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Atta-Ul-Karim Ahmed

Atta-Ul-Karim Ahmed

Banstead,Surrey

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in UK housing standards and building regulations, specialising in sustainable design and code compliance. Proficient in Revit, BIM Level 2, and architectural rendering, with a strong background in design development and visual communication. Demonstrates exceptional skills in project leadership, client liaison, and consulting, supported by advanced knowledge of software tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Rhino 3D, and Vectorworks. Adept at managing data and providing administrative support while excelling in verbal and written communication. Committed to enhancing architectural projects through innovative solutions and effective BIM coordination.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Architect

Haworth Tompkins Architects
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Supported strategic design and planning decisions through key residential and mixed-use feasibility studies in London and Birmingham.
  • Delivered planning approval for Bow Industrial Park, a complex brownfield redevelopment featuring BREEAM-accredited industrial units.
  • Acquired technical delivery and coordination experience by producing Stage 5 construction drawings for Wembley NE03.
  • Contributed to design development for Holloway Prison regeneration project in collaboration with Maccreanor Lavington.

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Pitman Tozer Architects
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Secured planning approval for Dagenham Green Phase 2, coordinating multiple consultants using BIM Level 2 to deliver 144 private homes.
  • Conducted feasibility studies and fire remediation across London, generating designs, technical drawings, and compliance updates.
  • Developed national Stage 4 design pack for Barratt, co-designing UK's first recycled cycle barrier in Westminster.

Architectural Assistant Part 1

Bogle Architects
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Contributed to international and UK feasibility studies for education and residential projects.
  • Delivered Stage 2 and 5 construction drawings for award-winning Royal Guildford Grammar School Dubai.
  • Coordinated detailed design and consultant input on landmark education projects.
  • Supported internal design communication through visualisation and model-making techniques.

Freelance and Volunteer

Volunteering
London
  • Contributed to successful exchange of over 30 properties within 18 months as Property Viewing Assistant at Goodfellows.
  • Supported administrative duties for local youth groups, managing volunteers for charitable events.
  • Volunteered as Graphic Designer at MTA International, leveraging 12 years of experience in motion graphics and broadcasting.

Education

RIBA Part 3 Professional Practice in Architecture - Architecure

University of Westminster
London
09.2023 - 08.2024

Master of Architecture - Architecture

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture

London Metropolitan University
London
09.2014 - 07.2017

Skills

  • Revit
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Grasshopper
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Rhino 3D
  • Autodesk ACC
  • Twinnmotion
  • Enscape
  • V-RAY
  • V-Carve Pro
  • Vectorworks
  • Viewpoint Systems (4P)

References

Available upon request.

Languages

German
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Certification

ARB Certified.

Timeline

RIBA Part 3 Professional Practice in Architecture - Architecure

University of Westminster
09.2023 - 08.2024

Architect

Haworth Tompkins Architects
01.2023 - 07.2025

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Pitman Tozer Architects
06.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Architecture - Architecture

London Metropolitan University
09.2019 - 07.2021

Architectural Assistant Part 1

Bogle Architects
12.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture

London Metropolitan University
09.2014 - 07.2017

Freelance and Volunteer

Volunteering
Atta-Ul-Karim Ahmed