Dana T.
Architect
Lebanon
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About
I am a recent graduate in Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and have professional experience in both the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, providing me with a deep understanding of the region’s architectural context and design typologies.
During my concept design internship at Khatib & Alami in the U.A.E, I engaged in projects centered around conceptual and functional design, spatial research, and presentation development for religious and government owned buildings. My responsibilities included editing and developing multiple plan iterations, conducting architectural research for mosque designs, and producing presentations, which all aligned with client requirements and cultural context. Likewise, at The Courtyard in Lebanon, I gained hands-on experience in villa and landscape design. My tasks included drafting AutoCAD drawings as well as developing and translating client needs into spatial and material design concepts.
At the University of Michigan, my academic projects explored architecture beyond convention through abstraction, materiality, spatial experience, and human interaction. Alongside iterative modeling and diagrams, site analysis, and conceptual representation, the projects demonstrate skills in design ideation, material studies, spatial prototyping, and physical and 3D modeling. The approach to each project is through a design-thinking methodology that integrates research, visualization, and iteration to produce thoughtful and design-oriented spatial experiences.
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During my concept design internship at Khatib & Alami in the U.A.E, I engaged in projects centered around conceptual and functional design, spatial research, and presentation development for religious and government owned buildings. My responsibilities included editing and developing multiple plan iterations, conducting architectural research for mosque designs, and producing presentations, which all aligned with client requirements and cultural context. Likewise, at The Courtyard in Lebanon, I gained hands-on experience in villa and landscape design. My tasks included drafting AutoCAD drawings as well as developing and translating client needs into spatial and material design concepts.
At the University of Michigan, my academic projects explored architecture beyond convention through abstraction, materiality, spatial experience, and human interaction. Alongside iterative modeling and diagrams, site analysis, and conceptual representation, the projects demonstrate skills in design ideation, material studies, spatial prototyping, and physical and 3D modeling. The approach to each project is through a design-thinking methodology that integrates research, visualization, and iteration to produce thoughtful and design-oriented spatial experiences.
Experience
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Concept Design Intern
KHATIB & ALAMI · Internship
Jun 2024 –
Jul 2024
1 mos
United Arab Emirates
-Produced plan layout iterations for an accommodation center project in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, optimizing functionality and space use to meet client specifications
-Revised and optimized AutoCAD drawings for a storage warehouse project in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, ensuring alignment with client requirements
-Conducted research and produced case study presentations on mosque architecture typologies, presenting findings that informed design decisions and valuable insights to clients
-Collaborated on conceptual designs for a community mosque complex project in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, addressing religious, cultural, and spatial needs
-Supported design team in preparing client presentations and floor plan iterations for mosque complex (5,000-worshipper capacity), improving communication clarity and proposal impact -
Architecture Intern
The Courtyard · Internship
Jul 2023 –
Aug 2023
1 mos
Lebanon
-Drafted digital presentation drawings of villa complexes for clients using AutoCAD
-Assisted in interior and landscape design development for residential villas, translating client requirements into functional layouts
-Strengthened understanding of client coordination, design documentation, and spatial optimization
-Gained basic knowledge of design standards and zoning regulations
Education
- University of Michigan Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 3.7 2021 – 2025
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Joined: November 25, 2025
Last seen: November 25, 2025
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Lebanon