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.
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
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)
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