LUNA RAJAB (ARCHITECT)
	PERSONAL DATA: Nationality: Syrian. Date and Place of Birth: 27 July 1971 - Damascus. Academic Record: - Diploma in Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, University of Damascus, May 1993. - Post graduate specialization (DESS) in restoration and maintenance of historical monuments and archeological sites, Fine arts Department in the Lebanese University, in collaboration with (Chaillot) University, France, July 2001. - Post -graduate student in the Institute of Arab Scientific Heritage (Aleppo, Syria, Dept. of Antiquity Sciences). Languages: - Arabic: very good. - French: very good. - English: very good. - German: Fair. Computer, Graphic design & Photographic skills: - Engineering Drawings Program (ACAD 2004) for drafting, two and three dimensional design, with final Production of materials and texture: good capability. - Program for Production of Pictures and Artwork (Photoshop): good capability. - Typing and Editing Program (WinWord): good capability. - Presentation Programme Power Point: good capability. Key qualifications: - Architectural design, working drawings, tender documents, interior design, supervision for execution of several projects and projects management. - Conservation of historical buildings and sites, site management and presentation, archeological survey and documentation. - Organization of scientific and cultural conferences (architecture, conservation and preservation of historical sites, public awareness for heritage subjects, etc...). Professional Record: 1991 -Trainee student in a consulting firm in the design and preparation of Construction documents for "Amrit Touristic Village Project ". From 01/2003 to 02/2004: Expertise contract with the General Directorate of antiquities and museums - Ministry of Culture. The Deputy National Co-Manager for the Cultural Tourism Development Program in Syria, program funded by the European Union for 3.11 millions €uro to support the Syrian government in promoting Syria as a cultural tourist destination, it's Specific objective are: 1. To improve the operating efficiency of the cultural tourism sector 2. To increase the receipts of the Syrian tourism operating sector and that of the historical sites 3. To create new job opportunities. Program Tel.: + 963 11 - 232 07 43/7 From 04/2003 to date: Expert at Transtec an International Projects Managements and one of Europe's leading multidisciplinary consulting firms. The company is dedicated to excellence in the provision of high-quality consulting and technical assistance services to public institutions, private sector organizations and individual enterprises. Transtec Address: Avenue de Tyras, 75 1120 Brussels - Belgium Tel: +32-2-266 49 50 Fax: +32-2-266 49 65 E-mail: transtec@transtec.be Web Site: www.transtec.be 1993 to date: Practicing architect drawing her modern designs a far as possible from the spirit of local architectural heritage in an attempt to develop the same to suit facts of present times. This heritage is seen as the experience of the local architect through the ages to attain an architecture that is suitable to the environment, to the climate and to the human being. 1) Chief Architect in the multi-discipline consulting firm (Architects and Consulting Engineers ACE), Tel.: +963 11 2712910. a. Design, working drawings, project documents and interior design for several projects as hotels, hospitals, factories, mosques and villas. b. Conceptual architectural design for several projects. c. Presentation of technical and financial offers for major projects. d. Supervision for the production of the executive drawings for technical details. e. Restoration and rehabilitation Projects: 2002 - A practical experiment to revive the district of Sarouja in Damascus (an Islamic district outside the city wall recorded as antiquity) within the activities of the Ninth Festival of Culture and Heritage in the Province of Damascus. 2002 - Restoration and rehabilitation of a medical clinic in an ancient monument dated 1910. 2003 - Restoration and rehabilitation of Farroukh Shah Mosque (11th century AC), studies, work plans, tender documents & work supervision. 2004 - Contract with the Louvre Museum (Paris) for a Project of Rehabilitation in Ougarit Archeological Site (13th century BC), responsible for the design, preparation and the installation of the Information Signs in the site. 2) from 1993 to August 2003 Architect at the Local Government - Educational Buildings Dept.- Design Section:, Tel.: ++963 11 3312652 (Manager Mr. Samir Shaaban): a. Design, tender documents, working drawings and supervision for several buildings, including: b. Member of the hand -over committee for several educational building, mainly: c. Member of a multi-disciplined government committee to follow up the establishment of a specialized children's museum in a historic house in Old Damascus, 4200m² from 1998 to present time. d. Participation in the activities of several conferences as the consultative meeting for the Old City of Damascus organized in collaboration with the Urban Management Panel (UMP), tasks included participation in the management of the meeting and the recommendations. e. Member of a government committee to specify the regulations of the restoration work and interventions projects in the old city of Damascus. f. Member of a government committee to develop schools buildings in Syria, from 2001. Archeology: 1997 - Participation in a joint French -Syrian archeological mission in the town of Bossra (south Syria) supervised by Mr. Jean Marie Dentzer the Director of the French Archeological Institute of the Middle East (IFAPO). Several archeological pieces and findings were documented by Miss Rajab, as well as the price architectural and archeological documentation of the plan and north façade of the Roman Camp. 1998 - Participation in a joint French- Syrian archeological mission in the southern Syrian town of Sweida directed by Mr. Michael Calos of (IFAPO), where Miss Rajab documented several archeological pieces and findings, as well as the architectural documentation of the minor Roman theatre and of a paved courtyard which was to be removed. Scientific Activities: Projects in the Academic field: 1993- Faculty of Architecture, Damascus University: An urban and historical study of the environs of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, with the buildings and alleys surroundings or adjacent to the Mosque. 1999 - Institute of Arab- Scientific Heritage, Aleppo University: " A historical research into the urban development and expansion of the old City of Damascus. " Verification of a historical written document "The Pearls of Arts and Guilds in Strange Sciences and Innovations by (Aphlatoun Alhurmusi). 00-01- Center of higher Studies for the Restoration and Maintenance of Historical Buildings and Archeological Sites, Faculty of Fine arts, Lebanese University: " A historical urban and architectural study of the "Souk Harage" Building in Tripoli- Lebanon. " A historical urban, architectural, social and cultural study of the mamlouk Bath of "Izz-Ed-Deen" in Tripoli, Lebanon. " A scientific study of the use of cement in the restoration of historical buildings in Syria and Lebanon. " A study into the development of "Souks" in the Arab-Islamic city. Conferences and Lectures: " Work Paper for the Conference of the UNDP held in Beirut-Lebanon discussing the role of the NGO in the developing of the Arab cities, held in. " (The maintenance and Restoration of Historical Buildings, Methods and Applications), delivered on 23 May 1999 in the Arabic cultural center, Ministry of Culture. " Participation in the conference (The Role of The Private Sector in the Development of the Arab Cities)organized in collaboration between the Organization of the Arab Cities and the Municipality of Damascus, held in Damascus between the 23 and the 25 of October 2000. " (The district of Sarouja - Saving what Can be saved), delivered on 26 February 2001 in the Arabic cultural center, Ministry of Education. " (The district of Sarouja - History and Urbanism), delivered on 22 September 2002 in Al-Aabed house in Sarouja district. " (The Development and Rehabilitation of Baths in the Islamic City), delivered on 30 September 2002 in the Arabic Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture.. " (Old Damascene House and its Environment), 21 January 2003 - Ministry of High Education. " (The Role of the NGO's in saving Heritage, The experience of reviving Sarouja District), 22 November 2003 - Ministry of Culture. " (Al-Hijaz Railway Station between the Past and the Presence), 03 Marsh 2004 - Bibliotheca Al-Assad, Ministry of Culture. " Participation with a work paper in the Work Shop organized by the General Direction of Antiquities and the UNESCO for the Rehabilitation of the Antique District of Sarouja, held on the 8-9 June 2004. " Participation in the Regional Congress of the International Union of the Architects "UIA" held in Beirut, Lebanon on the 6 and 7 September 2004 under the theme of "Architecture and Heritage in the Middle East". " Participation in the work shop for evaluating the urban plan of the Ancient Island of Arouad (national Heritage) held in Tartous on the 30 October 2004, invited as consultant. Restoration and rehabilitation Projects in the Academic field: 1993 - Faculty of Architecture, University of Damascus: Architectural recording of the north and east sides of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus as a step towards rehabilitation. A proposed project was presented to revitalize the mosque and its surroundings and proposal was made for a center of documentation, development, and reviving of the Old City of Damascus. 2000-2001- Center of Higher Studies for the Restoration and Maintenance of Archeological Buildings and Historical Sites, Faculty of fine Arts, Lebanon University: " A project for reviving the Citadel of Tripoli, Lebanon, planning its surroundings and means of access to it. " Architectural and archeological documentation of the " Souk Harage" in Tripoli, with proposals for restoration and revival. " Architectural and archeological documentation of the mamlouk Bath of "Izz-Ed-Deen" in Tripoli, with proposals for restoration and revival. " Structural study for the stability of some historical structures with proposals for strengthening and restoration, such as the baptism building in the church of Saint John in the historic city of "Jbeil", Lebanon, and an archeological house in the City of "Zahle", Lebanon. " Rehabilitation and revival of two archeological sites: the Roman arcades (Zoubaida Arcades) in Beirut, and the old City of "Aanjar", Lebanon. Non Professional Activities (Volunteer): " Member of the board of "Friends of Damascus Association" NGO, a cultural, civic society comprising 1200 members. Miss Rajab is the head of the (City Protection committee) in the society, which aims to protect both the old and the new parts of the city inside and outside the Old City Wall. This is achieved by means of cultural activities such as lectures, meetings, fairs and ceremonies aiming to highlight the city's rich urban and architectural heritage. Also by drawing attention to different topics that serve the city and its protection, as well as outings to old cities and buildings. For further information please see our web www.friendsofdamascus.org. " Member of SEA (Syrian Environment Association), a national NGO for the protection of the environment in Damascus, Syria. " Member of national committee for Heritage in Syrian Engineer's Syndicate of Dsamascus. " Member of national Committee for the Old City of Damascus in the municipality of Damascus. " Member of the international organization UCIS (Urban Conservation in Islamic Settlements) and it's representative in Syria. For further information please see our web http://archnet.org/groups/UCIS " Member of the international organization (CIPCH-Iraq) Civic Initiative On Internet For The Protection of The Cultural and Historical Heritage In Iraq.