Sherif Guindi, PMP, NCARB
Senior Project ManagerWhere were you born?
Cairo, Egypt
Where is your favorite travel destination?
Austria, Germany and Turkey.
What’s something you’d still love to learn?
Playing violin
What are some of the projects you’re working on?
The Landing at Riverwalk, Everest Largo, 52 Groves Clubhouse, Chin Community Church, Trademark Nitrogen new office building and others.
What kind of projects do you want to work on (or technology you want to use) in the future?
AI is the near and far future, and I’m looking forward to utilize it for our industry and push the limits more. We are only scratching the surface.
What do you hope to see in the future in the world of architecture and design?
Projects that serve the end user in a customized and efficient manner, resulting in a pleasant experience. I’d like to see designs that go beyond typicality, regardless of the type or scale of project.
When did you know you wanted to be an architect/designer? (Or whatever you are, if you’re not an architect/designer!)
Since I was in high school.
What is something you collect?
We can’t freeze time, but we can capture moments that made us happy, I collect good memories via images and videos, of any kind, with family, friends, construction sites, driving, riding my bike, walking, there is always something to capture.
What is your favorite hobby?
Drumming, playing piano, drone piloting, photography, and videography.
Who inspires you the most in your field?
Daniel Libeskind, ancient Egyptians and renaissance artist like Michael Angelo and Da Vince.
Do you have any hidden talents?
Cooking occasionally.
Any other interesting fact about you?
I am lefty while writing, eating, holding any racket, playing soccer. While I’m right-handed when I’m drumming, using the mouse/ computer set-up.