Alireza Memarian
Computational Designer / AI Researcher / Architect / Automation Specialist
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ALIREZA MEMARIAN
Email: alireza.memaryan@gmail.com
Website: www.memostudio.design
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alirezamemariaan/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@memolini
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user34067025
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alireza-memarian-118730288/
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EXPERIENCE
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BIM ENGINEER - COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
Entech (April 2024) | Newyork, Usa
- QC, QA on BIM Models
- BIM 2.0
- Dynamo script generation for various projects
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SYSTEM ARCHITECT
Nown/Arktura (Sep 2023) | Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Worked with a knitting machine to craft intricate designs.
- Developed scripts for generating knitted panels.
- Used a felt cutting machine with a knife for precision crafting.
- Scripted solutions for complex geometries.
- Employed an aluminum bending and cutting machine for design purposes.
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
Stantec (Aug 2022-May 2023) | Boston, MA
- Automation of infrastructure projects.
- Automation of point tower design.
- Mentorship and education around computational design.
- Subject matter expert for AMP web-based tool.
- Development of PRISM (GPT & BIM 2.0).
- Automation in healthcare.
DESIGN COORDINATOR
Stantec (2019-Aug 2022) | Boston, MA
- Parcel P, Flower Exchange, 140 Kendrick Pavilion & Net Zero.
- Nordblom/4th Ave Apts, Huntington Ave, New Haven.
- AMP and StairGen author.
- Grasshopper & Dynamo Instructor.
DESIGNER
HGA (2018-2019) | Boston, MA
- UT Austin, Dartmouth College, Boston University, University of Delaware.
- Grasshopper & Dynamo Instructor.
- Computational design workshops.
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
MAK Studio (2017-2018) | Houston, TX
- Design and fabrication of complex geometries.
- Detailing and shop drawing creation.
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
Aria Signs (2017-2018) | Houston, TX
- Digitally fabricated architectural products.
INTERN
Gensler (Summer 2016) | Houston, TX
- Part of the design team for commercial and retail projects.
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EDUCATION
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MA in Architecture
University of Houston | Houston, TX
- Focused on computational design and advanced fabrication techniques.
BA in Architecture
Shahid Beheshti University | Tehran, Iran
- Specialized in architectural design and urban planning.
High School Diploma
National Organization for Exceptional Talents | Tehran, Iran
- Intensive curriculum emphasizing mathematics, science, and technology.
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HONORS
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- D3 Space Housing Tomorrow (2015) | International Competition.
- Fyda (2015) | International Design Award.
- Tehran Annual Digital Art Exhibition (2015) | Tehran, Iran.
- Sketch Competition, SBU (2007) | Tehran, Iran.
- Cartoon Biennial International Exhibition (1996) | Tehran, Iran.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
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- AEC + Tech Guest Lecturer (2022) | Boston, MA.
- A&M Guest Lecturer (2017) | College Station, TX.
- Re-Shape Guest Lecturer (2015) | Tehran, Iran.
- Grasshopper Workshops (2014-2016).
- Lotus Flower Art Installation at TADAEX (2014) | Tehran, Iran.
- SBU Art Exhibition (2011 & 2012) | Tehran, Iran.
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TOOLS
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- Grasshopper, Revit, Dynamo, GPT-4, Rhino, Rhino Inside, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Lumion, Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Midjourney V5, Visual Studio Code, Hops, GitHub Copilot.


Alireza has been studying and working on different projects in the field of architecture and computational design from 2006. Started from BA in architecture in Iran followed by same MA in Houston. He is Married to an architect, and they spend most of their time designing things. He has a cat, enjoys music in any genre, loves geometry, Passionate about AI, Automation, Robotics, likes cooking, Persian food, most played video game is Dota2