MArch, Intern Architect, MRAIC
Shahal Ahmed
Architectural Designer based in Toronto.
Shahal Ahmed is an Intern Architect (OAA) based in Toronto. He received his Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architectural Studies degrees from University of Waterloo. He has international work and study experiences in Italy, United States, Denmark and Canada, including work at renowned architecture firms like B+H, Diamond Schmitt, Pelli Clarke & Partners and BDP Quadrangle.
Shahal passed the ExAC, gaining proficiency in project design, navigation of building codes, project management, and contract administration. He is also a licensed HCRA (previously by Tarion) builder/vendor.
Shahal believes in listening and empathy as methods to understand clients and collaborators. He is skilled in architecture industry technologies like Revit, Rhino, and Enscape, and has a solid vision for creating architectural imaginations.
He is a Member of Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (MRAIC), member of Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) and is registered with Ontario Association of Architects Internship in Architecture program (OAA IAP).
“Shahal was a great team player with very reliable performance. He used his opportunity to learn from senior architects. He showed great dedication and commitment to detail and was aware of the limitations and deadlines.”
Pedja Bilinac, Senior Associate
Pelli Clarke & Partners, New York
“Shahal is committed to the profession [.]”
Anna Madeira, Principal
BDP Quadrangle, Toronto
“Shahal is always eager to take on any task and is very creative when given the chance. He is sharp, has his opinions, is a clear communicator and works well with others. These attributes serve him well as he develops in his career.”
Gary Watson, Senior Associate
Diamond Schmitt Architects, Toronto
Experience
B+H
Intern Architect
Present, Toronto
Alex Rebanks Architects
Intern Architect
Mar - Oct ‘23, Toronto
BDP Quadrangle
Intern Architect
Feb - Aug ‘22, Toronto
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
Jan - Dec ‘21, Cambridge
Pelli Clarke & Partners
Intern Architect, Co-op
Jan - Apr ‘20, New York
HLW
Intern Architect, Co-op
May - Aug ‘19, New York
BDP Quadrangle
Intern Architect, Co-op
Jan - Apr ‘19, Toronto
HLW
Intern Architect, Co-op
May - Aug ‘18, New York
Kearns Mancini
Intern Architect, Co-op
Sep - Dec ‘17, Toronto
Phoam Studio
Intern Architect, Co-op
Jan - Apr ‘17, Copenhagen
Education
University of Waterloo
Master of Architecture (MArch)
‘20 - ‘21
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
Honours, Co-op, Rome Program
‘15 - ‘20
Algonquin College
HCRA Builder/Vendor License Competency
‘23 - ‘23
Skill
Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, Maxwell, Houdini, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, laser cutting, hand modelling, shop tools
Affiliation
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Internship in Architecture Program (IAP)
Feb ’22 - Now
Student Associate
Oct ‘16 - Feb ‘22
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
Member of RAIC (MRAIC)
Apr ‘23 - Now
Toronto Society of Architects (TSA)
Member
Apr ‘23 - Now
Highlight
All ExAC passed, 3006.5/3720 hours for OAA IAP, BAS with Distinction, MArch thesis featured on @waterloo_architecture, President's Scholarship