My passion for architecture stems from a desire to enhance people’s lives through thoughtful design. Great architecture serves its people, shaping a better world for those who inhabit it. The adaptability and evolving nature of architecture mirror our changing world, empowering architects to leave lasting impressions on memories while enriching daily life.
Architectural Designer | Project Leader | Creative Thinker
fatima.moufarrige@gmail.com
785.727.3902
Experienced in multi-disciplinary projects across educational, civic, and mixed-use developments. Skilled in all phases of design, problem-solving, and cross-functional team coordiantion. I thrive in creative environments that value collaboration, fresh ideas, and a sense of fun. When I’m not designing, you can find me perfecting homemade pasta recipes, rescuing my houseplants, or hunting for treasures while thrifting.
University of Kansas
School of Architecture, Design & Planning
Master of Architecture
May 2017 | Lawrence, Kansas
SCAPE Architecture
June - December 2016 | Paris, France
University of Kansas
Minor in Business Administration
May 2016 | Lawrence, Kansas
AIA Emerging Leaders Program
Comprehensive program focused on creating a leadership development plan, fostering personal growth, expanding professional networks, and advancing essential career skills. Culture Club at Glenn Partners
Chosen by firm partners to foster workplace culture through coordinating social gatherings, office retreats, and team-building activities year-round.
AIA Dallas
You’ve got 5 Minutes | Speaker Womens Safe House Missouri Event Coordinator | Volunteer
Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Enscape, BlueBeam, NewForma
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Architectural Designer + Coordinator | March 2023 - Present
Acting as Project Architect and Project Manager with an emphasis in school renovations and additions. Leading client, stakeholders and consultant meetings to communicate design, budget, and schedule.
McLean 6th Grade Center and Middle School: Guided the addition and renovation of two mid-century schools creating dynamic, secure, and inclusive learning spaces. Led project coordination with planners and engineering teams to ensure design intent, budget alignment, and optimal student and teacher environments.
Architectural Designer | June 2021 - March 2023
Collaborated, planned and designed Multi-Family projects with a focus on Design Development, Construction Documents. Organized client and consultant meetings. Revit point person for different teams in matters of best modeling practices. Standardized office wide methods for multi-family projects.
2800 Taylor: Modern Industrial design Multi-Family project. 180,000 NSF U-shaped podium structure, 192 units (studio, 1BR, 2BR), in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, TX. Designed and coordinated unit layouts, structure, and facade. Managed consultant coordination for rooftop terrace and amenity spaces, ensuring the project’s alignment with the clients desires.
McKinney Lemmon: Mixed-Use urban development project in Dallas, TX. 529 units. Project includes different types of constructions and several programs including: residential (763,000 GSF), office (88,000 GSF), grocery store (139,000 GSF). Worked on wood frame construction of mid-rise and steel construction of high-rise tower. Coordination of roof drains and shafts through units. Worked with senior project architect on construction details of the tower.
Architectural Designer | June 2017 - May 2021
Worked with managers and principals in all phases of projects, prepared RFP presentations, drafted and designed floor plans, developed exterior design elements, created drawings, diagrams, and graphics to communicate design intent.
Victory Dormitory: Contributed to the design and documentation of a 360,000-square-foot, 2 building, 650 bed dormitory in the historic district of Savannah, GA. Spearheaded facade detailing, balancing modernity with historic district requirements.
St. Louis County Library: Developed design concepts for a 70,000-squarefoot library, incorporating community spaces like an 800-capacity auditorium and dedicated areas for various age groups. Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive design and execution.
Dallas, TX Professional Work 2021-2023
At OMNIPLAN I gained valuable professional experience while learning from some of the top professionals in the field. My focus during my time here was on Mix-Use Development and Multi-Family Residential projects - an area where I see significant potential to make a lasting impact.
Throughout my tenure, I was empowered by my leaders to expand my skills and knowledge, collaborating closely with principals, designers, consultants, and clients. I believe in the vision of the firm and carry its core values of excellence, great design, professional integrity, and the genuine commitment to make a meaningful impact in the industy. During my time here I went from mentee to mentor and continuously refined my technical skills striving to become a better professional.
Key Projects: 2800 Taylor, Multi-Family Mesa, Multi-Family McKinney Lemmon Mixed-Use Development Cityline, Multi-Family
Additional Contributions: Multi-Family Resource Library
ARE You Smarter Than an Architect, Trivia Night Mentorship Program
The project is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Dallas, TX. Its a complex multi-use project with several programs including a grocery store, offices, mid-rise residential and high-rise residential.
