Drew Gilbert

Design Architect

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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About me
Design Manager at OBM International | Top 100 Architects in the World| LEED GA, Assoc. AIA, APF
Education
- University of Idaho
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  Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Architecture
- University of Idaho
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  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Architecture
Experience
- DKM Architects
  Jan 2013 - Apr 2016
  Design Architect
- University of Idaho
  Aug 2014 - May 2017
  - Certified Academic Assistant
    Jan 2016 - May 2017
  - Teacher Assistant
    Aug 2014 - May 2017
- CTA Architects Engineers
  May 2016 - May 2017
  Architect
- Perkins+Will
  May 2017 - Sept 2018
  Architect
- Killa Design
  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019
  Architect
- Croquis Design Studio
  Feb 2019 - Jan 2021
  Senior Architect
- OBM International
  Jan 2021 - now
  Design Manager
- Power List
  Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
  Top 30 Powerlist
- Association of Professional Futurists
  Jun 2022 - now
  Futurist Member
Licenses & Certifications
- Associate AIA
  The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- NCARB
  National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- Practical Application of Gen AI for Project Managers
  Project Management Institute
  Mar 2025
  View certificate
- LEED ®Green Associate ™
  Green Building Education Services (GBES)
  Mar 2018
- Futurist
  Association of Professional Futurists
  Jun 2022
- Architect
  Society of Engineers-UAE
- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
  Project Management Institute
  Mar 2025
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Young Architect HC at Architecture Leaders Awards Design Middle East Mar 2022
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Top 30 Influential Architects Arch 2o Jan 2022
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Sustainability Champion of the Year Winner The big 5 Impact Awards Sep 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Sustainability Champion Nominee The Big 5 Aug 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Winner of Rising Star of the Year Index Design Awards Aug 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Future project in Mixed Use category World Architecture Festival Jul 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project for Cultural future category- Gwangju Main Library World Architecture Festival Jul 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Index Design Rising Star Nominee Index Design Jul 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project of Public building for Al Nouri Mosque Nominee Russian Architecture Festival May 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Construction Week Rising Star HC Construction Week Feb 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Top 30 Power List Architects in MENA Design Middle East Feb 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  BPME Under 30 Champion Finalist BPME Jan 2021
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project of Private Residence Russian Architecture Festival Dec 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project of Public Building Honourable Russian Architecture Festival Dec 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project of Public Space Finalist Russian Architecture Festival Dec 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  World Architecture Festival Isolation Transformed Top 10 WAF Oct 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Project of the Future Identity Design Awards Sep 2020 Gardens of Samarra wins Project of the Future 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  RIBA MENA International Award for Barjeel Art Oasis Museum RIBA Jun 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Young Engineer of The Year Nominee MEP Jun 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Private Residence Project of the Year Architecture Russian Awards Apr 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Project of Public Space Architecture Russian Award Apr 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  UNESCO Selects Samara Gardens for Archeological Landmark UNESCO February 1, 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  1st Place Winner Kalbaa Observation Tower Sharjah Foundation January 1, 2020
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  WAF 2019 Winner Future Projects Competition Entry World Architecture Festival Dec 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Middle East Architect Young Architect of the Year Candidate 2019 Middle East Architect Nov 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Design ME Young Talent of the Year (Runner up) Design Middle East Oct 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Shortlisted Design ME Young Architect of the year - Oct 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  The RIFAT CHADIRJI Prize 2019 Tamayouz Excellence Award Tamyouz Excellence Award Sep 2019 Shortlisted for the TAMAYOUZ EXCELLENCE AWARD THE RIFAT CHADIRJI PRIZE 2019 out of entries from 44 countries
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Shortlist WAF 2019 - Lifeline World of Architecture Festival Jul 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Shortlist WAF 2019- Culture Canyon World of Architecture Festival Jul 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  ME Consultant Rising Star of the Year 2019 ME Consultant 2019
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  AIA Henry Adams Award AIA Apr 2017 The American Institute of Architects awards a medal and certificate of merit to the top-ranking graduating student in each architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  1st Place Winner of North West USA Sustainable House Community USA NW Assoc. Apr 2016
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  1st Place Unanimous Winner ICMA Award ICMA Feb 2015
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  University of Idaho Art Installation Exhibit University of Idaho Apr 2014
- Awarded to Drew Gilbert
  Best Public Project for Al Nouri Mosque Nomination Russian Architecture festival