People
Meet the team behind Makan Architecture
Our team brings together diverse perspectives and expertise, united by a shared commitment to creating architecture that is both culturally resonant and forward-looking.

Zaid Osama
Founder and Director of Makan
Zaid is an academic, architect, and construction manager with expertise spanning architecture, construction, infrastructure engineering and urban planning. He is a practicing architect in Iraq and a lecturer of architecture and construction at the School of Design and Built Environment-Curtin University. Zaid is passionate about research-driven practice based on real-facts planning, design and building construction.

Hawre Salim
Construction Manager
Hawre is a Construction Manager with a strong understanding of diverse construction systems, methods, and materials. He brings a passion for sustainable building practices to his work, with a focus on integrating projects harmoniously with their natural surroundings. Hawre possesses experience in overseeing the design and construction of complex building projects, including multi-station, high-rise developments.

Mohamad Shawkat
Computational
Design
Architect
Mohamad is a Computational Design Architect specializing in the innovative application of technology to architectural design. His work explores the integration of gamification, mixed realities, and experiential architecture to create engaging and interactive spaces. Mohamad leverages advanced computational systems and methods to develop novel design solutions.
