Ahmed Al-Jirjees
566 Spadina Crescent
M5S2J9 Toronto, ON
E-mail: ahmedjirjees@gmail.com
Phone number: 437 234 4094
Master of Urban Design
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Architecture
German Jordanian university
Amman, Jordan
Exchange Semester in Architecture
Hochschule Koblenz
Professional Diploma in Social Work: Migration and Refugees
German Jordanian university
Amman, Jordan
Education
09/2018 - 05/2020
09/2011 - 08/2016
09/2014 - 03/2015
10/2016 - 03/2017
Skills
Autodesk Revit: Certified Prof.
Adobe Photoshop
Lumion / Enscape
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Sketchup
ArcGIS
Rhino
Languages
English: Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Arabic: Native / Bilingual Proficiency
German: Limited Working Proficiency
Designer / OAA Intern-Architect
SvN Architects + Planners. Toronto, ON
- Assisted in management, preparation and coordination of multiple public consultation sessions of diffferently scaled projects.
- A member of a technical advisory team working on the design and development of multiple transit-oriented communities in Toronto.
- Involved in the massing and conceptual development of multiple projects in Toronto, including preparation of rezoning packages, planning rationales, renderings, shadow studies etc.
Urban Designer
JET Design Inc., Toronto, ON
- Created concepts for different coopetition entries in China and Canada, including architecture & Urban Design.
Interior Architect
Sufian Sawalha Design. Amman, Jordan
- Managed the coordination and production of furniture item as well as interior design.
Intern Urban Planner
UN-Habitat, Amman. Jordan
- Took part of the project management of the pilot for Jordan Affordable Housing project, as well as coordination, data collection and research of the LERMP (Local Emergency and Risk Management Plans). Also represented the UN-Habitat Jordan Program in meetings and UN workshops.
Architectural Intern
Willen Associates Architects. Wiesbaden, Germany
- Participated in the design, detailing and presentation of many projects in Germany and Russia, including site planning, façade design, architectural detailing and interior design.
Architectural Intern (Site)
Suboh Consulting Engineers. Amman, Jordan
- Trained in on-site architecture supervision of a university building, including checking working drawings.
Work Experience
07.2020 – present
06.2020 – 07.2020
06.2018 - 08.2018
11.2016 - 05.2017
03.2015 – 08.2015
08.2013 – 09.2013
Design Faculty Prize, University of Toronto
Jules F. Wegman Fellowship for Academic Performance, University of Toronto
Admission Award, University of Toronto
Gender Mainstreaming in Camp Management Workshop
UNOPS
Amman, Jordan.
- The workshop’s goal was to apply practical gender mainstreaming practices throughout the refugee camps management process to develop equitable. safe living conditions and infrastructure within the camps.
Hyperbolic Reefs
Architecture Association: Jordan Visiting School
Amman, Jordan
- Workshop conducted by the AA school from London, focused on parametric designs and incorporating architecture with natural landscapes.
Intercultural Dialogue Towards Reclaiming Public Spaces Within Metropolitan Areas.
Comparative Analysis for Sustainable Development of Public Spaces.
Technical University of Dortmund - German Jordanian University
Awards & Workshops
2020
2019
2018
2016
2016
2015
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto. Principal,
ACRONYM Urban Design & Planning
aedin.christopher@gmail.com
Former Supervisor/Senior Project Manager, SvN Architects & Planners
References
Mark Sterling
Aedin Christopher