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Pakistan

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Department Setup & Strategy: Established architecture department, defining structure, standards, and long-term vision aligned with organizational goals.Project Leadership: Led design and execution for major projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.Team Building & Mentorship: Recruited and developed a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to ensure cohesive project delivery.Client Engagement: Acted as primary client liaison, translating requirements into comprehensive architectural solutions.Budget & Resource Management: Managed departmental budgets, resource allocation, and cost-control measures for optimal project outcomes.Quality & Compliance: Established quality control protocols to ensure compliance with codes and standards.Innovation & Improvement: Introduced new technologies and sustainable practices, driving continuous improvement across the department.

Bahria Town, Rawalpindi

Design Development: Executed and refined project designs from concept through completion, ensuring they aligned with project goals and standards.Collaboration with Principal Architect: Coordinated closely with the Principal Architect to translate project vision into actionable design plans.Technical Detailing: Produced detailed architectural drawings, technical specifications, and layouts to guide construction teams.Cross-disciplinary Coordination: Worked with structural, MEP, and other consultants to integrate their inputs seamlessly into the design process.Client Presentations & Feedback: Presented design concepts to clients, gathered feedback, and made adjustments to meet client expectations.Quality Assurance: Ensured design quality and consistency across all project stages, maintaining adherence to industry standards and regulations.Material Selection & Sustainability: Evaluated materials for functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, aligning choices with project requirements.Mentorship: Guided junior team members, providing feedback and fostering growth in design skills and project understanding.

Lahore, Pakistan

Department Leadership: Oversaw the design department, setting strategic goals and maintaining high standards for residential and community projects.Project Oversight: Directed the design process for multiple housing projects, ensuring cohesive aesthetic, functionality, and adherence to housing society guidelines.Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborated with planning, engineering, and construction teams to align design objectives with technical and regulatory requirements.Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as primary contact for stakeholders, presenting design concepts and progress updates to ensure alignment with community needs and expectations.Budget Management: Developed and managed design budgets, optimizing resources and controlling costs without compromising on quality.Quality & Compliance: Established protocols for design quality assurance, ensuring projects met industry standards and local regulations.Innovation & Sustainable Practices: Led initiatives to incorporate sustainable design practices, integrating eco-friendly solutions into community projects.Mentorship & Team Development: Fostered a collaborative team environment, mentoring junior architects and designers to build departmental expertise and innovation.

Islamabad

Guided 4th-year students through the complete design process, from project conception to creating final presentation drawings, ensuring professional standards in architectural visualization and communication.

Rawalpindi

Taught foundational skills in architectural drafting, covering basics of architectural drawing, reading and creating detailed plans, sections, elevations, and other 2D drawings. Concluded coursework with scaled One-Point and Two-Point Perspective drafting from multiple viewing angles.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Assisted in design visualization and supervision of diverse institutional, commercial, and residential projects. Collaborated with the core design team on concept development, creating precedent studies, and schematic drawings for selected commercial and residential projects. Contributed to the conception and visualization of multiple mid and high-rise projects, supporting the preparation of detailed drawings alongside draftsmen for project presentations.

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Ensured compliance with local housing society by-laws across multiple residential projects, closely monitoring construction teams to uphold regulatory standards and quality benchmarks.

Islamabad

Founded the Architecture Students' Association of Pakistan, establishing a platform for collaboration and resource sharing among architecture students.Served as a regional coordinator, leading a team of over 20 members and facilitating communication with accredited schools of architecture in the Rawalpindi/Islamabad Chapter (RIC of ASAP).Secured an Honorary Award of Appreciation for RIC's contributions during IAPEX 2013, highlighting the chapter's commitment to excellence in architectural education and community engagement.

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

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