Sharmin Aziz
Phillip,ACT
Summary
Building Designer skilled in both residential new construction and remodeling projects. Experience with diverse clients on designing residential properties involving challenging site placement complying planning regulations. Focused on green design with eye for luxury.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Designer
Self Employed
11.2019 - Current
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
- Lodged development applications to receive approval from ACT Government.
- Enhanced energy efficiency of building designs by recommending advanced architectural ideas.
ASO6 Territory Plan
ACT Government Planning Directorate
08.2011 - 01.2023
- Reviewed Territory Plan 2008 General Codes and Residential Zones Codes, and recommended policy changes being adopted in ACT Planning System Reform.
A/g SOG C Territory Plan Review
ACT Government Planning Directorate
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Created comprehensive plans and designs for commercial zoning across Territory.
ASO6 Development Policy
ACT Government Planning Directorate
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Reviewed Territory Plan definitions and developed new definitions.
- Reviewed rural villages precinct code and developed Hall Precinct Code.
ASO5 Urban Research and Monitoring
ACT Government Planning Directorate
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Researched and established land supply issues and trends to government and interest groups.
ASO4 Development Assessment
ACT Government Planning Directorate
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed over 10 client calls while assessing multiple development applications under strict deadlines.
Survey Team Leader
Sydney City Council, via Jackson Teece
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Led team of four to collect and present field data to monitor development trends.
Project Architect
Ideas Iftekhar & Design Associates
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Preformed residential design projects applying innovative architectural concepts.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Architect
BCL Associates Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and professional knowledge.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Junior Architect
Tanya Karim N. R. Khan & Associates
10.2003 - 05.2004
- Utilized CAD to complete designs, model renderings and specification details.
- Worked with clients and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors to reduce cost by 10%.
- Designed lighting systems for buildings to increase 8% energy efficiency.
Education
Master of Planning - Urban Planning
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.2007
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology
Bangladesh01.2004
Skills
- Freehand Sketching
- Conceptual and Schematic Design Skills
- Architectural Innovation
- Technical Architecture Design
- Material application knowledge
- Project Management
- ACT Planning Codes and Regulations
- Site Investigation Reports
- Strong Verbal and Written Communicator
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Planning Excellence Award 2018 (ACT chapter) for incorporating active living principles into the Territory Plan.
- Completed the commercial space and employment audit of the Sydney City Council one week ahead of deadline.
- Co-developed the Territory Plan variation standard operating procedures.
Attributes
- 15 years' experience in the ACT planning system acquired via complex research, analysis and development of Territory Plan codes.
- Advanced design and project management skills acquired via development assessment and design projects.
- Sound people management skills acquired via leading, managing, and supervising staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills acquired via public and private sector client dealing.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Building Designer
Self Employed
11.2019 - Current
ASO6 Territory Plan
ACT Government Planning Directorate
08.2011 - 01.2023
A/g SOG C Territory Plan Review
ACT Government Planning Directorate
05.2011 - 07.2011
ASO6 Development Policy
ACT Government Planning Directorate
07.2008 - 04.2011
ASO5 Urban Research and Monitoring
ACT Government Planning Directorate
05.2008 - 06.2008
ASO4 Development Assessment
ACT Government Planning Directorate
07.2007 - 04.2008
Survey Team Leader
Sydney City Council, via Jackson Teece
11.2006 - 06.2007
Project Architect
Ideas Iftekhar & Design Associates
06.2005 - 10.2005
Architect
BCL Associates Ltd
06.2004 - 02.2005
Junior Architect
Tanya Karim N. R. Khan & Associates
10.2003 - 05.2004
Master of Planning - Urban Planning
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Bangladesh University of Engineering And Technology
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