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NUR IZZATI KHAIRAN

Founder And Lead Designer Of DB Studio
A-16-3A, 3 Residen, Desa Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur,Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Nur Izzati graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and did her Master in Architecture in Deakin University, Australia. Izzati practiced with Z&SR Architectural Ventures for 4 years as a graduate architect before branching out on her own. Her passion for sharing and passion for teaching had her back to her tutoring for Alma-mater and Universtiy of Malaya after. Besides tutoring she is actively joining design critique from private and public university in Malaysia. For her it is important to have some engagement with the academic world while practicing on her own. Izzati is also an advocate on exposing architecture to children and youth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Founder and Lead Designer

DB (Design Bureau) Studio
Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
06.2017 - Current
  • Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes and ID.
  • Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
  • Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
  • Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.

Academic Advisor for Diploma of Interior Design

Raffles College Higher Education 
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
08.2021 - 08.2022

Responsible for reviewing syllabus of Diploma of Interior Design for 2 years.

  • Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to course needs.
  • Reviewed student files to meet College standards And learning outcome.

Principal

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy Malaysia
Subang Jaya, Selangor
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Adapting architecture into STEM syllabus.
  • Proposing Little Architects club and programmers to private schools around Klang Valley.

Interior Architecture Tutor

 Interior Architecture
Subang Jaya , Selangor
05.2019 - 11.2021

Tutored and developed syllabus for Adv Diploma Interior Architecture part time students (working adults) at MTTC College.

Architectural Tutor

Department of Architecture
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
02.2019 - 05.2021

Tutoring studio design for second year architecture, Fakulti Alam Bina, Universiti Malaya. Along side DR. HAZRINA BINTI HAJA BAVA MOHIDIN and ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NAZIATY BINTI MOHD YAACOB.

Architectural Tutor

Department of Architecture, KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, IIUM, Gombak Campus
Gombak, Selangor
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated with students to complete design projects, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
  • Organized CSR works, (Mural painting work) during students' site visit.

Graduate Architect

Z&SR Architectural Ventures Sdn Bhd
Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur
04.2013 - 05.2017
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
  • Assisted on verification of construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
  • Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input in housing development project designs.

Work History

International Student Connect(ISS) Committee, Deakin University

International Orientation Volunteer
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Helped out on day to day basis and registration of International Students.

General Volunteer

Open House Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
  • Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.

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General Volunteer
01.2013

Event Manager PAM ZSR Award

ZSR Architect
Kuala Lumpir, Kuala Lumpur
07.2015 - 08.2017

Responsible for overall event from launching to award ceremony and working closely with editor for compilation works of the winners from 2015 to 2017.

Event Manager For Des Smith Design Talk 2018

Z&SR Architectural Ventures & Pertubuhan Arkitek M
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
10.2016 - 10.2021

Responsible from initial idea until execution of both talks titled:

  • Architecture as ways of Being – Corb, Mies, Kahn, Scarpa -IIUM
  • Architecture and Current Critique - Galeri Petronas, KLCC

Education

Master of Architecture - Architecture

Deakin Uinversity
Australia
02.2011 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Architecture

International Islamic University Malaysia
GOMBAK, Kuala Lumpur
01.2007 - 12.2021

Timeline

Academic Advisor for Diploma of Interior Design

Raffles College Higher Education 
08.2021 - 08.2022

Principal

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy Malaysia
08.2019 - 11.2021

Interior Architecture Tutor

 Interior Architecture
05.2019 - 11.2021

Architectural Tutor

Department of Architecture
02.2019 - 05.2021

Architectural Tutor

Department of Architecture, KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, IIUM, Gombak Campus
12.2017 - 05.2019

Founder and Lead Designer

DB (Design Bureau) Studio
06.2017 - Current

Graduate Architect

Z&SR Architectural Ventures Sdn Bhd
04.2013 - 05.2017

Master of Architecture - Architecture

Deakin Uinversity
02.2011 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Architecture

International Islamic University Malaysia
01.2007 - 12.2021

Skills

    Project Management 

Design Skill

Knowledge of Building Laws and Codes

Universal Design 

Multitasking Abilities

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Autocad

Adobe Photoshop

In Design 

SketchUp

Interests

Sustainable Design 

Prison Design 

Charity work

Furniture Design 

Travelling

Architecture Education

Sustainable/ biophilic design

Universal Design

NUR IZZATI KHAIRANFounder And Lead Designer Of DB Studio