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Experience - Research[Feb 12 - Current] AA Alexandria Visiting SchoolDirector Architectural Association School of Architecture

[March 12 - April 12] AI Visiting School - AA Istanbul || Athens Visiting School Tutor Architectural Association School of Architecture

[Dec 09 - Dec 10] Emergent Technologies Design Studio – AA SchoolResearcher Bifurcating Bridge Workshop collaboration with ICD - Universität Stuttgart

[May 05 - May 06] University of Utah – CROMDI labResearch Assistant Information Visualization Design The design intent is to compile complex information into visual representations to allow rapid decision making.

[Winter 05/6] University of Utah Lowell C. Bennion, Alan L Morrell, and Thomas CarterFree Lance Publication and Formatting Polygamy in Lorenzo Snow’s Birgham City: An Architectural Tour

[Sept 04 - May 05] University of Utah CA+P College of Architectural + PlanningTeaching Assistant Digital Media studio - BSc of Architecture

[Winter 03] YAT Education Center, Alexandria, Egypt3D MAX Instructor Accredited Discreet course

Education[Sept 09 - current] PhD. In Architectural Design

Architectural Association School

[Jan 03 - May 06] MArch. Masters of Architecture University of Utah CA+P College of Architectural + Planning

[Sept 02 - Sept 03] IT Msc. Information Technology Masters of Science University Of Nottingham School of Computer Science + Information Technology - Multi Media ITI - Information Technology Institute, Cairo, Egypt

[Sept 97 - Jul 02] Bsc. Bachelor of architecture & Environmental design Arab Academy For Science and Technology College of Architectural and Environmental Design Alexandria, EgyptPublications. 2010/5 The Bifurcating Bridge Urban Flux 2010. Sept 2012 Urban Accoustic Simulation: Analysis of Urban Public Spaces Through Auditory Senses eCAADe 30

Jury & Lecture Invitations. Fall 2008: Juror Experiencing Architecture (Proff. Julio Bermudez). Spring 2007: Juror Design studio (Prescott Muir). Spring 2007: Lecturer Islamic Architecture (Prescott Muir). Fall 2006: Juror 2nd Sem. Communications (Proff. Julio Bermudez)

Merate A. BarakatAIA

4405 Old Main Hill Logan, Utah, USA

84341+1(435)764-1444

122 Hudson WayLondon, N9 0XG

United Kingdom+44(0)7771528889

merate.barakat@aaschool.ac.uk

www.meratebarakat.com/wp

Nationality: USA & EgyptNative tongue: English & Arabic

Registered Architect: Egypt & North America

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Experience - Professional[May 06 - Dec 08] Prescott Muir Architects, PC. - Salt Lake City, Utah -Intern Architect I was involved in different phases of architectural projects: Programming / Schematic design / Design development Construction documents / Bidding process Construction administration / MarketingProject listResidential . Everest builders’ town homes . Dee’s residence . Michigan residence (AIA Award) . Canyon Residence (AIA Award) . Marmalade Condos Performing arts . Virginia tanner children dance theater . Salt Lake City Performing Arts TheaterEducational . Weber County Library Tenant improvement . Vendome Projects . Planned Parenthood . Howa Office building . Prescott Muir Office . South Jordan office building Bank / Retail

. Zions Bank - Rose Park Branch - South Jordan Branch

. Harmon’s Grocery Store

Awards. Design award: Masters thesis CA+P, University of Utah-Salt Lake City, Utah. Design award: Bachelors project Abou Gad Architects, Jaddah, Saudi Arabia. Merit design award: AIA, PMA, Canyon Residence-Salt Lake City, Utah. Honors design : AIA, PMA , Michigan Residence-Salt Lake City, Utah. Scholarship: AIA, CA+P, University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah

Skills Parametric Design Multimedia Programming CAD & 3D MAXWeb Design Grasshopper - VB.Net Adobe Creative Suite Physical modeling Film & Animation

ReferencesMicheal Weinstock Prescott Muir Julio BermudezPhD Supervisor Previous Employer Mentor+44 (0) 20 7887 4000 +1(801) 521-9111 +1(202) 319-5755mweinstock@aaschool.ac.uk muir@arch.utah.edu bermudez@cua.edu