KHODOR BAALBAKI
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Tel:415-***-****
Multi-lingual Independent Architect and Designer with 8 years of global experience primarily in Sustainable Design
architectural structures. Effectively directed the design and implementation of cultural, industrial and residential projects,
using technical and creative skills. Demonstrated expertise in adapting design strategies to new markets, establishing
business relationships with internal and external stakeholders and integrating sustainable design principles without
compromising aesthetics.
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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Integrated architectural design
Expert in off grid urbanization and
sustainable building design
Expert in building technologies,
architectural design,area planning and
drafting
Construction Management and
Coordination
Efficient in performing scientific,
geographical and assessment tests
Employee mentoring and training
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
KODORSKI ARCHITECT – Beirut, Lebanon 2011 to Present
ARCHITECT
Key Accounts: Tyre Cultural Museum, Leb, Institute of Fine Arts – Leb, Baal winery - Napa California, Shamon office
building-leb, Doha hills compound - Leb, KLM center – Iraq, GBL tech center - Kurdistan, UL dormitory - Leb, YWAL
center – Leb, Joll residence - Leb, Baker residence - Leb, Helena residence Qatar, Zawtar residence - Leb,, Ajami residence
- Leb, Maron residence - leb, Joseph residence - Leb, Jacob residence – Leb, Issa residence – Leb, - Leb,, Potin residence -
Kurdistan Iraq,, Adam residence - Leb,, Samirova residence – Kazakistan.
Staff: 28 direct reports – 25 field task force
Distinctive skills in integrating sustainable design principles to complex building projects, without compromising
aesthetics or functionality
Proficient knowledge of current Auto CAD systems and engineering/ management software to effectively produce
construction design, documents, specifications and schedules.
knowledge of local and regional building by-laws and other regulatory framework .
Developed own technical/ market expertise and business acumen, championing knowledge and discoveries from a
variety of value-added research and experience
GIVANAS ARCHITECT – Beirut, Lebanon 2008-2010
ARCHITECT
Key Accounts: Assi office Verdun - Leb, Victoria House Residential Tower - Nigeria, Lagos TV station - Nigeria, Eco
Atlantic skyscraper – Nigeria, Meshrif residence – Leb.
Staff: 9 Direct Reports – 25 field task force
Residential and industrial design, site inspections, design drawings and CAD renderings
Expertise in client servicing, contract negotiations, preparation of pre- design documents, zoning and planning
issues, cost estimation, budget preparation, tracking project performance and monitoring team dynamics
Effective communication with clients and third party consultants on the impact of design alternatives,
Negotiate agreements with design consultants and construction contractors
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MODERN HOUSE ARCHITECTS – Burlingame, California 2006-2007
DESIGNER
Key Accounts: Mill Valley Residence, Henry Town Homes, Monte Serino Residence
Staff: 4Direct Reports
Created unique architectural designs according to clients demand
Managed and anticipated inherent and unforeseen issues for minimizing risks
Created prototypes, tested design attributes and coordinated with team members to achieve overall objectives
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
High Studies Diploma in Architecture, Ecole des Beaux - Arts-2007
M.A. Architecture, emphasis on Sustainable Design, College of the arts – 2009
California College of the Arts(CCA), San Francisco, California
Independent Researcher, Off-grid urbanization and sustainability
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of professional board of architects in Lebanon (OEA).
Member of USGBC-Northern California Chapter
working toward final licensing in California expected (December 2013)
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD, 3Dmax 2010, Adobe Photoshop,Revit,Adobe Illustrator, Maya, Archicad, Rhino, Word, Excel, Office project
Flash
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in Arabic,English, intermediate German .