Ashkan R.
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Award-winning architect (WAF Finalist, 2A Continental Awards) with international experience across residential, cultural, and commercial design in Canada and Iran. Specializing in conceptual design, 3D visualization, and design consulting. Currently available for freelance projects.
Awards:
+ WAF — World Architecture Festival, Finalist (2021)
+ 2A Continental Architectural Awards, 1st Prize (2020)- 2nd Prize (2022)
+ Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention (2020)
+ Harvard University — HarvardX GSD1x: The Architectural Imagination (2018)
+ ArchDaily — Unbuilt Projects Publication (2021)
+ Architizer — Forgotten Knowledge Library Publication (2022)
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Awards:
+ WAF — World Architecture Festival, Finalist (2021)
+ 2A Continental Architectural Awards, 1st Prize (2020)- 2nd Prize (2022)
+ Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention (2020)
+ Harvard University — HarvardX GSD1x: The Architectural Imagination (2018)
+ ArchDaily — Unbuilt Projects Publication (2021)
+ Architizer — Forgotten Knowledge Library Publication (2022)
Portfolio
Service offers
Experience
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Architectural Designer
Kirkor Architects and Planners · Full-time
May 2022 –
Feb 2026
3 yrs 9 mos
Toronto, ON, Canada
+ Concept development in Rhino; transitioned models to Revit for BIM coordination and drawing production.
+ Produced coordinated drawing sets, presentation material, and planning permit submission packages.
+ Led facade design studies using rule-based precast panel systems across a five-tower master plan.
+ Coordinated with structural, mechanical, and landscape consultants within multidisciplinary teams.
+ Participated in client presentations and site visits throughout project development. -
Architect (Project Lead — Concept to DD)
KRDS · Full-time
May 2022 –
May 2024
2 yrs
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Led concept design on cultural, museum, and office projects, both as in-studio architect and remotely while based in Canada.
+ Member of the design team on the NIGC Headquarters in cooperation with Coop Himmelb(l)au.
+ Key projects: AVA Office (realized, cast-in-place concrete); New Plasco (realized, WAF 2023 finalist);
Labkhand Cultural Centre (realized, precast concrete). -
Architect
KANLAN · Full-time
May 2018 –
May 2019
1 yrs
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
+ Mid-rise residential and private villas.
+ Concept and schematic design through to design study packages.
+ Prepared client presentations; conducted site visits.
Education
- Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Architecture, Architecture, RGDA Scholarship for Design Excellence 2021 – 2023
- Sooreh University Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture 2018 – 2021
Other experience
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Award and publications
+ WAF — World Architecture Festival, Finalist (2021)
+ 2A Continental Architectural Awards, 1st Prize (2020)- 2nd Prize (2022)
+ Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention (2020)
+ Harvard University — HarvardX GSD1x: The Architectural Imagination (2018)
+ ArchDaily — Unbuilt Projects Publication (2021)
+ Architizer — Forgotten Knowledge Library Publication (2022)
Licenses & Certifications
- HarvardX GSD1x: The Architectural Imagination Harvard University (edX) Feb 2018 – Present See credential
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Joined: April 21, 2026
Last seen: May 6, 2026
Area of Expertise
3D Modeling
Home Design
Design & Drafting
3D Rendering Services
3D Architectural Rendering Services
3D Architectural Modeling
Floor Plan Design
3D House Rendering
3D Architectural Visualization Services
3D Residential Rendering
Architectural 3D Modeling
2D to 3D Modeling
Architectural Site Plans
Architectural Planning and Design
2D Drawings and Floor Plans
Architectural Presentation Services
Architectural Model Making
Architectural Sketch Design Services
3D Visualization Services
3D Visualizer Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Persian (Farsi) Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada