Alsharif Khaled Nahas is an emerging multicultural architect, aiming to redefine the essence of ordinary spaces.
Living in eight countries, experiencing both upscale neighborhoods and urban areas, Khaled's design approach is deeply influenced by various cultural backgrounds. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, he developed business skills working alongside his father from a young age. His hands-on work with landmark and residential projects in NYC has strengthened his standing in the architectural field.
Currently working with an award-winning international architectural firm, Khaled has a keen focus on large-scale projects and urban planning. His journey, marked by varied landscapes and experiences, enables him to craft context-driven spaces that resonate with depth and innovation.
Awards & Honors
OPAL PLATINUM AWARD // Project Energos - Under Urban A&O [summer 2021]
Novum Design Award // Project Energos - Under Urban A&O [summer 2021]
SACM Scholarship // Full ride recipient [2018-2021]
Pratt MArch Y1 Best Portfolio // Won first prize [Spring 2019]
Dean’s List Award // 5 Distinguished quarters[2013-2016]
SACM Scholarship // Full ride recipient [2013-2016]
SCAD Artistic Honor Scholarship // Recipient[2013-2016]
NASA Centennial Challenge // Co-lead finalist team - 3D Printed habitat challenge [Fall 2015]
COT Competition // Won 2nd place - 360 Living Silos [Fall 2014]
mentions & publication
AIA NY // Students Lead the Way: 2020-21 Studio Work Rooted in Social Justice [Fall 2021]
RIBA & NCARB // Personal work selected by Pratt GAUD for accreditation [Spring 2021]
Pratt GAUD // Personal work selected for promoting purposes [2018-2021]
GAUD Inprocess 25 // projects in first academic year published in student workbook [Fall 2020]
PrattSOA Instagram // Digging and Flying [Spring 2021]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Digging and Flying [Spring 2021]
PrattGAUD Instagram // pier 37 [Spring 2020]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Apollo 19 [Spring 2019]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Don’t call the exterminator & HETEROGENEOUS THRESHOLDS [Fall 2018]
PrattSOA Instagram // Heterogenious Thresholds [Fall 2018]
AxonMadness Instagram // Heterogenious Thresholds [Fall 2018]
Youngarch Instagram // I think my is house pregnant [Fall 2018]
Suckerpunchdaily.com // Don’t call the exterminator [Fall 2018]