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Samira Ghadimi
Designer | Visual Artist
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My design philosophy is based on a conceptual approach inspired by the unexpected, generating results that are innovative and unique in their kind. With a diverse professional and educational background in architecture, design, and visual arts, I have a particular and strong interest in materials, forms, and colors. My attention to details, with an understanding of the emotion they can generate in people, is a fundamental part of my design approach.
As a Project Designer, my experience includes complex design scenarios for a wide range of projects including corporate, healthcare and hospitality. I am able to analyze the clients' needs and provide innovative solutions to help enhance their space. My ability to coordinate with project consultants, general contractors and the client ensures that project goals and deadlines are met.
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Experience
- PresentIndependent Practice, Interior Design & Visual Art
- PreviouslyGensler
- From 2015Project Designer, FOX Architects
- 2013 - 2015Interior Designer, Perkins + Will
- 2011 - 2013Teaching Assistant, Marymount University, Faculty of Interior Design
Education
- 2011 - 2013Master of Arts, Interior Design, Marymount University
- 2010 - 2011Master of Architecture, University of Toronto
- 2006 - 2010Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, West Virginia University
- 2006 - 2010Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Art, West Virginia University
Certifications & Affiliations
- Professional member of International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate (LEED GA)
- Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), in progress. IDFX and IDPX passed, practicum remaining
Project Awards
- Costar, San Francisco Office: IIDA Premiere Design Awards, Merit Award, 10K-30K SF
- Hudson Institute: AIA Design Awards, Jurors Citation Award in Interior Architecture
Software Skills
Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, Lumion, Rhinoceros, Microsoft Office, dRofus, Earnest SRP
Other Skills
Site Analysis, Space Planning, Programming, Concept Development, Rendering, Sketching, Construction Documentation, Technical coordination among disciplines, Construction Administration, Furniture Specification, Competency of building codes, Collaborative and professional work ethic.
Academic Honors & Awards
- University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Ken Karpiak Memorial Merit Scholarship
- University of British Columbia School of Architecture Academic Merit Scholarship
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship, OGS
- WVU International Student Merit Award
- WVU Davis College Honors Award
- WVU President's List (Fall 2006 - Spring 2010)
- Summa cum laude Graduate with BFA and BS
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