I grew up in Ethiopia in the same college town where I received my BS in Architecture at the University of Architecture from Addis Ababa. While working for about three years at a small residential firm, I became more acquainted with the architectural work and environment. At this point, I decided to be more ambitious and more energetic at the architectural field. After working at Tessema Demiss Consulting Architects and Engineers from 1997 – 2000 I decided to change for the better. By this time I have grasped the fundamental concept on how to change my country for the better; I decided to establish my own firm in 2000 called JDAW Consulting Architects and Engineers. After I Have established my own firm through the years I have learned and taken some courses in the years. One of them was Masters of business administration in 2016.
Detailed task assigned
- Responsible for Architectural aspects both during the design and construction phases; Directing, coordinating and supervising the activities of architects and draftspersons; Checking conformity of architectural designs with activities national and international codes of practice special requirements; Managing company resources; Making the final inspection of work outputs before submission to client.
- I also help the firm to earn a reputation as one of Ethiopians most successful and renowned practices, and to be one of the country’s truly original voices in present-day architecture.
- One of the key responsibilities is that in a world that is constantly evolving, we want to evolve as well in respect of our commitment to the environment through a sustainable approach to architecture and engineering.
- I aim to create a lasting social, economic and environmental effect with everything that we take upon us and I always consider our projects in a local, regional and global context.