Samir Elabd

Professional Background:

 

1997-Present: Principal, Elabd Architectural Illustration EAI ~Vermont, USA

In 1997 Mr. Elabd founded EAI, a Colchester, VT based office, offering architectural design and presentation services for clients within the USA and overseas. Since its inception, EAI has been synonymous with commitment to quality, resourcefulness, and efficiency.

 

Projects:

• Abdulrahman Villa, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Brault residence, Colchester, VT, design and visual simulations
• Chittenden Bank Branch at University of Vermont, Design and visual simulations
• Cuttitta Residence, Williston Vermont, design and visual simulations
• Vassar residence, Shelburne, Vermont, design and visual simulations
• Sayre residence, St. George, Vermont, design and visual simulations
• Visual Analysis for The Carvel Development Project- illustrating the existing and proposed visual environment, Chazen Companies
• Design, Presentation & Animation for The Shelburne Health and Fitness Center, Shelburne, Vermont
• Adjunct professor, Art & Architecture Dept, Norwich University, Vermont, teaching architectural delineation and model Building.
• Design, Presentation & Animation for The Outpost Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
• Architectural display model for The Student Union. Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont
• Architectural display model for The Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Burlington, Vermont
• Architectural display model for The Business Center, Champlain College, Burlington, Vermont
• Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community Assisted Living addition, S. Burlington, Vermont
• Architectural display model for The Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, Vermont
• Visual Studies for Cathedral Square, Burlington, Vermont
• Office Space, Bananas University Plaza, Shelburne, Vermont
• Visual Studies, Placid Outpost Commercial Complex, Lake Placid, New York
• The Teton Mountain Lodge, Teton Village, Wyoming
• Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, Shelburne, Vermont

 

 

June 1993-1997: Principal, Truex Cullins & Partners, Architects ~Vermont, USA

Responsible for architectural programming, design, and presentation for all active projects. In charge of overall coordination of consultants, client liaison, and staff supervision. As principal handled all facets of client relations, design creation, management of large multi-disciplinary staff and consultant groups for both the public and private sectors.

 Projects:

• United States Border Station, High gate Springs, Vermont
• Tarrant Residence Renovation, Burlington, Vermont
• Milot Condominiums, Water Front, Burlington, Vermont
• Champlain College Library and Computer Services, Burlington, Vermont
• Coffrin Residence, South Burlington, Vermont
• Jim Pizzagalli Residence, Shelburne, Vermont
• Lake Placid Lodge, Lake Placid, New York
• Bennington School, Bennington, Vermont
• Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Shelburne, Vermont
• Hinesburg School, Hinesburg, Vermont

 

 

Nov. 1988-1993: Project Architect/ Manager & Presentation Specialist, Truex Degroot Cullins Architects ~Vermont, USA

In charge of design and presentation, client liaison, staff supervision.

 

Projects:

• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Naif, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Khalid Bin Mishaal, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Khalid Bin Bandar, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Villa for Sheik Saleh Alfadl, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Arabia, Yesterday and Today Exhibit, Washington DC
• Mount Independence Visitors Center, (competition winner) Orwell, Vermont
• Holmberg Meadow Ridge residence, Williston, Vermont
• Vermont State Employees Credit Union, Montpelier, Vermont
• The Point. Saranac Lake, New York
• Twin Farms Inn, Barnard, Vermont
• Church Street Marketplace Revitalization Project, Burlington, Vermont
• United State Coast Guard Replacement Facility, Burlington Vermont
• Fern Hill Housing for the Elderly, Burlington, Vermont
• Castonguay Residence, Woodstock, Vermont
• Northeast State Correctional Facility, Newport, Vermont
• Vermont Law School Library, South Royalton, Vermont
• Vermont Law School Community Center, South Royalton, Vermont
• 200 Lake Street Residential Condominiums, Burlington Vermont
• Hanover Park Commercial Building, Hanover, New Hampshire
• O?Brien Residence, Frenchman?s Creek, Palm Beach Florida

 

 

1986-1988: Chief of Design, Tektel S.A. ~ Athens Greece & Tarik Alireza, Consulting Engineers ~ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Responsible for the design and coordination of presentations for all projects (primarily palaces in Saudi Arabia).

 

Projects:

• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Mohammed Aba Alkhail, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Saud Al Abdullah Al Faisal, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia
• Nawarah Almuzahmiyah, Residential Palace Complex for HRH
• Muhammed Al Abdullah Al Faisal, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Faisal Bin Fahd,
  North Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Beach Development for HRH Prince Abdullah Al Faisal North Obhur, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Sheik Annani Villa, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

Sept.1984-Apr.1986: Design & Presentation Consultant IDEA Center ~ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (and affiliate offices in London and USA)

Responsible for the design and presentation of prestigious projects in Saudi Arabia.

 

Projects:

• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Abdulrahman Alfaisal, Saudi Arabia
• Farm House for HE Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani Former Chairman of OPEC, Bahra Saudi Arabia.
• Ministry of Municipality and Rural affairs (MOMRA) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

 

Sept.1979-Sept.1984: Project Architect, IDEA Center ~ Athens, Greece/ London Offices
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Responsible for architectural programming, coordination of consultants, client liaison, staff supervision, design work from conceptual through final design and Cad system management. Assisted the Director with general project management activities, quality control, scheduling of project deliveries, and producing professional models and renderings.

 

Projects:

• Makkah Gate (competition winner) Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• Petroline New Headquarters Building (competition winner) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Faisal Palace Abha, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Princess Joharah Bent Khalid Bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Saud Bin Abdulmohsen Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz Tumniyah Asir, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Bandar, Taif, Saudi Arabia
• Residential Palace Complex for HRH Prince Meshal Palace, Taif, Saudi Arabia
• Diplomatic Mission (Saudi Arabian Embassy and Ambassador?s Residence), Doha, Qatar.
• Renovation of the summer house for H.E. Sheik Yamani, Former Chairman/OPEC Alhadda/Taif, Saudi Arabia
• Villa for Sheikh Khalaf Ashour Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Tayeeb office Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Justice Palace District Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Pilgrims Terminal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
• Riyadh Office Tower, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Ministry of Information, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

 

1978-1979: Architect, Almihdar Bin Laden Contractors ~ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Duties involved supervision for the restoration of residences in Jeddah and Alhaddah, for H.E. Sheik Yamani, former Chairman of OPEC.
In charge of design and construction supervision of a guesthouse for the same client, located within the property of his summerhouse in Alhadda.

 

Education:

 

1969-1975Bachelors of Science in Architecture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

 

 

Skills/Interests:

 

Languages Fluent in English, Greek, and Arabic. Working knowledge of French and Italian.

 

Computers Thorough knowledge of PC platform, and over 20 years of experience with computer-aided design, drafting, and model building. Expert knowledge of ArchiCad, 3ds max, Autodesk VIZ, DataCad, SketchUP, Visual Reality, LightScape, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker.