I’m an architectural designer with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces that serve communities. I’ve spent over five years delivering urban and rural projects across Ethiopia and Somalia, from concept development to construction documentation, using BIM/CAD workflows. I value collaboration, resilient design, and solutions that are efficient, human-centered, and aligned with international standards. I’ve led design and drafting efforts on flagship government and community projects, supervised site work, and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality delivery while maintaining cost efficiency and adaptability to evolving needs.

TSEGA MESFIN

I’m an architectural designer with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces that serve communities. I’ve spent over five years delivering urban and rural projects across Ethiopia and Somalia, from concept development to construction documentation, using BIM/CAD workflows. I value collaboration, resilient design, and solutions that are efficient, human-centered, and aligned with international standards. I’ve led design and drafting efforts on flagship government and community projects, supervised site work, and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality delivery while maintaining cost efficiency and adaptability to evolving needs.

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I’m an architectural designer with a passion for creating functional, sustainable spaces that serve communities. I’ve spent over five years delivering urban and rural projects across Ethiopia and Somalia, from concept development to construction documentation, using BIM/CAD workflows. I value collaboration, resilient design, and solutions that are efficient, human-centered, and aligned with international standards.

I’ve led design and drafting efforts on flagship government and community projects, supervised site work, and coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality delivery while maintaining cost efficiency and adaptability to evolving needs.

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Language

Amharic
Fluent
Oromo
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Architectural & Interior Designer at Horseed Interiors
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lead architectural and interior design for residential and commercial projects up to 4,000 m². Produce full drawing packages including plans, 3D visuals, material boards, and construction documents. Coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers, resolving design challenges and ensuring high-quality delivery. Conduct site inspections to confirm design implementation and material quality.
Architectural Designer & Drafting Lead at Lula Engineering
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Supervised major components of the Halala Kela and Chebera Churchura eco-tourism and public development projects (flagship national projects). Produced complete architectural packages for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings up to 8,000 m². Led the drafting team, resolved conflicts among architectural, civil, and MEP disciplines, and prepared tender documentation, BOQs, compliance forms, and submission packages. Implemented drawing standards and QA/QC procedures to improve workflow efficiency and reduce revisions. Managed drafting and visualization teams as needed and facilitated communication among engineers, site teams, and office departments.
Intern Architect at Tujar PLC
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Contributed to Rural Development Project initiatives (Wamyra Seqo District, Oromia Region). Designed community development proposals to improve farmer livelihoods and rural productivity. Planned clustered housing, market areas, farmer support facilities, and post-harvest processing structures (300–600 m² each). Assisted in master planning covering 3–10 hectares focused on accessibility, land use, and community well-being. Developed architectural drawings, 3D mockups, and layouts for review by local teams. Supported municipal permit submissions and followed up with local authorities; designed custom furniture solutions and assisted senior architects with drawing revisions and presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Wollo University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Charity & Community Service Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Wet Room Waterproofing – MC-Bauchemie
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Charity & Community Service Certificates – Wollo University (Student Volunteer Programs)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Wet Room Waterproofing – MC-Bauchemie
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Wet Room Waterproofing – MC-Bauchemie
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Charity & Community Service Certificates
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Wet Room Waterproofing – MC-Bauchemie
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization