PRINCE ABRAHAM MATHEWS
PROJECT DESIGN MANAGER | ARCHITECT | MODERN BUILDING DESIGNER +971 56 714 3855 princemthws@gmail.com
This portfolio is an amalgamation of different design projects completed during my professional practice and higher education.
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RESUME
PG. 4
ALSERKAL AVENUE - PUBLIC REALM PG. 6
SEVEN HOTEL AND APARTMENTS PG. 14
HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL TOWER PG. 23
HIGH-RISE HOTEL PG. 27
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PRINCE ABRAHAM MATHEWS
PROJECT DESIGN MANAGER | PMP® | ARCHITECT About me: Design enthusiast with over nine years of extensive experience in project management and architectural design. Experienced professional with Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Modern Building Design and Design Management, from World renowned and United Kingdom’s Top 10 Higher Education Institute- University of Bath. With a flair in design development, coordination, and management, along with industry desired skills in Architecture and BIM, I hold a remarkable track record for target completion of key inception and execution stages in multi-scaled and faceted Design and Build projects across the Middle East. Additionally, I hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, demonstrating my commitment to the highest industry standards and best practices. I seek to portray and further grow my subject knowledge, and understanding of inter-disciplines in Architectural design & Project Management
CONTACT DETAILS
EDUCATION
princemthws@gmail.com +971 56 714 3855
2015-2017
1st class honours, Master of Science in Modern Building Design Dissertation and Thesis titled “Minimizing Design rework within the Design phase with Building Information Modelling and Error Management”
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prince-mathews
LANGUAGE
Relevant Modules - BIM and Management - Building Envelopes - Professional Development through the Design process - Regulation and Codes - Knowledge of Modern Building practices, methodologies and processes - Theoretical, practical and interpersonal skill development to prepare for work in key carbon dominated built environment sectors
ENGLISH HINDI FRENCH ARABIC
CERTIFICATIONS Certified Autodesk Revit User
2008-2013
National Institute of Technology, India 1st Class Honours, Bachelor of Architecture
LICENSED ARCHITECT - COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE CA/2017/89836 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - PMP CREDENTIAL ID - 3184210
UNIVERSITY OF BATH, BATH, UNITED KINGDOM
REFERENCES Vivek Nagulan, Design Director, Obermeyer +971 50 703 5260
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Mathew Alexander, Senior Planning Manager, Matthews Southwest mathew.alexander@matthewssouthwest.com +971 55 5591729
SOFTWARE SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE 2022 - PRESENT
AUTOCAD REVIT 3DS MAX SKETCHUP MICROSOFT PROJECT EXCEL
2018 - 2022
DESIGN MANAGER / ARCHITECT - AIROLINK BUILDING CONTRACTING My current role involves : DESIGN MANAGEMENT 1. Led and coordinated sub-contractor liaison and multi-disciplinary fit-out works 2. Assessed the scope of work, time and resource scheduling for my team’s effective delivery 3. Reviewed drawing packages before issuance to owners and execution on site 4. Facilitated appraisals for clash and risk surveillance ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1. Developed design solutions and produced documentation (Conceptual sketches, Study models and Renderings, Construction and Detail drawings) 2. Conducted design research (Prepared analytical frameworks and design criteria, Applied design codes) 3. Employed state of the art and appropriate specifications to ensure quality control
ILLUSTRATOR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: IES PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM INDESIGN LUMION
KEY PROJECTS involve : 1. Seven Hotel and Apartments, Palm Jumeirah 2. Commercial Building, Emirates Real Estate Corporation - Ministry of Human Resources 3. Mock-up of 60 sq.m. sized High-End 4-Star 1BHKs in 20 days from Start to Finish
V-RAY WORD 2017 - 2018
POWERPOINT
ARCHITECT - FADI SARIEDDINE DESIGN STUDIO 1. Developed Concept Design of High-rise Hotel Apartments 2. Prepared presentation and construction drawings, 3-D Visualization
2016
SOFT SKILLS
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC REALM - ALSERKAL AVENUE 1. Creating and overseeing detailed project timelines and budgets, taking into account all aspects of design, production and installation 2. Working closely with the Projects and Facilities Manager, Production team to research, secure and oversee all vendors. 3. Coordinating with design consultants to ensure the brief is executed as per the requirements 4. Ensuring all approvals are taken on time, particularly for client-based projects, thus ensuring project timeline is managed. 5. Ensuring all project programs are developed/produced and installed as per the final approved specifications, ensuring compliance with quality standards 7. Building and developing relations with architects, artists and industry experts. 8. Managing and documenting all meetings with the clients/consultants.
