Architecture graduate (RIBA Part 1) with hands-on experience across luxury residential, commercial, and wellness typologies across the GCC and India. Proven track record translating computational and community-focused frameworks into constructible real-world projects, grounded in spatial transitions, parametric workflows, and site analysis while bridging global design innovation with regional building standards. Accelerated design development for Aljad a Medical Wellness Center through massing studies, spatial transitions, and façade articulation. Conducted GFA analysis and adjusted commercial master planning for spatial and sustainable efficiency. Produced high-fidelity client presentations and physical 3D-printed models, and handled end-to-end architectural development from concept to design delivery, including technical detailing aligned to NBC and regional construction methodologies.

Afsheen Shahul

Architecture graduate (RIBA Part 1) with hands-on experience across luxury residential, commercial, and wellness typologies across the GCC and India. Proven track record translating computational and community-focused frameworks into constructible real-world projects, grounded in spatial transitions, parametric workflows, and site analysis while bridging global design innovation with regional building standards. Accelerated design development for Aljad a Medical Wellness Center through massing studies, spatial transitions, and façade articulation. Conducted GFA analysis and adjusted commercial master planning for spatial and sustainable efficiency. Produced high-fidelity client presentations and physical 3D-printed models, and handled end-to-end architectural development from concept to design delivery, including technical detailing aligned to NBC and regional construction methodologies.

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Architecture graduate (RIBA Part 1) with hands-on experience across luxury residential, commercial, and wellness typologies across the GCC and India. Proven track record translating computational and community-focused frameworks into constructible real-world projects, grounded in spatial transitions, parametric workflows, and site analysis while bridging global design innovation with regional building standards.

Accelerated design development for Aljad a Medical Wellness Center through massing studies, spatial transitions, and façade articulation. Conducted GFA analysis and adjusted commercial master planning for spatial and sustainable efficiency. Produced high-fidelity client presentations and physical 3D-printed models, and handled end-to-end architectural development from concept to design delivery, including technical detailing aligned to NBC and regional construction methodologies.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Intern/Architect at DESIGN VOLUNTEER (Art)
July 1, 2026 - Present
Assisted with event support and on-site coordination during art installations and public-facing layout execution, including visitor guidance and operational support.
Design Intern/Architect Intern at Dubai Design
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated across spatial layout and installation phases, managing visitor traffic and flow for large-scale cultural programming. Supported planning for regional design show-cases, including coordination during peak exhibition hours.
Design Intern / Architectural Designer at Design Volun teer (Downtown Design)
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Facilitated crowd management, ensured structural safety routing, and supported guest navigation during peak exhibition hours for regional design show cases. Coordinated logistics in alignment with event layout constraints and operational timing.
Design Intern (Architectural) at dESIGN (Dubai Studio B India)
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Supported architectural design processes, including spatial layout planning and coordination for large-scale cultural programming. Managed aspects of visitor traffic flow during installation and exhibition phases, and contributed to design development aligned with event staging and operational requirements.
Design Intern/Architect at A D (Dubai Studio)
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Partnered with international artists and curators during spatial layout and installation phases; managed visitor traffic flow for large-scale cultural programming. Supported design operations for effective audience movement and engagement.
Design Volunteer (Art) at Art Dubai (Dubai; collab with international artists and curators)
November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Collaborated directly with international artists and curators during spatial layout and installation phases. Helped manage large-scale spatial programming by supporting planning, on-site coordination, and visitor flow for cultural installations.
Design Intern (Architectural Details / Integration) at RIB A Part 1: Arch detail & construct drawings (NBC & Gulf standards)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Produced architectural detailing and construction drawings aligned with NBC and Gulf standards. Contributed to parametric/morphogenetic workflows, digital and physical model-making (3D printing), spatial programming and zoning analysis, and supported adaptive, climate-responsive design development.

Education

B.Arch (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1 implied) at Heriot-Watt University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2026
at Delhi Public School
January 1, 2022 - August 16, 2026
B.Arch (Honours) Architecture (RIBA Part 1) at Heriot-Watt University, Delhi Public School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Proficient: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Advanced: Rhino, V-Ray, AutoCAD
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Proficient: Grasshopper, Lumion, SketchUp, Enscape
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Adobe InDesign (Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
Rhino (Advanced)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
V-Ray
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026
AutoCAD
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Healthcare, Other