American University of Sharjah
Visual Arts
Shelter at the End of Time
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Arian received his Bachelor of Architecture with Excellence from the American University of Sharjah. He achieved the MAD award in 2021, a continuous competition during five years of education, the award is given to one student from the Architecture program based on Motivation, Attitude, and Dedication.
He also achieved the Riba President’s Bronze Medal Entry in 2019 and a Highly Commended Global Undergraduate Award in 2020. He combined virtual reality (VR) with architecture to create an immersive experience in the Dubai Design Week exhibition and was invited as a guest to the Future Talk Podcast. As the team leader of Shahira Fahmy Architects, he secured the prestigious 'Architects in Residence Al-Ula' award in 2021. He is well-capable in using digital techniques and innovative design strategies. Arian worked as a scripting assistant for the "Synergistic Space Potentials" paper. He had the privilege of exploring procedural thinking and 3D printing. He believes learning is not only how to use a software, but how to develop an innovative design strategy.