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Education

Bachelors in Architecture

Allana College of Architecture, Pune, India

Azim A Khatri

Senior Architect | AIA Intl. Assoc

Dubai, UAE •azimkhtr@gmail.com • +971 544606599, +91 9823333277

•https://www.linkedin.com/in/azim-khatri-1b1b3110/: 13-04-83 ▪ Indian▪ Male ▪ Married Summary and Objectives, Highly motivated and results-driven Senior Architect with extensive experience in Dubai specializing in the design, documentation, and management of large-scale residential projects (For EMAAR and Select Group). Proven ability to Led project from pre concept design to IFC drawings, ensuring compliance with client needs and regulations (DBC, FLS, DEWA). Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong collaborations with clients, stakeholders, and vendors. Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of large projects, consistently overseeing budgets averaging AED 600 million.

Areas of Expertise

 Large scale Commercial & Residential Building Design

 Concept Design, Pre-design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, IFC Drawings.

 Dubai Building Codes

 Managed multidisciplinary teams/sub consultants (Structural, MEP, Landscape, ID, TIS, Lighting, VT, WM, Acoustic, ICT, Security,RERA, SIS) for seamless design integration and coordination on AAC  Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Sketch up  Client Relationship Management,  Team Management

Affiliations

Council of Architecture

AIA (American institute of Architects) International membership

The Indian Institute of Architects,

Certification inBIM Academy3D 4D and 5D

Selected Projects

Retail + Residential, Parkwood at Dubai Hills, For EMAAR Group Dubai (90460 sqmt) Developed concept and SD, DD,TD and iFC on BIM AAC, collaborating with all disciplines and Authority (DDA)

Retail + Residential, Marina Views at Rashid Yatchs and Marina, For EMAAR Group Dubai (109417 sqmt) Developed concept and SD, DD,TD and iFC on BIM, collaborating with all other disciplines

The Peninsula JLBB Plot F Residential Building Plot no. 3460190, peninsula Business Bay, B/Up Area=50554 sqmt

Retail + Residential High-Rise Towers (303.40 mt high), Mazgaon, Mumbai (192577 sqmt) Developed concept and construction drawings on BIM, collaborated with all trades on BIM.

Makkah Clock Royal Tower (Abraj Al Bait), KSA & Khalifa Football Stadium, Qatar

Done service coordination BIM, IFC submission, and RFI resolution

Commercial +Residential Development at Al-Suwaiq, Oman (73825 sqmt)

Lead and supervise the team of designer/draftsman and motivate them to the objectives and goals. Headed project management from planning to execution.

Commercial + Residential Development for Arkanmajanat Baushar, Muscat (87615 sqmt)

Oversaw the project, prepared concept and specifications of materials, arranged construction drawings and collaborated with all trades and construction management.

New MAN turbo – OHI Workshop at Rusayl Industrial Estate, Muscat (2491 sqmt)

Designed concept and coordinated with the product manager to implement the plans. Created construction drawing of PEB structure

Work Experience Outliner

Organization

Dubai consultants LLC

DEC Dynamic Engineering Consultants

Abdul Mohsen Al Tamimi Group

Design Work Portfolio (DWP)

Al Mamari Al Masiya Ent

Sandeep Shikre Associates.

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners)

Position Year Location

Senior Architect 2023-Present Dubai, UAE

Senior Architect 2023-2023 Dubai, UAE

Senior Architect 2022- 2023 NEOM, KSA

Architect 2020- 2022 Dubai, UAE

Senior Architect 2019- 2020 Muscat, Oman

Senior Project Architect 2018- 2019 Pune, India

Architect 2016- 2018 Pune, India

Work Experience in Detail

Dubai Consultants LLC, Dubai October 2023 – Present Senior Architect-Project Lead

Dubai Consultants was Founded in 1975, one of the UAE’s oldest architectural firms. Backed by the patronage of His Highness.They have led key government and private projects across the Emirates and South Asia.

- Led EMAAR project from pre concept design to IFC drawings, ensuring compliance with client needs and regulations (DBC, FLS, DEWA).

- Conducted coordination meetings with stakeholders (team, client, sub-consultants, authorities, contractors for TQ) to align deliverables.

- Oversaw design development, reviews, and approvals, ensuring timely milestone achievement.

