CANADA

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Architectural Intern   

Kirkor Architects and Planners | Toronto, ON, Canada | July 2022 – Present

• Providing architectural sets of drawings for SPA (Site Plan Approval), Rezoning, and building permit, besides working on construction documents for IFC.

• Delivering graphics and rendering for partners to present to clients for potential projects.

• Coordinating with different professionals (Structure, MEP, Civil, Landscaping, etc.) on their drawings, and relatively modifying the drawings base on building code and the issues in the drawings.

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Project Architect / Architectural Intern

Martha Franco Architecture and Design | Montreal, QC, Canada | Feb 2022 – July 2022

• Developing the design process of high-end residential and luxury houses in Montreal and the Westmount area.

• Preparing documents for permits, rendering for the meeting with the clients, and construction documents for contractors in the site.

• Coordinating with the structure and MEP to develop a more efficient design in the construction phase.

• Managing the projects and teammates to meet the deadlines.

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Project Architect 

FRW Architects | Montreal, QC, Canada | Sept 2020 – Present

• Held a key role in the design process of mixed-use, mid-rise, and high-rise residential buildings based on the Canadian and United States building codes.

• Responsible for architectural 2D drawings, 3D models, and construction plans while coordinating with engineers and interior designers in various phases of projects in New York, Ontario, and Quebec.

• Preparing digital content such as landscape and aerial photos and videos from previously developed projects for the website and social media of the company.

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Architectural-Structural Consultant and Coordinator 

Habitat for Humanity | Montreal, QC, Canada | May 2019 – Sept 2020

• Helped with set-up, coordination, preparation, and maintenance of low-cost housing projects.

• Helped and collaborated in restoring the warehouse of Habitat for Humanity in the North of Montreal.

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Graphic Designer

Career Planning Service | McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada | Sept 2019 – August 2020

• Prepared banners, newsletters, handouts, and posters for McGill CaPS.

• Designed advertisements, invitations, and graphics to develop career resources.

• Cooperated with administration and career advisors on design based on their requirements.

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Architectural and Urban Design Researcher – Final Thesis - Report

Department of Architecture | McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada | Sept 2019 – May 2020

Physical, Behavioural, and Phenomenological Arrangement of Thresholds - Analysis of Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Physical, Behavioural, and Phenomenological Arrangement of Thresholds - Analysis of Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada with both aerial and landscape photos, and city plans.

• Studied the physical elements of thresholds and the effects of these components on the space behavior of residents.

• Examined the relation of the phenomenological and behavioral pattern of thresholds and their effect on the livability of a neighborhood.

• Analyzed quality and arrangement of thresholds in residential and residential-commercial parts of Saint-Hubert Street and discussed the effect of COVID-19 on residents' behavior.

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Real Estate Planner

Dept. of Urban Design - McGill University | Montreal, QC, Canada | Jan – May 2019

• Prepared a development proposal for the 110 Van Horne building according to Montreal’s building code.

• Studied the region for the maximum and minimum profit possible from the project.

• Evaluated the carrying cost, cost of money, developers' profit, municipal tax, different loan rates, and increasing revenue.

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Architectural & Installation Designer

St Octave de Métis - McGill University | Montreal, QC, Canada | Jan – May 2019

• Studied various types of sustainable energy suitable for community development and the effects of each of these energy types on architectural design and the cost of the project.

• Dynamic thinking for energy-demand, energy-region, and energy-architecture.

• Proposed a development proposal for 25 new sustainable units and low demand for energy.

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Report & Analysis of Aranya Low-Cost Housing

McGill University | Montreal, QC, Canada | Sept – Dec 2018

• Studied the urban morphology of Aranya Low-Cost Housing and it 40 years of history.

• Found project errors and proposed new adaptations for each region’s needs.

• Conducted site analysis from photos, aerial photos, and old photos gathered by CCA, B.V. Doshi and his students, and our site visitors.

