Architect/Design Developer
Arab Engineering Bureau
Total years of experience :23 years, 7 Months
1. Company Name : Arab Engineering Bureau, Doha, Qatar
Position Title : Architect/Design Developer
Position Level : Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employee
Specialization : Architecture/Urban Design
Industry : Architectural Services / Interior Designing
Date Joined : September 2013 Date Left : To present
Work Description/Responsibility :
As an Architect/ Design Developer, I am involved in design conceptualization of projects that requires in depth analysis of various complexities. I am involved in master planning, urban design, and other design oriented developments. I coordinate various disciplines, to integrate with the design work, coordinate with design team members and other consultants under taking full charge and responsibilities to complete design phase. Analyzed any risk associated with the design that ought reasonably to be anticipated, and advise the design team on how these risks should be alleviated. Refine the code analysis prepared during the schematic design phase and make required changes in design as necessary. Utilize reasonable endeavors to ensure the client receives all advice and services in relation to design necessary for the satisfactory and timely completion of the project. Produce project quality design presentations and project execution plans incorporating with the outline program in consultation with the chief consultant with particular regards to project vision, site information, site development rights and restrictions, project components and others. Conduct quality coordination reviews and implement corrective actions as required, establish and responsible for lines of communication and reporting with and between the design team members and supervise subordinates in preparation of working plans, specifications and cost estimates. Review design changes in the construction phase and advise necessary actions to be taken into account in regards to Professional Standards and Municipality Local code compliance.
Job Description
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Managing team and client meeting and conference. Cooperating with contractor and other professionals.
• Seeking advice and coordination from other professional like Structural, MEP, and other Disciplines about the designs of environment. Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical issues.
• Planning and presenting target reports and design applications to the client. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for coordination. Discussing budget and deadlines for project or construction, objective and needs of project.
• Planning tender application and presentation, for Municipality, and other Local Authorities for compliance.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of project.Develops solutions to design problems. Corrects and updates, making minor adaptations and modifications, to complete working design documents.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents appropriately. Prepares, coordinates and reviews the schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples. Coordination visit to site if necessary and ensuring that project is working in budget and time.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team. Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into project.
• Lead this effort to apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
Skills
• Proven years of professional experience in designing & project management, including minimum 10 years in international companies in UAE and Qatar.
• Diversified experience in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Urban Design.
• Knowledge in software application AutoCAD, Revit, 3Dmax, V-ray, Adobe Suite, and MS office applications.
Work Description/Responsibility :
As a Design Architect / Urban Designer, I am involved in key areas of design / supervision / management of a wide and interesting range of projects that will require functional expertise and interdependent field analysis of various complex projects. I am involved in master planning, including design development and project management. I am responsible for the delivery of various conceptual design and presentation, and materials to be used for the design. Aside from the initial preparation of required designs costing, phasing schedule of complex projects and quality parameters agreed upon within the project initiatives. I am also responsible for all design aspects pertaining to the specific projects. I also provide on-call technical support to the project during the various stages of the development cycle from land assembly, pre-feasibility analysis, master planning formulation and approach, construction phasing and development, marketing materials, and project turn-over.
Projects Undertaken / Involved:
Master Planning
* Ain Al Fayda Master Plan Estidima Plot, Ain Al Fayda Al Ain U.A.E.
Phase 1 400 hectares of 4 Phase 6, 000 hectares Emirate Housing.
( Design Architect, Part of the Design Team from Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* Al Nassem Master Plan Estidima Plot, Al Ain U.A.E.
12 hectares Mixed Use Residential Complex
(Design Architect, Part of the Design Team from Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* The Paramount Master Plan “Xeritown” Dubai Properties,
Bawadi, Dubai Land, Dubai U.A.E. 59 hectares Mixed Used Residential Complex
(Design Architect, Part of the Desiggn from Conceptual to Design Development Stage)
* The Crown Master Plan, Tecom Investment Dubai Land, Dubai U.A.E.
425 hectares Mixed Use Residential Complex
(Design Architect, Part of the Design Team from Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* Al Katara Hotel Competition, Qatar
8.04 Hectares Mixed use Residential, Hospitality, and Waterfront Complex
. (Design Architect, Part of the Design Team Conceptual Stage.)
