Maryam S.

Experience

• Architecht and interior designer olay studio · Self-employed Apr 2014 – Present 12 yrs 3 mos Iran OLAY Studio is an architecture and design practice dedicated to creating meaningful, sustainable, and context-driven spaces. We believe architecture should go beyond aesthetics—it should respond to culture, climate, people, and the environment while delivering functional and memorable experiences.Our work spans hospitality, residential, educational, and community projects, with experience in international design competitions and cross-cultural collaborations. Every project begins with understanding its unique story, allowing us to develop thoughtful concepts that balance creativity, practicality, and environmental responsibility.From concept design and schematic planning to architectural visualization, OLAY Studio is committed to delivering elegant, innovative, and buildable design solutions that reflect each client's vision and the character of the place.
• Architect and Interior Designer ijad group - fluid motion architect - elegant group - mira space · Full-time Apr 2003 – Mar 2014 10 yrs 11 mos Iran With over 10 years of professional experience in architecture and design, I have contributed to the planning, design, and execution of a wide range of residential, commercial, hospitality, educational, institutional, and mixed-use developments.Throughout my career, I have worked with leading architectural and engineering firms in Tehran, Iran, including Elegant Group, Ijad Group, Fluid Motion Consulting Engineers, International Building & National Industry, and Sustainable Management of Mira Space Consulting Engineers. During these years, I progressed from Architectural Designer to Executive Senior Architectural Designer, taking increasing responsibility for concept development, schematic design, construction documentation, project coordination, and design supervision.My portfolio includes residential towers, commercial complexes, office buildings, hospitality projects, sports facilities, swimming pool complexes, metro stations, mosques, educational campuses, fire and emergency training facilities, healthcare spaces, landscape design, and large-scale mixed-use developments. Notable projects include Salehabad Fire Fighting Complex, Karimkhan Metro Station, Elegant Tower, Brazil Commercial & Office Complex, Sepehr Commercial Complex, Jam Tower (Mellat Autobank), Royal Food Court, Sarv Commercial Passage, Pardis Mosques, and numerous residential developments.In recent years, my practice has expanded beyond conventional architecture into sustainable, context-driven, and humanitarian design through international competitions and projects across Africa and the Middle East. This experience has strengthened my ability to create architecture that is environmentally responsive, culturally sensitive, and functionally efficient.I provide complete architectural services from concept design and schematic planning to space planning, floor plans, elevations, sections, 3D visualization, and presentation packages. Every project is approached with creativity, technical precision, and a commitment to delivering architecture that is elegant, practical, and buildable.