As an Architectural Assistant and a Master of Architecture graduate from Oxford Brookes University, I am passionate about creating innovative and sustainable solutions for complex design challenges. I have developed strong skills in SketchUp, Revit, ARCHICAD, and Adobe Photoshop, as well as in collaboration, leadership, and time management.I have demonstrated my ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, as I led a group of students from different fields in redesigning an existing university building, using BIM and integrated project delivery methods. I have also explored my interest in social issues and cultural diversity, as I designed a building for the homeless community in Coventry, in partnership with the city council and a local charity, which earned me the Design of the Year Award and the RIBA Excellence in Education Award. Additionally, I have conducted original research on the conceptual architecture of the Russian Revolution and its influence on contemporary design practices, which I conceived during my travels to St Petersburg. My postgraduate final year design project is centred on the historical yet derelict Touqan Palace in the ancient city of Nablus located in the West Bank, Palestine. Touqan Palace was first built in the 18th century for the wealthy Touqan royal family and was associated with many historical and literary figures. However, due to almost half a century of conflict and uncertainty, Touqan Palace has been neglected in its ruins for years. My project focuses on rebuilding this historical past for the future of the city, through reviving, protecting, and transferring the long-lost cultural knowledge through restoration and maintenance of this heritage. Through my contextual and architectural analysis of the site, I identified the site’s needs for energy & economic independence and architectural regeneration. I proposed a Heritage & Culture Education Centre which reintroduces traditional trades & practices to the younger generation of the community which will also provide self-sustainable economic opportunities to the local & wider community. The project also provides much-needed support and spaces for women to create connections and gain the skills and education to trade within the local community resulting in the revival of traditional industries such as soap-making, glassware and other handicrafts. I believe my education and the work experience I have gained have made me a well-rounded individual and I would love the opportunity to give you an insight into my design thinking process.