Store Office High-Rise Mid-Rise
Level 1: Grocery Store, Office Lobby, Residential Lobbies, Service Dock
Level 2: High-Rise Residential Amenity, Grocery Store Office, Amenity Deck, Mid-Rise Residential
Level 3-5: High-Rise Office, Mid-Rise Residential
Level 6: High-Rise Residential, Mid-Rise Residential
Level 7-23: High-Rise Residential
Level 24-25: High-Rise Residential Penthouses
Level 1 and Level 2 of Mckinney Lemmon house the most program of the entire project. Grocery store, office lobby, residential lobby, dock, office space, amenity deck.
Plan and Section Details
1. North face of building, plan details
2. Service dock, plan details
3. Transition between concrete deck and wood structure, section details
4. High-rise, section details
2800 Taylor is one of many developments located Deep Ellum; a bustling neighborhood that is gaining momentum in the Dallas area. It is designed to have a brick grid on the lower residential levels and a metal grid that overlaps on the upper two levels. An amenity deck on the second level brings the community together.
My goal for the design of the units was to minimize the number of unique kitchens and bathroom types throughout the several unit configurations for ease of drafting, modeling, and constructability.
St. Louis, MO Professional Work 2017-2021
From the website:
“Lamar Johnson Collaborative is a pioneering architecture and design practice creating exceptional outcomes for complex projects through emerging technology and integrated delivery methods. We believe our work is a fundamental expression of optimism in the future, and that design is a means to effect positive, enduring change.”
“We design for projects anywhere in North America, including adaptive re-use & re-positioning, commercial office buildings, civic and cultural institutions, education, entertainment, financial services, government, headquarters, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mission critical, mixed use, not-for-profit, public realm and open space, professional services, residential, retail, technology, transportation and workplace”
“We have invested in top talent and leading-edge technology to establish a streamlined design collaborative capable of generating more informed, higher quality decisions regardless of a project’s complexity. In addition to design and architecture expertise, our partner companies provide comprehensive real estate development and construction services that allow LJC to bring resources and integrated solutions to our clients’ projects.”
The project is located in historic Savannah, GA in an under-developed part of town. With the establishment of the new dormitories we hope to bring life into this area.
Two buildings to occupy city block
Add parking volume Hide parking and create courtyard
Refined Massing
Conceal parking from right of way
Align massing with street grid
Create private courtyard
1. Roof / Mechanical Screen
Stucco
Window jamb extensions 4. Operable metal window 5. Metal panel to match windows 6. Flemish bond with proud end course
7. Wood / Natural Ipe
The different color bricks were chosen to scale down the long proportions of the building. The proud Flemish bond course is then introduced throughout the building to create a unifying pattern around the two buildings.
Throughout this project we have worked collaboratively with Interiors, Landscape and Planning, MEP, Civil, Structural, and Technology. By allowing all disciplines to work hand in hand since the beginning of the project we have been able to solve issues first hand in Schematic Design.
Dallas, TX Personal Work 2021-Present
The idea of designing our own home had never crossed my mind. However, after eight unsuccessful offers on houses in Dallas and plenty of encouragement from my husband, we decided to purchase a lot and design a home from the ground up.
This journey was a true adventure. Although I am a practicing architectural designer, I had no experience building residential and neither did my husband, much less something so deeply personal. As newcomers to the area, the project demanded both learning and adaptation.
Our design process became an evening ritual, with sessions often stretching from 6 p.m. late into the night, fueled by new ideas and limited by a modest budget. Initially, we struggled to squeeze in our program needs, seeking design solutions that felt both smart and feasible. The breakthrough came when we decided to phase the project and set the house back an additional 20 feet from the zoning requirement. This setback allowed for future expansion and created the opportunity for a two-story addition at the front.
The final design clearly defines social and private zones, connected by a transitional element that flows seamlessly between the two. The simplicity and efficiency of the layout have made the home not only functional but also wonderfully livable. We’re proud of the dedication and hard work it took to create a space that truly feels like home.
1+1=1
The massing of the house consists of two vaulted volumes that are connected by a trasition piece. The social quarters are located in the volume facing the street and the private quarters are located in the volume facing the back yard.
The zoning regulations for the house require a 20-foot setback, but we chose to set the house back 40 feet to allow for a potential two-story addition at the front. This planned addition would include a two-car garage with convenient access to the kitchen and a second-floor studio apartment designed for guests or renters.
