Madiha Raheel

Founder Lead Architect-Interior Designer

Madiha Raheel Design Studio [MRDS] • Tiempo completo

Apr 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 5 mos

As Founder & Principal Designer at MRDS, I lead architectural and interior design projects from initial client consultation and concept development through detailed design, documentation and execution. I work directly with private clients, business owners and real estate developers, translating their vision, functional needs and commercial objectives into distinctive, practical and buildable spaces. With hands-on involvement from concept to completion, I ensure each project balances strong design thinking with functionality, commercial objectives and real-world construction requirements.

Architecture Design Studio Head

Facebook • Tiempo completo

May 2016 - May 2019 • 3 yrs

Developed design and construction team. Lead the team for successful completion of numerous residential projects in the most prestigious society of Lahore, Pakistan. • Manage all aspects of projects from initiation stage to project closure. • Responsible for architectural planning, applying innovative ideas and meeting client requirements by creating aesthetically appealing design solutions. • Building relationships with clients, technical teams and external contractor’s • Visiting all project sites on a regular basis to maintain the pace of work at site to ensure efficient time delivery and maintaining high quality. • Responsible for scheduling the work at site to meet project deadlines in a timely manner and communicating site progress to clients. • Coordinating with allied disciplines like structural consultants, public health consultants and coordination of these disciplines with architectural design to ensure a successful project. • Researching new materials and innovative ways to reduce the execution time but not compromising on quality of work. • Responsible for awarding work to subcontractors after analyzing the bids and keeping the client updated about all the financial implications. • Responsible for preparing architectural working drawings, perspective views/visuals, and a set of working drawings good for construction. • Overviewed all the finances and payment to the vendors and Subcontractors in a timely manner after analyzing the quality of work.

Architect | Interior Designer

Amin Tariq Associates • Tiempo completo

Jan 2011 - Oct 2015 • 4 yrs 9 mos

Working at Amin Tariq Associates was a defining chapter in my early professional career, giving me the opportunity to contribute to a respected architectural practice and work on projects of significant scale and complexity. I gained valuable exposure to commercial, hospitality and industrial projects, working with prominent corporate and real estate clients. The experience strengthened my understanding of design development, client presentations, technical coordination and the realities of translating architectural ideas into executable projects. Working alongside experienced architects, engineers and consultants played an important role in shaping the practical and professional approach I bring to my work today.