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OUTSIDE OF CANADA

Assistant Designer

Elikaj Consulting Engineers Group | Tehran, Iran | 2016 – 2018

• Ensured compliance with clients Standing Orders, practice code, and relevant legislation.

• Managed the different phases of architectural design and construction including client contact design strategy, and contractor coordination using Revit and BIM.

• Produced architectural design set including site plan, sidewalk plan, site details, landscape, floor plan, ceiling plan, roof plan, section, and elevation, using AutoCAD and Revit.

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Architectural Designer – Graphic Designer – Friendly Companion – Volunteer

Behnam Daheshpour Charity | Tehran, Iran | 2012 – 2018

• Fundraised for people who have financial concern s

• Helped during the design process of the hospital for the charity in Tajrish square.

• Organized events, designed banners, and provided security for the end of the year sale.

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Teacher Assistant, Studio Design III

Islamic Azad University | Tehran, Iran | Mar – July 2017

• Helped students to develop their concepts and navigate a concept to design.

• Introduced the productive mass as a concept to define the final design from a limited volume of clay and sculpture to teach design limits.

• Made connection between the sculpture and painting and finally the architecture – Art Connectivity.

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Q.C, Construction Supervisor & Designer

Tehran Urban Railway Operation Co. in Gisha Station | Tehran, Iran | 2017 – 2018

• Controlled and coordinated the as-built documents and construction phases with various contractors in different phases of the project.

• Estimated the cost of the project using Revit which helped to save $600,000 during the project, and writing daily reports on MS Project.

• Managed the project with the Gantt Chart and created the reports for the site supervisor in MS Project.

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Designer, Researcher & Construction Manager

Kakh Hadish Pars Building Restoration Company | Tehran, Iran | Jan – Jun 2017

• Conducted and history evaluation of the building and the site for better protection and renovation.

• Inspected the damage, 3D modeling of the building now and then, proposed the best renovation method.

• Increased awareness of the people within the community about the cultural heritage available in the region.

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Interior Designer and Executive Lighting Designer

DeStijl Home Furniture Design Group | Tehran, Iran | Jan – Nov 2016

• Worked for commercial and housing projects to improve the efficiency of circulation and lighting.

• Evaluated light volume in the residential projects and filtered the amount that entered the rooms to create comfortable environments.

• Designed a limited series of lighting fixtures and sculptures for some modern projects.

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Architecture Counselor & Construction Coordinator

Boland Bam Group Building & Construction Group | Tehran, Iran | 2014 – 2015

• A trusted member of the team to inspect the project and supervise the site worth $20M.

• The site supervisor was responsible for the demolition of the old building and estimated the demolition costs using Revit.

• Created a method to decrease the amount of waste on-site.

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Designer & Research Assistant

Form & Meaning Group (Vernacular Material and Design) | Tehran, Iran | 2014 – 2015

• Recognized Islamic architectural elements in the Middle East and the role of Persian architecture in developing these elements

• Designed Modern furniture using Persian and Islamic elements to respect the vernacular architecture of regions such as Yazd

• Used sustainable material to design and produce the material, developed the products in Revit and SketchUp.

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Reporter & Author of Tehran's Architectural Issues

Memarinews | Tehran, Iran | Mar – Dec 2014

• Assessed the situation of Tehran’s cultural and architectural heritage.

• Criticized the development strategy and demolished the city's identity for economic reasons.

• Elevated public awareness by writing historical reviews of the buildings in the city.

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Architectural Designer & Coordinator

Modernization & Improvement unit of Tehran’s Municipality | Tehran, Iran | Jan – July 2013

• Architectural Counselor for residents who live in poor housing conditions and are at high risk of destruction by natural disasters all over Tehran, specifically Atabak region

• Architectural designer and project cost estimator using Revit

• Mechanical-Architectural researcher of low-income residential areas.

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Interior Designer 

United Colors of Benetton and Sisley | Tehran, Iran | 2011 – 2012

• Followed Italy’s central branch to decorate Tehran’s shops

• Designed and remodeled the store every other week to match the collection catalog