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Sepideh (Sepi) Pouyadel

St Ives,Australia

Summary

With 20 years of experience in design documentation development, I have built a strong foundation in delivering high-quality design solutions. I specialise in residential, F& B, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Sydney, and more recently, in Dubai and the global market. My career progression within my current company reflects my dedication to excellence, leadership, and continuous professional growth. Advancing to an Associate-level role, I have contributed to the success of numerous high-profile developments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and efficiency in execution.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

CDArchitects
11.2024 - Current

- Bar Du Port (BDP) Nikki Beach, Pearl Jumeirah


  • Coordinated with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to design specifications
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns, providing progress updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensured compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations and building codes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans to mitigate potential delays and cost overruns.
  • Implemented innovative project management tools and methodologies to streamline workflows and improve team productivity.



Senior Project Leader

CDArchitects
03.2022 - 11.2024

- 189 Macquarie Street, Parramatta- 426 Residential unit & Commercial

- 186-192 Old South Head Road, Bellevue Hill

- 691 Victoria Road, Ryde - 194 Residential unit, Childcare & Commercial

- The Watch Scanner - Nikki Beach Pearl Jumeirah


  • Led cross-functional teams of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, fostering collaboration and driving project success.
  • Managed and mentored junior architects and interns, fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve project goals and deadlines.
  • Collaborated with senior architects and design teams to develop architectural concepts, detailed drawings, and construction documents for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
  • Oversaw the design process, collaborating with architects and design teams to develop innovative and functional solutions that met client requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Ensured design integrity was maintained throughout the project, resolving technical challenges and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-value projects simultaneously, consistently exceeding client expectations and achieving organizational goals.
  • Supported the preparation of construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings.

Project Leader

CDArchitects
10.2017 - 02.2022

- 65 Winnimia Way, Berkeley

-66-68 Evaline Street, Campsie

- 44 Winnima Circuit, Pemulwuy

- 433- 437 Canterbury Road, Campsie

- 23-33 Brighton Park, Crydon Park


  • Supported senior project leaders in managing cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to achieve project objectives.
  • Assisted in the preparation and review of architectural drawings, 3D models, and renderings using software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to ensure design feasibility and resolve any technical challenges during the design phase.
  • Supported the transition from design to construction by ensuring design documentation was accurate, complete, and ready for implementation.

Architect Assistant

CDArchitects
06.2016 - 10.2017

- 22-26 Kates Avenue, Rockdale

- 723-731 Victoria Road, Ryde


  • Assisted in the development of design documentation, including concept, schematic, and construction drawings.
  • Assisted in the coordination of design changes and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborated with design teams to refine architectural concepts and ensure alignment with client needs and project goals.
  • Prepared architectural drawings, presentations, and reports using AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Suite.


Architect Assistant

Universal Property Group (UPG)
06.2015 - 06.2016

- 54 Pelican Road, Schofields

- 2 Second avenue, Parramatta


  • Cooperated with design team in the preparation of reports and documentation of the design project
  • Consulted with the clients to find particular requirements
  • Involved in design, coordination and documentation of master plan for a variety of projects
  • Designed the plans for multi-unit residential building considering the DCP and BCA
  • Designed the plans for townhouses considering the DCP and BCA
  • Responsible for Council letters and court contentions
  • Involved in amending the Council’s comments and solving the issues of the projects by coordinating between Architects, Consultants and Engineers
  • Involved in coordination of structure, service and façade in a different project to achieve the desired design intend
  • Prepared DA and CC drawings

Architect Assistant

Seyed Hamid Nourkeyhani and Associates Architects and Planners
07.2010 - 05.2015
  • Residential and commercial projects: GHAZVIN OFFICE-commercial building, BEHSHAHR OFFICE BUILDING, MAHAB GHODS OFFICE BUILDING
  • Involved in designing, coordination and documentation of master plan for a variety of projects
  • Involved in coordination of structure, service and façade in a different project to achieve the desired design intend
  • Involved in preparing a comprehensive set of documents comprising working drawing(CC drawing), details, documentations, specifications and schedules
  • Coordinating team of 4/5 junior architects to provide CC drawings
  • As I am living in Australia I still in contact with the company and assist the design team to progress the design and prepare working drawings
  • I send all of my work through email or Dropbox

Design Architect

Seyed Hamid Nourkeyhani and Associates Architects and Planners
04.2005 - 07.2010
  • Residential and commercial projects: TAKHTI RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, MORVARID OFFICE BUILDING, GOLROU RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, zAFERANIEH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, french school in tehran, persian school
  • Nominated for the best design school for France embassy in Tehran
  • Cooperated with design team in the preparation of reports and documentation of the design project
  • Involved in designing the plans for residential, commercials, office buildings and schools
  • Coordinating team of 4/5 junior architects and interior designers
  • Consulted with the clients to find particular requirements
  • Involved in designing interior spaces and preparing detail documentation drawing
  • Considered and recommended materials, colors, textures function and purpose of the design
  • Prepared the final design in the form of sketches and presentation
  • Attended project sites and overseeing the current of the project and specifications

Graduate Architect

Saeed Mirghavami & Associates Architects
06.2004 - 03.2005
  • Residential and commercial projects
  • Prepared DA drawings based on information provided by the design team
  • Assisted with the design team to progress the master plan of projects
  • Coordination of the design with other relevant consultants and project managers
  • Prepared all the details documentation drawings and joineries

Education

Master of Architecture -

The University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
01.2012

Master of Architecture -

University Tehran
Tehran- Iran
01.2008

Bachelor of Architecture -

Azad University
Tehran- Iran
01.2005

Skills

  • Autodesk Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • MS Project
  • Prezi

Computingskills

  • Autodesk Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • MS Project
  • Prezi

Projectsandduties

  • Residential projects, 54 Pelican Road, 2 Second Avenue, Essington Street, Great Western Highway, Boundary Road, Norfolk Street
  • Residential and commercial projects, Ghazvin Office - Commercial Building, Behsahr Office Building, Mahab Ghods Office Building
  • Residential and commercial projects, Takhti Residential Building, Morvarid Office Building, Golrou Residential Building, Zaferanieh Residential Building, French School in Tehran, Persian School

Timeline

Associate

CDArchitects
11.2024 - Current

Senior Project Leader

CDArchitects
03.2022 - 11.2024

Project Leader

CDArchitects
10.2017 - 02.2022

Architect Assistant

CDArchitects
06.2016 - 10.2017

Architect Assistant

Universal Property Group (UPG)
06.2015 - 06.2016

Architect Assistant

Seyed Hamid Nourkeyhani and Associates Architects and Planners
07.2010 - 05.2015

Design Architect

Seyed Hamid Nourkeyhani and Associates Architects and Planners
04.2005 - 07.2010

Graduate Architect

Saeed Mirghavami & Associates Architects
06.2004 - 03.2005

Master of Architecture -

The University of Newcastle

Master of Architecture -

University Tehran

Bachelor of Architecture -

Azad University
Sepideh (Sepi) Pouyadel