Experience

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  Studio Zarnegar Architecture & Planning

  • Senior Architect

    • Jan 2006 - Present

    Kabul, AfghanistanSenior Architect: Design and preparation of schematic drawingsfor the master plan of the American University of Kabul inconsultation with Yost Grube Hall Architects, Portland, Oregon –Design and schematic drawings for Arg-palace master plan –Landscape design and conceptual drawings for Delkusha Palace

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  The Maemar Group, LLC

  • Investor / Principal

    • Apr 2005 - Present

    The Maemar Group, LLC was formed in April of 2005 to invest specifically in rental properties and undervalued properties.The Maemar Group, LLC also provides architecture and design consulting.

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  Washington State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Full Professor

    • Aug 2003 - Present

    Pullman, Washington, USAArea of research: Traditional Islamic cities, housing andsustainable communities. (Ref. Publications)

  • Professor & member of graduate faculty

    • Aug 1995 - Present

    Pullman, WA, USATaught & coordinated upper/intermediate level design and theorycourses & advised graduate thesis.

  • Professor

    • Aug 1990 - Aug 1995

    Pullman, Washington, USAprofessor of architectureSchool of Architecture

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  The Harsen & Johns Architects

  • Architect

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

    Rochelle Park, New Jersey, USAArchitect: Designed single & multiple family houses and ashopping complex in New Jersey.

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  King Faisal University

  • Assistant Professor

    • Jan 1984 - Jan 1989

    Dammam, Saudi ArabiaTaught and coordinated the upper/intermediate levelsHousing/Community Design Studios/Architecture and Urban Formand related theory courses.Area of research: study and implication of changing housingpatterns in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. (Ref. publications)

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  Texas Tech University

  • Lecturer

    • Jan 1981 - Jan 1984

    Lubbock, TexasTaught Architectural Design Studios – Introductory theory of -architecture & architectural graphics. Advisor to thesis students.Developed seminar course on“ Housing in DevelopingCountries”.

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  Noon Qayum & Company

  • Architect

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

    Lahore, PakistanSenior Architect: Designed the Federal Bank Building Project inIslamabad & Football Stadium for the Agricultural University atFaisalabad.

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  Kabul University

  • Assistant Professor

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1980

    Kabul, AfghanistanEmployed as teaching assistant (1973-1975), subsequentlyappointed as lecturer in 1977. Promoted to assistant professor rankin 1980. Taught basic design - architectural freehand drawings -construction materials.

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  Memar Collaborative

  • Principal Partner & Architect

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1979

    Kabul, AfghanistanPrincipal and Architect: In this period, while I had a teachingassignment in Kabul University, I was also managing the MemarArchitectural Firm in Kabul. I was the owner/partner of the firmand my responsibilities included; designing, management andadvising the design team, scheduling and project assignments,organizing, developing and maintenance of design programs toprovide quality service to the clients.. The firm was established in1973. Major works included: Vocational schools,160 room hotel,supreme-court building, campus master plan for the University ofJalalabad, Datsun automobile show room and workshop, privateapartments, private homes and mixed use commercial andresidential buildings.

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  Harvard University

  • Researcher

    • Apr 1977 - Aug 1977

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAContributed to the research and documentation of the originaldrawings by Professor Albert Szabo, subsequently published in thebook on “Afghanistan: An Atlas of Indigenous DomesticArchitecture”. (Ref. Publications)

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  AEP Collaborative

  • Architect and Research Assistant

    • Jan 1972 - Jan 1974

    Kabul, AfghanistanKabul UniversityPart Time Architect and Research Assistant: Originally employedby AEP Collaborative to do research and drawings for the bookTraditional Architecture of Afghanistan, was promoted toArchitect for on-campus projects.