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2015 - 2026
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I’ M AFNAN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & URBAN STRATEGY LEADER | ARCHITECT
Architect and multidisciplinary design leader with 10+ years of experience across architecture, urban design, master planning, and design development. My work spans from human-scale environments to giga-scale developments, combining creative design thinking with strategic decision-making, sustainability, and development value. I am passionate about shaping distinctive, resilient, and people-centered environments that contribute to the future of Saudi cities and Vision 2030.
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Design Leadership Across Scales
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10+ years of experience shaping projects from architecture and interiors to urban strategies and giga-scale developments. My approach combines design excellence, strategic thinking, sustainability, and development value to create meaningful, peoplecentered environments.
CORE EXPERTISE DESIGN STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
URBAN STRATEGY
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Leading design direction, reviews, decision-making, and multidisciplinary alignment from early vision through approvals and delivery.
DESIGN GOVERNANCE
MASTER PLANNING
INTERIOR DESIGN
MASTER PLANNING & URBAN STRATEGY
MOSTADAM AP
Developing people-centered urban strategies that integrate placemaking, mobility, sustainability, and long-term development value.
SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES
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1M+ m²
SAR 51B
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GIGA-SCALE DEVELOPMENT
VALUE OPTIMIZATION
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY Translating design vision into coordinated, buildable solutions through consultant management, technical review, stakeholder alignment, and quality assurance.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Education
Experience
MAY 2023 MASTER OF SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES, KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS Dhahran, KSA
2024 – PRESENT LEAD DESIGN ARCHITECT DESIGN LEAD, DEVELOPMENT & MASTER PLANNING NEOM, Saudi Arabia
MAY 2017 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, WOODBURY UNIVERSITY Burbank, California
2014 – PRESENT FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT AAJ ARCHITECTS Saudi Arabia
MAY 2011 BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN, PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD UNIVERSITY Khobar, KSA.
2023 — 2024 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVISER RETAL URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Selected Credentials MOSTADAM AP | LSE Real Estate Economics & Finance | Oxford Adaptive Leadership
2012 – 2013 INTERIOR DESIGNER, ASGT GROUP, GUSHAT ENGINEERING Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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NEOM | GIGA-SCALE DESIGN LEADERSHIP
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2024 - present As part of NEOM’s development-side design team, I lead and contribute to architectural, urban, and design development strategies across multiple giga-scale projects. My role spans design governance, master planning, design development, executive reviews, consultant coordination, value optimization, and stakeholder alignment from early vision through approvals and delivery.
THE LINE — Official Public Visual © NEOM
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Lead Design Architect Development & Master Planning
The Line Trojena 4 Confidential Developments
1M+ m² Multi-Asset Developments
NEOM | SELECTED PROJECTS +4 CONFIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
1M+ m² Development Scale
6 PROJECTS GIGA-SCALE PORTFOLIO
Project imagery and details omitted in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
SAR 51B VALUE OPTIMIZATION
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SARAH IWAN | CREATIVE URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION 2023 - 2024 A fast-track proposal developed within a 3-day design challenge, focused on creativity, identity, and urban experience.
1st 8
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Design Architect Development & Master Planning
Competition design / 1st Prize
3,200 m2
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NORTH AL KHOBAR | KSA URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
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2023 An urban design proposal focused on improving walkability, connectivity, and accessibility through research, user engagement, and community-based planning. Scope: Urban analysis, user research, mobility strategy, and public-realm design. ROLE
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Lead Design Architect, Urban Designer
Urban Planning & Design
12 km²
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND MIXED USE COMMERCIAL STORES & WAREHOUSES HOTEL APARTMENTS EDUCATIONAL RELIGIOUS GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE PARKING OPEN SPACE EMPTY PLOT UNDER CONSTRUCTION OLD BUILDINGS CEMETARY
PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED ANCHOR NODES
30-80 m ROW
18 m ROW
12 m ROW 40 °
PARKING STRUCTURES BUFFER ZONES – 18 M
30 ° C
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JABAL ABU MAKHROUQ | RIYADH HERITAGE PARK REGENERATION
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2020 A heritage-focused proposal preserving the mountain as the project’s focal point while improving walkability and introducing public spaces, an outdoor theater, and sustainable shading. Scope: Master planning, heritage preservation, pedestrian connectivity, and public-space design. ROLE
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Lead Design Architect, Urban Designer
Heritage & Urban Regeneration
20 km
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SMART PARK BLUEPRINT | KSA SUSTAINABLE URBAN STRATEGY
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2023 A scalable strategy for smart and sustainable neighborhood parks in Saudi Arabia, piloted through Salsabeel Park to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Scope: Strategy, master planning, smart systems, and sustainability. ROLE
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Urban Strategist & Designer
Urban & Smart and Sustainable Cities
1.3 m² Prototype
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STUDIO CITY | LOS ANGELES, USA SAFE & INCLUSIVE URBAN DESIGN
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2016 An urban regeneration proposal designed to create a safer and more connected community through active public spaces, community nodes, improved walkability, and natural surveillance. Scope: Urban research, master planning, safety strategy, mobility planning, and public-space design. ROLE
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Architectural Designer
Urban Safety & Regeneration
278,710 m²
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DAMMAM SOUQ | DAMMAM URBAN REGENERATION
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2022 An urban regeneration proposal developed to improve the souq’s visual identity, pedestrian comfort, and shading while preserving its vibrant commercial character. Scope: Site research, user engagement, urban analysis, design strategy, public-realm improvements, and shading solutions. ROLE
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Lead Design Architect, Urban Designer
Urban Regeneration
5 km Study Area
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MIXED-USE BUILDING | KHOBAR COMMERCIAL & RETAIL
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2020 A mixed-use high-rise development combining office and retail functions, developed through multiple architectural proposals to achieve a contemporary identity, efficient circulation, and a strong commercial presence. Scope: Design leadership, proposal review, team coordination, design development, and quality control. ROLE
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
High-Rise Architecture Commercial & Retail
6,700 m²
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MIXED-USE BUILDING | KHOBAR HOSPITALITY & RETAIL
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2020 A mixed-use high-rise development combining a hotel and retail mall, designed to create a distinctive destination with efficient circulation, a strong commercial presence, and a contemporary architectural identity. Scope: Design leadership, proposal review, team coordination, design development, and quality control. ROLE
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
High-Rise Architecture Hospitality & Retail
5,120 m²
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FUTURE MUSEUM | RIYADH, KSA CULTURAL ARCHITECTURE
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2023 A visionary museum concept designed to create an immersive cultural destination through iconic form, innovative spatial experience, and a strong architectural identity. Scope: Concept design, architectural development, spatial experience, and visualization. ROLE
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Lead Design Architect
Cultural Architecture
10,000 m²
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MOSQUE | DAMMAM, KSA RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE 2020
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Design Team Lead
Civic & Religious Architecture
3,570 m²
A contemporary mosque designed to create a serene worship environment while meeting functional and technical requirements. Scope: Design review, team development, and quality control.
