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Amir Malik

Amir Malik

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a USC M. Arch Graduate with 5 years bachelor in architecture and 2 years of working experience. I have experience in both residential and commercial projects. I am comfortable with Software, have a good know how of architectural design, Interior design and construction documents. Equipped with the skill of management, teamwork and hard work. 

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Employment 

USC Design Build Studio, Los Angeles, CA, US, Research Assistant

• Research for Design Build Studio led by Prof. Charles A Lagreco. Research required learning from all the accredited schools with DBS and how it is instigated, by focusing on 4 main points: Project Typologies, Integration in curriculum, Facilities and Financial Support. The final report is submitted to School Dean with recommendations and proposal for Ideal Design Build integration at USC School of Architecture.

• Work Included Research, Analysis, Interviews of facility management at USC, Documentation and report compilation.

• Work Produced by using MS Word, InDesign and Illustrator.

Aug 2007 - May 2018
 

Emma Deroche Interior Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Jr. Design Coordinator

•Handled a residential project in the mid construction/design phase to its final execution, with very tight deadlines while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services/design.

• Work included Interior Schematic design, design alterations, Construction documents, material specification, meeting vendors.

• Work produced by Auto CAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sket chup and VRay.

Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
 

Shelters Associates, Lahore, PK, Junior Architect

• Design proposal and initial Design Development of 740 Acres Pakistan’s 1st Green and ecofriendly housing society Top City 1, Islamabad (Urban Masterplan, Main Gate, Eco Hub Retail Center) by following LEED standards. Additionally Renovated 3 branches of MCB Bank in 3 different cities and also Interiors of multiple ongoing projects.

• Work Included: supervising production staff/drafters, Client Meetings, Site Visit, Urban planning, Cost Estimation (BOQ), Construction Documents, Tender
document, 3d visualization, Renderings.

• Work Produced by using Auto CAD, 3Ds Max, Vray, PowerPoint, MS Excel, Photoshop.

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
 

Isbah Hassan and Associates, Lahore, PK, Assistant Architect

• Designed the “Arabian Nights” themed Main Retail Street & 1/4th portion (Carnival) of The Amusement Park (340 Acres), Karachi. A fantasy land illusion was added by innovatively creating the sense of softness, using curvy lines and negating 90 angles. Furthermore, done the Interior renovation of Saudi Pak Main Lobby and residential interior Detailing.

• Work included Sketches, Illustrations, Schematic Design, 3d visualization, Construction Documents.

• Work Produced by using Auto CAD, 3Ds
Max, VRay, Lumion, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Illustrator

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2016 - May 2018
 

National College of Arts Lahore, Lahore Anarkali, PK, BArch, Architectural Design

Feb 2010 - Jan 2015
 

Awards 

Honor of Distinction, 1st Place

Awarded with distinction for the B. Arch Thesis.

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

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