I’m an architectural designer with over six years of international experience delivering civic, hospitality, adaptive reuse, high-end residential, and global retail projects. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and 3D visualization, translating complex programs into spatial narratives and buildable solutions. I thrive leading multi-disciplinary teams, presenting concepts to clients, and coordinating with fabrication partners to ensure design intent stays intact through construction. Over the years I’ve collaborated with Nike, Skims, Jordan, Omniyat, and diverse hospitality and public projects across New York, Sofia, and Dubai. I’m adept at turning brand storytelling into spatial experience, delivering technical documentation and realistic renderings, and managing brand integration from concept to on-site realization.…

Edward Radev

I’m an architectural designer with over six years of international experience delivering civic, hospitality, adaptive reuse, high-end residential, and global retail projects. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and 3D visualization, translating complex programs into spatial narratives and buildable solutions. I thrive leading multi-disciplinary teams, presenting concepts to clients, and coordinating with fabrication partners to ensure design intent stays intact through construction. Over the years I’ve collaborated with Nike, Skims, Jordan, Omniyat, and diverse hospitality and public projects across New York, Sofia, and Dubai. I’m adept at turning brand storytelling into spatial experience, delivering technical documentation and realistic renderings, and managing brand integration from concept to on-site realization.…

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I’m an architectural designer with over six years of international experience delivering civic, hospitality, adaptive reuse, high-end residential, and global retail projects. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and 3D visualization, translating complex programs into spatial narratives and buildable solutions. I thrive leading multi-disciplinary teams, presenting concepts to clients, and coordinating with fabrication partners to ensure design intent stays intact through construction.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with Nike, Skims, Jordan, Omniyat, and diverse hospitality and public projects across New York, Sofia, and Dubai. I’m adept at turning brand storytelling into spatial experience, delivering technical documentation and realistic renderings, and managing brand integration from concept to on-site realization.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent

Work Experience

Architectural Designer (Intermediate Level) – Retail, and Civic Projects at SLAAB Design Bureau
January 2, 2024 - November 28, 2025
*PASSO | SLAAB x Omniyat Group x Avantgarde – Civic Project Led SD, DD, and 3D model CD phases for a 200-person expo venue for the up incoming PASSO Ultra-Luxury Residences in Dubai. Oversaw architectural design, interior detailing, FF&E selection, and brand integration. Coordinated with branding agency Avantgarde to align spatial programming with marketing objectives of Beyond (a subsidiary of Omniyat Group). *Nike| SLAAB x Nike – Retail Projects Directed DD and 3D model CD phases for 22 retail store rollouts across multiple locations, producing technical model sets, material schedules, and fabrication details. Designed in-store experiential campaigns for Air Max Dn8 and Next Generation Soccer, collaborating with Bednark Studio for fabrication and on-site installations. *Skims | SLAAB x Something Special Studios (SSS) x Rafael de Cárdenas – Retail Projects Managed SD, DD, and 3D model CD phases for 21 international retail display installations. Developed technical documentation, 3D renderings, and material specifications for Skims x Nike and Skims x Cavalli pop-up spaces, partnering with Bednark Studio for fabrication and on-site installations. *Nike - Jordan Brand | SLAAB x Something Special Studios (SSS) – Experiential & Spatial Design: Supported experiential and spatial design for Jordan Brand’s “Fam Fest” in the Bay Area, integrating activation planning, digital experiences, and brand storytelling in collaboration with Something Special Studios. YNV
Architectural Designer – Hospitality Renovation (Residential/Commercial Hybrid) at YNV Group / Everty Holdings + Sagist Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Managed SD through DD phases for the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings into luxury boutique hotels (Oborishte 63). Produced space plans, code compliance reviews, FF&E selections, and hyper-realistic renderings in accordance with historic preservation guidelines.
Architectural Designer – Civic Projects at Studio Magazine 8
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Designed a bespoke filming wall for interview settings and custom studio furniture, and contributed to the studio renovation, aligning architectural design with the technical and operational needs of media production.
Assistant Art Director – Production Design at Film and Television
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Contract-based production design work for film and TV; developed set layouts under an Art Director, coordinated with art and construction departments, and ensured visual consistency across multi-location shoots for Netflix Bonding Season 2, NBC Echo Series, and Jigsaw at Kaufman Studios.
Architectural Designer – Fellowship at Graftworks LLC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to the Structuralist Fellowship Project (University of Saskatchewan), integrating research-based design methods into residential planning.
Architectural Designer – Civic Projects at Karen Bausman + Associates
December 29, 2015 - December 29, 2017
Developed SD and DD drawing sets for public civic infrastructure, including Pier I dock restoration (East River, Manhattan) and public restroom facilities in Brooklyn parks; responsibilities included site analysis, ADA compliance, detailing, and coordination with engineering teams.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at Pratt Institute
August 8, 2014 - April 19, 2019
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

IATSE Local USA 829 (Scenic Designer)
April 19, 2019 - May 15, 2022

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Government
    paper Portfolio
    Selected architectural and spatial design work spanning civic infrastructure, high-end residential, and hospitality adaptive reuse. Projects include the Brooklyn Navy Yard Cultural Center (New York), Squaring the Circle — a private residence in Hudson Valley, 173 Perry Street residential interiors (New York City), Oborishte 63 boutique hotel renovation (Sofia, Bulgaria), and Magazine 8 Studio (Sofia, Bulgaria). Work demonstrates expertise across schematic design, design development, 3D visualization, construction documentation, millwork detailing, FF&E specification, and material selection. Tools include Rhinoceros 3D, Twinmotion, Keyshot, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. architecture interiordesign 3dvisualization spatialdesign residential hospitality rendering constructiondocumentation adaptivereuse millwork illustrator photoshop resume pdf article graphicdesigner pitchdeck illustrator animator videoeditor…