Raafe Islam

Project Architect / Project Manager at Studio 1200
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Experience

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Architect / Project Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Short Hills, New Jersey, United States

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Process Design Leader
      • 2019 - 2020

      New York City Metropolitan Area - As PDL, role expanded from go-to BIM leader for Studio to entire Co-Lab, consisting of multiple studios on the floor - Partnered with other PDLs & NY Digital Team to generate ways to use cutting-edge technology for design realization - Migrated hundreds of projects to BIM360 and cloud-based technology to allow smooth transition to remote working - Brainstormed ways in which technology & BIM can be infused into all aspects of design process to allow firm to be agile and innovative

    • Job Captain / Project Architect
      • 2015 - 2020

      New York City Metropolitan Area - Vital team member for various projects, engaging in all phases, from programming & feasibility studies, to conceptualization & schematic design, through design development, construction drawings, and project closeout - Performed Client-facing roles, presentations, and visioning - Developed clean, efficient Revit 3D models for visualizations and thorough construction drawing production - Worked closely with Lead Designers to understand, develop, and translate designs - Partnered… Show more - Vital team member for various projects, engaging in all phases, from programming & feasibility studies, to conceptualization & schematic design, through design development, construction drawings, and project closeout - Performed Client-facing roles, presentations, and visioning - Developed clean, efficient Revit 3D models for visualizations and thorough construction drawing production - Worked closely with Lead Designers to understand, develop, and translate designs - Partnered with Technical Directors to resolve details, comply with codes, and figure out components & assemblies - Collaborated with consultants, Clients, contractors, reps, and CMs to ensure that envisioned designs became reality - Managed a team at Gensler's Costa Rica office to develop construction drawings for the 300,000 SF Aramark HQ Project

    • Studio Digital Design Liaison
      • 2017 - 2019

      Greater New York City Area - As SDDL, worked closely with NY Digital Team & Studio project teams to assist with all aspects of BIM development - Worked with teams to develop BIM Execution Plans, strategize visualization techniques, and provide valuable Revit help & resolution of issues - Provided Revit & BIM training to new Studio members and promoted 3D-modeling techniques as BIM Manager

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Designer + BIM Specialist
      • 2012 - 2015

      - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in size and scope, and act as the lead point of contact for consultants. Coordinate with other trades, such as security/hardware, interiors, and MEP - Heavily involved in all steps of the process, from feasibility, programming, and schematics, to design development, construction documents, specifications, bidding, and construction administration -Transition the office into newer BIM software, by way of BIM… Show more - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging in size and scope, and act as the lead point of contact for consultants. Coordinate with other trades, such as security/hardware, interiors, and MEP - Heavily involved in all steps of the process, from feasibility, programming, and schematics, to design development, construction documents, specifications, bidding, and construction administration -Transition the office into newer BIM software, by way of BIM management-by-committee. Familiar with the latest technology, such as point clouds, to basic, necessary Oracle-based CM-13 functions (construction administration) - Vital team member in the firm's efforts to produce quickly, efficiently, and at the highest level of quality and precision. Execute quality control and ensure compliance with codes, i.e. ADA and egress - Contribute my skills as a rational thinker with good design sensibility, creativity, and an eye for aesthetics. One of the primary go-to persons of the firm for Photoshop, Illustrator, renderings, and graphics Show less

    • United States
    • E-learning
    • Teaching Assistant
      • 2011 - 2012

      - Aided students enrolled in NJIT's Building Systems/Structures I course - Supported teaching a class of approximately 150 students - Supervised and graded exams and quizzes - Analyzed multiple projects and provided critical input

    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • Designer/Developer/Performer
      • Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

      Milan Area, Italy - Collaborated with renowned Italian architects and designers to develop a one-of-a-kind event - Devised the concept behind WonderBreakfast--a cross-cultural breakfast exhibition that critically examined the international idea of breakfast by displacing rituals, objects, and social relations - Participated in a precisely-coordinated team endeavor which garnered much attention and acclaim--featured in ABITARE international design… Show more - Collaborated with renowned Italian architects and designers to develop a one-of-a-kind event - Devised the concept behind WonderBreakfast--a cross-cultural breakfast exhibition that critically examined the international idea of breakfast by displacing rituals, objects, and social relations - Participated in a precisely-coordinated team endeavor which garnered much attention and acclaim--featured in ABITARE international design magazine http://www.abitare.it/en/design-en/2011/07/25/wonderbreakfast-2/?refresh_ce-cp Show less

    • Clinical Data Analyst
      • 2008 - 2009

      - Indexed and analyzed data from worldwide clinical trials - Organized documents vital to the research pipeline of a multinational pharmaceutical company - Worked with team leaders and colleagues in a fast-paced environment - Contributed to a highly-efficient, accurate group effort crucial to the eventual public release of drugs/medications

    • Intern
      • Sep 2003 - Mar 2004

      - Created layouts of available transportation routes for a proposed project - Worked with the lead architect and colleagues in an environment where people skills were vital - Aided with site selection and access planning - Collaborated with firm partners to provide services for clients

Education

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture
    2009 - 2012
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
    2004 - 2008

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