- Managed multidisciplinary teams/sub consultants (Structural, MEP, Landscape, ID, TIS, Lighting, VT, WM, Acoustic, ICT, Security,RERA, SIS) for seamless design integration and coordination on AAC

- Liaised with authorities and utility providers for approvals and compliance. (DDA, DCD, RTA, DCAA)

 RESIDENTIAL+RETAIL DEVELOPMENT-PARKWOODS, AT DUBAI HILLS ESTATE, Plot no.PA15.005, DUBAI for EMAAR Group Dubai (B/Up 90460 sqmt)

 The Peninsula JLBB Plot F Residential Building Plot no. 3460190, peninsula Business Bay, B/Up Area=50554 sqmt

DEC Dynamic Engineering Consultants, Dubai April 2023 – October 2023

Senior Architect

Dynamic Engineering Consultants DEC is an established regional Engineering consultancy with a strong track record of providing creative solutions for the most challenging projects like The Royal Atlantis.

Managed the design of a Residential+Retail from scratch like concept, to SD Package and coordinated with all trades and vendors

 Retail + Residential, Marina Views at Rashid Yatchs and Marina, For EMAAR Group Dubai (112615 sqmt)

 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AT DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR BRIDGE DISTRICT, PLOT B-009, DUBAI (18702 sqmt)

Abdul Mohsen Al Tamimi Group, Al Khobar, KSA

Senior Architect

September 2022 – March 2023

Oversee the Projects by coordination, reviewing and generating drawings in 3D phase with the help of tools like BIM, RFi resolution.

 Command Center and Police Station Building at NEOM NC1, Tabuk, KSA

 TBC schools at Umaima, KSA

Design Work Portfolio (DWP), Dubai

Architect

August 2020 –June 2022

Manage and monitor day-to-day design activities. Compose preliminary design studies for architectural projects and Communicate design ideas and solutions to clients.

 Apartment and Camabba project at Palm Jumerah, Dubai.

Al Mamari Al Masiya Ent., Muscat, Oman

Senior Architect – Studio Head

March 2019 – July 2020

Led two projects. Chaired and mentored a team of eight people. Created and evaluated designs to meet the needs of the clients. Supervised and managed the entire phases of the projects from planning to execution. Developed concepts, space programme, ROI and documents. Assisted in attaining statutory approvals.

 Facilitated the extension of a new architectural wing comprising a team of eight people.

 Designed and completed Commercial + Residential development at Al-Suwaiq, Oman (73825sqm).

 Successfully completed the project of Mountain Resort at Jabal Al-akhtar, Oman (2560sqmt).

Sandeep Shikre Associates, Pune Feb 2018 – Feb 2019

Senior Project Architect

Spearheaded the management of a high-rise project in Mumbai. Produced the concept, created drawings on BIM and collaborated with all trades on BIM. Interacted with clients to gather and clarify requirements. Held site meetings to implement ideas and conduct site supervisions and inspection for quality control.

 Streamlined the project to build Retail + Residential high-rise towers (303.40mt high) at Mazgaon, Mumbai. (192577sqmt).

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), Pune Jun 2016 – Jan 2018 Architect

Internal team lead, MEP Coordination on BIM, Done IFC submission.

 Khalifa Football stadium, Qatar. 40000 pax

 Makkah Clock Royal Tower (Abraj Al Bait), KSA

 Al Bayt Football stadium, Qatar.

Masterplan Services Pvt Ltd, Pune, Leeyana LLC, Muscat Jan 2012 – Jun 2016

Led a team of six architects. Provided guidance to devise conceptual designs, shop drawings, ROI and construction monitoring services. Routinely updated clients on the detailing and design of the construction materials and organised meetings with decision makers to recognise and administer requirements. Prepared specifications of materials and communicated with construction management and vendors to accomplish the ideas. Solicited bids and negotiated vendor offers. Researched building codes and acquired permits.

 Succeeded in designing and developing commercial + residential development for Arkan majan at Baushar, Muscat (87615sqmt)

 Executed the project of HCLIT Park at Hinjewadi phase-1, Pune (5769sqmt)

 Navigated all the phases of project implementation to build New MAN turbo – OHI workshop at Rusayl Industrial Estate, Muscat (2491 sqmt)

 Commercial development for Toucan united co. At al-ghubrah, Muscat (46904sqmt)

 Proposed Head office for Oman Chamber of commerce and Industry (OCCI) at plot no. 1817, Boushar, Muscat. (31885 sqm)

 Farmhouse for Amer Al-suleimani at Al Fuleij, Muscat (1733sqmt)

Studio Arch, Pune May 2010 – Dec 2011

Architect

Developed plans and designs for local Pune projects. Investigated projects to check compliance with local bye-laws and Municipal scrutiny (PreDcr). Collaborated with different trades, vendors and clients to boost smooth completion of projects.

