Yousif Abdulsalam Alani

Yousif Abdulsalam Alani

SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

• Yousif, born in Iraq in 1999. As an architect with over five years of experience, I graduated from the University of Baghdad with a GPA of 79.9. I specialize in sustainable and smart design, integrating modern technologies such as BIM into project development. My work includes major projects like the Presidential Office Business Center and the Courts Complex in Qatar.

Career highlights

A Landmark Achievement in My Architectural Journey: One of the most significant milestones in my architectural career has been the design of the Presidential Court Business Center at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The project, valued at over AED 500 million, was executed with the approval of the President of the United Arab Emirates and is set to open at the end of 2025. As recognition of this achievement, I was honored with the UAE Golden Visa, marking this project as a defining accomplishment in my professional journey.

Key skills

Skills
Autodesk 3ds MaxAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitBIMV-Ray RenderingLumionAdobe PhotoshopGoogle SketchupMicrosoft OfficeAi architecture toolsGenerative DesignParametric Modeling (Grasshopper or similar)Sustainable Design Principles (LEED, WELL)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for building performanceVR/AR Design & Visualization

Professional experience

ARCHITECTNov 2022 - Present
BAYATY ARCHITECTS | ABU DHABI

• Led an architectural team and successfully delivered multiple projects under my leadership. • Provided creative solutions to architectural challenges with a focus on function, aesthetics, and sustainability. • Managed and supported the BIM team to ensure efficient and accurate modeling. • Translated conceptual designs into practical, buildable solutions with guidance from the direct manager. • Interpreted and applied design standards, building codes, and local regulations effectively. • Performed daily self-checks to maintain high quality and precision in outputs. • Conducted research and gathered data to support project development. • Worked independently and collaboratively based on project requirements. • Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of design. • Reported project status and discussed progress with the design team. • Used Revit Architecture for advanced modeling and coordination. • Produced high-quality 3D visualizations using tools like 3ds Max and Lumion.

  • Led an architectural team and successfully delivered multiple projects under my leadership.
  • Provided creative solutions to architectural challenges with a focus on function, aesthetics, and sustainability.
  • Managed and supported the BIM team to ensure efficient and accurate modeling.
  • Translated conceptual designs into practical, buildable solutions with guidance from the direct manager.
  • Interpreted and applied design standards, building codes, and local regulations effectively.
  • Performed daily self-checks to maintain high quality and precision in outputs.
  • Conducted research and gathered data to support project development.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively based on project requirements.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of design.
  • Reported project status and discussed progress with the design team.
  • Used Revit Architecture for advanced modeling and coordination.
  • Produced high-quality 3D visualizations using tools like 3ds Max and Lumion.
INTERIOR DESIGNERMar 2021 - Jun 2023
ALYAMAMA DESIGN | DUBAI

• Working remotely with Al-Yamamah office in Dubai for interior design. • Responsible for the 3D designs department. • Completed projects include Dubai's Tiffany Restaurant, AVE Restaurant, several villas, and offices. • Provides the team with interior design plans and implementation details.

  • Working remotely with Al-Yamamah office in Dubai for interior design.
  • Responsible for the 3D designs department.
  • Completed projects include Dubai's Tiffany Restaurant, AVE Restaurant, several villas, and offices.
  • Provides the team with interior design plans and implementation details.
INTERIOR DESIGNERMay 2020 - Mar 2021
KARASH COMPANY | IRAQ – BAGHDAD

Designing decorations, kitchens, various pieces of furniture, preparing blueprints, and sending them to the factory for implementation.

  • Designing decorations, kitchens, various pieces of furniture, preparing blueprints, and sending them to the factory for implementation.
ARCHITECFeb 2020 - May 2020
MAKAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS | IRAQ - RAMADI

• Working with the work team on the production of executive plans for residential buildings and villas, including the Omar Al Farouk residential complex in Iraq, Al-Ramadi (The work was temporary to produce executive plans for a residential complex) .

  • Working with the work team on the production of executive plans for residential buildings and villas, including the Omar Al Farouk residential complex in Iraq, Al-Ramadi (The work was temporary to produce executive plans for a residential complex) .

Education

Bachelor's Degree, ARCHITECTURESep 2017 - Jan 2022
BAGHDAD UNIVERSITY