Omar Elmelegy CV

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EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

om.elmelegy@gmail.com

6th of October City, Cairo - Egypt

Architect with over 8 years of diverse academic and professional roles. I am well-experienced in all project phases, and have directly managed the execution of multiple high-end residential and commercial medium-scale projects in Egypt. I have also been a collaborator at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale. My post-graduate research at the University of Greenwich is focused on ‘Urbanism and Spatial Behavior’, which is also demonstrated through my participation at the University of Stuttgart, ETH Zurich, and through my lecturing roles at MSA and AASTMT Universities.

Cairo University – Cairo, Egypt

PhD. Candidate in Architectural Studies

University of Greenwich – London, UK [Academic Scholarship holder]

Master of Science in Sustainable Building Design and Engineering with Merit.

Dissertation Title: Impact of Urban Fabric on Human Urban Behavior and Spatial Activity: A critical study on human behaviors in relation to formal and informal urban fabrics of Cairo's built environment.

University of Greenwich – London, UK – Dual Degree

Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering

October University for Modern Science & Arts (MSA) – Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Cum. GPA 3.12 / 4

Graduation Project Grade ‘Excellent‘

KForm (Partner of Alchemy Design Studio) | Sheikh Zayed City – Egypt Projects Manager

Projects

High-end fit-out projects in Garden 8, Arkan, Hacienda Red, Marassi, Almaza Bay - Egypt

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives through liaising between different project parties.

• Manage vendors/suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.

• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.

• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

• Co-ordination of MEP, automation works and other project disciplines.

Art of Form | Sheikh Zayed City – Egypt

Project Manager Projects

High-end fit-out projects in Palm Hills, Katameya Dunes, SODIC Courtyard, El Gouna - Egypt

Responsibilities

• Understand, prioritize and mediate between conflicting roles, requirements &deliverables.

• Work with Pre-Construction, Construction, Design and Sub-contractor teams to value engineer/reselect products as needed, while maintaining design integrity.

• Oversee the delivery of the projects within the required time schedule and within the allocated budget.

AGORA Group Developments | Sheikh Zayed City – Egypt

Project Architect

Project

AGORA Administrative Building - Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present design solutions in various stages of design development.

• Prepare drawings and documents for tendering and construction.

• Meet and follow up with contractors, MEP engineers and marketing team.

• Supervise site works and ensure work is completed within schedule and scope.

PROFILE
A R C H I T E C T
OMAR ELMELEGY
(+2) 0100 777 4321
2020 –Current Feb 2016
2014 Jul 2014 Jan 2022Current Oct. 2019Jan 2022 Mar 2019Sept 2019
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Feb 2016Feb 2019

October University for Modern Science and Arts (MSA) | 6th of October City - Egypt

Full-time Assistant Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture

Responsibilities

• Teaching design-related studios, urban and graduation project studios.

• Instructor of the ‘Advanced Design Studio’ elective course.

• Working on summer abroad programs at the University of Greenwich, London.

• Researcher and architect at MSA ‘Center of Earth’ for sustainable construction.

• Organizing workshops and researching new methods and teaching materials.

Achievements

• Award of youngest Master’s Degree holder in the dept. of Architecture. (2019)

• Certificate for contribution in the MSA ‘Center of Earth’ for sustainability. (2018)

• 1st place winner - Green Urbanism Component at the 4th Cairo International Exhibition of Innovation 2017 held by the Academy Of Scientific Research & Technology. (Nov. 2017)

Jul 2017Jul 2018

Community Design Collaborative - CDC - Abdelhalim Ibrahim | Mohandeseen - Egypt

Aga Khan awarded firm

Part-time Design Architect

Project

King Salman University – Sinai, Egypt

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and schematic design of the sports hall building and related facilities.

• Assisting in the development of the masterplan of Al-Tur University campus.

• Apply sustainable design solutions and passive techniques for multiple buildings.

• Lead the creation of a conceptual framework for competition projects.

• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced architectural designers.

Sept 2016Jan 2018

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) |

Smart Village - Egypt

Part-time Assistant Lecturer at the College of Engineering & Technology

Responsibilities

• Instructor of 'Creativity' Studio: a 15-week elective design course.

• Assistant Lecturer in Architectural Graphics

Mar 2016Mar 2017

ArcSpace Studio | Cairo, Egypt

Part-time Design Architect

Responsibilities

• Preparing 2D/3D drawings and renderings for residential projects and office buildings.

Feb. 2016 -

2016

Sept 2014 -

2016

La Biennale Di Venezia | Cairo, Egypt / Gardini dela Biennale, Venice-Italy

Collaborator of the Egyptian Pavilion

Project

Reframing Back/Imperative Confrontations Project

Responsibilities

• Working with the curators of the 2016 Egyptian Pavilion.

• Organizing the ‘Extract Model Build’ workshop to produce the models exhibited.

• Contributing in the printed booklet of the pavilion.

October University for Modern Science and Arts (MSA) | 6th of October CityEgypt

Full-time Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture

Responsibilities

• Preparing and conducting tutorials.

• Following up with students, assessing their work and giving them feedback.

• Teaching-related duties, such as preparing and giving examinations, and grading papers

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INTERNSHIPS

Sept. 2014Dec. 2014

Living Space Interior Design & Contracting | Heliopolis, Cairo – Egypt

Interior Designer

Responsibilities

• Site survey and making of 2D/3D concept drawings.

• Preparation of mood boards and material samples.

Jul. 2013Sept. 2013

Jul. 2012Sept. 2012

Jul. 2011Sept. 2011

Jun. 2010Oct. 2010

WORKSHOPS

Al-Fateh United Co. General Trading & Contraction | Kuwait Project: Residential complex projects

Nezar Al-Anjari Consulting Bureau | Kuwait Project: American University of the Middle East (AUM)

NASA Construction for Gen. Trad. & Cont. Co. W.L.L. | Kuwait Project: Al-Sor Towers

Nezar Al-Anjari Consulting Bureau | Kuwait Project: American University of the Middle East (AUM)

▪ ‘Interlocking Stabilized Soil Bricks’ ISSB workshop for production, soil identification, field tests, mixtures, machine operation and masonry by MSA University and ECO Maquinas (Brazil) – Cairo, Egypt (February 2017)

▪ ‘Extract Model Build’ Modelmaking Workshop for 2016 Egyptian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale - Cairo, Egypt (March 2016)

▪ Desert Cities Workshop at MAS Studio, ETH Zurich – Switzerland. Organized by Prof. Charlotte MalterreBarthes (March 2015)

▪ Downtown Cairo Urban Design Workshop Organized by ETH Zurich & CLUSTER – Cairo, Egypt. (October 2014)

▪ Earth construction and Adobe Techniques at Universität Stuttgart – Stuttgart, Germany. (June 2014)

▪ ‘Ezbet’ Community Center Design & Modeling Workshop at Universität Stuttgart – Stuttgart, Germany. (April 2014)

▪ AA visiting school ‘Mittermeerland 5’ workshop organized by the AA school of Architecture and the Alexandria Faculty of Fine Arts. – Alexandria (April 2013)

SOFTWARE + SKILLS

ComputerSoftware

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Autodesk: AutoCAD 2D, 3ds Max, Ecotect, Revit

PORTFOLIO + LINKS

• Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

• Google SketchUp

• DepthmapX Space Syntax Analysis

Languages

• Arabic | Native Speaker

• English | Near native level (IELTS 7.5)

• Deutsch | Beginner (A2)

• Issuu.com/omare.elmelegy/docs/omar_elmelegy_architecture_portfolio

• Linkedin.com/in/omarmelegy/

• Be.net/omarmelegy

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