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Interior designer 

He has a fascination for sustainable processes and from practice [NOA] he aims to generate innovative tailor-made urban and architectural solutions.

ACADEMIC PROFILE

He is Adjunct Professor (Int) in Architectural Studio at the FADU, UBA (University of Buenos Aires) where he has been teaching since 1998. He has been a Visiting Professor at the Universities of: Talca [Chile]; Johannesburg [South Africa] and Javeriana of Bogota [Colombia]; and Lecturer at the Tadeo University of Cartagena [Colombia]. He also chaired the 2010 DasBaker Award Jury in South Africa.

In 2018 the University of Buenos Aires distinguishes him with two Academic Merit Mentions

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

In 2007 he founded Najmias Oficina de Arquitectura [NOA], a practice with a fascination for sustainable processes and the generation of innovative solutions from architecture and the impact it has on the daily life of its users. The research-based approach drives spatial innovation in the fields of architecture, interior design and furniture as well as in the landscape, with a strong focus on the integration and impacts of the built on the phisical setting and the environment

He won his first international prize in 2002, the Silver Medal in the International Design Competition Beyond East and West [Korea]. In 2011 he was awarded the International Highly-Commended Americas Property Awards Single Residence.

From NOA, or associated with other offices, he also obtains the following national awards: 1st. and 3rd. Urban Project Award at FADU Biennial [2019]; Distinguished Work BIA-AR [2018]; 1st. Prize National Competition for the Colegiales Railwaystation Masterplan [2017]; 2nd Prize National Competition for City Park National [2017]; 3rd Arq Award [2011] and Bicentennial Award Finalist [2010] among others.

heritage conservation, traditional architecture, sustainability assessment 

I am an award-winning architect from Egypt, Currently residing in Turkey, I have written a book which was published in Turkish called: Architecture design from analysis to presentation. I have got 4 architectural awards, and I ranked finalist in Mosul postwar camp competition. I have tutored in many workshops at different universities, I post my architectural compositions on my Instagram acc: @mr__tifa 

I am driven by an ambition to enable architecture to become a sustainable change agent. My starting point is always what buildings can do for people and local communities

Philippe KLEIN, architect DPLG, is member of UNSFA National Board in charge of International Affairs, and delegate to Architects Council of Europe since 2009 and vice-president for 2018-2019, he is since 2018 General Secretary of CIAF the french section of UIA. 
Languages : French, English, German

CURRICULUM VITAE :Philippe KLEIN, is born the 7 June 1960 in Strasbourg.
Studied at the Ecole d'Architecture de Strasbourg from 1978 until 1984, in the workshops of Christian HUNZIKER and Gaétano PESCE. Graduated in 1984 (Director of Studies: Christian HUNZIKER - Members of the Jury: Gaétano PESCE - Max BACHER - Gilles DE BURE - Alexander TZIONIS).
Other training: Architecture of workplaces in 1985, Sustainable Development and Urban Environmental Quality in Construction and Planning in 2003- 2004.
Professional experiences:-  1981-1982: Architect's assistant for Patrick BOEHM, Architect DPLG in Strasbourg, bioclimatic and solar architectural projects.
-  1984: Architect's assistant for Christian HUNZIKER, Architect FAS.
-  1985: Planning Agency for the Strasbourg Conurbation. Study for reuse of industrial buildings.
-  1987: Architect's assistant for BIK Architecture in Strasbourg.
-  1988-1989: Branch manager at Emile Lugger Ingénierie Architecturale in Selestat, creation ofindustrial buildings, office buildings, homes and public buildings.
-  1990: Creation of the "Atelier d'Architecture Philippe Klein" in Strasbourg, located in Traenheim since 2013. Versatile agency working on a variety of projects in the private and public sectors, in new and redeployed collective housing, detached houses, social housing, hotels/catering, trade, public facilities, service industry and agriculture. Professional practice focusing on environmental initiatives, and consideration of the needs and requirements of sustainable development and material quality for all types of use.
- 2001: License to practice in Hesse - Germany.
-  2005: Appointed expert by the Court of Appeal of Colmar.
-  Since 2005: Lecturer at INSA Strasbourg, Architecture Section,
-  2007-2011: Lecturer at the University of Strasbourg, Faculty of Law. "Real estate trades"professional license.
-  2015-2018: Lecturer at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Nancy,  –“The architects in Europe”.Professional and social activities:
-  2002: Participation in the creation of the Union of Architects of the Bas-Rhin.
-  2002-2008: President of the Union of Architects of the Bas-Rhin.
-  2003-2017: Member of the Board of CAM BTP Insurance Company,
-  Since 2004: Member of the Board of the Bas-Rhin-CAUE [Council of architecture, town planning and environment], since 2008 Secretary
-  Since 2004: Member of the Board of the Building Office of the Bas-Rhin - Vice President from 2004 to 2008 and since 2012.
-  2007: Participation in the creation of the Union of Alsace Architects Unions.
-  2007-2009: President of the Union of Architects Alsace Unions.
-  2009-2011: President of UNSFA - National Union of French Architects Unions.
-  Since 2009 : UNSFA delegate to ACE
-  Since 2009: UNSFA delegate to the International Council of French Architects (CIAF), Vice President 2011-2014, President 2015-2017, since 2018 General Secretary
- Since 2011: UNSFA member of board in charge of International Affairs -2018-2019: Vice-President of ACE

Architecture never can be defined. Its a feelings... And its test varies from person to person