ABEL MEKANIK

Motivated and detail-oriented Architectural Designer with extensive experience in design and architecture, committed to pursuing licensure. Skilled in solving complex technical and design challenges while adhering to established standards, with a strong background in space planning and schematic design. Adept at collaborating with MEP consultants, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions. Highly reliable and flexible team player with exceptional communication skills, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project outcomes. Proficient in preparing comprehensive construction documents and leveraging expertise to bridge design intent with technical execution.

• First place winner at UNI design competition2020. School of Thoughts - Seeker Heights High School,
• AIA Portland Jury Award2015, Pickathon Tree-Line Stage, design team member @ Portland State University

• Master Thesis , Portland State University,2016 Title : Alive Space Question; How can architecture move beyond its static state by using dynamic of the nature in order to enhance the quality of the life by altering the modern housing space settings into series of meaningful spaces for the daily usage?
• Portland State University School of Business Administration (SBA) Renovation + Personal Comfort Investigation. SRG Partnership Jan2015 – Mar2015 Presented in PSU Research Symposium
• Evolutionary Modeling and Sustainable Design How can performance evaluation be integrated into the ever-accelerating design process? ZGF Architects LLP Sep2014 – Nov2014
• Research Paper, March2015, Understanding the everyday architecture through importance of cultural aspects of vernacular architecture
• B.Arch Thesis, BASU,2012 Revitalization of Iranian Architecture in designing Architecture Public House

• UNI design competition - School of Thoughts Section,2020
• Participated in Re-School design Competition2019
• Enrolled in the eVolo skyscraper design competition,2018
• Enrolled in Qazvin Glass Office building design competition,2016
• Winner of the Tea Bazaar Competition @ BASU- May2012
• Enrolled in Shams Tabrizi design competition ,2008