Dear Sir,

Im a senior architect very interested in your post and would like to submit my application for your kind
consideration.
With over 20 years of diversified experience and in-depth knowledge in architectural design, I have
developed extensive expertise in two core domains of design and architecture: talent, passion &
creativity, hand in hand, with logical thinking & reason-based approach. These complementary domains
have reasonably built a personal exceptional caliber and appreciation for aesthetics, as well as,
functionality and technicality of design throughout the whole design process from theme inception
through to project completion. Creative conceptual & analytical thinking; visual representation,
diagrammatics & 3D modeling skills; technical skills and coordination; reports & visual presentations;
communication skills as well as determination and leadership are collectively mentioned as some of my
core skills and assets to excel and to deliver efficient and high-quality design solutions. As a senior
architect and lead designer, Ive successfully managed, mentored and worked hand-in-hand with skillful
teams on various sectors and scales of projects & design competitions in diverse work environment.
Moreover, as a Specialized Consultant as well as a designer, the advanced technical research and
academic degrees I possess, enhanced my knowledge in morphological and syntactical analysis of
spatial networks, space-planning [GSA workplace], traffic pedestrian movement and layouts; thus
qualifying logically impact on social & behavioral patterns as well as context and environment. My design
specialty, space-planning knowledge and computational tools have been recently implemented and
utilized worldwide in planning complex architectural projects and large-scale mixed-use
developments and urban design, so as to create environments that are socially, economically and
environmentally sustainable.
Attached are my published Resume and Hyperlinked Portfolio on LinkedIn and Scribd [3 Collections:
Architectural Design Projects, Urban Design Projects, Research & Grad Work] for your reference. I look
forward to having the opportunity to discuss my application with you further.
Kind Regards,
ranah hammash, Assoc. AIA

LinkedIn RESUME

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ranah-hammash-assoc-aia/5/522/73b

Online PORTFOLIO

http://www.scribd.com/MorphGene

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h a m m a s h, Assoc. AIA

Architect
Planner
Morphological & Syntactical Analyst
Designer [ architecture | urban | interiors ]
E-mail: morph.gene@gmail.com
Sharjah, Dubai, UAE

Registered Architect
B.Sc.Arch, M.Arch,
Ph.D.Arch Candidate

Assoc.AIA, Jordan Engineers Assoc. Membership

College of Architecture| Design Morphology
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

EDUCATION:

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta- USA

Ph.D.Arch Candidate- [2002- 2006]
Major: Design Morphology [Space Syntax and Shape Grammar]
Minor: Design Computation
University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor- USA
M.Arch: Master of Architecture, GPA [A+] High Distinction [1996-1998]
Major: Design Methods and Process
Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid - Jordan
B.Sc.Arch: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, GPA [A] First Rank 1985-1990

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
o

Consultation & Freelance, UAE, 2013- Current

WSP Middle East, Dubai, UAE, 2011- 2013

Consultant: Senior Architect and Urban Designer
Main Projects:
o Al Jazeera Park, Sharjah
o Failaka Island, Kuwait

RDA Harris Architects, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2010

Consultant: Spatial Analyst- Urban Designer
Main Project and Responsibility:
o *Abu Dhabi Mosques Development Guidelines, UPC
[*click blue Hyperlink and open Scribd Docs in Browser page]
Developing Locational and Allocational Criteria for Mosques Distribution in addition to
Morphological Urban Analysis of Abu Dhabi

Dar Al Omran, Sharjah, UAE, 2007- 2009

Senior Architect and Lead Urban Designer
Main Projects and Responsibilities:
o Al Qasba Canal Urban Design- Phase I & II, Sharjah, Shurooq: ANALYSIS SYNTHESIS
DESIGN
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Senior Architect: [A-Z] Development and Presentation of Conceptual Urban and

Architectural Design
Sharjah Morphological and Syntactical Analysis, Sharjah
Lead Urban Designer: [A-Z] Urban Development Research and Presentation
Hudayriat Master Plan Competition [invited Intl. competition], Abu Dhabi
Lead Urban Designer: 90% Conceptual Development and leading presentation team/
Semi-Finalist Competition
Jenin Public Hospital, Palestine:
Senior Architect: Spatial Planner
Sana Educational Hospital, Yeman
Senior Architect: Spatial Planner

Community Design and Development Center, Cincinnati, OH , 2004-2007

Senior Design Architect
Development of spatial and physical development proposals of several projects:
o Health Care Medical Centers and Clinics: Archl Design, Space planning and Fit-out
o Retail Spaces Fit-out
o Residential: Condos & Townhouses: Architectural & Fit-out
o Palestinian Ministries competition:
Architectural Conceptual Design and Syntactical Analysis
o University of Michigan Museum Extension:
Architectural & Interior Schematic Design

