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YASIR QAZI

YASIR QAZI

Prosper, TX, US

 
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About 

Ar. Qazi is deeply passionate about Architecture as Experience, viewing each project as an opportunity for innovative livability concepts. He explores the dynamic relationship between the city and architecture, constantly seeking to understand  and leverage their interconnections. His approach is rooted in recognizing the unique challenges presented by each client and site, allowing these factors to shape his creative direction and design vision. Qazi has a strong collaborative spirit, working closely with planning and design professionals, engineers, and project managers to deliver holistic design solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and tailored to clients' needs. With a background spanning architecture, interior, and furniture design, Qazi brings a diverse creative perspective to his work. He excels in fast-track conceptual development, ensuring projects are completed successfully while managing multiple deadlines. His skill set includes client liaison, design development, appraisal, teamwork, conceptual innovation, interior finishing details, drawing review, architectural presentations, as-built drawings, construction documents, and site coordination.


Employment 

Lloyd Lumpkins Architects Inc., Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Assistant

As an Assistant to the Principal Architect, I managed the design development process and prepared construction drawings, including as-builts and construction
documents. I coordinated all technical information required for final reviews and produced design concepts, presentation drawings, and SketchUp 3D models for
architecture and interior design. I developed residential construction details, produced space planning graphics, reviewed construction drawings, and verified
building codes and city codes.

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024
 

Ark Architects Inc., Plano, TX, US, Architectural Designer

As a key team member, I oversaw the execution of schematic design to design development processes, ensuring due diligence and issuing construction
documents. I coordinated survey drawings, as-builts. My role included producing design concept documents, presentation drawings, and detailed designs. I also
created space planning graphics to integrate architecture, technology, interior finishes, and furniture. Additionally, I reviewed construction documents and shop
drawings, responded to RFIs, and facilitated design review meetings with stakeholders from owners, construction, consultants, and the design team.

Apr 2017 - Feb 2023
 

Designore Pvt. Limited, Lahore, PK, Lead Designer

As head of a design business, I worked closely with clients to define project goals and oversaw the delivery of final schematics to construction documents. I
represented the firm in project design meetings, contributed to setting business directions, and determined project focus. Additionally, I played an active role in
building work strategies, project planning, marketing, and record keeping. I managed disputes and disagreements within the organization, organized training
workshops for staff development, and oversaw team management. I also supervised inexperienced staff, conducted in-house design meetings, and hired interns and drafters for research and drafting tasks.

Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
 

Alimam Enterprises, Lahore, PK, Senior Designer

Experienced in client liaison, design concept development, rapid design appraisal and monitoring, coordination with technical associates, design review, tower
design, corporate office environments, service centers, shopping and retail facilities. Skilled in sketch development of technical details, furniture design, and
detailing. Led projects from initial client meetings to final construction documents. Represented firms in project design meetings, contributed to business
direction and project focus, and participated in building work strategies, project planning, marketing, and record-keeping.

Jun 2000 - Apr 2011
 

Education 

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Lahore, PK, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

May 1994 - Jun 2000
 

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