Background
Shafraaz started off studying Engineering and decided he would much rather draw than do Calculus. After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design Studies, he finished his Master of Architecture degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Traveling to Halifax to attend school gave Shafraaz the travel bug. He has traveled to East Africa, most of Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He has worked in London, England, and all the way to the far reaches of Northern Pakistan. In Pakistan, Shafraaz was holed up in a small town called Gilgit where he "camped" for eight months without reliable power, water or other services.
This experience has given him a deep appreciation of building systems and their integration in modern buildings. His work in London included projects at Millennium Dome and other hi-tech buildings with architects such as Michael Hopkins, Norman Foster, and Nicholas Grimshaw. With over five years of worldwide experience, Shafraaz brings his knowledge of world-class design to Manasc Isaac Architects.
Education
- 2003 LEED Accredited Professional
- 1999 Master of Architecture, Dalhousie University
- 1998 Foreign Studies, London, England
- 1996 Foreign Studies, Manhattan, New York
- 1996 Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies, Technical University
of Nova Scotia
Professional Memberships
- Founding Member, Media, Arts and Design Exposed in Edmonton (MADE)
- Intern Member, Alberta Association of Architects
- Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Awards and Achievements
- 2005 Canadian Institute of Planners 'Award of Merit' for 'Community Consultation in the Planning and Development Process'
- 2005 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Verona Fiere Scholarship
- 2004 Canada Council for the Arts - Invited Jury Member
- 2003 Canada Council for the Arts - Grant for Big Design in Small Cities Symposium
- Canadian Architect Art of CAD Competition Honourable Mention
- Dalhousie Faculty of Architecture Thesis Prize
- 1990 Fund Research Scholarship
- Aga Khan Foundation Fellowship
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