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
RESEARCHER - CMS_GROUP 1. Analysed information workflow in Architecture projects for mitigation of rework within projects 2. Carried case studies of buildings in Wiltshire and Cheltenham, and conducted analysis for RIBA work stages from Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) - Stage 4 (Developed Design) 3. Compiled the research findings to my Masters dissertation titled : “Minimising Design Rework within the Design Phase with Building Information Modelling and Error Management”
SKETCHING
2014 - 2015
DESIGN COORDINATOR - AMANA BUILDINGS 1. Coordinated projects from concept to completion, including on-site supervision 2. Developed design packages, authority approval packages and specifications in D&B projects 3. Evaluated and procured specialist consultants and sub-contractors KEY PROJECTS involve : 1. Commercial and Industrial Building for Seven Seas 2. Development Facility for D.P.World
RENDERING
TEAM PLAYER
ADAPTABILITY
THESIS FOR MODERN BUILDING DESIGN “Minimizing Design rework within the Design phase with Building Information Modelling and Error Management” - Analysed the causes which lead to design rework - Prepared and examined RFIs of a design firm located in UK to identify the root causes of design rework - Conducted surveys regarding “Design Rework” on how to mitigate or reduce rework with the help of BIM - Concluded that Building Information Modelling and management has considerably accelerated advancements in managing the information, thus impacting in less error and rework.
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ALSERKAL AVENUE - PUBLIC REALM
AL QUOZ, UAE
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PROJECT : ALSERKAL AVENUE, PUBLIC REALM Location: Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Client: Alserkal Avenue Project type: Project Management - Design and Execution Status: Complete Company: Alserkal Avenue Architectural Design Conultants: T Sakhi Landscape Design Conultants: Zain Masud Landscape Landscape Contractor: REDECK Pools About: Alserkal Avenue was established in 2008 by Alserkal, following the visionary thinking of the founder Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, who sought to cultivate a vibrant creative community and support cultural production in Dubai. Spanning 500,000 sqft in the Al Quoz industrial area of Dubai, Alserkal Avenue is home to a community of over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers, home-grown and entrepreneur-led businesses, and community spaces. As one of the region’s foremost destinations for contemporary art, and home to Dubai’s risk-takers, makers and wide-ranging creative communities, the Avenue provides cultural experiences for local, regional and international audiences through its extensive year-round programming. The project specifically looked at revamping the public spaces of Alserkal Avenue and reconfiguring the open spaces with climate appropriate landscapes, seating and shading elements to create opportunities for social and cultural engagement. The project involved an extensive process of planning, design and execution, spanning 12 months, with intense coordination and collaboration between multiple disciplines; Architectural Consultants T Sakhi, who designed components such as seating and shading, Landscape Architect Zain Masud, who further led the landscape interventions and planting design.
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The following project timeline and stages were charted, taking into account all aspects of design, production and installation. This methodology further facilitated the team to foresee delays, identify scope gaps, and accommodate alternatives in the event of variations caused by design changes, brief revisions, additional project requirements, Etc. Maintaining budget records and risk registers from the early stages of the project further assisted in the smooth completion of the project.
