Amalia Wasfi

An innovative experienced architect and project manager with 20 years of experience designing big projects such as resorts, residential development, and schools (from exterior to interior), and overseeing and managing the construction of a variety of projects (Such as SFU University improvements, BC midrise housing major renovations, and several commercial/workspace projects). Proven tracking record in cost and resource saving, site safety, resident satisfaction, and business growth. 

A certified Intern Architect (By Architectural Institute of British Columbia), a member of the American Institute for Architects, and a certified Professional Project Manager with high initiative and a proven record for planning, architectural design, urban design, livable cities, interior design, mixed media graphics, design project management, and construction project management.

Generated memorable architectural designs for hotels, schools, and commercial projects

Communicate tactically and positively with internal and external stakeholders on all aspects related to planning, code and regulations, architecture and engineering, safety, and construction management.

Professional in using 3D Max, AutoCAD, Sketch UP, and Photoshop for impactful visual graphics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Awarded (with my team) the 2007 Project Management award-APM (Overseas Project of the Year), Project Management Association, UK

-Selected, after the MUD graduation, to provide urban design presentations to graduate students at SALA, University of British Columbia

-Awarded the UBC Jane Jacobs Award for “Best Insight and Empathy” in the practice of urban design 

-Acted as a liaison, working with MWH Global, between consultants/engineers spread across 3 continents

-Came first among over 95,000 high school students in the national Baccalaureate high school exam, in Iraq

CORE STRENGTHS

Research approach to predesign studies, planning; urban design; architectural design; multi-discipline knowledge; international building codes, digital drawings; 3D design, and mixed media 3D rendering; sustainable and LEED design;  effective stakeholder communication, cost control, PMP

University of British Columbia – MUD

Master’s Degree in Urban/Architectural Design, from SALA, University of British Columbia.

BCIT - Associate Certificate in Building Technology (Building code 3&9, Envelope, Building Construction) 

PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP), USA

University of Technology – Master of Urban Design/Architecture

From the University of Technology, Baghdad

University of Baghdad – Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering