Farhan Kafait Email & Phone Number

Saudi Arabia

Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Starting as an associated architect, I have worked my way to serve as the architectural team lead and led the responsibility of planning & preparation of shop drawings in accordance with project specifications, building codes and standards.Role Focus and Accomplishments:- Led the architectural team from conception till construction of over 50 individual residential, hospitality and services buildings, including interior design, site development and landscape work for Ministry of Defense… Show more Starting as an associated architect, I have worked my way to serve as the architectural team lead and led the responsibility of planning & preparation of shop drawings in accordance with project specifications, building codes and standards.Role Focus and Accomplishments:- Led the architectural team from conception till construction of over 50 individual residential, hospitality and services buildings, including interior design, site development and landscape work for Ministry of Defense (MODA) & Realestate development projects.- Design, draft and visualization of schematic design, based on client requirements and adherence to the project budget.Scope of work included building design, site development, landscape design and interior details; along with interior and external material specifications, BOQ and furniture schedules.- Successfully conducted workshops for BIM through Autodesk Revit and effectively raised the competency level of the team.- Effectively coordinated with structural and MEP services teams, for seamless integration of services in architectural design.- Liaise with project managers and company directors for effective transfer of information between all stakeholders.- Design in diverse structural systems including framing structures, pre-cast concrete construction and steel structures.- Regularly inspected the site works to ensure the streamline and accurate execution of the architectural design and details.- Interface with sub-contractors & suppliers to convey the project requirements, provide technical assistance in interpretation of project specifications and drawings, review their shop and as-built drawings, identify and report on discrepancies in the design which necessitate contract modifications. Show less

Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Role Focus: Interior design consultant for residential and corporate projects from conceptual to executional stages. Preparation and presentation of schematic design proposals including functional interior layouts. Formulation of architect's brief to executional plans for the projects with collaboration of principal architect. Member of the visualization team; responsibilities includes 3D modelling of prospect spaces (Revit) and furniture pieces(Rhinoceros) and post… Show more Role Focus: Interior design consultant for residential and corporate projects from conceptual to executional stages. Preparation and presentation of schematic design proposals including functional interior layouts. Formulation of architect's brief to executional plans for the projects with collaboration of principal architect. Member of the visualization team; responsibilities includes 3D modelling of prospect spaces (Revit) and furniture pieces(Rhinoceros) and post production (Photoshop) of rendered views (3DS Max)Accomplishments: Delivered design counsel and succeeded in leading iconic spaces like King Khaled Intl. Airport's V.I.P lounge and BurjRafal Penthouses. Effectively utilized a portfolio of more than 40 Brands of furniture and finishing manufacturers to translate client'saspirations in to build spaces. Preparation of working set drawings. schedules and bill of quantities of over 30 individual projects, with specificationand finish details for furniture as well as civil works Conducted client meetings to understand the client's requirements and present proposals that suites their aesthetic andfunctional requirements, with a closing ratio of 35 percent Show less

Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Role Focus: Consulting architect for renovation - Headquarters of SWCC, Riyadh and Military Housing in Jubail. Lead Architect for SWCC HQ, with remodeling of 1700 sqm of floor space. Site documentation and proposal formulation based on the architect's brief including infrastructural services.Accomplishments: Effective understanding of client's spatial and functional requirements and conversion into creative and efficientdesigning led to Al Abdullatif's shortlisting… Show more Role Focus: Consulting architect for renovation - Headquarters of SWCC, Riyadh and Military Housing in Jubail. Lead Architect for SWCC HQ, with remodeling of 1700 sqm of floor space. Site documentation and proposal formulation based on the architect's brief including infrastructural services.Accomplishments: Effective understanding of client's spatial and functional requirements and conversion into creative and efficientdesigning led to Al Abdullatif's shortlisting for project tender. Identified and shortlist the key design flaws of the existing planning and devised solutions of open space planning and day lighting to uplift the general aura of the space while maintaining cost effectively. Successfully incorporated the employees of the prospect building during the schematic design to identify the notable design issues faced by the inhabitants and provide design solutions. Show less

Pakistan

Pakistan

Interior design services for specific projects

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture

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