Azadeh Babaei
Design Architect
Tysons Corner,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic designer with 7 years of well rounded experience in the architecture and interior design profession. Taking pride in responsibility for creating, developing and producing visual concepts to communicate ideas more clearly to clients. Reliable team member with strong communication skills and the ability to adjust work for various environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Interior Architect
InterSpec Design Inc
Tysons Corner, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Designed layouts and presentations for remodel of interior spaces.
- Collaborated with contractors and consultants for smooth execution of design plans.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Created professional presentations using Revit, Photoshop, and Indesign to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
Designer
KTGY Group
Tysons Corner, VA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- 10% of time spent collaborating with clients on weekly bases to assure accuracy and satisfaction.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Involved in over 10 projects assisting with density studies and site production
- Effective research on zoning regulations.
Design Studio Specialist
Dwell Design Studio
Tysons Corner, VA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects nation wide.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Created graphic renderings and models using Sketchup, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve design.
- Conducted weekly meeting with clients and consultants to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Project Architect
BBGM Architects & Interiors
Tysons Corner, VA
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.
Education
BS Architecture & Design - Architecture
The University of Maryland
College Park, MD 09.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloudundefined
Projects
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
- Aura- Arrowbrook - Dulles Town Center
- Lamplighter - Salt Lake City
- GreyStar-Chinatown - Las Vegas, NV
- Fairfeild-Dullus 2000 - Sterling, VA
- TCR Downtown South - Sterling, VA
- Bozzuto-Academy Yard II - Odenton, MD
- Cambria Hotel - Washington, DC
- Holiday Inn Express - Washington, DC
- Valor Hotel - Washington, DC
INTERIOR DESIGN
- AOC-SAA - 50,000 sqft - Office Renovation -Washington, DC
- Majestic Apartment Lobby Renovation - Washington, DC
- 5200 Madison sq. Office Renovation - Washington, DC
- FBI Warehouse Bathroom Renovation - Washington,DC
Timeline
Interior Architect
InterSpec Design Inc
11.2023 - Current
Designer
KTGY Group
09.2022 - 07.2023
Design Studio Specialist
Dwell Design Studio
07.2020 - 08.2022
Project Architect
BBGM Architects & Interiors
08.2017 - 02.2020
BS Architecture & Design - Architecture
The University of Maryland
09.2013 - 05.2017
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