I am an interior architect with international experience delivering hospitality, commercial, and high-end residential projects across Europe and the Middle East. I have led design concepts from ideation through development and construction, coordinating with international consultants, architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure cohesive, buildable solutions. I excel at transforming design concepts into technical documents and FF&E packages, keeping a strong alignment with design vision, operational requirements, budgets, and schedules. I thrive in client workshops, presentations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver spaces that are functional, stylish, and market-ready.

Lydia M. Botros

I am an interior architect with international experience delivering hospitality, commercial, and high-end residential projects across Europe and the Middle East. I have led design concepts from ideation through development and construction, coordinating with international consultants, architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure cohesive, buildable solutions. I excel at transforming design concepts into technical documents and FF&E packages, keeping a strong alignment with design vision, operational requirements, budgets, and schedules. I thrive in client workshops, presentations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver spaces that are functional, stylish, and market-ready.

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I am an interior architect with international experience delivering hospitality, commercial, and high-end residential projects across Europe and the Middle East. I have led design concepts from ideation through development and construction, coordinating with international consultants, architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure cohesive, buildable solutions.

I excel at transforming design concepts into technical documents and FF&E packages, keeping a strong alignment with design vision, operational requirements, budgets, and schedules. I thrive in client workshops, presentations, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver spaces that are functional, stylish, and market-ready.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Interior Architect / Interior Design Lead at The Practical Designs
January 1, 2012 - Present
Develop and coordinate interior design packages for multiple projects. Coordinate with international consultants, Architects, MEP Engineers as well as contractors and suppliers throughout the project phases. Prepare and review layouts, drawings, and technical documentation. Prepare design review reports and site progress reports for the upper management. Supervise site implementation including materials, finishes, and FF&E installation. Participate in client presentations, design workshops, and coordination meetings.
Senior Interior Architect at Projacs International
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Participated in multidisciplinary teams delivering large-scale international projects. Conducted design reviews ensuring compliance with project set-out guidelines. Produced design review reports for Interior Architecture and Cross-disciplinary. Coordinated with international design consultants including HBA, JDE, and SOM. Prepared documentation and supervised FF&E implementation.
Interior Architect at Diwan Interiors International
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Developed concept designs, technical drawings and documentation for luxury residential villas and palaces for the royal family. Participated in tender preparation and wining multiple multi-million tenders. Participated in order placement for the finishes and furniture for the above mentioned. Coordinated procurement of furniture, materials, and finishes.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Architecture at Helwan University
September 1, 1993 - June 30, 1998
Assistant Value Specialist at SAVE International
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Auto Cad Certification at Kuwait University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
AoutoCad Professional Navigation Course
ICDSL Certification at Horizon Insistute
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Microsoft Certification for operating Microsoft package: word, excel, powerpoint, internet, etc...
Bachelor of Interior Architecture at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Bachelor of Interior Architecture at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Qualifications

Assistant Value Specialist – SAVE International
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft (ICDSL) International Driving License
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Learn to professionally use Microsoft package programes including Word and Excel, powerpoint and others
AutoCAD Professional Course
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Assistant Value Specialist – SAVE International
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
ICDL International Driving License for Microsoft
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
AutoCAD Professional Course
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Assistant Value Specialist – SAVE International
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Microsoft (ICDSL) International Driving License for Microsoft
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment