MAJOR AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, Civic and Commercial
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph. D. Architecture, Mackintosh School of Architecture. Glasgow University, UK 1990
M. Arch. Architecture, Mackintosh School of Architecture. Glasgow University, UK 1986
BS. Arch. Architecture & Urban Planning EPAU Algiers University, Algeria 1983
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Scotvec Cert. 2&3 D AutoCAD training, Reid Kerr College. Paisley, UK 1996
Ms Project Illinois Central College. Peoria, IL 2002
AIA/ CES Space Planning AIA/CES registered provider 2003
AIA/ CES Elevator Technology 2008
License and LEED AP Actively pursuing certifications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan. 2009 – Present Design Consultant - IQ Integrated Solutions Phoenix, AZ
Write proposals, Advise, Plan, Design, and quality review for architectural and urban design projects,
Expertise and franchise coordination for Hospitality and Healthcare Developments.
5 Story Hilton Garden Inn (120 Guest rooms) with historic building – Tucson – currently under design
21 story Hotel with conference center – Barisal Division, Bangladesh – currently under design
7 story Army Hospital – Barisal Division, Bangladesh – currently under design
2007 – 2008 Project Manager (Hospitality Studio) – Orcutt | Winslow Phoenix, AZ
Prepare proposals, Plan, Manage, Design, Code research, Supervise, and co-ordination from Schematic Design through Construction Administration for hospitality projects. Also, involved in Education and Assisted Living projects.
See attached list for current projects.
2004 - 2005 Project Architect / Designer – Westlake Reed Leskosky Phoenix, AZ
Design, and co-ordination of Design Development through Construction Documents for Healthcare, Performing Art and GSA civic projects.
Banner Baywood Medical Center expansion and remodeling, (Bed Tower, Radiology, Women’s center, Dialysis, Support cervices). Mesa, AZ. ($60M)
Walsh Court House Remodeling, Tucson, AZ ($8M)
Center for the Performing Arts, Peoria, AZ ($10M)
2000 – 2004 Project Architect - LZT Associates Inc / Larson & Darby Group Peoria, IL
Design and co-ordination of Construction Documents for various projects.
3 D Animation / Rendering / Walk through presentations for clients.
Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science. University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign. Illinois. ($51M).
National Center for Supercomputing Application. University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign, Illinois. ($23M).
Illinois Central College Housing. Campus, Peoria Illinois. ($17M).
Williamsburg Estates: Townhouses (60), Peoria, Illinois. ($3.4M).
Bradley Hall Renovation. Bradley University, Peoria Illinois. ($17M).
Rehab of Sunset Homes an assisted living residence, Quincy, Illinois. ($2M)
Culver’s Franchising Restaurant, Springfield Illinois ($1.3M)
Culver’s Franchising Restaurant, Anderson, Indiana ($1.6M)
American health enterprise, (Assisted Living) Illinois ($3.5M)
1999 – 2000 Project Architect – Jacobson French Architect East Kilbride, Scotland, UK
Schematic, Planning, Design and Construction Documents for residential & civic projects
Private houses, Glasgow, Scotland.
Glengoyne Distillery and Museum, Glengoyne, Scotland.
1998 - 1999 Architect – WS Atkins Scotland. Edinburgh. Scotland, UK
Production of drawing packages from conceptual design through bid packages
Transfusion Center, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
Balfron High School PFI, Sterling, Scotland
1997 – 1998 Consulting Architect – Contracted to GCA Architects. Coatbridge, Scotland, UK
Architectural Design
Dykehead Road Residential Development (300 dwellings), Airdrie, Scotland
Ryde Road Residential Development (30 dwellings), Wishaw, Scotland
Powderhall Office Development (25,000 sq. ft.), Edinburgh, Scotland
1994 – 1997 Freelance Architect – Contracted to various firms. Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Involved in the design and detailing aspects of several building projects at various firms.
Coastguard Station, Thurso, Scotland.
Sheltered Housing for British Legion, Thurso, Scotland
Housing, 3-4 storey blocks of flats, Glasgow, Scotland
Conversion of Royal Hotel to Bank premises, Inverness, Scotland
Leisure and Exhibition Centre, Balloch, Scotland
Roof re-structuring, Bellshill Public Bar, Hamilton, Scotland
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2001 – 2002 Studio Critic (3rd year students)
Department of Architecture, Illinois Central College. Peoria, IL
1990 – 1994 Assistant Professor (3rd, 4th, & 5th year)
Department of Architecture, Blida University. Blida, Algeria
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient with AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and ArchiCAD
Experience in 3 D visualizing and animation using ArchiCAD
Knowledge of sketch-up, PhotoShop and BIM
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Project
Experience in project management, coordination and entitlement processes
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent client relationship
Extensive interaction with governmental agencies in Arizona and California
Knowledge of most Hospitality franchise brand and design standards
Very good team player and self-motivated
Organized, efficient, and reliable in meeting schedules and deadlines
International experience
Fluent French and Arabic
PORTFOLIO & REFERENCES
Available upon request
CURRENT PROJECTS
Under construction
Wyndham Hotel - (Interior remodeling of mid-rise building) - Downtown Phoenix Arizona – 532 guestrooms
McCarthy Assisted Living – 4-story Assisted Living Project for the City of Phoenix
Under design
Le Meridian Hotel (14-story building) –Tempe Town Lake Arizona - currently on hold
Conrad Hotel - Central Phoenix Arizona - currently on hold
Drury Inn & Suites at Algadon Medical Office Park – Phoenix Arizona – 168 guestrooms
South Mountain Community College - PE addition
PREVIOUS HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
Intercontinental Hotels
Holiday Inn Express – Ontario California – 180 guestrooms
Homewood suites – Agoura Hills California – 125 guestrooms
Holiday Inn – Sun City California – 82 guestrooms
Holiday Inn Express – Palmdale California – 99 guestrooms
Holiday Inn Express – Lake Elsinore California – 88 guestrooms
Staybridge Suites – Palmdale California – 96 guestrooms
Hilton Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites – Cathedral City California –120 guestrooms
Hampton Inn & Suites – Elk grove California –118 guestrooms
Gateway Hilton Garden Inn (conversion of 12-story building) – Phoenix Arizona – 192 guestrooms – $15.5M
Choice Hotels
Comfort Inn & Suites- Ontario California – 100 guestrooms
Comfort Inn & Suites- Prescott Valley Arizona – 100 guestrooms
Cambria Suites – Cathedral City California – 128 guestrooms
Cambria Suites – Scottsdale Arizona - 100 guestrooms
Previous Commercial projects
Starbucks – Ontario California
Retail - Ontario California
Office building - Ontario California
Tuuvi Travel Center – Indian Reservation - Tuba City Arizona
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