Projects that I have contributed to have won awards and recognition
about zahra
As an NCARB-certified architect holding licenses in multiple states, I have built a reputation for overseeing and delivering projects with excellence to high-profile clients. With a degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in Chicago, graduate coursework from Lawrence Technological University, and fifteen years of professional experience working for large design firms in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, I have worked on a wide range of project typologies including hospitality, retail, multi-family, mixed-use, healthcare, aviation & transportation, workplace interiors, corporate headquarters, and residential.
I pride myself on my organizational skills and thoroughness, which have enabled me to win repeat clients and help projects achieve recognition and awards.
I am proud to have built a reputation for overseeing and delivering projects with excellence to high-profile clients
My deep commitment to design and creating built environments that stimulate human cognition and advance the larger goals of human cooperation and exploration has been forged through extensive travel throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North Africa. I have also had the privilege of spending a lot of time in hotels as a guest, which has informed my design sensibilities in hospitality and residential.
I believe that buildings and spaces should appeal to all our senses, with emotionally-inspiring, cognitively-stimulating, and texturally-complex design elements. Rather than boldness, I find beauty in details, subtlety, innovation, and appreciation for context.
In my free time, I enjoy painting dreamy watercolor scenes, playing the piano, and reading history, philosophy, and classical literature. My diverse interests and experiences have contributed to my well-rounded approach to design, and I look forward to bringing this expertise to your project.
past projects
firm life
I present some of my most notable projects completed at other firms here.