* OmraniyounMakka Competition Makka, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
10.6 Hectares Mixed use Residential, Hospitality, and Retail Complex
. (Design Architect, Part of the Design Team Conceptual Stage.)
Various Buildings
* Shams Sales Center - Sorouh Real Estate, Abu Dhabi U.A.E
3, 800 sq. m. Retail + Offices
(Design Architect Schematic to Conceptual Development Stage.)
*Al Jaber Tower - Al Barsha Dubai, U.A.E
5, 210 sq.m. 2b +8 Commercial + Residential + Retail
. (Design Architect Conceptual to Design Development Stage)
* The White Hotel - Al Qudra Real Estate, Zayed Bay, Abu Dhabi U.A.E
4, 585 sq. m. Leisure + Hotel + Retail
(Design Architect ConceptualStage)
(Schematic to Conceptual Development Stage.)
* Al Ghadeer Sales Center - Sorouh Real Estate Bawadi, Dubailand U.A.E
5, 000 sq.m.Real Estate Showroom
(Design Architect Conceptual Stage)
* Mosque for 2000 worshiper - Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi U.A.E.
10, 826 sq. m. Mosque + Imam House + Retail
(Design Architect Conceptual Stage )
*Ismail Villa - Mirdif Dubai, U.A.E
550 sq.m G+1 Villa
(Extension Studies)
*Mountain Villa Residential Cluster - Jebel Haffet Al Ain U.A.E
550 sq.m. G+1 Private Villa
(Design Architect Conceptual Design)
*Garden Villa - Tamouh, Jebel Haffet Al Ain U.A.E
550 sq. m G + 1 Private Villa
(Conceptual Design)
*Ain Al Fayda International Kindergarten - Ain Al Fayda, Al Ain U.A.E
4, 714 sq.m. G+1 Kindergarten School
(Design Architect Conceptual Stage)
*Ain Al Fayda Mosque - Ain Al Fayda, Al Ain U.A.E
4, 800 sq.m. Local Mosque
(Design Architect Conceptual Stage)
*Al Quoz Villa Cluster - Engineering Office Consultants, Al Qouz, Dubai U.A.E
2, 812 sq.m. G+1 Private Villa Complex
(Design Architect Schematic Design to Conceptual Development Stage)
Work Description/ Responsibility:
As a Senior Associate, I am involved in key areas of design management of projects that will require close supervision and handling. I am involved in the projects that include design planning and development. I am responsible for the supervision and production control of various conceptual design and presentation, and mock up materials to be used for the design. Aside from the initial preparation of required designs, planning schedule of complex projects and quality parameters agreed upon within the project implementation. I am also responsible for all design aspects pertaining to the specific executions. I also provide on-call technical support to the project during the various stages of the development including in site adjustment, design developments, construction phasing and development, construction documentation appraisals, and project coordination meetings. Coordinate with the consultants for the utilities to be applied in accordance with the project requirements. Negotiate with the suppliers, contractors, and project managers for the specification of materials to be use or applied in the project.
Projects Undertaken / Involved:
* Park Bed and Breakfast Phase 1 & 2, Edsa Pasay, Manila (Boutique, Hotel)
* Dalmar Condominium, 15 - Storey Mixed-use Commercial, and Residential
* Building (Architectural Design Competition / Champion)
* Residential and Commercial Buildings
* Non Sectarian Church (Institutional)
* Philippines Shell Bitumen Laboratory (Exceptional Facility)
Work Description:
As a Design Architect / Urban Designer, I am involved in key areas of design of interesting range of projects that will require intensive planning and interdependent field analysis of various complex projects. I am involved in master planning urban design, and project development. I am responsible for the delivery of various conceptual design and presentation, and materials to be used for the design. Aside from the initial preparation of required designs costing, project phasing schedule of complex projects and quality parameters agreed upon within the project initiatives. I am also responsible to provide on-call technical support to the project during the various stages of the development cycle from land assembly, pre feasibility analysis, master planning formulation, construction phasing and development, marketing materials, and mock up plans.