PROJECT TIMELINE - 2022 MONTH 2 - STAGE 2 CONCEPT DESIGN - Appointed Consultants/Designers Architectural and Landscape - Conducted Site Visits - Identified Project Risks - Oversaw Concept Design - Provided Concept Direction (Landscape Design)
STAGE 0 & 1
STAGE 2
MONTH 1 - STAGE 0 & 1 BRIEF & FEASIBILITY STUDIES - Identified Client Requirements, Strategic Considerations, Project Specific Strategic Challenges - Conducted Workshops for Design Thinking, Formulated Design Brief, Spatial Requirements - Earmarked Project Outcomes - Linked the Project Stages to Project Budget
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MONTH 4 - STAGE 2 RESUBMISSION OF CONCEPT DESIGN - Submission of revised concept design based on the comments from the team - Submission of schematic details by the Landscape consultant
INTERNAL DESIGN REVIEW
MONTH 3 - INTERNAL REVIEW REVIEW OF CONCEPT DESIGN - Reviewed designs along with internal team - Reviewed Project requirements provided to consultants, collated feedback from teams - Recorded changes - Checked on strategic challenges with teams, in relation with the overarching requirements and goals, within Alserkal Avenue - Issued comments to consultants - Conducted workshops with Architectural and Landscape Consultants to align on the base Design - Reviewed the timeline for the execution of the works
STAGE 2
MONTH 6 & 7 - STAGE 2 REDESIGN - CONCEPT DESIGN - Design by the consultants was not accurate and in order, the requirements were not fully met and the designs were not cohesive in nature - Detailed plans and execution timelines were set before proceeding into the next stage
DESIGN REVIEW
REDESIGN - STAGE 2
MONTH 5 - INTERNAL REVIEW REVIEW OF CONCEPT DESIGN - Reviewed designs submitted by Design Consultants - Ensured check, if the comments from the internal team, have been adhered to by the consultants
REVISED PROJECT TIMELINE - 2023 STAGE 3 COORDINATION OF SPATIAL DESIGN/ SCHEMATIC DESIGN - Conducted workshops between both disciplines; Architecture and Landscape. - Submission of schematic details by consultants - Managed functional changes to the project brief and the architectural concept
STAGE 2
PRESENTATION
DESIGN REVIEW
STAGE 2 CONCEPT DESIGN - REDESIGN - Re-evaluated the design based on the comments received from the Review Committee - Design was reiterated based on the requirements and site conditions. - Identified possible design soultions based on previous design feedback. - Integrated Concept Design for Architecture with Landscape.
STAGE 3 DETAILED DESIGN DRAWINGS/BOQ - Procured Detailed Design Drawings from Consultants for costing - Prepared Detailed BOQ, Specification Sheet for materials and SOP during construction phase of the project.
STAGE 3
STAGE 4
STAGE 4 TENDERING/CONTRACTOR FINALIZATION - Invited companies for Tendering - Prepared Contracts - Assigned Contractors for different works - Prepared Responsibility Matrix, Construction Strategy
STAGE 5 EXECUTION, PROGRAMME AND PROCUREMENT - Finalized Execution programme. - Prepared Delivery and Procurement Strategy for materials with Long lead items. - Supervised Execution of works on site. - Coordination and Communication with Internal team members. - Directed Final Material Selections. - Managed Resolution of site queries.
STAGE 5 & 6
STAGE 6 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND OE&M MANUAL - Coordinated As-built drawings based on the works completed at site by the contactor, OE&M Manual for all sysems installed at site - Supervised Completion of Snags on site - Formulated Completion Certificate - Prepared Project Performance reports and Commissioning
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As per the original extension design of Alserkel Avenue, the green patch indicated on the left was the building footprint of a warehouse. The initial redesign in 2020 suggested the warehouse building in the central location was demolished, in its place a central lawn space was introduced. The redesign project in 2022 included an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study by Buro Happold. As per the study, the central lawn space and the adjacent areas were identified to be made habitable, to increase dwelling time and visitor interaction within the Avenue. As part of this redesign, the plan on the right indicates the proposed spatial organisation in the central area, intended to promote opportunities for social and cultural gatherings and public events, extended visitation. The new design is characterized by shaded seating spaces, sustainable material palettes, planting pockets that promote native and adaptive vegetation, solar shading panels, and kiosk zones.
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ZONING PLAN SHOWING KEY ZONES
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WAREHOUSE FRONTAGE
VISUALISATION TO REALITY BEFORE AND AFTER
AMPHITHEATRE
KIOSK ZONE
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SEVEN HOTEL AND APARTMENTS
PALM JUMEIRAH, UAE
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PROJECT : SEVEN HOTEL AND APARTMENTS Location: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Client: Seven Tides Real Estate Development Project type: Design and build Status: In progress Company: Airolink Building Contracting
INFINITY POOL VIEW
About: Seven Palm is nestled on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, opposite Nakheel Mall and next to DUKES The Palm hotel; residents will be spoilt for choice with dining and entertainment options. Seven Palm offers breathtaking views of the Arabian Ocean, Marina skyline, the iconic Burj Al Arab and the Dubai Eye. A luxury hotel will be situated in the South tower of the Seven Palm project and the residences are located in the North tower. The towers are joined at the top by a stunning one-of-a-kind infinity pool, with food & beverage outlets catering to the wants and needs of residents and visitors alike. This project features studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residential apartments and studio and 1 bedroom hotel apartments. Apartments are sold furnished with luxury fittings and finishes complemented by floor-toceiling windows.
