AREZOO ISSAPOUR
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SAY IT LOUD - NOW Exhibitor
New York Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
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The people who speak truth to power to make a difference, to make change - even when it is slow, and hard, and risky. The hope that I can be a part of making the design disciplines more diverse, inclusive, and impactful.
AREZOO ISSAPOUR
Bio:
The great designer, Arezoo lssapour has a background in architecture from Iran and I graduated with a master’s degree in architecture from the city College of New York and while in school I become a studio TA. I have more than three years of functional experience in plan development and construction document for multi-family residential and commercial retail in the five boroughs. I’ve been trying to bring my passion and education into a pragmatical approach. I hope that I can apply my knowledge to make the world a better place.
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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
In high school, when I was considering different fields of study for college, I thought that architecture was the closest to my passion. I appreciated the use of lines, spaces and composition of colors to manifest surroundings as I imagined them.
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What do you do?
I work as a freelance architect with an engineering-architecture firm also getting ready to enrol for the ARE exam.
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What excites you in the work you do?
Bringing all the needs of clients, the design rules and my creativity to design and response a problem makes me happy and excited.
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Who or what inspires you professionally?
As I’m going forward in architecture thinking of nature inspires me and I found nature as a pure and unique source to response my questions and design issues.
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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Being a studio TA in the master program was an excellent experience during my academic period, also having hands-on experiences prior to my master program and during it makes me a strong foundation as a freshly graduated.
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Featured Project Name:
Respiratory Center of El Chorrillo
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Featured Project Location:
El Chorrillo, Panama City, Panama
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Featured Project Completion Date:
2019
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Role in Featured Project:
We as a group of two collaborated on the concept and air quality elements for the project.
Featured Project Description:
The Respiratory Center of El Chorrillo is a health facility that focuses on the education and healing of residents suffering with respiratory conditions. Providing a learning and health center for the community, the building provides elements that provide a gathering space for the neighborhood while also providing quality air control.
