About
Rakan Ayyoub
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD + C
Innovative and award-winning project architect and architectural designer with over 12 years of progressive experience. Proficient in overseeing schematic design, project development, construction documentation, estimation, value engineering, and construction administration for high-end projects. Expertise spans residential, hospitality, healthcare, cultural, and science & tech typology design, emphasizing evidence-based design, sustainability, and wellbeing practices. Strong project management, construction management, and cost analysis skills, complemented by an in-depth understanding of zoning, building codes, and accessibility practices.
Core Competencies
Design & BIM Software:
Revit, Revit LT, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, BricsCAD, Fusion 360, Autodesk Forma, InfraWorks, 3Ds Max, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Autodesk Computational Fluid Dynamics
Rendering & Visualization:
Lumion, Enscape, D5 Render, V-Ray,
Project Management & Collaboration:
Procore, Primavera P6, dRofus
Presentation & Graphics:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CorelDraw, PowerPoint
Other Technical Skills:
Expert in AI Prompt Engineering (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion), Python coding using Copilot
General Skills:
3D Printing, Modeling, Painting, Sketching
Leadership & Communication:
Project Management, Team Leadership, Multitasking, Public Speaking
Professional
History
2022 - present
Senior Designer | Arcadis North America (Previously CallisonRTKL)
Dallas, Texas | 2022 - Present
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Monitored staffing and budgeting requirements for various projects.
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Produced marketing and pre-bid proposals to establish relationships with new prospective clients.
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Managed full project development from initiation to termination.
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Led and managed multiple side projects simultaneously.
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Facilitated and led weekly meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants to review and maintain project schedules and budgets.
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Key Projects:
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University of Arkansas Rice Lab Research Center - Little Rock, Arkansas
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Marillac Clinic - Boulder Springs, Colorado
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Frisco Partners Medical Office Building - Frisco, Texas
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Main Line Health (Bryn Mawr Hospital Expansion, Riddle Hospital Expansion) - Pennsylvania
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University of Miami Health (Sole Mia Hospital, Doral Hospital) - Miami, Florida
2021 - 2022
Associate - Project Designer | Clayco - Lamar Johnson Collaborative
St. Louis, Missouri | 2021 - 2022
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Produced marketing and pre-bid proposals.
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Oversaw full project development from initiation to termination.
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Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
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Conducted weekly meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants to maintain project schedules and budgets.
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Key Projects:
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Missouri S&T University Civil Labs Expansion - Rolla, Missouri
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Nexus Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Expansion - Spring House, Pennsylvania
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Cambrex Pharmaceuticals Campus Expansion - Charles City, Iowa
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The X Oakland Luxury Residences - Oakland, California
2020 - 2021
Project Architect | Eckenhoff Saunders
Chicago, Illinois | 2020 - 2021
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Managed full project responsibility from initiation to termination.
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Led and managed several projects simultaneously.
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Conducted weekly meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants.
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Key Projects:
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NorthShore University Evanston Hospital Expansion - Evanston, Illinois
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Motor Row Hotel Proposal - Chicago, Illinois
2016 - 2020
Senior Design Professional | HOK
St. Louis, Missouri | 2016 - 2020
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Participated in client meetings and design development processes.
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Led Revit BIM modeling and 2D/3D modeling efforts.
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Produced high-quality design renders and professional project presentations.
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Key Projects:
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Mayo Clinic Discovery Square - Rochester, Minnesota
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Indiana University Hospital - Bloomington, Indiana
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Missouri Foundation for Health - Saint Louis, Missouri
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University of Colorado Sports Medicine Center - Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Centene Corporation Claims Center - Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Marion County Justice Center - Indianapolis, Indiana
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University of Missouri Kansas City School of Engineering - Kansas City, Missouri
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HDC Hyundai Development Company Headquarters - Seoul, South Korea
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Queensborough Football Club Stadium - Queens, New York
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University of Nebraska Lincoln School of Engineering - Lincoln, Nebraska
2010 - 2016
Architect | Dar / Sidara
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2010 - 2016
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Developed and maintained professional relationships with project directors and leadership teams.
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Participated in client meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
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Led Revit BIM modeling and participated in ISO 9002 quality assurance processes.
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Supervised teams of less experienced architects and drafters.
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Key Projects:
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NGHA (National Guard Health Affairs) 5 Hospitals - Various Locations, Saudi Arabia
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MOI (Ministry of Interior) Medical Cities - Various Locations, Saudi Arabia
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Medina Convention Center - Madina, Saudi Arabia
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Makah Hotel and Commercial Complex - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Jabal Khandama Urban Development Proposal - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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SABIC Estidamah Agricultural Research Facility - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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King Abdullah Bin Abd El Azziz City - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Abraj Kudai - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Holly Haram 3rd Expansion - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Educational
Background
2014- 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Champaign , Illinois | 2014 - 2016
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Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) - Healthcare Design and Wellbeing
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Master of Science (MSc) Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering and Management
2005- 2010
University of Jordan
Amman , Jordan | 2005- 2010
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Bachelor of Science - BS, Architectural Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
2018- Present
LEED AP BD+C
U.S. Green Building Council
Awards
2016
360 EAST NORTH WATER STREET
2016
360 EAST NORTH WATER STREET
2016
360 EAST NORTH WATER STREET
2010
SHATANA VISIONARY INTERVENTION
2010