Experience

SKS Studio

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Landscape Designer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Communicate with highly effective questions and problem-solving skills - Provide alternate solutions where required, and be open to client preferences - Maintain the use of practical, buildable solutions - Utilize lot plans, surveys, and interactive online mapping resources to collect additional property information - Demonstrate strong understanding of building regulations, code and bylaws, Conservation Authority regulations - Produce artistic, creative, and… Show more - Communicate with highly effective questions and problem-solving skills - Provide alternate solutions where required, and be open to client preferences - Maintain the use of practical, buildable solutions - Utilize lot plans, surveys, and interactive online mapping resources to collect additional property information - Demonstrate strong understanding of building regulations, code and bylaws, Conservation Authority regulations - Produce artistic, creative, and attractive designs with appropriate layout and flow - Consider highly value engineered solutions, practical in nature where required - Demonstrate strong time management and production efficiency throughout creative process - Confidently utilize all required technology and software to prepare final landscape drawings - Demonstrate a high level of diversity and flexibility in design style. - Show a natural interest in connecting living spaces within a rugged environment, using a variety of materials, textures, features and layout styles. - Prepare compelling conceptual plans for budget, including alternate solutions. - Prepare highly detailed and accurate final construction plans, including site details, base plans, grading and drainage features, additional overlays such as lighting, etc. - Prepare full planting plans with appropriate plant specifications. - Provide thorough quantity takeoffs for estimating - Demonstrate a strong understanding of all hard and softscape features found within the landscape, including but not limited to patios, retaining walls, pools and spas, water features, decks, pavilions, pergolas, plantings, lighting, etc. Show less



SPD Contracting - Interior | Landscaping | Contracting

• United Arab Emirates
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Design

  • Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Managing & Leading Landscape & Interior Design Departments. - Leading concept development in relation to design and creative outputs. - Taking a lead role in managing the design and creative elements of projects and be point of contact for brand partnerships and creative projects. - Developing creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand and proposition strategy. - Ensuring that design and creative projects… Show more - Managing & Leading Landscape & Interior Design Departments. - Leading concept development in relation to design and creative outputs. - Taking a lead role in managing the design and creative elements of projects and be point of contact for brand partnerships and creative projects. - Developing creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand and proposition strategy. - Ensuring that design and creative projects are delivered on time. - Working with other team members to deliver projects and activity to deliver against deadlines. Show less



Arab Land Contracting L.L.C.

• Senior Architect

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates Construction & Fit-out of AKOYA Oxygen Community Center by DAMAC: Responsibilities: Manage Technical coordination, execution and completion of tasks liaising with Design Manager/Head office for related Engineering and required Deliverable. Assist Project Team with technical support in all design and construction phases. Meet project's quality, safety , cost and agreed contract program. Arrange required Submittals, Documentations, and Plans. Monitor project execution with full… Show more Construction & Fit-out of AKOYA Oxygen Community Center by DAMAC: Responsibilities: Manage Technical coordination, execution and completion of tasks liaising with Design Manager/Head office for related Engineering and required Deliverable. Assist Project Team with technical support in all design and construction phases. Meet project's quality, safety , cost and agreed contract program. Arrange required Submittals, Documentations, and Plans. Monitor project execution with full control (Including Drawings, Schedules, Submittals, follow ups of Submissions & related Material Ordered). Meet with Clients/Consultants/Subcontractors Follow Up with Operatives /PMS/Engineers on all technical related issues. Show less



Bassam Houhou Engineering & Contracting

• Architect

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2018

  Hazmieh , Lebanon - Residential Building Design - Permit Studies and Drawings - Execution Drawings - Avant Projects Studies



Khatib & Alami

• Singapore
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Site visits and inspections in Beirut Terraces



Bassam Houhou Engineering And Contracting

• Trainee

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Reviewed execution drawings



Laceco

• Trainee

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  - Reviewed execution drawings - Researched for external materials for a shopping mall