Sylvana Younan
Dubai
Summary
Ms. Sylvana is an architect at Naga Architects, with 8 years of experience. Her background spans architecture, construction, and the building industry, giving her strong field knowledge. She has worked on hospitality, corporate, retail, and residential projects across the UAE and GCC. As a lead designer, she manages projects from concept to completion, coordinating with interior designers, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Known for her work ethic and communication skills, she also leads teams and mentors junior designers effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Design Manager
NAGA Architects
Dubai
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with design teams to develop project concepts and presentations.
- Assisted in coordinating design reviews with clients and stakeholders.
- Managed documentation for project specifications and design briefs.
- Supported project managers in tracking timelines and deliverables.
- Reviewed design drawings for compliance with client requirements and standards.
- Facilitated communication between architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Organized project meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Contributed to research on materials and trends to enhance design quality.
- Drafted presentations showcasing finished products or concepts for approval from clients or senior management.
- Reviewed sketches, drawings, prototypes and other visual aids created by team members prior to production.
Architect - Project Lead
Naga Architects
05.2018 - Current
- Manages projects from concept to completion, coordinating with interior, MEP, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
- Known for her work ethic and communication skills.
- Leads teams and mentors junior designers effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Architect with 5 years of experience. Background spans Architecture, Construction, and the Building Industry, giving her strong field knowledge. Worked on hospitality, corporate, retail, and residential projects across the UAE and GCC.
Education
Associate Certified Professional - Revit Architecture
01.2018
Bachelor of Architecture - Art and Designer
American University
Dubai, UAE05.2017
Skills
- Project management
- Design coordination and compliance
- Documentation oversight
- Client communication
- Team leadership
- Design compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
Certification
Revit Architecture: Associate Certified Professional, 01/18.
Personal Information
Title: Architect - Project Lead
Selected Projects
- Palm Jebel Ali - Nakheel Dubai Holding
- Saadiayat Lagoons Villas - Al Dar
- Amaala Competition - Red Sea Global
- Res. Villas Compound in Nareel Island, UAE
- Luxury Residence Palace for Royal Family
- Experience Centre, Dubai
- Dubai South Sakany Square
- Compound Villas for H.E in Abu Dhabi
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Arabic
Native
Native
Timeline
Assistant Design Manager
NAGA Architects
01.2026 - Current
Architect - Project Lead
Naga Architects
05.2018 - Current
Associate Certified Professional - Revit Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture - Art and Designer
American University