Additional Experience

Junior Architect, Siddhant Pvt Ltd., Pune

The Peninsula JLBB Plot F ResidentialBuilding Plot no. 3460190, peninsula Business Bay, B/Up Area=50554 sqmt

MARINAVIEW,Residential+retaildevelopmentforEMAARGroupDubai AtRashidYachtsand MarinaDubai.B/UpArea=112615.45sqmt

RESIDENTIALDEVELOPMENTATDUBAICREEKHARBOURBRIDGEDISTRICT,PLOTB-009,DUBAI B/UpArea=18702sqmt

APARTMENTANDRESORTATPALMJUMERAH

Residentialhighrisetowers(303.40mthigh)+retaildevelopment AtMazgaon,Mumbai.B/Up area=192577sqmt

MakkahClockRoyalTower(AbrajAlBait),KSA&KhalifaFootbalStadium,Qatar CommandcenterandpolicestationatNEOM,KSA

Commercial+residentialdevelopmentforArkanMajanAtplotno161.Al-Khuwair,Muscat.B/Uparea=87156sqmt

NewMANturbo-OHIworkshop.Atplotno55.Al-RusaylIndustrialEstate,Muscat.B/Uparea=2491sqmt

Proposedcommercial+residentialdevelopmentforToucanUnited AtAl-Ghubrahl,Muscat.B/Uparea=46904sqmt

ProposedcommercialdevelopmentforOasisDevelopmentCO.S.A.O.C AtSohar,Oman.B/Uparea=26025sqmt

ProposedcommercialDevelopmentforAl-Shalinternation,FirasCenter AtSohar,Oman.B/Uparea=12138sqmt

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The Peninsula JLBB Plot F Residential Building on Plot no. 3460190

FACTS AND FIGURES :

PLOT AREA 7405 SQMT | TOTAL GFA-27400 SQMT | TOTAL B/UP-50554 SQMT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Study Sketch For Hierarchy Of Spaces, And Canal View

Design & Technical Maintain Design Integrity: Translate conceptual vision into buildable detail design while ensuring high aesthetic flair and code compliance.

Coordination & Leadership

Project Management

Single Point of Contact (SPOC): Lead and coordinate all internal teams, external consultants, and DubaiAuthoritiesto ensure smooth inter-disciplinary integration.

Deliver Detail Design: Oversee production and quality control of comprehensive, coordinated construction documentation.

LOCATION PLAN

ODIUM LEVEL-2

PODIUM LEVEL-3

MARINA VIEWS, AT RASHID YATCH AND MARINA, PLOT NO B07.01,02 BY EMAAR

FACTS AND FIGURES

PLOT AREA- 18702 SQM

TOTAL GFA- 68443.90 SQM

TOTAL B/UP-112615.45 SQM

ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITY:

AS AN SENIOR ARCHITECT OF THE PROJECT, STARTED PROJECT FROM CONCEPTUAL LEVEL WITH GOOD AESTHETICAL FLAIR AND CODE COMPLIANCES, HANDLED AND COORDINATED WITH EXTERNAL CONSULTANS, VENDORS, AND OTHER DIESCIPLINES SMOOTHLY BY LEADING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TEAMS EVENTUALLY ACT AS A SINGLE POINT CONTACT FOR ALL INVOLVED DISCIPLINES.

SETTING OUT PLAN

NORTH ELEVATION-OVERALL

EAST ELEVATION-OVERALL

WEST ELEVATION-OVERALL

MATERIAL KEYNOTES

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

AT DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR BRIDGE DISTRICT, PLOT B-009, DUBAI

FACTS AND FIGURES

PLOT AREA- 18702 SQM

TOTAL GFA- 21885.87 SQM

TOTAL B/UP- 5715.70 SQM

ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITY:

ODIUM FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

NORTH ELEVATION-OVERALL

EAST ELEVATION-OVERALL

WEST ELEVATION-OVERALL

SETTING OUT PLAN

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

This prestigious residential development is located on the outer circle of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai UAE. Catering to an up-market client the site is one of the best on the Palm giving views toward the Gulf waters from one aspect and a full view over the Palm from the other. The two apartment buildings are complemented in the central plaza by secure leisure activities including swimming pool, fitness centre and bbq area. 185 car parking is located in the extensive basement taking up a large percentage of the plot and is accessed from within each building. The apartments comprise a range of 4 bedroom duplex formats with large terraces and balconies. Design Work Portfolio’s scope is masterplanning of the site and architectural and interior design.

RESORT & CABANAS AT PALM JUMERAH, DUBAI

LocatedintheprestigiousandexclusivetownshipofPalmjumerah, Apartmentsandcabanasaremeanttobeapartoftheexclusive ownervillasandresidencesbuiltonthelake.

WithaccesstoalltheamenitiesthePalmJumerahoffers,the units wereaskedtobedesignedtobetranquil,privateandalmostcutoff fromtherestofthedevelopment.Bycarryingthemontothelake,and positioningthemsothatnoresidentcanseetheotherfromitsdeck, whileutilizingtheareamosteffectivelywasthemainchallengeofthis design.