Cyrus Sohrab Khan 4417 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA-19104 scyrus@upenn.edu khancyrus@gmail.com (215) 960 8848
Landscape Architect Associate Member
American Society of Landscape Architects
Architect
Associate member, CK-145 Institute of Architects, Bangladesh
SKILLS ArcGIS, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Sketchup, Lumion 3D, AutoCAD Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Aftereffects, Sculptris, ZBrush Office Suite Craftmanship Community mobilization/ participation Interdisciplinary work Conducting workshops Model Making Documentation
ACHIEVEMENTS PennDesign scholarship 2016-2018 Placed in Vice Chancellor’s certificate for outstanding performance fall 2013, BRAC University Dean’s certificate for outstanding performance spring 2012, BRAC University Nominated for the “The NOMAN Award for Excellence in Architecture” for the best design of the graduating year of 2013, BRAC University
EDUCATION August, 2016 - May 2018
University of Pennsylvania
School of Design Philadelphia, PA Master of Landscape Architecture | MLA II
BRAC University
January, 2009 - December, 2013
Dhaka, Bangladesh Bachelor of Architecture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Botanical City
May, 2018 - June 2018
Landscape Architect Intern Plan and elevation for Xian Park, Shaanxi, China (consultant to Michael Sorkin Studio)
Pro-poor Slum Integration Project (PPSIP)
April, 2014 - February, 2015
A joint project by National Housing Authority , World Bank & BRAC University Community Architect Conduct field visits, help community members to prepare maps; take minutes, and reports; help communities understand the bottom up process, identify their strengths & weaknesses; develop options and alternatives for housing, master plan and infrastructure interventions of the communities.
Control N
April, 2015 - May, 2015
a Digital Presence Management Agency Graphic Designer & Online Social Content Generator
Snehal Shah Architect
October, 2012- January, 2013
Ahmedabad, India Intern Architect Architectural & construction Drawing, 3d rendering, model making, publication works Design development for Dr. Alkeshbhai Residence, & -Publication, digital represention work for the book ‘Snehal Shah Architect’
FREELANCE & VOLUNTEER WORK
Platform of Community Action and Architecture
August 2014 - present
Community Architect & founding member A platform for communities and professionals involved in self-initiated community architecture. Help communities create their own map of existence. POCAA is supported by Asian Coalition for Housing Rights (ACCA) Digital Representation freelance for multiple National design competitions.
Freelance Architect
May, 2015 - March, 2017
Mosharrof Residence an Architectural and Interior project Produced Conceptual design to construction documents, rendered perspectives conducted client meetings
RELATED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant to Sarah A. Willig
August, 2017
Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Pennsylvania LARP 794-901 | Natural Systems
Teaching Assistant, Department of Architecture
BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Courses ARC302 | ARC402 | ARC501 | ARC412 | ARC311 | ARC312 | ARC214 | ARC112 | REFERENCES Available on Request
May, 2015 - July, 2016 (a full-time)
Design VI Large Buildings Studio Design VIII Low Income Housing Studio Design IX Pre-Thesis Studio Landscape Design Working Drawings I Working Drawings II Computer Graphics Graphic Communication II
INTEREST & SOCIAL WORK Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, 2018, Safety repairs to a floor of residential building Photography, General secretary, BRAC U Photography Club, 2011-12 Football (Soccer), Varsity Team, 2009- 2012