Farzam now lives and works in South Africa, focusing on projects in vulnerable communities with www.handsatwork.org
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science, Ryerson University
New York Film Academy (Paris)
Master of Architecture, University of Toronto
Previous Work Experience
George Robb Architect: Focus on adaptive re-use & restoration, including designated heritage architecture.
Brown + Storey Architects: Focus on urban design, landscape architecture, and single family dwellings.
Achievements
2010: OAA Award of Excellence, in partnership with Peter Latoszek and Negar Jazbi
2006: Award of Merit: Tomjenovic Scholarship Fund for Thesis that Best Explores the Integration of Architecture and Social Responsibilities.
2006: Awarded 1st place at Design Exchange Passive Park Design Charette with Brown + Storey
2005: Awarded 1st place in Ryerson’s Tsunami Relief Charity Design Competition
Blurb
I love seeing redemption: This is my passion in design, and also my life story with Jesus Christ.
Contact
E: farzam@sparrowstudio.ca
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science, Ryerson University
Master of Architecture, University of Toronto
Previous Work Experience
McKenna Design Build Inc: Focus on everything from crafting cabinets and desks to a completely gutted church as designer/contractor/project manager/volunteer coordinator and laborer.
Plant Architect: Focus on single family dwellings melding landscape and architecture.
Steven Fong Architect: Focus on multi-unit townhouse design.
ZAS Architects: Focus on institutional architecture and large scale international communities.
Team Associates Engineering: Focus on steel construction and detailing and project management.
Volunteer and Competition
Habitat for Humanity: Crew leader and El Salvador Trip low income housing
Morningstar Christian Fellowship: Honduras concrete church construction laborer
Morningstar Production: Stage design and construction, most notably a 24’ diameter rotating stage
Sustainable Residential Design Charrette: Develop unique sustainable town homes taking advantage of solar gains, stack effect, plant based air filtration and energy efficient systems.
Achievements
2004: Toronto Society of Archiects Award: Best overall performance in Design Studio (Ryerson)
2004: J.L. Beaton Award: Best performance in the area of project management.
2007: LEED Accredited Professional: Sustainable design certification system.
Blurb
I love architecture that connects people to people, people to nature, and people to the beauty inherent in materials both made and natural. Buildings should be unique just like how we are all created unique showing the beauty of the surroundings and responding to the environmental realities of the site.
Contact
E: mckenna.robin@gmail.com
www.rmckennaportfolio.com