Sustainability-oriented AIA Associate Architect specializing in adaptation of Islamic Design to modern contexts. My 14 years of practical experience includes commercial, residential, religious and military design projects, and international project management and consulting experience. I hold two Master Degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning.
Qatar Museums, Doha, QA, Senior Design-Built Manager
Exhibition Design-Built Management In the cultural sector I have honed my ability to simultaneously manage multiple design-built projects across international borders with high profile artists.
In a single year I managed the design and construction of an Ai Weiwei exhibition at Doha Fire Station, a German design exhibition at Al Riwaq Gallery in Qatar, and an exhibition of Qatari artists in Berlin, Germany. Other projects included designing and managing an exhibition in St. Petersburg, while managing construction of another exhibition in Moscow, Russia. I have managed exhibition builds for Rem Koolhaas, Kaws, and El Anatsui, working closely with the artist teams, managing contractors, and overseeing the build including troubleshooting and sourcing materials.
Ashghal Public Works Authority, Doha, QA, Design Manager
Design Management Design manager skilled in taking projects from defining the scope of work and contracting designers, to developing and overseeing the design brief and deliverables. My perceptive consultant screening and contract negotiations along with exacting scheduling, client communications, and documentation ensure that end user requirements are met through timely deliverables throughout the design and construction phases.
At Qatar’s Ashghal Public Works Authority my major projects as a design manager included 50,000m2 central offices and training facilities for the Qatar Ports Authority, and the design of three 2,400 m2 mosques with parking and Imam housing. In each case, through careful selection and management of the firm design process, I was able to complete all the needed construction projects in under two years.
Niles Bolton Associates, Atlanta, GA, US, Project Architect
My designs integrate both aesthetic and practical considerations, taking into account proportion and relevant contextual details, adherence to applicable codes, and awareness of the environmental and budgetary impacts of design choices. My experience includes designing three 60-home neighborhoods across the U.S. for Niles Bolton.
Kennard Design, Los Angeles,, Project Architect
My designs integrate both aesthetic and practical elements. This includes attention to proportion and context-specific details, alignment with relevant codes, and an awareness of the environmental and budgetary impacts of design choices. I have experience in redesigning interiors for a bank and addressing flight path sound abatement at Kennard Design.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Masters, MSc Architecture and Urban Planning in Muslim Societies
Thesis: Sustainable Compound Design
