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MESO-FRAME is open to collaborations with studios, cultural institutions, universities and private clients interested in an architecture that holds identity and contemporaneity together.
Based in
Milan, Italy
Active in
Italy · Iraq · Jordan · Lebanon
Murouj Kharoufa, architect and designer
Curriculum
Path
Education
2009
PhD in Architecture
Sapienza University of Rome — Architectural composition and theory of architecture. Thesis: “Baghdad, architecture & city, between identity & transformation”.
Master in Urban Management
Sapienza University of Rome, ITACA Department — Interventions and rehabilitation of urban areas in developing countries.
BSc in Architecture
University of Baghdad, Department of Architecture.
Languages
Arabic (native) · Italian · English
Tools
AutoCAD · Revit · ArredoCAD · Photoshop · Illustrator · Office
Experience
2017 — present
Studio Marco Piva, Milan
Interior design: from the client's brief to materials, final drawings and supervision of installation.
2014 — present
Freelance architect
Architecture, interior design and design management in partnership with Regina Design & co. Projects in Italy, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon: hotels, clubs, shops, restaurants and private residences.
2005 — present
Kharoufa Housing, Amman
Owner, architect and design manager. Over 6 residential developments of villas and condominiums across Amman, from site analysis to construction supervision.
2017
IDI Interior Design Academy, Milan
Intensive interior design master; interior designer and design manager.
2012 — 2016
Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture & Design: design studios from Basic Design to graduation projects, drawing and rendering, modern architectural theories and architectural identity.
2010 — 2012
SiteCast Global Construction, Amman
Senior architect and design manager: multi-storey tilt-up buildings, from concept to site.
2006 — 2007
MEFIT Consulting, Rome
Urban planner assistant: urban analysis, land use and rehabilitation programmes for Khartoum.
2005 — 2009
Marmi Line, Rome
Architect and manager of the historic-centre showroom: marble craftsmanship and restoration.
1999 — 2001
BAUHOF Lebanon, Beirut
Architect assistant for the Lebanese University campus: finishes, partitions and furniture.
1997 — 1999
National Engineering Consulting Centre, Baghdad
Architect: public projects, cost estimates and site supervision.
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