Porota

architect

interior designer

designer

landscape

www.davidbittondesign.com

sustainable and energy efficient architecture both in scale of building design and urban design

an authorized architect (CCA) and researcher (CTU in Prague)

Ar. Junaid Ahmed Khan - LEED AP ID+C - Int'l. Assoc. AIA

My Architectural Design focus mainly tends towards two major areas;

1. Research and practice in computational and parametric design. I'm currently experimenting and research in the most advanced parametric design tools while aiming to integrate these tools with important architectural design aspects such as shape and topology optimization, environmental and structural analysis. 

2. Advanced Sustainable Design, for this reason I've been accredited as Pakistan's first LEED AP in Interior Design + Construction. My focus in this area is majorly on the latest construction technology and source material reduction in buildings.

I AM CHAIRMAN ELECT FOR ARCASIA COMMITTE ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND MY MAIN FOCUS IS ON GREEN ARCHITECTURE

Something about myself

The journey for architecture started way back as my father was a professional civil engineer possessing a Master’s degree in Ekistics from Greece to his credit. Since he was involved in projects within and outside Pakistan, we were living in different parts of the world. It was a blessing to observe, interact and exposed with varied cultures, art of different region which got my passion for architecture flared in the later years.

My understanding of architecture is not limited to the build sturcture only rather the " Feel" and " Approach" behind each physical thing . This has given me ample vision to corelate myself with Poetry , paintings , dancing and above all nature. Colours , proportions and ego system has taught me to survive alongwith other species and habitats.

Education:

·       Bachelors in Architecture from University of         Engineering and Technology, later a

·       Master’s in Business Administration and

·       Masters in Project Management from Islamabad, the urge for excellence has kept boosting my moral for learning till date.

I was lucky to work with Legendary architect Nayyar Ali Dada, at the beginning of my career , who had been instrumental in making me understand the proportion and space, linkage of exterior and interior, vernacular architectural   with profound knowledge of materials and Craftsmen. Happen to work with Meinhardt an international consultancy firm further boasted my confidence to handle projects ranging from small-scale to mega ones.

Linkage with architectural fraternity:

As part of the Architectural family; I am involved in to put in my part of the share to elevate the professionalism of architecture in Pakistan; being associated with University and schools of Architectural as Visiting faculty few years back and as a juror, adviser to students; it is always a proud moment to guide and support upcoming young architects. It is always a great moment to witness young architects achieve the desired level of education and skill set for later professional needs; it is only possible with connection with them and discussion; in fact, it is a two-way learning.

Current experience (twenty-four years)

I had also been involved in the planning and construction of Islamabad Serena Hotel and Business complex project. I was also an active team member for projects in the region including Afghanistan and Tajikistan for Kabul Serena and Dushanbe Serena Hotel. I have keen eye and experience coordinating and supervising the manufacturing of furniture, soft furnishings, carpets and supply chain management of critical project items. I also have the experience in planning and designing of non-commercial welfare projects including Hospitals, sport and education facilities. I have also been associated to handle/liaison and coordination with civic authorities, utility companies, and Government agencies. It has been more than a decade relationship with my current employer.

Affiliations and memberships

I am a registered Architect with Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners and an associate member of Institute of Architects Pakistan.

Currently serving as Past Chairman for Institute of Architects Pakistan RIC.

Hobbies / pass time

Love to spend time with my wife and daughters. Being a fun and adventure loving person, always geared for picnics, movies, social gatherings. Having true love with music, a singer/ vocalist. Been an athlete; played soccer, swimming, represented my University in Badminton at provincial level.  Cycling has been my recent love and getting to explore my surroundings on two-wheeler. Socially connected with friends and family through FB, WhatsApp and other social networking apps.,

International Seminars and workshop.

Have attended numerous professional seminars/ workshops on varied subjects.

Green architecture, urban planning, renewable energy.

Architectural Education to be meaningful for society

Large scale Urban Design & Educational Campuses.

Marcelo Conrado Alejandro Waisman
Architect
Summary
More than 25 years of experience in Design and Construction, 15 as Manager of Retail Projects, Multifamily Homes, Hospitality and Office Buildings AAA. With more than 1,000,000 m2 projected from the beginning to the completion and start-up of the buildings. 10 years leading multidisciplinary teams, providing solutions and specific answers to the needs of the company's different internal clients. Analyzing new business opportunities in Real Estate, searching for opportunities and maximum optimization of profitability of newly acquired properties and permanent re- evaluation of the existing portfolio based on changes or adjustments to the new regulations. Application of Green Building criteria adapting buildings and projects, for its subsequent certification under Leed Standards.
Experience
Architecture Manager
IRSA COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

Associate Professor
Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
Education
Universidad Austral
• Seminar of Specialization in Real Estate
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
• Postgraduate in Architecture and Urban Design
Pratt Institute, NYC
• Seminar and Concurse of Urban Design "The Future of Coney Island", winner of the first prize
Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Buenos Aires
• Architect degree
Awards
HONORABLE MENTION "Artificial Paradise" Urban Studies and Architecture Studies USA/ITALY
FIRST PRIZE Project expansion of the Cemetery of Avellaneda
HONORABLE MENTION "The construction of Memory" Memorial for the Victims of the AMIA bombing
FIRST PRIZE "Urban Project for Coney Island" Pratt Institute, NYC

I am an Architect from Pakistan. Pakistan have a lot of touristic places e.g: the only cold dessert in the world, highest peaks in the world and tremendous cultural diversity.
Pakistan was effected by three disasters terrorisim, floods and earthquakes in last one decade, so my focus is on traditional, cultural and varnacular architecture to bring tourism back to my country.

VGR Architects, mixed used architecture, interiors , residential, commercial architecture 

Architect exploring design, writing and photography. Telling stories of people and place. Hued in the colours of the palette of Africa.