coordination,
design
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PRIVATE VILLA | DHAHRAN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
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2022 A contemporary private villa balancing privacy, comfort, material quality, and refined indoor–outdoor living. Scope: Concept design, construction documents, material selection, supplier coordination, site supervision
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Lead Design Architect
Private Villa
1200 m2
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DARTS CAFÉ | INTERIOR DESIGN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR
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2021 A contemporary café interior designed to create a distinctive customer experience through functional planning, cohesive materials, and a strong connection to the brand identity. Scope: Concept design, construction documents, material selection, supplier coordination, and site supervision. ROLE
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
Commercial Interior
150 m²
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DARTS CAFÉ | DRIVE-THRU RETAIL ARCHITECTURE
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2021 A distinctive drive-thru concept developed across 13 locations, translating the brand identity into a bold and highly visible architectural design. Scope: Concept design, construction documents, material selection, supplier coordination, and construction supervision. ROLE
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
Retail Architecture
13 Branches
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IMPASTO | COOKIE SHOP COMMERCIAL & BRANDING
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2021 A compact retail interior designed to create a memorable customer experience through efficient planning, distinctive materials, and a cohesive brand identity. Scope: Concept design, branding, construction documents, material selection, supplier coordination, and site supervision. ROLE
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
Retail Interior & Branding
48 m²
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VETERANS HOUSING | LA ,USA SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL
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2016 A sustainable housing community designed for veterans, integrating passive cooling, natural ventilation, and vernacular strategies to reduce energy use and enhance resident comfort. Scope: Research, concept development, environmental design, housing planning, and architectural visualization. ROLE
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Architectural Designer
Sustainable Housing
30,000 m²
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THE FADE OF SEPARATION | KSA SOCIAL & PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN
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2017 A conceptual public space exploring gender segregation through sensory connections and subtle spatial integration, creating a more inclusive and empowering environment. Scope: Research, concept development, spatial strategy, and architectural visualization.
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Architectural Designer
Socially Responsive Architecture
10,000 m²
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NEW PIER | SANTA MONICA WATERFRONT URBAN DESIGN 2015
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Urban Designer
Waterfront & Public Realm
10,000 m²
A waterfront plaza proposal extending public activities from the shoreline onto the pier, creating a dynamic destination for gathering, recreation, and leisure. Scope: Concept development, public-space design, waterfront planning, and architectural visualization.
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DHAHRAN | GUEST HOUSE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
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2017 A contemporary guest house designed to balance privacy, comfort, material quality, and refined indoor outdoor living. Scope: Concept design, construction documents, material selection, supplier coordination, and site supervision.
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Lead Design Architect
Guest House
150 m2
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PRIVATE VILLA | DAMMAM RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
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2021 A contemporary villa concept developed to reflect the client’s vision through a refined architectural identity, balanced proportions, and carefully crafted exterior visualizations. Scope: Concept design, façade development, architectural visualization, and client presentation. ROLE
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Lead Design Architect
Residential Architecture
500 m²
Minimalist
Design
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ROUNDABOUT DESIGN | KHOBAR URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION
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2020 A symbolic roundabout concept inspired by the unity and cultural identity of Saudi Arabia, designed as a distinctive urban landmark that enhances the city’s visual character. Scope: Concept development, symbolic design, urban landmark design, and architectural visualization.
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Lead Design Architect
Urban Design
1,964 m²
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BESPOKE URBAN FURNITURE | KSA PUBLIC REALM
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2023 A sculptural 5-meter urban furniture element designed as a distinctive public-space feature, combining ergonomic comfort, refined detailing, and a strong visual identity. Scope: Concept design, material development, technical detailing, fabrication drawings, and client coordination.
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Lead Designer & Site Supervisor
Urban Furniture & Public Realm
Outdoor Furniture
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME!
Afnanaljarbou@gmail.com
+966555800624
Afnan Aljarbou
@aajarchitect