Design Architect

Resume

Fernando Pabalan

Contact Mobile: +971-**-***-**** UAE

Email: **********@*****.***

Previous Employers MHA Consultant – Abu Dhabi, UAE Broadway Malyan – Abu Dhabi, UAE

MZ & Partners – Doha, Qatar

NOA Builders - Philippines

First Philippines Balfour Beatty Co. - Philippines License, Registration

And Affiliation

ADM Registration &

SOE

Registered & Licensed Architect

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Manila, Philippines Member: United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Abu Dhabi Chapter Abu Dhabi Municipality Registered Engineer

Member - Society of Engineers-UAE

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

University of the Assumption, Philippines

Certificate of AutoCAD Training

DGV+ Associates, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Certificate of AutoDesk Viz 4

Micro Cadd Technologies, Cubao, Quezon City

Certificate of Revit Architecture

Micro Cadd

Software AutoCAD

Revit Architecture (Basic)

Sketch up

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Profile

I have eighteen (18) years of experience, sixteen (16) of those years here in the Middle East. My recent accomplishments include completing a design development package for a major hospitality project in Abu Dhabi. The majority of my experience is in large scale commercial & high rise projects. Understands the dynamics workflow of site operations and good design and detailing skills.

I am seeking a Position as an Architect, in a growth oriented organization which offers diverse job responsibilities in design and construction. Providing an opportunity to utilize, refine and enhance my skills and knowledge in all facets of the industry. CV of Fernando Pabalan +971-**-***-****

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July 2013 –Present Senior Architect Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ELITE DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY (EDEC)

Site Responsibilities (Khalifa University -Abu Dhabi, UAE) In Charge of providing responses for any design architectural queries and RFI’s coming from respective disciplines.Reviews design documents, construction documents, shop drawings, and materials for compliance with design intent and Communication and coordination with contractors. Projects

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY Abu Dhabi, UAE

KUE Phase I is designed to add an additional area of 135,000 sqm to the existing 34,500 sqm of the current campus. The University intends to serve a total of 3000 students and 762 faculty and staff. The campus will include Abu Dhabi’s first Medical School, an integrated Engineering College and Research & Development Facilities. Design Job Responsibilities

Build up and prepare design sketches for further review and analysis to be carried out into the design. Production and review a multi-cultural documentation team from the design development to the construction documentation, ensuring project compliance to client needs and criteria. Develops design drawings, such as plans, elevations, sections and models using hand drawings as well as advance CAD and sketch up software.

Undertaking thorough research of client requirements on the project as well as on similar projects to gain a full understanding of the design challenges and parameters.

Constant Coordination with colleagues to allow smooth transition of information. Projects

AL AIN MOSQUE Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sahel Bin Rafi Mosque

Al Mazroue Tower Abu Dhabi, UAE

Commercial Building to Residential Building

OFFICE BUILDING AL Ain, UAE

Nahel Dairy Farm Admin Building

Assessment Center for MOE Abu Dhabi, UAE

Class & LabsAnnex for MOE Abu Dhabi, UAE

Feb 2012 –July 2013 Sr. Architect Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates MHA Consultant

Job Responsibilities

Coordination of Architectural, Structural and MEP drawings. Review and decision on shop drawings, communication and coordination with contractors Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design. Adhere to codes, standards and specifications and sound practice General supervision of project progress

Responsible for quality control and design implementation Constantly coordinating and providing possible solutions and alternatives respective of Structural and MEP Requirements in relation with Architectural intent. Projects

Al Shahama Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Oct 2007 –Feb 2012 Architect

Broadway Malyan Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Communication with sub consultants, external design teams, and regulatory agencies- ensuring project adherence to client needs and criteria, detailed design requirements, zoning and building codes, and the life

`safety code.

Production lead and review-managing a multi cultural documentation team from the design development to the construction documentation.

Quality Control-Ensuring CAD establishment tasks are undertaken on the nominated project(s) & Participate in technical review of project performance at significant milestones, to ensure compliance with group standards. Projects

Stowe International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Project Architect for the design and development of a new 2,000 pupil school for Reem Developers on Najmat, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi and particularly for Stowe’s first International School. An interesting challenge is how we replicate Stowe’s current Grade 1 Listed school and glorious grounds within the context of Abu Dhabi and the particular challenges we will face to satisfy the right balance between school building and landscape.

Bateen Beach Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Project Architect for the design and development of a new 60,000m2 public beach on the south coast of Abu Dhabi Island. The development includes 7 F&B dining options, small retail kiosks and an iconic Peninsular restaurant.

Concept Model Schools, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region, UAE Design and development of a new concept model schools for Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC). One of three projects which were chosen after an international design competition. All designs stages complete for 9 schools sites of various sizes and gender located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region. 7 schools have commenced on site and 4 have handed over.

Lagoon Club Hotel and Offices Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Competition First Prize. Comprising a 6 star 500 room luxury hotel, a 3000 seat conference centre as well as a separate 60,000M headquarters office building arranged around a man made lagoon leading to a beach club facility. Complete 2009.

Dec 2004 – Oct 2007 Architect Doha Qatar – Abu Dhabi MZ & PARTNERS

Job Responsibilities

Architectural Design and Development

Production or working drawings, details for construction using AutoCAD software and review of construction drawings Involved in coordination of architectural drawings to the structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing department. Projects

ALDAR Headquarters Al Raha Beach Abu Dhabi, UAE

Aldar’s new HQ will be the first spherical building in the Middle East, built to satisfy the most demanding international business elite. The futuristic aluminium and glass exterior with underground parking. A commercial building fit for 21st century Arabia. It will be a Category A International Office. CV of Fernando Pabalan +971-**-***-****

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West Bay Lagoon Plaza Doha, Qatar

Commercial Center and Residential Towers (B+G+34)

Unique in design and location, the outstanding twin towers complex proposes two identical towers with zig-zag leaning elevations contrasting with the familiar vertical towers. This structure is obtained through a rethinking of the rules, manipulating basic forms in an unconventional way to model buildings that are functional, yet visually striking. The 748-apartment Zig-Zag towers are separated in the center by a platform, functioning as a geometrical conduct between the various buildings. This platform functions as a public plaza, accommodating a variety of public activities, like a food court and a shopping area. Each tower consists of 34 floors of residential apartment. The Palm Tower Doha, Qatar

Commercial Center and Residential Towers (2B+G+57) Jan 2001 –Feb 2003 Design Architect

NOA Builders, Philippines

Job Responsibilities

Architectural and Site Development Planning

Interpretation of Engineering data and computation to CAD details format Preparation of Engineering drawings and CAD details Mar 2000 –Oct 2000 Site Architect

First Phillipine Balfour Beatty Co., Philippines

Job Responsibilities

Preparation of as built plans, shop drawings and other related working drawings. Site inspections and coordination of ongoing projects to the company time table and budget REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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