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Neesaun Zarbakhat
INTRODUCTION
AN ARCHITECT WHO FOUND THE MAGIC OF MEMBRANES
ABOUT
My approach to building the future of this world:
As we pave a path towards a future which heals the damage we have done to our planet, we need to preserve all we can. Fluid, malleable, adaptable and manageable; I see fabric structures as the future of the construction industry. I believe that fabrics can make ground breaking differences in the way towards a more sustainable life on this planet.
This is reflected in the topic I have chosen for my master’s thesis;
Logic for an intelligent fabric façade design to reduce heat gain/loss in existing buildings.
Tensile shades and architectural design of the International cricket stadium, Peshawar, KPK
I worked on the project’s detailing, drawings, and architectural details with Engg. Zakir Ullah Khan. It was a challenging project, mainly because of the scale, as there haven’t been too many large-scale Lightweight Membrane Structural projects done in Pakistan.
Some other projects I have worked on with Engg. Zakir Ullah Khan are as below:
PORTFOLIO
Selected Work
Few projects I have done over the years
Naval Club, Islamabad
Rawalpindi Golf Club Building, Ayub Park
Ops Room
Conference Rooms
MTC, Lahore.
Highrise Technologies, Islamabad
Engg Mess, Rawalpindi
Guesthouse, Kuldana
Cavalier Holdings, Islamabad
FWO Display Area
Residential Renovation
Mount Abbot Resort Master Plan
Infantry Mess, Rawalpindi
B.Arch Thesis
Auditorium
Analysis through model making
Some residential projects I have worked on:
SKILLS
What I can do.
An eclectic list of design, analysis and practical skills I have acquired over the years
Problem Solving and Planning
My best design strengths have been planning and problem-solving since I was a student. I can step into the client’s mind and plan exactly what they have imagined, improving on it with small details. I also can take a step back and identify problems and their solution. This skill was refined when I worked as a Senior Architect with a team of over 12 people reporting to me.
Form Finding
As forementioned, being new to the field, I am learning form finding, even though I have done a few simple projects
Designing energy efficient buildings
Energy efficient designs are the only key to long term survival on earth for us. I have been making sure to place as many energy conscious elements in my designs, even as small as residential projects, with in my designs; remembering to keep the costs at bay.
BIM
BIM is the way to clean, efficient teamwork. Even though I haven’t had much practical experience with it, I have firmly advocated its application in my country for efficient and clean project management. I have conducted many university seminars to highlight the importance of BIM and how it can be implemented in our country’s context.
Client dealing
Running my own company for most of the time since I graduated, has educated me on the finer points of client dealing
Site And Project Management
Running a small firm and working as an independent contractor has given me a chance to be on site a lot, and getting my hands dirty to make sure that my designs are implemented as is. This has given me a strong sense of site and project management, especially since I have been responsible for a lot of timelines and schedules on site.
RESUME
Experience
For a decade i have gathered a vast amount of experience, dabbling in various domains of architecture & have finally found my true calling:
Membrane structures
Interform
Sept 2023 – Present
Independent Consultant
Projah Zeist Designs
Feb 2015 – Present
CEO / Principal Architect
Ejaad Architects
Jun 2019 – Jan 2021
Senior Architect
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Sep 2017 – Feb 2018
Visiting lecturer
Rawalpindi Institute of Art and Design
Oct 2016 – Feb 2017
Lecturer
Consultant Collaborative
Aug 2016 – Oct 2016
Research Assistant
Archinama Magazine
Jul 2014 – Sep 2015
Creative Director
Architectural Services
Aug 2013 – Feb 2015
Junior architect/Trainee
Hammad Hussain Architects
Jun 2013 – Aug 2013
Junior Architect/Trainee
SOFTWARES
Autocad
90%
Revit
75%
3D Max
85%
Easy Software
36%
Form Finder
40%
Education
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems
Nov 2022 – Present
M.Eng Lightweight Membrane Structures
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Sep 2008 – Jun 2013
B. Arch
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