ROAD SIDE VIEW APARTMENT DETAILS Studio: 713 sq.ft 1-bhk: 946 sq.ft 2-bhk: 1200 sq.ft 3-bhk: 1665 sq.ft
HOTEL APARTMENT DETAILS Studio: 713 sq.ft 1-bhk: 900 sq.ft
HOTEL AMENITIES Speciality Restaurant Revo Cafe All Day Dining Gym Meeting Rooms Shisha Lounge Infinity Pool
SOFTWARE USED Autocad 3DS Max Revit 2019 Photoshop Indesign
HOTEL DETAILS 227 Keys
ROAD SIDE VIEW - 2
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APARTMENTS - NORTH TOWER HOTEL - SOUTH TOWER HOTEL APARTMENTS - SOUTH TOWER
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SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION
60m long, 30m wide steel bridge connecting both towers at the 14th floor with an infinity pool at the top roof deck
NORTH-EAST ELEVATION
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HOTEL FIT-OUT Mock-up of Suite Room & Standard Guestroom : Completion of 4-Star High End Mock-up Room in 20 days from Start to Finish - Coordination with Interior consultants in execution of visualisations for Hotel Guestrooms and Standard Guestroom - Coordination with Interior fitout contractors for execution of works - Leading installation and coordination execution of the works at site - Liasing with client and consultant for schedule updates and keeping track of the works at site
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RENDERED IMAGE OF SUITE LIVING ROOM
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MOCK- UP PLAN FOR SUITE & STANDARD GUEST ROOM
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SUITE ROOM - MASTER TOLIET
VISUALISATION TO REALITY BEFORE AND AFTER
MASTER BEDROOM
STANDARD GUEST ROOM VANITY
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FINAL RENDERED IMAGE
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HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL TOWER BUSINESS BAY, UAE
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2-BHK TYPICAL FLOOR PLATE - 2 1-BHK TYPE 1
2-BHK UNITS
STUDIO UNITS
1-BHK UNITS
STUDIO TYPE - 1
1-BHK TYPE 3
TYPICAL FLOOR PLATE - 1
STUDIO TYPE - 2
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A 65 storey residential tower located in the heart of Dubai, in the Business Bay area. With views overlooking the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall amongst few of the noticeable skylines
Status: Tender Package Client: Private Location: Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
SOFTWARE USED AUTOCAD LUMION 3DS MAX SKETCHUP REVIT 2019 PHOTOSHOP INDESIGN
Company: Airolink Building Contracting
3-BHK
3-BHK UNITS
1-BHK TYPE 2 2-BHK UNITS
STUDIO UNITS
TYPICAL FLOOR PLATE - 3 1-BHK UNITS
1-BHK TYPE 4
STUDIO TYPE 3
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RENDERED VIEW - DAY
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RENDERED VIEW - NIGHT
HIGH-RISE HOTEL BARSHA, UAE
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MASSING OPTION - 1
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MASSING OPTION - 2
MASSING OPTION - 3 APPROVED OPTION
MASSING OPTION - 3 was approved by the client, consequently the massing for the hotel rooms/apartments was under process. Studio, one, two and three bedroom unit modules were created. The number of floors proposed was 22 floors STUDIO UNIT - 1 MODULE
1 BHK - 2 MODULE
MASSING VIEW DEVELOPMENT - 1
2 BHK - 4 MODULE DUPLEX
2 BHK - 4 MODULE
3 BHK - 6 MODULE DUPLEX
MASSING VIEW DEVELOPMENT - 2
Status: Tender Package Client: Private Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Company: Fadi Sarieddine Design Studio 3 BHK - 6 MODULE
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LOBBY VIEW CONCEPT PLAN - 1
STREET VIEW - 3
CONCEPT PLAN - 2 STREET VIEW - 1
STREET VIEW - 4
STREET VIEW - 2
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CONCEPT PLAN - 3
SOFTWARE USED AUTOCAD SKETCH-UP PHOTOSHOP INDESIGN 3DS MAX
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PODIUM FLOOR PLAN
FINAL DRAFT STREET VIEW
GYM FLOOR PLAN
LOWER TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
UPPER TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
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RENDERED VIEW
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PRINCE ABRAHAM MATHEWS DESIGN MANAGER | ARCHITECT princemthws@gmail.com +971 56 714 3855