Projects Undertaken / Involved:
Master Planning
* Flame Tree Naic Cavite 254- hectare retirement village with World Class Golf and Country Club, part of the Saddle and Clubs Leisure Estate 810 hectares Development in Naic, Cavite .
(Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* Modification of Shangri-La Boracay Resorts Hotel/ and Chi Spa Master Plan
a World Class 5 Star Resort Hotel with a 1 hectare Chi Spa, Amenities, and top of the line Presidential Villas within a 15 hectare scenic property in Boracay
15 hectares Development Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.
(Conceptual to Design Development Stage)
* Palmyra Luxury Resorts Hotel and Villas in Tagaytay City Master Planned Gated Community consisting of a Proposed 6 Star luxury Resort Hotel, Condotel and High end Villas on a 12.6 hectares site Tagaytay City, Cavite.
(Design Architect Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* Brittany Bay Comprehensive Master Plan owned by Brittany Corporation, with Residential Towers, Commercial Center, Transport Hub, Institutional and Cultural areas, with ample greenery and Mixed uses, on a 43.8 hectares strategic property in Sucat, Paranaque. (Schematic to Design Development Stage.)
* Highlands Hillside Master Planned Community in Tagaytay City With 10 - 6 Storey Residential Condominiums and 3 category Villas, and park like recreational facilities within the 12 hectare prime property in Highlands Estatates, Tagaytay City, Cavite.
(Schematic to Conceptual Design Development Stage)
* RLC - FLI Pioneer Mixed Use Master Planned Community in Quezon City with 4- Residential Condominium Towers, Anchor Amenities, Spa, Daycare Center, Podium Parking system and Retail shops within a 1.5 hectares property. Pioneer, Mandaluyong, City.
(Schematic to Design Development Stage.)
High Rise Buildings
* Bellagio 1, 2, and 3, a 3 - 42 Storey High End Residential Condominium, at Fort Bonfacio Global City. (Design Development Stage)
* The Icon, a 36 Storey High End Residential Condominium, at Fort Bonifacio,
Global City. (Design Architect for Design Development Stage)
* The Infinity Tower, a Mixed Use Residential, Offices, and Retail Shops at Fort Bonifacio Global City. (Design Architect Schematic to Conceptual Development Stage.)
* The St. Francis Tower, a 56 Storey Luxury Residential Condominium at Ortigas, Pasig City.
(Design Development Stage)
* The Landmark Tower an Extraordinary, Development which would consist of
76 - Storey Main Tower, and 4 - 46 Storey Sub Towers Designed as a Compact City it will House the Shangri - la 5 Star Hotel, Luxury Residential Condotels, High end Condominiums, Office Towers, Anchor Amenities, and a Shopping Mall among others. It will be the Highest Building in the Country when built.
(Design Architect for Conceptual Development)
1.) Prepare schematic and conceptual design and plans
.2.) Prepare working drawings such as elevation, floor plans, sections and other detailed drawings for the purposed of construction.
3.) Coordinate with the consultants for the utilities to be applied in accordance with the project requirements.
4.) Negotiate with the suppliers for the specification of materials to be use or applied in the project.
1.) Prepare construction planning forecast, program of works and activities.
2.) Prepare site reports and evaluation.
3.) Prepare construction cost and estimate.
4.) Verify procurement of materials, and handling.
5.) Negotiate with the suppliers for the specification of materials to be use or applied.
6.) Supervised the construction of the project to ensure that the plans and specifications are being followed.
7.) Ensure that the rules and policy for safety is being implemented.
1.) Build plans of the existing structures to be filled by the building officials.
2.) Site surveys and investigation for the production of accurate as built drawings.
3.) Prepare cadd presentation of as built plans, and other working drawing for the purpose of construction.
1.) Prepare schematic and conceptual design drawings to be approved by the principal architect.
2.) Preparation of visual presentation, such as scaled models, perspective, and 3D renderings.
3.) Prepare working drawings such as floor plans, elevations, sections, and other detailed drawings for construction purposes.
Leave of Absence
Leave of Absence
Obtained Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree.
Dean's Lister for 2 consecutive semester.