I have recently completed an MA in City Design at the Royal College of Art in London. As part of the program, I visited Zurich and Hong Kong to attend seminars with local professionals, and workshops where we analyzed the different urban fabrics of each city. The masters also included a practice mentorship placement at ARUP London, which shaped my career prospects. The extensive time that I was able to commit to my education has been invaluable to my growth, and I am eager to re-enter the professional sphere and apply my newfound qualifications and knowledge.
I have 3+ years of experience in the architecture field, including a well-rounded background in other branches, such as consultancy, graphic design and interior design. Having passed through several intermediate roles and performed diverse tasks, my abilities in decision-making and critical thinking were strengthened, along with my focused attention to detail and accuracy. In my previous role at SAS Architects, I was put in charge of a residential villa project, where I coordinated between the design and execution teams in a manner that maintained transparency and collaboration throughout the project delivery. This created a positive and trusting team spirit, even under stressful circumstances and situations of conflict.
Considering the current challenges being faced, I decided to start a small business by the name of Pinceau, an online based company, whereby we hand-paint, personalize, and customize products based on the demand of our target audience. I am the lead content creator and product designer, responsible for the layout of our social media pages, as well as curating the items we offer and sell. It has been a wonderful experience, and Pinceau.lb can now be found on Instagram, Facebook, Etsy and Tradera, with pop up markets in Lebanon and Sweden. Being the co-founder of my personal startup has proven to be a huge advantage, as I was able to bridge the gap between the design and the consumer. I was introduced to the technicalities of business management, digital marketing and social media curation. I also became aware of identifying the various challenges and threats of running a business, as well as how to manage such circumstances.
Pinceau, Beirut, LB, Co-founder, Lead Content Creator & Product Designer
business management, client liaisons, creating designs, curating items, developing products & generating the graphic content for the instagram page @pinceau.lb
Sagesse Ecole Technique, Beirut, LB, Design Consultant
design and detail consultancy of the school’s renovation post the Beirut Port explosion, responsibilities included, research and class re-assessments and distribution, roof designs, painting spaces, cafeteria design, and outdoor playgrounds and landscaping.
Arup, London, GB, Practice Mentorship Placement
practice mentorship program with the Urban Design team as part of my City Design studies.
Malek Salameh Architects, Beirut, LB, Proposal Specialist & Freelance Architect
drafted the design proposal for a multifunction amusement park in Beirut.
Smith Alvarez Sienkiewycz Architects, Beirut, LB, Architect & Interior Designer
exterior and interior design of residential and office projects in Beirut with multiple site supervisions, produced 2D renders and layouts of a graphic brochure for a development in Lagos, designed and executed an outdoor pool space for a chalet in Feitroun, and project lead and designed a private seaside residence in Batroun where I was also responsible for the BOQ, pool execution, and cooperating with a landscaping firm on an outdoor space.
Malek Salameh Architects, Beirut, LB, Architectural Intern
developed and decorated plans and sections of a tower residence project in Beirut, and designed an outdoor terrace space with a bar for a residential apartment.
Bernard Khoury / DW5 Architects, Beirut, LB, Architectural Intern
drafted project proposals in Beirut, produced plans and sections of a residential project in Beirut, and mapped an urban awareness project of Beirut City.
Stockholm Gastropub, Beirut, LB, Design Consultant
Adam & Eve Spa, Beirut, LB, Interior Architect
Jesus & Mary School, Beirut, LB, High School, Life Sciences
