M o o s a S i l w a d i
w w w. S i l w a d i . c o m
E-mail: silwadi@batelco.com.bh
Biography
A Bahraini Architect and artist , Born in Bahrain to an exiled professional family from West Bank- Jerusalem , moosa completed his elementary and secondary education in Bahrain and continued his studies in Jordan where he completed a degree in Architecture.
Through the course of his career he has worked as an interior, exhibition designer and architect all of which enriched his artistic and practical perception and experience.
The mystery of deconstruction, the rhythm of flamenco music and the coffee shop aroma of espresso influenced and strengthened the fluidity of his work and expression.
At one stage in his career, he opted to freelance to enable him to explore ever widening parameters in architectural design and philosophy. This continues to be his greatest challenge result in what he called Knot-construction still exploring through different materials and shapes.
Date & Place of Birth:
10th of April 1968. Manama - Bahrain.
Nationality: Bahraini
Certificate
1981 1984 Certificate of Science
Section: (physics & math), Bahrain.
1985 1991 Bachelor of Science in Architecture from
- Jordan University of Science and Technology ( JUST ) Irbid - Jordan.
( previously known as YARMOK University )
Graduation Project: School of Architecture - Amman, Jordan
2002 Diploma in small Business Start - Up & Management.
Bahrain Training Institute - Bahrain
Association
Jordan Engineers Association, NO.02442/02-1992
Bahrain Engineers Association NO.M.993-1997
COEPP NO.M.993-1997
Experience
Feb. 2006 up to Date : A.A.G - Abdulla A. Gaffar Eng. - Manama, - Bahrain.
Head of Architectural Design ,
(Conceptual - Designer - Visual & Technical Architect)
Step, 2001 Dec. 2006 :
www.silwadi.com - Architecture & interior Design Manama, Bahrain.
Freelance Architect
(Conceptual - Designer - Visual & Technical Architect)
May, 1999 Step, 2001 GULF HOUSE ENGINEERING Architects & Engineers Manama, Bahrain.
Architect,
(Conceptual - Designer - Visual & Technical Architect)
Step, 1995 May, 1999 CITYNEON - Exhibition & interior Contractor Manama- Bahrain.
Designer,
(Exhibition - Interior & Technical Architect) .
April, 1994 April, 1995 Contexture - Environmental Division Manama, BAHRAIN
Architect,
(Environmental - Interior & Technical Architect)
May, 1993 April, 1994 MODERN ARCHITECT Manama, Bahrain.
Architect,
(Conceptual - Designer - Visual & Technical Architect)
Sept, 1991 March, 1993 Shukri Hashem Office Architects Amman, Jordan.
Architect,
(Conceptual - Designer - Visual & Technical Architect)
Achievements
March 2008 Architectural Art Exhibition
exhibition name: ( infinite line1 ) at frankoBahraini center (jamsheer house) mouharaq
April 2008 Architectural Art Exhibition
exhibition name: ( infinite line 2) at frankoBahraini center (jamsheer house) mouharaq
infinite line Exhb.
Was in: Bahrain this month Jan. 2008 and Fb. 2008
also feature in Ohlala magazine April 2008
also in gulf air internet magazine
also in Alliance Francaise agenda for march
and april.
2nd PLACE - 2008: Palm tree monument Competition. Bahrain.
1st PLACE - 2002: Oman Ministry of Tourism Stand Competition. Europe.
Exhibition stand Design - client TAALK Qatar
Individual participation.
1st PLACE - 2002: Oman Ministry of Tourism Stand Competition. Europe.
Exhibition stand Design - client TAALK Qatar
Individual participation.
2nd PALCE - 2000: The Millennium Competition:
(Monumental Tributes to Bahrains Strength) BAHRAIN.
Individual participation.
3rd PLACE - 2000: (HADED FACTORY Monument)
(K.S.A-Bahrain) Bridge - SAUDI ARABIA
Individual participation through SAUD KANOO Office
1st PLACE - 1992: (Planning Of The Main Entrance Competition) - Aqaba, JORDAN.
(Conceptual & Visual Architect)
Asst. Architect- through Shukry Hashim Architectural Office.
1st PLACE - 1992: (Residential Planning) - Aqaba, JORDAN.
(Conceptual & Visual Architect)
Asst. Architect- through Shukry Hashim Architectural Office.
Participation
2007 evolo arch housing Design 07 Competition.-USA
Individual participation.
2006 - Beautifying City Roundabouts Competition. - Manama, BAHRAIN.
Individual participation.
2006 evolo arch skyscraper 06 Design Competition.-USA
Individual participation.
2005 - Buzzards Bay
International Design Competition.-USA
Individual participation.
2004 - QATAR EXPO - Ministry of Tourism Competition - JAPAN.
Exhibition stand Design - client CITYNEON Qatar
2003 - New Concert Hall In Stavanger Competition - Norway
Individual participation.
1993 - Beautifying City Roundabouts Competition. - Manama, BAHRAIN.
Individual participation.
1991 - Commercial Area Competition. - Aqaba, JORDAN.
Individual participation.
1991 - The Royal Marina Club Competition,
Individual participation
Skills
Architecture: Concepts Architectural and Planning - Perspective and Illustration.
Technical : Manage and Develop Architectural Working Drawing .
Supervision: Architectural and finishing supervision
Art : Sketching - Graphic Design - Painting.
Computer : Autocad2D 3D - Rendering - Photoshop.
Business: Produce Business plan and manage a start up small business.