Architect | Experiential & Stage Designer | Space Architecture Innovator
I am an architect focused on creating spaces that tell stories. My work ranges from architectural projects and international developments to large-scale event and stage design. I explore how architecture, digital technology, and immersive experiences can merge to create environments that inspire people, from cultural venues on Earth to habitats for future space exploration.
ABOUT ME
• I am a Lebanese architect and experiential designer with a multidisciplinary practice that spans architecture, large-scale cultural events, immersive environments, and space habitat design.
• I hold a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). My professional experience includes architectural design, international project coordination, and the development of complex spatial environments that merge architecture, technology, and storytelling.• Since 2016, I have been responsible for the design and supervision of numerous architectural projects across multiple countries while directing the development of international branches, head offices, and operational facilities. These projects included locations in Australia, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Oman, and Lebanon. My role involved leading multidisciplinary teams of architects and engineers, coordinating between civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring that all projects met brand standards, technical requirements, and local regulatory frameworks.• Alongside architectural practice, I have developed significant experience in experiential and event architecture. I have worked on the design of large-scale stages and cultural environments for major institutional events, including the design of the stage for the Papal Mass held in Lebanon, where architecture, scenography, and symbolic elements were combined to create a monumental ceremonial setting.• My work in event architecture focuses on transforming spaces into immersive environments through the integration of stage design, architectural structures, lighting, and digital media. These projects often involve designing large-scale scenographic structures and architectural backdrops that communicate cultural identity and narrative.• Beyond built architecture and event environments, I have also developed visionary projects and research-driven concepts that explore the intersection between architecture, culture, and future technologies. One of my widely recognized conceptual projects involved reimagining historic Lebanese landmarks as immersive event and wedding venues. This proposal attracted media attention and was featured in Lebanese news outlets, highlighting new possibilities for activating heritage sites through contemporary spatial experiences.• My work has also been showcased in international architectural competitions and design initiatives that explore innovative architectural ideas and sustainable spatial systems.• In parallel, I am actively engaged in the field of space architecture and extreme environment design. I have participated in international workshops dedicated to designing sustainable living modules for lunar environments and extreme terrestrial conditions. These programs focused on life-support systems, autonomous construction, resource recycling, and compact habitat design for future human missions beyond Earth.• I am currently involved in collaborative research related to the development of space habitats, contributing to projects that explore new approaches to human living environments beyond Earth.• Across all my work, I approach architecture as a discipline that extends beyond buildings. I am interested in how architecture can evolve into immersive spatial experiences that integrate design, technology, culture, and future exploration.• My goal is to contribute to projects that push the boundaries of architecture, from innovative cultural environments and large-scale experiential stages to advanced habitats for extreme environments and space exploration.
• My responsibilities included the following:
1-Attend meetings and conduct discussions municipal authorities and LWP (Lebanon Water Project), and wrote all required minutes of meetings. Made recommendations on all types of actions ranging such as technical engineering services.
2-Prepared schedule of field visits, reporting documents, checklists, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
3-Collaborate with civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure that the drawing is free of conflicts.
4- Follow up and conduct technical direction (architectural design reviews, environment, sustainability, construction cost estimates and safety on site, etc.) with the contractor on a daily basis with site visits when requested by my supervisor.
5-Prepare written communication related to construction permits drawings and codes.
6-Examined the contractor’s material submittals, shop drawings (plus as-built drawings), warranties, BOQ, and site observations for compliance with the contract requirements.
• Passionate about Design, Animation, advertising, Sculpting, Artificial intelligence render and Sketching.•I have been a keen member of several architectural studios and ateliers over the years, including dar al-handasah, and Spirit D Group.
• In addition to my expertise, I had an incredible opportunity to compete in the Movin'on challenge design Michelin to design a futuristic car for the handicap and make it to one of the top 33 finalists out of 170 international entries, quiver tree lodge and make it one of the top innovation designs and Participating in many other worldwide architectural competitions has allowed me to expand my knowledge in architecture think outside the box, exercising my creativity and space articulation.
• Though intensive I feel like it enabled me to balance creative and practical workloads well.
Experience
•Lead Architectural & Event Designer .
April 2025 – CURRENT
Lead the creative and architectural direction for high-impact cultural, musical, and ceremonial events, blending spatial design with scenography, lighting, and storytelling.Selected Works✝️ Pope Leo Mass – Beirut Waterfront: Designed the carved Lebanese landscape backdrop, modern altar table, and layered lectern, merging sacred minimalism with national identity around an illuminated cross.🎄 Jounieh Christmas Tree– Jounieh: Designed a monumental Christmas tree formed by vertical silhouettes of local churches and traditional Lebanese houses, translating faith and heritage into a unified architectural landmark.🌊 Floating Stage – Benghazi Stadium: Developed a modular floating stage with symmetrical water reflections, kinetic LEDs, and dynamic crowd circulation for 25,000+ attendees.💫 “The Arches of Time” Wedding – Nahr el Kalb: Created an immersive wedding concept inspired by Lebanese heritage arches, integrating projection mapping, light, and nature.🌿 Cedars International Festival – “Lebanon the Comeback!”: Designed the monumental entrance arch featuring Lebanese stone textures and cultural symbolism.✝️ The Rock of Faith – Open-Air Ceremony: Designed a monumental stone stage conceived as ascending steps toward a carved central cross, symbolizing faith and rebirth.🏆 FDRL Cup – Atlético Madrid vs Inter Milan: Created the official trophy expressing motion, unity, and triumph through fluid metallic geometry.Responsibilities• Directed architecture-to-experience workflows from concept to execution
• Integrated 3D modeling, lighting simulations, and material studies
• Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and artists to translate creative intent into buildable reality
• Specialized in event architecture, stage design, atmospheres, and modular systems using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, AI tools, and VR workflowsGrateful for ICE International Corporation Event and their trust in bringing culturally rooted, future-oriented designs to life.•Space Habitat Architect .
December 2024 – CURRENTAs a Space habitat Architect at ISAISEI Corporation, I design modular, deployable, and inflatable habitat concepts for lunar and Martian environments. My work focuses on creating efficient, adaptable, and human-centered living spaces that support long-duration missions and future planetary settlements.
Key Responsibilities:
Designing exterior and interior architectures for extraterrestrial habitats, optimizing for radiation protection, structural integrity, and pressurized environments.
Developing modular and inflatable structures to enhance transportability, rapid deployment, and scalability for evolving mission needs.
Integrating compact and reconfigurable spatial layouts to maximize efficiency and crew well-being in confined environments.
Collaborating with aerospace engineers, planetary scientists, and mission planners to ensure designs align with mission objectives and operational constraints.
Creating detailed visualizations, architectural models, and simulations to support design validation and mission planning.
This role allows me to contribute to the future of space habitation, applying architectural principles to expand human presence beyond Earth through innovative, deployable habitat solutions.
•Oxygen Lunar Habitat OLH
•Architect 3d Visualiser
Project Lebanon 2030.
April 2022 – CURRENTLebanon 2030 and other international conceptual project are futuristic vision made by Elio Atallah for my world to modify tourist attractions and to bring world attention to our small country and other places made with generative image AI:
•The Nest
•WAHA
•The Oasis
•Roman Rebirth
•Burj el Murr vertical Farm
•Quarries Rehabilitation
•Balou balaa natural hotel
•Jeita Grotto
•Roman Temple Football field
•Thermal Baths and natural spa
•Resto Pub Baalbek Temple• Owner Representative Architect
Bank of Beirut (international).
JUNE 2016 – CURRENT o Led the design and construction of over 78 Bank of Beirut branches in Lebanon and 27 BOB finance and head offices, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while achieving project objectives.
o Provided regular progress reports to the Head of Engineering department, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring project alignment.
o Provided expert consultation to clients and stakeholders on architectural and engineering matters, fostering informed decision-making.
o Managed construction sites, overseeing safety compliance and project timelines, while supervising construction teams and coordinating work schedules for on-time project completion.
o Fostered seamless project execution by collaborating closely with Civil Engineers, MEP Teams, and various professionals.
Sydney-Australia branch
Biyada-lebanon branch
Batroon-Lebanon branch
Feytroon-lebanon banch
Tripoly-Lebanon branch
chtaura-Lebanon branch
Roumieh-lebanon call center
BAUCHRIEH-Lebanon Branch• Principal Architect Designer
OMG Group
Sep 2023– Current
o Leading the conceptual design and detailed drawing development for the construction of 5 Landmark bridges across Africa.
o Overseeing the creation of comprehensive architectural plans and technical documentation for each bridge.• Architectural Detailing Specialist
LASCO JV SIX SIGMA
June 2023– Oct 2023
o Produced detailed architectural drawings, specifically focusing on wall sections and intricate design specifics for the Azizi Mall Experience Center project.
o Created high-fidelity 3D visualizations to enhance project visualization and understanding.• Architect Consultant
Nseir Engineering (Athens, Greece).
