Shahdad F.

Experience

• Founder, R&D Lead Ardaena Pty Ltd · Full-time Oct 2016 – Present 10 yrs 1 mos Australia I founded Ardaena Pty Ltd in 2016, specialising in computational design, engineering automation, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) for complex architectural façades and structural systems. As Founder and R&D Lead, I oversee technical development, computational workflows, custom software innovation, and multidisciplinary project delivery. ///
  
  With over 14 years of professional experience, my expertise covers advanced 3D modelling, computational geometry, parametric design, façade engineering, structural systems, and fabrication-ready documentation. I develop automated workflows using Rhino, Grasshopper, Python, C#, Revit, and other CAD/BIM technologies to connect architectural design, engineering requirements, and manufacturing processes.///
  
  Throughout my career, I have contributed to international projects involving complex free-form geometries, façade systems, spatial structures, and manufacturing automation. Selected projects include Scott Sports Headquarters in Switzerland, involving computational façade modelling, geometric optimisation, cost estimation, and BIM integration; LXK Berlin in Germany, focusing on irregular façade panels, LOD 400–500 modelling, component metadata, and manufacturing-ready STEP exports; and Loreley Kristal in Germany, involving algorithmic modelling and automated fabrication documentation, including over 1,000 technical drawings and manufacturing files.///
  
  Other projects include Katzenbach in Germany, where parametric workflows supported timber façade systems, metal substructures, automated installation drawings, and quantity calculations; Meiller Gardens in Germany, involving geometric coordination, façade panel modelling, and automated shop drawings; and Iran Mall Tennis Court, involving complex structural connections, fabrication detailing, and automated technical documentation.///
  
  Beyond project delivery, I lead the development of Ardaena's proprietary computational tools. These include Caddisfly, a parametric toolkit for automating free-form space-frame design and fabrication preparation; DataHive, a CAD/BIM data management system for structured component information and automated metadata workflows; and DigitalBrain, an AI-integrated decision intelligence framework connecting 3D geometry, engineering information, knowledge graphs, and project decision processes.///
  
  My work also extends into applied research as a PhD researcher at UNSW Sydney, exploring AI-integrated engineering workflows, structured knowledge representations, and human–AI decision-making in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.///
  
  At Ardaena, I collaborate with architects, engineers, façade consultants, manufacturers, and contractors to transform complex design challenges into precise, efficient, and buildable solutions. My focus is on reducing repetitive modelling, improving technical accuracy, automating fabrication documentation, and establishing reliable connections between design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.