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I am a Part II Architect with a keen interest in community empowerment in space-making, climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly construction, vernacular architectures, urban planning as well as heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use. My research and design intuition revolve around the complex relationships between space, people and culture, and the belief that there is immense power for social change in space-making.…I am a Part II Architect with a keen interest in community empowerment in space-making, climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly construction, vernacular architectures, urban planning as well as heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use. My research and design intuition revolve around the complex relationships between space, people and culture, and the belief that there is immense power for social change in space-making.

Sherif Shehata

Architect, Designer, Project Manager, +4

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I am a Part II Architect with a keen interest in community empowerment in space-making, climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly construction, vernacular architectures, urban planning as well as heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use. My research and design intuition revolve around the complex relationships between space, people and culture, and the belief that there is immense power for social change in space-making.…I am a Part II Architect with a keen interest in community empowerment in space-making, climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly construction, vernacular architectures, urban planning as well as heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use. My research and design intuition revolve around the complex relationships between space, people and culture, and the belief that there is immense power for social change in space-making.

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I am a Part II Architect with a keen interest in community empowerment in space-making, climate-appropriate and environmentally friendly construction, vernacular architectures, urban planning as well as heritage conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use. My research and design intuition revolve around the complex relationships between space, people and culture, and the belief that there is immense power for social change in space-making.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Architectural Assistant and Researcher at Shahira Fahmy Architects

May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Concept development, design iteration, feasibility and submission packaging of an installation for a Design Biennale (2026); historical and contextual research, narrative writing and submission for a private competition on a site of significant religious and architectural heritage.

Architect at Shahira Fahmy Architects

August 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Co-led initial research and concept stages of large-scale master-planning, revitalisation and heritage conservation projects: The House Hotel Dar Tantora Boutique Hotel (UNESCO World Heritage), private residence Beit Bin Nouh (UNESCO World Heritage), and an international competition for the development and conservation of the Historical City of Badr. Produced GA drawings, 3D modeling, renders and visualisations; conducted studies of the built environment, geology, topography, demographics and local industries; developed conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse strategies.

Architect (Freelance) at Private Residential - Mandara, Alexandria

August 1, 2024 - Present

Produced floor-plans and 3D model of apartment to visualise potential design changes. Conducted preliminary site and concept studies for kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.

Architect, Visualiser at Tragic Turn / SOS25

July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Assisted in design concept and visualisations for a residential kitchen/dining refurbishment; ongoing spatial research project via SOS25. Worked on the 2 Hope Rd. Bristol project as a visualiser.

Designer at ALFABE Chairs Collective

May 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Designed iterative chairs as part of the ALFABE Design Catalogue of 26 chairs, with 25 other designers. Participated in iterative discussions and design improvements for eventual construction of all 26 chairs.

Architectural Assistant at Guillen Esteras Architects

November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Produced GA drawings, axonometrics, and representational drawings for competition entry for the Lensahn Public Library and Civic Centre in Lensahn, Germany. Achieved third place prize, out of 96 entries.

Architecture Intern at Concord for Engineering and Contracting

June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

Producing GA and detail drawings, improving accessibility, and drawing facade and entrance refurbishments.

Architect (Freelance) at Private Residential - Apartment 132, Mandara, Alexandria

August 1, 2024 - Present

Produced floor-plans and 3D model of apartment to visualise potential design changes. Conducted preliminary site and concept studies for kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.

Architect, Visualiser at Tragic Turn

July 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted in the design concept and visualisations for a residential kitchen/dining refurbishment at 2 Hope Rd., Bristol UK. Ongoing spatial research project via SOS25; enhanced circulation between indoors and outdoors, improved natural ventilation and access to sunlight to offer a more pleasant cooking/dining experience.