1. Ziad Francis
Architecture and Planning
Personal
A. 17/10-12 Price Street
Ryde, NSW
2112
T. 0405932923
E. ziadf.francis@gmail.com
A. 4 weeks
Education
2013 - 2014 Master of Planning
University of New South Wales, Sydney
2004 - 2010 Bachelor of Architecture
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
2004 - 2007 / 2009 -2010
Experience
May 2015- Current Residential Design and Compliance
Kurmond Homes, South Windsor, NSW
Feb 2014- Mar 2014 Town Planning intern
Wyong Shire Council, Central Coast, NSW
Sep 2013- Feb 2014 Development controls review for potential developments
YVA Architects & Regency Real Estate, Pyrmont, NSW
Feb 2012- Mar 2013 Construction Site Supervision for commercial project (Office+Lab)
Jan General Construction, Condell Park, NSW
2007- 2009 Junior Architect
Arif & Bintoak Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE
Skills
Technical Hand sketching, Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Suitcase
Other
• Adaptive and effective team player with strong communication skills.
• Thrive for creative and practical design and urban planning solutions
• Extensive knowledge of NSW planning system
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Architectural Design and Compliance
Kurmond Homes, South Windsor, NSW
Managing residential projects from early stages of compliance through preliminary design, tender presentation
, Authorities and construction certificate. Also liaising with drafting team, external consultants, estimation and
clients
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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Construction site Management
Jan General Construction. Additions and alteration for Office and Lab building in Wetherill Park, NSW
Client : Sika Australia
• Reviewing drawings and liaising with engineers, subcontractors and client in regard to required amend-
ments
• Providing fabrication drawings for the steel super-structure, and reviewing other engineering drawings
• Monitoring compliance with BCA and time/cost implications
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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Junior Architect
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
Arif & Bin Toak Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE - 3 multi-residential buildings in Dubai WTC city
Client : Private
• Preparing feasibility studies determining initial calculations for FSR, parking, and construction cost.
• Preparing preliminary design plans
• Design development: Adding structural, electrical and mechanical design requirements to the plans
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Junior Architect
Arif & Bin Toak Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE - Commercial & Office building in Souk Al-Kabeer, Duabi
Client : Private
• Site study and preliminary design
• Preparing feasibility study by determining initial FSR and Parking calculations
• Preparing design development plans by adding structural components and other services to the plans
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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Junior Architect
Arif & Bin Toak Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE - Amendments and Siting of a school prototype on
a selected site in Al- Mankhool area, Dubai
Client: UAE Ministry of Education
• Amending outdoor areas, bus, car park areas and driveways to suite the selected site
• Amending floor plans and preparing design development
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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Junior Architect
Arif & Bin Toak Consulting Engineers, Dubai, UAE - Commercial & Office building in Garhood Arae, Duabi
Client: Private
• Preparing design development
• Amendment of ground floor and typical floor plans as per structural design requirements
• Optimization of the under-ground car park levels in relation to structural design requirements
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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Junior Architect
Arif & Bin Toak Consulting Engineers-Car show rooms, workshops and car holding area complex in Dubai
Industrial City
Client: Arabian Auto-Mobile
• Preparing design and design-development drawings for Building B4 (workers Lounge)
• Rearrangement of car holding area and internal driveways
Selected Portfolio ( professional)
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University of New South Wales
Urban Design Studio- Course coordinator : Scott Hawken
Following studies, lectures and class workshops regarding the future of Sydney’s China Town, the proposal
considered a number of factors, such as City of Sydney’s broader strategic framework, cultural values, economic
activities, and accessibility, as well as future residential/ commercial development in Darling Harbor. Hence, the
proposal addressed both challenges and future opportunities of Sydney’s China Town
Selected Portfolio ( Academic)
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Chalmers University of Technology
10 m2 retreat space to be constructed with timber
Course Coordinator : Peter Holm - Group work with Linnea Saksi
The summer course project included the design of the 10m2 structure, as well as producing a full construction
set with technical details, and estimated construction cost
Selected Portfolio ( Academic)
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Chalmers University of Technology
Housing and Built Environment Studio - Addition and alteration to Lycksele hospital in Umea, Sweden
Course coordinator : Ake Viklund - Group work with: Andy Campbell, Kieth McGregor and Steven Hallen
The early stages of the project involved liaising with county officials, hospital staff and community members,
followed by analysis and establishment of goals and strategies to optimize the performance of the hospital.
Consequently, design proposal focused on facilitating the circulation of the staff, integrating the hospital with its
surrounding, and increasing physical and psychological well being of patients.
Selected Portfolio ( Academic)
