Cooper Robertson, New York, NY, US, Design Architect
Focusing on SD, DD & CA phases of the New Art Museum for Princeton
University & the renovation of the existing Marquand Library
IKHAN Architects, Boston, MA, US, Design Architect6
Lead multiple Life Sciences Projects from programming and planning
phases to DD & CD
• Assisted in managing laboratories for major clients like, Moderna, Ragon Institute of Mass General (Harvard & MIT), & North-Eastern University
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, Adjunct Professor
• Fall: Taught Urbanism Studio-5 that focused on housing, affordability, community frameworks, & urban & social fabric.
• Spring: Taught Core Design Studio-2 that focused on architectural design, history, theory, structure & representation.
KELLY BOUCHER ARCHITECTURE, Boston, Project Architect / A. Project Manager
- Lead all design phases and management of residential projects in greater Boston area from site surveying, building code, SD, DD to CD & construction site management
- Assisted in management and development of design phases of $10 Million multi-apartment renovation projects for Harvard Housing
CAI DESIGN STUDIO, Cairo, EG, Founding Partner
www.caidesignstudio.com
• Wrote the studio’s business plan and strategy, Managed clients’ portfolios and design department
• Licensed architect, managed and directed the studio towards its objectives and long-term plans, coordinated collaborations
with 12 partners and directed acquisitions, and served as the face of the studio.
• Oversaw Studio-wide financial operations, ensured they function efficiently, and provided direct oversight for a market sector • Established and implemented goals and objectives, to develop and promote the studio’s values and long-term plans, moni-
tored the studio growth, ensured profitability and building reputation locally and overseas.
• Lead the “Uzbekistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi” proposal from negotiation and design to presidential approval.
UNDP - UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, Cairo, EG, Design Consultant
• Helped editing and giving feedback on RFBs, meeting/communicating with contractors and consultants, informing the minis-
try’s officials through regular meetings and negotiations.
• Prepared primary cost analysis for projects to allocate informed budgets and subsidies.
• Conducted community meetings and participatory design workshops with local Bedouins through periodic site visits, building
trust and communication channels that were essential to the project’s success.
• Re-designed the master plan of Al-Ghar’ana Fisher Village, designed new sustainable and passive 400 housing units informed
by community needs and feedback.
• Helped with on-site surveying and preparing for the construction of the preliminary housing prototype using mainly local
resourced materials, testing building energy simulation and efficiency after operation.
• Designed the Nabq Protectorate (600 km2) area new facilities and rehabilitation plan, met regularly with the regional director
and community leaders to ensure informed designs and enhanced delivery process.
HAND OVER SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION, Cairo, EG, Participatory Design Consultant
• Served as a design consultant to oversee the design process for the rehabilitation project of one of the world’s top diving are-
as, “Blue Hole” in Abu-Galum Protectorate.
• Helped conducting surveys, community meetings, and participatory design workshops with business owners and local Bed-
ouins through periodic site visits.
• Helped highlighting and editing RFB/P, RFI, RFQ negotiated with UNDP to align with the overall vision and to adapt ongoing on-site feedback to enhance the overall project outcome during implementation.
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, US, Masters, MArch II
Post Professional Architectural masters degree with focus on urban design and development, public private development, and real estate finance and development
Fine Arts College, Cairo, Eg, BArch, Architecture and Urbanism
Bachelor of Science and Arts in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Design
Full Scholarship | Harvard University - Public Service Fellowship, 1st Place
Awardee of The Innovation & Leadership Program | AL ALFI Foundation Scholarship, 1st Place
The Venice Biennale ‘18 Egyptian Pavilion Competition, 2nd Place
The HultPrize in Egypt & A Finalist at Shanghai Regional Finals, 1st Place
The “Arabic Tomorrow” visual Arts Competition, 2nd Place
The Ministry Of Culture & ACFF - Cairo Opera House Pavilion, 1st Place
