FAISALBASHIR +1 647 890 2611 - faisalbashir@live.com 23 Victoria St., #2, Etobicoke, M8V 1M5 www.issuu.com/fbashir
SUMMARY
3 Year architectural design experience in collaborative and leadership roles with excellent communication skills and work ethics. Expertise in schematic design, detailed drawings and photo-realistic visualization, with exceptional skills in CAD, graphics design, 3D modeling and parametric design tools. Experienced in coordinating design competitions and project documentation, including liaisons with design consultants.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture | Jun 2013 University of Toronto
M.Arch. Advanced Design | 2009 Oxford Brookes University, UK
BFA Industrial Design | 2005 College for Creative Studies, USA DESIGN SKILLS
AutoCad, Revit, 3ds Max + V-ray, Rhino + Grasshopper, Sketchup Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign ArcGIS + FME Workbench Laser Cutter & 3d Printer Pastel Renders & Hand Sketches AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2013
Kuwabara-Jackman Architecture Thesis Gold Medal
WORK
Staff Designer
Khoury Levit Fong Architects
Oct 2010 - Current Toronto
Worked in the roles of Team Leader, Staff Designer and Research Assistant. Jobs included architectural and urban design competitions; architectural installations and urban design research. Detailed duties includes: Project scope research, presentation and establishing project time-line. Schematic design collaboration with supervisors; liaisons with landscape and urban design consultants. Building project teams; providing design guidance to the team and conducting daily work reviews. Production of 3D models, visualizations, orthographic drawings and concept diagrams. Production of project presentation and submission documents.
Architectural Designer
International Design Group
Oct 2007 - Jan 2008 Pakistan
Worked on multiple residential projects. Responsibilities included, schematic design and construction drawings.
2010
Shift-Boston Lunar Habitat Design Honorable Mention
Creative Project Manager
AECOM Urban SOS Competition Finalist
Co-founded a firm offering one-stop information technology and design solutions to Canadian businesses. Managed creative projects, including animations, print design and web design.
ITech management Inc.
Jun 2005 - Jul 2008 Toronto