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Mehek Naseem

Mehek Naseem

New York, NY, US

 

About 

US Resident – Authorized to work in the United States

Employment 

MFL Architects, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Currently working with the architect on a variety of residential projects. Assisted in the design and construction phases of the projects by surveying and implementing existing field conditions into AutoCAD. Responsibilities include assembling sets of construction documents, coordinating with suppliers, documenting, material selection, and specification and supervising projects. Created 2D/3D drawings and hand-renderings.

Oct 2013 - current
 

Terjesen Associates, Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Working closely with the principals of the firm on health care, commercial and residential projects.
Assisted in all phases of design and construction, including from the inception phase to the preparation of construction documents, filing with DOB and through the construction phase of the project. Heavily involved during all phases of construction projects, including submittals/shop drawings, RFI’s, change orders, site observation and documentation.

Nov 2013 - Jan 2016
 

Murid Ismail & Channa Dasawatte Architectural Consultants (MICD Associates), Sri Lanka, Internship

A protégé of architect Geoffery Bawa, MICD has established itself as one of Sri Lanka’s leading architectural design firms committed to innovative an rigorous architectural design. Worked on residential and restoration projects such as the restoration of The Last House and The Lighthouse Hotel. Taking Bawa’s theory forward Channa Dasawatte laid emphasis on using traditional forms which functioned optimal in the tropical climate using local and sustainable materials; creating energy conscious and environmentally friendly buildings

May 2010 - Jul 2010
 

Arshad Shahid Abdulla (Pvt. Ltd.) Architecture and Interior Design, Karachi, Pakistan, Internship

Prepared detailed architectural drawings and worked on further developing the design of different projects in the Commercial and Residential Department. Went for several site visits and created physical models with freehand sketching and 2D/3D drawing, including exterior/interior renderings with high attention to details.

Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
 

Education 

Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, Pakistan, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
 

The Lyceum School, Karachi, Pakistan, GCE A Level

Aug 2004 - Aug 2006
 

Awards 

Distinction in Thesis, B.Arch IVSAA 2012, 1st Place

2012
 

Nominated for the best Dissertation Award, IVSAA 2012, Honorable Mention

2012
 

Dean's List, Other

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills