Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Competitions
Affiliations
Portfolio
Timeline
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Dareen Abuaboud

Toronto,ON

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Architect

Reich + Petch
08.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to the prestigious Smithsonian Museum project, from initial design development to construction drawings of WWI and WWII galleries, as well as "Discovering Our Universe" exhibition.
  • Led the "At Home in Space" project from inception, utilizing cutting-edge concepts and technologies to create immersive experiences in space exploration for visitors
  • Evaluated ADA compliance in designs, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
  • Coordinated with fabricators and contractors and collaborated with curators to develop visually appealing and educational exhibits, resulting in increased visitor satisfaction.
  • Designed adaptable modular systems allowing easy reconfiguration according to various exhibition requirements.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to incorporate lighting, sound, and other features effectively.
  • Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and devised strategic approaches for highlighting important focal points in each discussion.
  • Developed comprehensive 3D renderings for client presentations, facilitating clear communication of design concepts.

Architect

alnasser + partners architects & engineers
08.2016 - 03.2019
  • Worked within a multi-disciplinary design team on several commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed use projects and utilized Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Designed, drafted, and prepared project documentation and submittal packages.
  • Managed an office building project from the concept phase through to the delivery phase.
  • Ensured that project designs adhered to local requirements and national the Jordanian building codes.
  • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical project issues, and coordinated with mechanical, electrical and structural team members.
  • Worked with an external consultant on a feasibility study and road network designs for an urban design project.

Freelance Architect

MACC - Masharie Amman Contracting CO
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Worked on design and build industrial and residential projects.
  • Utilized 3ds Max, Sketchup and V-Ray for 3D modelling and rendering.
  • Worked closely with contractors and civil engineers.
  • Collaborated with other architects to deliver projects on time.

Intern Architect

Meta Peyzaj Company for urban, landscape, and architecture design
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Produced shop drawings of a contemporary Mediterranean mosque design.
  • Produced interior and exterior renderings for a restaurant project using Sketchup and 3ds Max.
  • Worked with a team on a landscape competition and submitted a proposed conceptual design.

Teaching Assistant - ACS Course

University of Jordan
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Assisted with teaching architecture students free-hand sketching and rendering using watercolors.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Assisted professors with classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Founder

Almissk desings
09.2021 - Current
  • Designed double walled tea cups and the gift packaging.
  • Communicated with vendors to determine the manufacturing, pricing, and shipping details.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Studied the market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services.


Architect

Reich & Petch
08.2023 - 09.2024

Education

Master of Architecture -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Architecture Engineering

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
06.2016

Skills

  • Google SketchUP
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)

Competitions

  • Timber Pavilion

Designed a timber pavilion that pushes the limits of its use, and highlight its versatility and durability. 


  • Modular Home Design Challenge

Developed creative, efficient, and sustainable solutions when designing homes and living spaces. 


  • Film Tower City in Mumbai, India - Bollywood Re-imagined

Designed a vertical film city that integrated the functions of a film city with social and commercial functions.

Affiliations

  • Ontario Association of Architects - Intern Architect
  • Jordanian Engineers Association


Portfolio

https://issuu.com/dareenab/docs/architecture_portfolio_interior_c

Timeline

Architect

Reich + Petch
08.2023 - Current

Architect

Reich & Petch
08.2023 - 09.2024

Founder

Almissk desings
09.2021 - Current

Freelance Architect

MACC - Masharie Amman Contracting CO
11.2017 - 02.2019

Architect

alnasser + partners architects & engineers
08.2016 - 03.2019

Teaching Assistant - ACS Course

University of Jordan
02.2016 - 05.2016

Intern Architect

Meta Peyzaj Company for urban, landscape, and architecture design
06.2015 - 08.2015

Master of Architecture -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Science - Architecture Engineering

University of Jordan
Dareen Abuaboud