Hi, I’m Zainab Gawhari, a junior architect based in Dubai with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces. My design approach blends academic rigor from the American University of Sharjah with hands-on experience through internships and campus leadership roles. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leveraging digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and visualization software to turn ideas into buildable reality. I have contributed to projects and competitions in the UAE and abroad, including collaborations with Edible Urban Futures and active participation in the university community.

Zainab Gawhari

Hi, I’m Zainab Gawhari, a junior architect based in Dubai with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces. My design approach blends academic rigor from the American University of Sharjah with hands-on experience through internships and campus leadership roles. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leveraging digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and visualization software to turn ideas into buildable reality. I have contributed to projects and competitions in the UAE and abroad, including collaborations with Edible Urban Futures and active participation in the university community.

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Hi, I’m Zainab Gawhari, a junior architect based in Dubai with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces. My design approach blends academic rigor from the American University of Sharjah with hands-on experience through internships and campus leadership roles.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leveraging digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and visualization software to turn ideas into buildable reality. I have contributed to projects and competitions in the UAE and abroad, including collaborations with Edible Urban Futures and active participation in the university community.

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Language

German
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Residential Assistant at American University of Sharjah
May 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Residential Assistant in Women’s Dorm, working alongside administration.
Intern at Ozean Horizont Objektplanung GmbH & Co.
July 15, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Summer internship located in Offenbach, Germany for six weeks; collaborated on design and planning tasks; included a project with Edible Urban Futures.
Junior Architect at OBMI Architecture Firm
May 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Assisted in architectural design development, produced 3D models and renderings, and contributed to project documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, and Rhino.
Intern at Ozean Horizont Objektplanung GmbH & Co.
July 15, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Summer internship in Offenbach, Germany; collaborated on urban design projects and 3D modelling, including a collaboration with Edible Urban Futures; duration approximately six weeks.
Residential Assistant at American University of Sharjah
May 31, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Student residential assistant in the Women’s Dorm, working alongside administration to support campus housing operations.
Residential Assistant at American University of Sharjah
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Residential Assistant in the Women’s Dorm, working alongside administration.
Intern at OBMI Architecture Firm
August 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Summer internship in Dubai (five weeks); Honourable mention; Collaboration with 'Edible Urban Futures'.
Junior Architect at OBMI Architecture Firm
September 30, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Full-time junior architect at the architecture department in Dubai; collaborated on projects; maintained GPA of 3.5+; member of the Women’s Volleyball team.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at American University of Sharjah
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
International Baccalaureate Diploma at Universal American School of Dubai
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
International Baccalaureate Degree at Universal American School of Dubai
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture at American University of Sharjah
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
International Baccalaureate Degree at Universal American School of Dubai
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Architecture at American University of Sharjah
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
International Baccalaureate Degree at Universal American School of Dubai
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at American University of Sharjah
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
AIAS Junior Architect
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Research Paper Publication
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Research Paper Publication
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Dean’s List
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Research Paper Publication
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet