Tarek Barhoum

Experience

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  Khalid Al-Amoudi Architects

  Oct 2003 - May 2006

  Architect

  - Managing a design unit after winning a competition and securing the practice’s largest account (Xenel/Zahid).- Leading the concept design stage for all architectural projects, producing proposals including design options, spatial planning, and studies for client approvals.- Preparing design presentation booklets and packages for clients and competitions.- Liaising architectural design with sub-consultants (structural, electrical, and mechanical) and contractors.- Preparing detailed design documentation of the architectural packages.- Conducting periodic site visits and inspections during construction works.Example project: ‘Xenel Zahid Center’, a 60,350 m² BUA mixed-use complex on Jeddah’s Corniche: first prize winner of a limited architectural design competition by invitation, all through to detailed design stage, and full execution documentation. Show less

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  Jo Geitani Architects

  May 2006 - Apr 2008

  Senior Architect

  - Leading a design team involved in the design and coordination of numerous high-profile cultural and mixed-use projects in Lebanon and the GCC, from inception to construction documents.- Managing multidiscipline consultants across various project stages and various disciplines which include structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, AV/IT, acoustics, conservation consultants, landscape consultants, lighting specialists, signage and wayfinding designers, and cost consultants.- Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies and applying for building permits and approvals from municipalities and planning authorities.- Interviewing and recruiting applicants for the Architect, Draftsman, and Internship positions.Example project: ‘M1 Building’, a 28,500 m² BUA mixed-use building in Solidere Downtown Beirut for HE PM Najib Mikati, including offices and retail spaces: full design packages and execution documents. Show less

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  DCA / Design-Centric Architects

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2022

  Principal Architect & Co-founder

  - Running the full operations of the company including business development, client meetings, contracts preparation and signing, design management and full coordination across trades, and delivering and presenting the final product.- Conceiving and implementing complete design documents from inception to execution for projects of all ranges including full programming and story creation, master-planning, architectural and interior design works.- Hiring, managing, and coordinating teams of architects, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers to deliver fully coordinated design packages and tender documents ready for execution.- Procuring and evaluating construction bids to select and recruit contractors, overseeing their work on site.Example project: ‘Belema Atlantic Islands’, third largest city in Nigeria: full urban planning design works for a 440 km² city in Rivers State, Nigeria / Client: Belema Oil Limited – Mr. Jack-Rich Tein Show less

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  Baneya International Contracting

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Director of Design & Project Management

  - Managing the design team in charge of producing shop drawings, bills of quantity and specification books across all trades (architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical).- Overseeing the procurement team ensuring all items are as per specifications and budget.- Managing the site team in charge of supervising the construction works and producing daily reports.Example project: ‘Tabuk University Multi-purpose Sports Hall’, a 20,000 m² BUA sports and entertainment facility designed and built with concrete foundations and space truss ceiling system in a timeline of 14 months. Show less

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  Rikaz Properties | ركاز العقارية

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

  Head Of Design

  - Working closely with the CEO/Chairman on landmark projects across the Kingdom.- Working directly with the Chief Development Officer on residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, leading the design team to present full concept design packages with business and operation models, and phasing strategies.- Preparing, issuing and evaluating competition briefs, RFP’s, and contracts for sub-consultants.- Managing third-party and specialty consultants to deliver award-winning large-scale projects in the Kingdom.Example project: ‘Arkaziya Mall’, a 70,000 m² GLA lifestyle mall, positioned to be the major entertainment destination in Dammam, offering unique shopping, leisure, and recreation experiences: managed the design competition and the winning consultant DDG. Show less

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  Saudi Tourism Authority | الهيئة السعودية للسياحة

  Jan 2022 - now

  Executive Director - Tourism Assets Design

  - Working directly with the CEO office on the design of highly confidential special projects for the higher leadership.- Working directly with the Chief Experience Development Officer on tourism destinations design, and iconic ‘hero’ concepts and products (architectural, masterplans and urban planning) across the Kingdom.- Part of the leadership team of the Experience Development sector, in charge of its 3-year business plan with strategy and budget definition, in line with the National Tourism Strategy.- Part of the Ecosystem Enablement and MT+ team (including the Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Tourism Authority and Tourism Development Fund), leading the Tourism Development Zones and Clusters Experience Development Guidelines programs.- Head of the Mixed-use and Accommodation Concepts department, in charge of conceiving, implementing and activating unique tourism products through developing the concepts all the way to execution – with business and operating models, identifying and securing stakeholders, and facilitating funding through the Tourism Development Fund wherever applicable.Example project: ‘Dream of the Desert’, one of nine unique accommodation concepts developed for the Kingdom: a luxurious Arabian train journey offering curated experiences and cultural activities across diverse landscapes where guests enjoy the exquisite beauty of Saudi Arabia in a luxurious setting / Stakeholders: Saudi Arabia Railways, Ministry of Culture, Arsenale Group / Budget: 55M USD Show less