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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Rana Muhammad Ali Waheed

Rana Muhammad Ali Waheed

London

Summary

Architect focused on innovative design solutions, recognized for creating a metamansion for Guinness World Record holder Herbert Nitsch. Currently developing groundbreaking projects at the Architectural Association, an institution renowned for producing influential legend designers like Zaha Hadid,Rem Koolhaas. Committed to advancing architectural boundaries through Computational visionary concepts and practical applications.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reception Assistant

Hiroe (Head OF Department)
01.2026 - Current

Worked as a Reception Assistant, welcoming visitors, managing front desk enquiries, assisting students and staff, handling calls and general coordination, and helping maintain a professional, organised, and welcoming front of house environment.

Student Assistant

Harriet Jenning(Head)
12.2025 - Current

Supported the smooth delivery of public gallery events, exhibitions, and talks by welcoming visitors, assisting with guest coordination, responding to enquiries, and helping maintain a professional, organised, and welcoming front of house environment. Assisted with event setup, audience flow, and general visitor support during busy public programmes, ensuring guests had a positive and well managed experience at all times.

Architectural Designer

Mariana Cabugueira [MC STUDIOS]
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Utilized Maya modeling techniques to enhance advanced metaverse design projects.
  • Conducted design experimentation with artificial intelligence for innovative solutions.
  • Employed C++ in Visual Studio to enable 3D printing of computational explorations.
  • Executed AI renders to improve conceptual clarity through iterative processes.

Architectural Designer

SR Designs Work (SRDW)
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created layout designs for large-scale commercial and residential projects using AutoCAD.
  • Visited buildings sites throughout project lifespans to monitor progress.
  • Worked tirelessly to deliver high-quality architectural design briefs within allocated project timelines.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines to client specifications.
  • Designed technical plans and 3D models
  • Made adjustments to designs requested by clients.
  • Conducted site visits to assess potential impacts on design and to ensure compliance with local building regulations.
  • Prepared comprehensive documentation, including specifications, for tender and construction phases.

Education

Masters Of Architecture (RIBA) Affiliated - Design And Urbanism(DRL)

Architectural Association Design Research Lab
Bloomsbury London, ENG
01-2027

Bachelors Of Architecture - Lahore

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
Lahore
01-2024

Diploma In Architectural Imagination -

Harvard University GSD
Cambridge, Massachusetts
01-2023

A-Levels - Sciences

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
2019

Skills

  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk Autocad
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Autodesk 3Ds Max
  • Rhino 7
  • Sketchup
  • Grasshopper 3D & Simulation
  • UNREAL ENGINE
  • LUMION
  • D5 Renders
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • AI Prompt Crafting Skills
  • Sketching
  • Story Telling
  • Construction Details Photography
  • Houdini
  • C Alice2
  • 3D modelling
  • Architectural rendering
  • Architectural drawing
  • AutoCAD architectural drawings
  • Technical drawing
  • Conceptual and schematic design
  • Design critique
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Metaverse Designs

Accomplishments

  • IAP Awards, Medallist (Institute Of Architects of Pakistan)
  • ArcAsia Awards, Nominee For International Competitions
  • International Recognition, On Guinness Book Of World Record Holder Herbert Nitsch (Free Diver & Water Conservationist) Digital Media Platform
  • Bachelors Thesis Distinction Holder

Certification

  • Parametric Architecture Academy (Course Studio Of Mariana Cabugueira)
  • Sustainable Modular Architecture
  • PCATP Certification (Pakistan Council Of Architects and Town Plannar)
  • Riba Part 2 in Process
  • Many Extra Certifications.

Language

English (major)
Urdu

Career goals

  • Work as a Computational Designer at ZHA ,AKT2 is my long term direction, where I aim to push the boundaries of parametric design and advanced architectural computation.
  • I want to use design thinking to address real global problems.

Timeline

Reception Assistant

Hiroe (Head OF Department)
01.2026 - Current

Student Assistant

Harriet Jenning(Head)
12.2025 - Current

Architectural Designer

Mariana Cabugueira [MC STUDIOS]
01.2023 - 01.2024

Architectural Designer

SR Designs Work (SRDW)
01.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelors Of Architecture - Lahore

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE

Diploma In Architectural Imagination -

Harvard University GSD

A-Levels - Sciences

University of Cambridge

Masters Of Architecture (RIBA) Affiliated - Design And Urbanism(DRL)

Architectural Association Design Research Lab
Rana Muhammad Ali Waheed