Sep 2020 – Dec 2020o Led a small team in planning and designing a residential building in Athens, overseeing concept development, architectural design, and structural planning.
o Ensured compliance with Greek federation regulations and tailored the design to meet customer needs while integrating natural views, lighting, ventilation, and urban integration.
Perspective link• Architect Consultant
Placemaking Mena NGO (Lebanon).
Aug 2019 – Dec 2019o Designed a vertical garden using recycled materials for a bridge renovation project in a heavily polluted area of Lebanon, while also overseeing the preparation of architectural drawings and construction permits.
o Provided comprehensive technical guidance to contractors and conducted meetings with them and municipal authorities to ensure precise project direction and compliance.• Projects coordinator.
Architect Tony Saade
July 2018 – Sep 2021
o Led villa design from concept to construction drawings, managing team and ensuring code compliance.• Projects coordinator /Architect Consultant USAID, caritas, RMF, baladi (Lebanon).
July 2018 – Sep 2021Improve the quality and the design of the local NGO in Lebanon, participating in meetings and conduct technical direction for contractors and municipal authorities. Sending written reports to construction supervisor and workers related to the correct installation of system according to the design criteria for each project. Architectural drawings, Permits, BILL OF QUATITIES criteria is based on the US(American) architectural codes and local codes with specifications taking into consideration PWD (persons with disability) access, safety procedure with coordination from the ministry of health.• Architect Consultant
Volunteer work as architect consultancy support to the Governor of Metn District (Lebanon).
Mar 2015 –CurrentThe services cover all the building constructions as well as the urban infrastructures fields that may
occur in Metn Municipalities including strategies that enhance the civil society residency there.• Junior Architect
John Bajjani Eng. (Lebanon).
Aug 2015 – July 2016Assist in preparing for residential building design, working through different planning stages, according
to the local architectural codes with specifications, provides technical direction to the contractor.
Mansourieh Villa-Lebanon
Deek el mehdi residential-Lebanon
Adonis Residential-Lebanon• Architect Trainee
Dar Al-Handasah(international design firm, Ranked#7 in the United States) July 2015 – Aug 2015 Official WebsiteMaster planning, concept and detail design of 4 villas in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Each villa is an individual design, with its own swimming pool and external landscape.
Assist in concept design for the entire exterior layout of the buildings, hardscape and landscape.•Architect Trainee
Spirit D group.
February 2012 – August 2013 Official WebsiteI was in charge to prepare design concept according to the US architectural codes and local codes with specifications, and preparing architectural drawings, Using Autodesk software and 3d google sketch up for oversea project from Lebanon.
Prince Faisal-Taj Jeddah in Saudi Arabia- Jeddah
Conakry Hotel in West Africa- Guinea
Private Villa in FAYTROUN-LEBANON.
Publications
•Weddings in Temecula CA.**A Lebanese Architect Has Unveiled An Artistic Visualization Of Jeita Grotto Into A Breathtaking Wedding Venue•An Nahar.**
**When imagination transcends beauty... Elio Atallah to An-Nahar: Let's show our Tourist Attractions **•BEIRUT**
Wedding In Jeita Grotto? Lebanese Architect Presents Lebanon's Landmarks Reimagined•961**
A Lebanese Architect Unveiled Art Visualisation Transforming The Jeita Grotto Into A Breathtaking Wedding Venue•LEBANON HUB NEWS**A Lebanese Architect Unveiled Art Visualisation Transforming The Jeita Grotto Into A Breathtaking Wedding Venue•هنا لبنان**
Lebanese engineer turns Jeita Grotto into a wedding hall
○ Education•Master In Architecture
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik-Lebanon-Sep 2013 – Jan 2016Excelled in conceptual Design and execution Drawing.
Master's thesis on Prisons renovation.• Bachelor Of Science in Architectural Study
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik-Lebanon-Sep 2009 – Aug 2013Pursued a passion for participating in international architectural competition.○ Certification•Game Development
AUB American University of Beirut-May 2021 – Jul 2021
Game Development Certification
Unity Development
Unreal Development
Game Design
Storytelling
Animation design
3d Art
Music
Localisation○ Computer Skills•Artificial intelligence Render
•AUTOCAD
•REVIT (BIM)
•GOOGLE SKETCHUP
•LUMION 3D
•PHOTOSHOP
•MICROSOFT OFFICE
•RHINOCEROS 3D
•Unity Development
•Unreal Development
•Traditional Animation
•2D Animation
•Motion Graphics
•Stop Motion
•frame by frame○ Soft Skills•Communication
°Collaboration
•Interpersonal Skills
•Problem Solving
•Creativity
•Critical Thinking
•Detail Oriented
•Decision Making○Languages•English
•French
•Arabic