NASIM M. SORKHABI
Montreal, QC | t: 438 921 7731 | e: nasim.mollazadehsorkhabi@mail.mcgil.ca | Linkedin.com/in/nasimsorkhabi
Education
- Master of Architecture, McGill University, Montreal, QC
Thesis project: Art Retreat (Landscape + Flexibility)
- Bachelor of Architecture, Tabriz Art University, Tabriz, Iran
Final project: Urban Tendril (Landscape + Modularity)
Skills
- Modeling software: Autodesk Revit, Rhino, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Grasshopper
- Presentation/ Graphics: Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Miro
- Renderings: Enscape, V-ray, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Hand: Sketching, Physical Modeling, Painting, 3D scan
- Languages: English, French, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Persian
Work Experience
- Architectural Designer, Paadiav Architects, Part-time, Tabriz, Iran
2022-2025
2017-2021
May 2020-Aug 2024
• Developed architectural concepts aligned with client briefs and project goals through hand sketches and physical models.
• Utilized Revit and AutoCAD to produce detailed 3D models, and AI for visualization.
Projects:
• Countryside Cabin, Izmir, Turkey
• Villa Design, Shiraz, Iran
- Internship, Residential Renovation, Part-time, Montreal, QC May-Aug 2023
• Created architectural and electrical plans, interior design renders.
• Conducted elevation surveys and site visits.
- Internship, Haus Design Firm, Contract, Texas, Houston Jan-Mar 2022
I introduced a modular design process for a two-story building, providing adaptability. This approach streamlined the project, earning praise for its efficiency.
• Developed architectural plans, 3D model, exterior renders.
• Produced a presentation booklet using InDesign.
- Architectural Designer, Sustainable Space Consulting, Full-time, Isfahan, Iran May-Dec 2021
• Applied sustainable design principles to building and site plans.
• Collaborated with senior staff to resolve technical challenges.
- Internship, Tabriz Art University, Part-time, Tabriz, Iran Jan 2019 -May 2021
• Contributed to various campus projects during my internship under the supervision of two professors and two registered architects.
Projects:
• Tuba Residential Complex, Concept and Façade Design
• Surveying, landscape design, and plan development.
Work Experience Continued
- Graphic Designer, HowToPortfolio, Iran-Canada 2020-2024
• Founder, Instructor, Head mentor
• Helped over 450 architecture students to prepare diagrams and portfolios
Research/ Academic Experience
- Research assistant, Tabriz Art University 2021 Parametric design (Based on the theories of Christopher Alexander)
- Study of architectural language and graphics of modern facades 2021
- Teaching Assistant, Tabriz Art University 2021-22 Courses: Architectural Design II, Architecture Expression II
Competitions/ Awards
- Pilgrims Heaven, Extension of St. Peter’s Church 2024 Hospitality and Reception Center for Pilgrims at St. Peter’s Church, Teamwork
A call by YAC and the Italian State Property Agency in Tuscania
- 1st Prize winner, Senior Housing-Beyond Isolation, by Buildner, Teamwork 2024
- Honorable Mention, Micro Home Challenge, Konj, by Buildner, Teamwork 2023
- Honorable Mention, Modular Home Challenge, Wooden Heart, by Buildner, Teamwork 2022
- Gold Prize, Museum of Emotions (Denial Museum) 2022 Silent concept competition, by Buildner, Teamwork. Gold prize in International Design Awards (IDA)
- Nominated Painting 2020
“The Old Man,” art contest, by Prisma Art Prize 5th festival competition, Individual
- Hill of the Arts, Revitalization of Villa Altissimo, by YAC and Urban Up, Individual 2020
- 2nd Prize winner, Design of a Hypothetical Coastal Line 2019 Urbanism [conceptual] competition, Teamwork
A call by the Architecture and Urbanism Department, Tabriz Art University