Australian Urban Design Research Centre, University of Western Australia
Thesis - Exploring the intersection between increasing density and sense of place,
Case Study - Knutsford Precinct, Fremantle
Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran
Thesis - Environmental design of urban greenways in cultural context,
Case Study - Rey City, Tehran
Faculty of Natural Resources & Environment, University of Tehran
Dunsborough Foreshore Development, City of Busselton
Paper presented at IFLA- APR 5th International Cultural Landscape Conference , 2014, Tehran, Iran
Paper presented in the 3rd International conference on World Environment Day, Tehran University, 2009, Tehran, Iran
Paper published in the Journal of Literature and Humanity, Tehran University, 2011
2018 – Present
Urban Designer / Project Manager – City Design & Projects, Planning Directorate
· Effectively manage urban design projects and multidisciplinary project teams (i.e. inhouse teams, external consultants and contractors).
· Undertake studies and develop proposals and project briefs for urban design and
place making projects.
· Manage projects, budgets and programs in accordance with allocated timeframes and
approved budgets.
· Provide specialise advice on urban design matters related to development applications, strategic planning, assets and infrastructure activities.
· Provide high quality detailed design, documentation and specifications on specific inhouse urban design projects.
· Participate actively in public consultation and engagement processes related to
relevant urban design projects, guidelines and strategies.
· Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships with other agencies, key partners and stakeholders.
Knutsford Urban Design Strategy
Project Type - Urban Design, Strategy & Policy, Strategic planning, places for people
Project Lead/ Undertaking an urban design study consisting of literature review, context analysis, key principles and actions in order to establish a strategic framework to guide future improvements to the public realm in Knutsford Street.
Fremantle Foreshore Study
Project Type - Urban Design, Strategy & Policy, Strategic planning, Transport & Connectivity, Scenario Testing
Project Lead/ Undertaking an urban design study to provide a better understanding of the urban context and refine the City's vision in regards to the waterfront by providing a set of principles that portray a best possible scenario.
Queen Victoria Parry Street Intersection Upgrade
Project Type - Urban Design, Transport & Connectivity, Traffic study, Scenario Testing, Concept design package, Community engagement
Project Design Lead/ Providing high quality design expertise - consist of design scenarios, concept design, material palette and staging - as well as undertaking community engagement and liaising with with relevant State Department agencies in regards to funds and required approvals.
Montreal Urban Integration Plan
Project Type - Urban Design, Strategy & Policy, Strategic planning, Economic Development
Design Lead/ Providing high level urban design strategy and scenario testing within the Montreal Street Precinct in order to establish a strategic framework for city's projects and public realm upgrade.
2016 – 2019
Urban Design Studio Coordinator, Teaching design in the postgraduate course of Urban Design at AUDRC/UWA
· Teaching research, analyse and synthesise knowledge about a specific site in the development of a design proposal, with particular attention to Natural and Built Environment, Activities and Land Uses and Movement and Transport.
· Assisting Students to explore creative processes and idea generation and demonstrate critical evaluation of these processes in the students works.
· Communicate critical design thinking according to disciplinary conventions; drawings, models and graphics.
· Responsible for planning review sessions, speakers guest and presentations.
· Monitoring students progress and provide constructive comments.
· Evaluating students’ work with adequate and constructive written or oral comments
· Be available to students seeking additional help outside of studio via email.
2017 – 2018
Landscape Architect and Construction Project Officer, City of Wanneroo
· Design & project manage landscape projects identified on the capital works programme.
· Manage projects using the City’s Project management Framework & processes.
· Prepare drawings, quote/ tender documentation & specifications including; assessment and processing of tender submissions.
· Manage & provide direction to consultants & contract staff.
· Prepare technical reports, grant applications, cost estimate & project plans.
· Prepare documentation for legislative and regulatory approvals/permits.
· Check and approve contract payments in accordance with delegated authority.
· Undertake project completion inspections.
2013 – 2015
Landscape Architect/ Urban Designer
· Providing concept design, design development, detailed & technical design and preparing documentation packages.
· Understanding of design within a project construction budget and the importance of re-use & salvage materials on site in reducing costs & increase sustainability.
· Gaining experience of design & detailed design with other building professions (structure, civil & architects). · Time management and concentrate on multiple projects at once.
· Preparing master plans and tender documentation
· Working on a variety of sectors including infill and master planning projects
· Understanding the importance of good & clear working relationships between civil engineers and landscape architects for good design outcomes specifically for retaining existing trees & vegetation on site & integrating these natural assets on site into the design to create high landscape amenity
· Developing innovative approach to design & material selection in order to meet tight construction budget.