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Freelance Architect & BIM Expert | Belgian Permitting, Luxury & Adaptive Reuse

The Belgian architectural landscape demands a deep understanding of complex regional regulations across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels, alongside flawless technical execution. I bring a unique blend of high-end design prestige and highly localized Belgian expertise to all projects.

A Unique Freelance Advantage: The Capacity to Sign

As an associate and co-founder of a modern architectural practice, my team and I have the legal capacity to officially sign projects and submit building permits anywhere in Belgium. I can take your project from initial concept all the way through municipal approval.

The Prestige & Expertise I Bring:

Local Wins & Strategic Concept: I recently won a major architectural competition for a housing development in Eeklo. I excel at creating bold, buildable proposals that win over both clients and municipalities.

High-End Detailing (Louis Vuitton, Dior): Having designed flagship retail spaces for world-renowned luxury brands, I know how to optimize layouts while maintaining strict aesthetic and premium material standards.

Revit Mastery & Complex Renovations: I have managed BIM modeling for massive institutional renovations (including the Polytechnique University). I deliver coordinated, clash-free Revit models that save time and reduce costly on-site errors.

Feasibility & Real Estate ROI: With extensive experience in capacity studies, I quickly test a site's potential and provide developers with reliable massing models to guide smart investments.

My Core Services on Malt:

Permit Submissions: Full architectural management across all 3 Belgian regions.

Advanced BIM/Revit: From existing condition models to detailed execution plans (EXE).

Feasibility Studies: Rapid volume and zoning analysis to maximize site potential.

Let’s build something exceptional. Reach out to discuss your next project!

Branche-expertise

Talen

Engels
Tweetalig / moedertaal
Frans
Tweetalig / moedertaal
Nederlands
Basiskennis

Voorkeuren voor werkplek

Kan op locatie werken

Antwerp (tot 50km), Brussels (tot 50km), Ghent (tot 50km), Namur (tot 50km)

Aboubakar Islamov Architecte
Freelance Architect
ARCHITECTUUR & STEDENBOUWKUNDE
januari 2024 - Vandaag (2 jaren en 5 maanden)
Antwerp, België
As a freelance architect, I manage projects independently from the first conceptual sketch to the final technical blueprints, ensuring a seamless bridge between my clients' vision and construction reality.

End-to-End Design: Successfully delivered over 10 projects, handling everything from space planning and mood boards to final permit applications.

Client Collaboration: Work directly with private clients and business owners, translating complex architectural concepts into clear, actionable plans that respect strict budgets and timelines.

3D Visualization: Create immersive, photorealistic 3D renders using [e.g., Revit and D5render] to help clients confidently visualize their spaces before breaking ground.

Technical Drafting: Produce highly detailed 2D CAD drawings, sections, and elevations ready for contractor bidding and Belgian municipal approvals.

Team Collaboration: Partnered with senior architects, structural engineers, and contractors to ensure design integrity across all phases of construction.

Site Management: Conducted regular site visits to monitor building progress, resolve on-site design challenges, and ensure compliance with technical specifications.

Documentation: Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive construction document sets and detail drawings.

Technical Toolkit
Drafting & BIM: AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD

3D Modeling & Rendering: Revit, SketchUp, D5render, Twinmotion.

Design & Presentation: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Core Expertise: Belgian Building Codes, Sustainable/Eco-Friendly Design, Space Layout Optimization.

Can work in Flanders, Brussels Area and Wallonia.
Revit Project Management Technical project management
ENIA ARCHITECTES
Architect
ARCHITECTUUR & STEDENBOUWKUNDE
mei 2024 - mei 2025 (1 jaar)
Paris, France
Key Project: Renovation of Polytechnique University

During my time at ENIA Architectes, I played a key role in the modernization of a major institutional campus: the Polytechnique University Paris-Saclay. As a Revit Architect, I translated complex technical challenges into precise digital solutions.

Expert BIM Modeling: Comprehensive development of the digital model using Revit, from surveying existing conditions to generating detailed construction drawings.

Technical Coordination: Conducted clash detection and synthesis across different engineering trades (structural, MEP) to anticipate and resolve conflicts prior to construction.

Renovation Management: Adapted BIM workflows to the specific constraints of building rehabilitation, optimizing both the spatial and energy performance of the structure.

Methodological Rigor: Implemented collaborative BIM protocols to ensure seamless data exchange and communication among all project stakeholders.
Revit Technical project management Project Management
FRESH architectures
Architect
ARCHITECTUUR & STEDENBOUWKUNDE
september 2022 - december 2023 (1 jaar en 3 maanden)
Paris, France
Key projects: Luxury Retail, Co-Living Spaces & Feasibility Studies.

At Fresh Architectures, I managed a diverse, fast-paced portfolio that required high adaptability. My scope ranged from the meticulous detailing of high-end boutiques to macro-level urban analysis and innovative housing models.

Luxury Retail Design (Louis Vuitton, Dior): Collaborated on the architectural development of retail spaces for prestigious global brands. Ensured uncompromising attention to detail, premium material integration, and strict adherence to exacting brand guidelines.

Innovative Residential & Co-Living: Designed modern co-living environments, focusing on clever space optimization to create a seamless flow between private living quarters and dynamic communal amenities.

Extensive Feasibility Studies: Conducted numerous architectural capacity and feasibility studies. Translated complex local zoning laws and urban constraints into viable, high-quality conceptual proposals and massing models to guide strategic client investments.

Rapid Concept Generation: Developed quick and effective spatial layouts, testing various architectural scenarios to maximize site potential and meet tight deadlines.
Revit Project Management