presentation sections and perspectives. These two, among others, helps convey one's design to a client which has a hard time understanding two dimensional documents. Good three dimensional design documents is so easy these days and so important for a client to appreciate one's work. As with good documentation, one has the opportunity to express the relationship between spaces, volumes, scale and the human factor which removes the questions normally expressed by our clients.

Core  Design Ideals!

  • User Experience.
  • Sustainable Architecture.
  • Genius Loci (Spirit of the Place).
  • Modern Outtakes on Vernacular Architecture.

Where do i see myself in the future?

One of the leading architects in Urban Sustainability & Planing! as well as a practicing professor in a well renown university.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Kanler, Redwood City, CA, US, Designer / Team Leader

As a Designer and Team leader, under direct supervision of the head architect, performed routine architectural designing and drafting as well as assisting in the preparation of design and construction documents, and inform the head architect of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope of work or additional services.
Main responsibilities are:
1- Participate and prepare for business and client meeting proposals.
2- Prepare architectural plans and renderings, including proposals, schematic design documents, and construction documents.
3- Submit, Response and Meet with the Building , Planing and Public work Departments.
4- On site visits and measuring.
5- Assisting others with the Design processes, building cost analysis, specifications and materials, code research, construction administration and project management.
6- Submit Design Proposals and Design follow ups on projects.

Jan 2017 - May 2017
 

Trvex Co., Amman, Jordan, Graphic Designer

I was one of the founders of a small startup entertainment company, my task as lead designer was to design the the initial UI for the website and improve it throughout the years then moved to the new game faction from there i designed the UI for the game “Shoot the Cloud” on mobile phones and several other small platform games including their animation.

Mar 2012 - Jul 2016
 

ABED ATTIEH AND PARTNERS CONSRUCTION COMPANY, Amman, Jordan, Architect Intern

Worked under the supervision of the senior site architect on housing projects:
Main Responsibilities:
1-Double checking the construction drawings.
2- supervising the finishing process that included:
A- Plastering
B- Tiling
C- Painting,
D- Installing Windows & Doors
3- Helped installing several kitchens in the process as well.

Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
 

Petra University, Amman, Jordan, Teacher Assistant

As a part of the university student employment program I was assigned to several subject including:
1- Design 2-3
2- Basic Design 1-2
3- Technical Drawing for Architects 1-2
4- Environmental Science for Architecture
5- Photoshop & Photography 101 for Architects

The main responsibilities were:
1- Help the lecturer maintain a suitable lecture environment.
2- Aiding the students with the design process & model making.
3- Supervising on class events.
4- Checking Class attendance and issuing FA warnings.
5- Evaluating class assignments and grading.

Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
 

Education 

Petra University, Amman, Jordan, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2011 - Jul 2016
 

Modern System School, Amman, Jordan, High School, Science

Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills