2021 - 2023
2016 - 2021
I’m an architect, process-developer, and multi-disciplinary strategist that has lived in Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, and Barcelona. I completed a Master of Advanced Architecture, post graduate in 3d Printing Earthen Architecture, & a Bachelor in
In the beginning of 2020, & in the midst of Lebanon's unprecedented crises, I founded the Studio Madane collective. The youth collective uses practice-based approaches for socio-political reform and collaborates with local + European bodies in the fields of systems, innovation, sociopolitical transformation, urban regeneration, & community organization.
Lebanese naderakoum@hotmail.com
08.03.1998 [+34] 651 012 054
08001 Barcelona - 115 Beirut
linkedin.com/in/naderakoum
2001 - 2016
M.Arch + PG IAAC Barcelona, Spain
- Postgraduate in 3d Printing Earthen Architecture.
- Masters of Architecture in Advanced Architecture.
- Earned a scholarship from Philippe Jabre. validations upon request
B.Arch
LAU Beirut, Lebanon
- Graduated with distinction [GPA 3.79]
- Germany International Studio by Dr. Paola Ardizzola
- Attained a 20% Honor Scholarship & 50% Tomorrow’s Leader scholarship for 10 semesters.
Lebanese Bacc. SABIS Abu Dhabi, UAE + Choueifat, Lebanon
- Attainted a Life Sciences degree from the Lebanese Baccalaurette program
- Represented Choueifat in SABIS Stars Dubai for ‘Globalization & Preservation of Cultural Heritage’
- Community Service Leader at the Student Life Organization
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Lebanese [Native], Arabic [High Profficiency], English [Bilingual], French [Novice]
Sense-making, public speaking, proactivity, problem-solving, active listening, decision making, creative thinking Rhino, Arduino, Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop/ Premiere Pro, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office/ Excell/ Powerpoint
2023 - 2023
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator Beyond Group KSA + Beirut
- Created stakeholder engagement tools for the Local and Regional Development Project in Jazan
- Organized, communicated, and managed the engagement of macro to micro Saudi public + private entities
- Developed reports for the monitoring and evaluationof stakeholder engagement
- Collaborated on presentations with consultants from global companies within the consortium of JRLP.
Interspecies Architect + Process Developer theOtherDada Beirut + Dubai
- Managed & co-designed habitation & landscape for human and non-human organisms.
- Developed, closely with founder Adib Dada, tOD’s theory of change and metrics for Interspecies design.
- Designed processes and metabolisms for circular economies, waste management, and regenration.
CEO/ Strategist Studio Madane Beirut + Barcelona
- Led team and managed research of the Collective Identity Project with the support of a 10,000$ FNF Budget
- Led an 11,000$ budget, with FNF, for an urban reform design proposalin Beirut & two exhibitions.
- Designed brand identity, web design, guidelines, and managed a team of graphic designers.
- Founded with 7 working groups composed of 200+ urbanists, logisticians, documenters, activists, and more. studiomadane.com lorientlejour.com/article/1320768/studio-madane-une-initiative-de-jeunes-pour-redessiner-la-societe-de-demain.html
Architect Lifehaus Beirut
- Researched in-situ architecture in Lebanon & technologies of the hand-built Lifehaus.
- Led the design development of Lifehuas Modules.
- Developed architectural drawings of Lifehaus Modules.
2022 - 2023
Instructor
Lebanese American University Beirut
- Part-time faculty for senior architecture course Design Studio X ARC 632.
- Teaching Assistance for Regional Urbanism ARC 484.
- Developed syllabus, pedagogy, reviews, evaluations, and class discussions.
Trainer + Conference Chair
- Chaired the Arab Parliament Committee in the Model Arab League.
- Taught students the rules of procedural debate, formation of reform papers, and draft resolutions.
- Commissioned the World Food Program committee that dealt with Food Scarcity.
- Evaluated more than 20 position papers and awarded university scholarships to outstanding delegates.
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2017 - 2020
Initiator/ Trainer ’Independent Activism’ Series Beirut
- Conducted 4 workshops in different Lebanese cities with students from 8 universities for reformist agendas.
- Collaborated with Tyre’s municipality to conduct urban design workshops in the area.
- Co-established a progressivist student electoral campaign at LAU for four years, and by won majority in 2020.
2016 - 2017
President
Campus Student Council LAU Beirut
- Represented 4,500+ students from the student body and managed the work of 15 council members.
- Represented LAU at University of Bologna, Italy in the ERASMUS STEER-leb for campus-life enhancement.
- Participated in the Campus Life Council as a voting member alongside Heads & Coordinators. annahar.com/english/article/678199-deadlock-in-lau-elections news.lau.edu.lb/2019/students-lay-groundwork-for-independent-activism.php
Fall 2021
Lead Developer ‘Fawda’ [Al Jadid TV]
- Delineated the outline and timeline for the programs’ episodes.
- Recruited & co-structured the team, roles, and information.
Spring 2020
Researcher ‘Martian Architecture’ Project Hybrid
- Developped visual & written scientific research about geographic locations on Mars and their characteristics.
- Studied & esigned life support systems on selected geography.
- Studied and proposed possible political and governance models for Mars federation.
- Designed a circular economy model based on requirements.
- Worked closely with expert Dr. Samer Al Sayari on all of the above.
Fall 2020
Architect
Bernard Khoury DW5 Beirut, Lebanon
- Developped the 2021 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism in the concept design phase.
- Worked on the mixed-use development in Casablanca (R2) in the design development phase .
- Continued the construction drawings of the Maaref Showroom.
- Designed metal to metal detail joineries for VR Pods.
Fall 2018
Consultant
BRANDCELL Branding Agency
Beirut, Lebanon
Fall 2017
- Employed design thinking to study the case of two F&B clients.
- Used human-centered approach to propose innovative solutions for cases in F&B, banking, and cosmetics.
- Transfered qualitative & quantitative data to infographics.
- Partiticpated in think tanks with teams.
Designer
Architects for Change Beirut, Lebanon
- Participated in planning & designing a 150 sqm installation for Beirut Design Week 2017.
- Authored all the literature that was used for the installation.
- Conducted creative direction exercises for photography and film projection.
Today - 2020
Board
2019 - 2020
2016 - 2017
Madinati Progressivist Political Party
- Earned a seat in the board by democratic voting.
- Co-participated in political program development and political assessments.
- Implemented successful political campaigns in syndacite elections.
- Developed strategies for youth engagement and recruitment.
Activist
Joumana Haddad Freedoms Center
Beirut, Lebanon
- Participated in discussions & town halls regarding human rights, liberties, feminism, and more.
- Attended lectures by journalists, political analysts, sexologists, and more.
Member
Rotaract Club de Beyrouth
Beirut, Lebanon
- Participated in the senior executive team to organize and implement the Rotaract Model United Nations.
- Initiated & co-founded the Interact Club of Beirut Metropolitan closely with their respective Rotarian reps.
- Networked in the Limassol, Nicosia, & Larnaca [Cyprus] during the Rotaract District Event.
- Headed the social media committee of the organization.
Extreme Environments Architecture NASA India Spring 2020
Studio by Ar. Balachandar Baskaran
Interventions on Mars AA Visiting School Jordan Fall 2017
Studios by Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, & Iris Van Herpen.
Fine Arts Ecole des Arts: Ghassan Yammine Fall 2016
Myriam Hoballah
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Dr. Serge Yazigi
Jordi Roca in Blogs
Senior Manager at the University of Barcelona Advisor at Studio Madane
Business Consultant & Founder of Incepthub General Coordinator of Madinati
Head & Founder of Yazigi Atelier: Planning, Architecture & Design Co-instructor at LAU
jordi.roca@ub.edu
myriamhoballah@incepthub.com
sy31@aub.edu.lb
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