Freelance Projects , 1998- 2001 , preparing their full architectural documents from the
conceptual phase to the final architectural documents and working drawings with its
specifications; designed, drafted and presented both in soft and hard copies using Auto-CAD
software drafting the two dimensional drawings and 3D solid modeling illustrations.
o Luxurious Villa [1600m2] Ramalla, Palestine:
Design & Project Architect: Full Scope
o Miscellaneous Residential Villas and Apartments, Architectural and Interior Design
Projects
o Water Park and Spa Master Plan and Architectural Design, Dead Sea, Jordan

Shubeilat & Badran Associates, Amman,1993-1996

Architectural & Interior designer and Project Lead
Main Projects and Responsibilities:
o Movenpick Jollie Ville Hotel, Petra, Jordan:
Lead Architect: Interior Design & Preparation of Construction Drawings and Specs
(20,000 m2)
o Nabatean Castle Hotel, Petra, Jordan:
Architect: Design Development, Interior Design & Preparation of Construction Drawings
and Specs (15,000m2)
o Aral Headquarters: Commercial Textile Company, Amman:
Lead Architect: Offices & showrooms: Renovation & Fit-out full scope (2000m2)
o Al Hamshari Office Building, Amman, Jordan
Architect: Design Development& Preparation of Construction Drawings (3000m2)

Arab Engineers Associates, Amman, 1991-1993

Architectural Designer and Project Lead
Main Projects and Responsibilities:
o Jordanian Embassy, Masqat, Oman:
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Design Architect: Architectural Competition at the Regional level

First-Prize Winner
Full preparation and presentation of conceptual &detailed design documents (7000 m2)
Al-Zarka University Campus Competition, Zaraka, Jordan
Design Architect: Archl competition on the national level
Full preparation and presentation of conceptual and architectural design drawings of
the master plan (200,000 m2), plus various campus buildings details. as well as the
preparation of a detailed report and scheme research.
The Third Sectional Educational Schools, Amman, Jordan
Design Architect: Design of a rural school prototype for the Ministry of Education in
Jordan
Full Preparation of the conceptual, archl, and construction drawings of three schools
The Islamic Hospitral for Eyes, Nablus , Palestine
Design Architect: Schematic Design & Design Development
Residential Campus for the United Company for Weaving and Textiles
Design Architect: Preliminary submission of conceptual and archl design phase

Barada Engineering Bureau , Irbid , Jordan, 1990-1991

Architectural & Interior Designer
Main Projects:
o Granada Private College, Irbid
Design Architect: Full Preparation of conceptual, architectural, construction and
landscape drawings (2500 m2)
o Furniture Factory Showroom, Ramtha
Architectural design of office building, main showroom, and employees cafeteria
o Several Residential Villas, Semi- Villas, and Apartment blocks

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Design Work and Presentations:
Apocalypse Now inTER-inTRA connectedness

INFO architecture

Metro Airport:
an interMEDIATOR

Research Assistant, 2003- 2006 [Georgia Tech]

Research projects:
Dissertation title [on going research]: Geometrical and Topological Optimization
of Workplace Layouts: A proposal of Design Grammar of Layout Synthesis and
Space Planning Systems that generates Dynamic Office Settings and supports
Teaming Organizations at office environments
Qualifying paper and published research: SPACE-PLANNING STRATEGIES AT
OFFICE BUILDINGS: syntactical and statistical analyses unfolding logic of synthesis
Federal Government Services Administration (GSA)- Public Building Services:
Indicators of High Performance Workplace: Understanding Office Layouts and
Behaviors Using Space Syntax

GSA: WorkPlace 20.20

FullTime Lecturer, 1999- 2002 [Jordan University of Science & Technology

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AWARDS:
High Distinction in the Master of Architecture (1998),
King Hussein Royal Award for the First of Class Graduate (1990)
Jordan University of Sc. and Tech. Grant: Masters and PhD scholarships in Architecture

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Auto-Cad [latest releases], Form- Z & 3D-Modeling Techniques, Revit & 3D Max
[Basic knowledge], Space Syntax software: Axwoman, Spatialist, Microstation, Depthmap; JMP
In, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier, Microsoft Office package, Multimedia packages.

PUBLISHED PORTFOLIO:

LinkedInRESUME|http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ranahhammashassocaia/5/522/73b

OnlinePORTFOLIO|http://www.scribd.com/MorphGene

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