Paris, France Study Abroad
Principal Ludovica Di Falco
Fifth year Fall 2016
“The basis of SCAPE’s mission is the determination to retrieve the twentieth century Italian tradition of architecture and engineering; to return to a type of project design that respects formal research, maintains a dialogue with history, is aware of technical and constructional aspects and of context”
During my internship I was a participant of several projects such as: the Grand Paris Express competition for the Bondy Train Station (competition winner), the Batignolles office and retail building, the Central Control Center (CCC) for the Regional Express Railway Network of east Paris, and the firm’s project book.
Throughout the course of my 7 month internship at SCAPE I was able to achieve a higher level of understanding of how an office is managed and how projects are administered. As an intern I was able to acquire knowledge on European design, construction, and competition bidding.
Central Control Center (CCC) for the Regional Express Railway Network of east Paris
Gross area : 4,680 sqm (50,375 sqft)
Gross area: 17,000 sqm (182,900 sqft)
Austin, Texas, USA Integrated Studio Professor John Trefry
Fourth year Spring 2016
Everything has a reaction to something else. Nothing is able to exist by itself. The social environment imprints by external forces that already exist.
With this in mind our group decided on a set of values that reflected our views towards justice. We firmly believe that the idea of justice is affected by external forces such as knowledge, awareness, and context. For this reason our building evolved from a solid, heavy mass to a voided, eroded sculpture.
The vertical cut was based on program and reflected light entering the building. The bottom cut, or civic cut, adds a public space on the site by activating the corner of Guadalupe St and West 4th St and also creates a human scale upon entering the building. This 500,000 sqft courthouse consisted of an intricate planning of secure, public, and restricted program spread throughout 25 courtrooms. The courtrooms are interlocked to optimize the surplus of space that is left from the 18’ courtroom ceiling heights. The façade of the building evokes the feeling of a rock that has been worn through time.
Public Parking Entrance
Staff Parking Entrance
Alley Loading Dock
Secure Sallyport Entrance
East Pedestrian Ramp Access 6. North Pedestrian Stair Access
Travis County Courthouse
1/2” CantedPlywood Wood Block 1/2” Plywood Foam Backing Rod with Sealant U-Shaped Metal Extrusion
Anchor Bolt Metal Stud Sheathing Vapor Barrier
Rigid Insulation Precast Concrete Panels
Galvanized Metal Flashing 1/2” PlywoodEPDM Roofing Membrane
U-Shaped Metal Extrusion Rigid VaporInsulation Barrier Lightweight Concrete Metal Decking
I-Beam L-Shaped Bracket
Cellular Beam LB18x22
L-Shaped Bracket Bolts
Double Studded Steel Wall
Precast Concrete Panels
Gypsum Sheathing Double Layer Gypsum
Steel Track
Anchor Bolt
Cast in Place Steel Plate
Z-Shaped Bracket
Floor Finish
Sub Floor
Light Weight Concrete Metal Decking
Rigid Insulation
W-10x49 Column Suspended Celling Hangers
Celling Track
Celling Finish
Precast Concrete Panels
Gypsum Sheathing Double Layer Gypsum
Anchor Bolt
Cast in Place Steel Plate
Z-Shaped Bracket
Floor Finish
Sub Floor
Light Weight Concrete Metal Decking
L-Shaped Bracket Cellular Beam LB18x22 I-Beam
Rigid Insulation L-Shaped Bracket
W-10x49 Column
Suspended Celling Hangers
Celling Track
Celling Finish
Dallas, Texas USA
Design Studio
Professor Kapila Silva
Third year Fall 2014
With museums, performing arts centers, and parks the Arts District in Dallas, TX, is a hub for culture, art, and music. Its venues are designed to be works of arts themselves by celebrated architects. The proposed project was to create a Cinematic Arts Museum that adds to this center of education and entertainment. The design concept is inspired from the general shape of a movie theater – a raised, stepped up platform looking towards a screen. One end of the museum (the public spaces) is anchored on the ground and the other end (the galleries) is cantilevered. As visitors approach they are pulled in to the building below the cantilevered galleries. The building is positioned diagonally on the site breaking the city grid and following the north-south axis, creating two public spaces either side to house a sculpture garden and an outdoor amphitheater for public events. A steel frame box truss system that is cradled by concrete pylons holds the entire building and its cantilevered portion.
The skin of the building was inspired by red curtains that were historically seen in theaters. The skin is created by aluminum ribbons that extend from top to bottom. The ribbons open up at points where circulation is prominent inside the building allowing the visitor to “escape from reality”.
Fatima Moufarrige
University
+1 (785) 727 3902
fatima.moufarrige@gmail.com