Nahed is an architectural designer and academic with over 15 years of experience in architectural practice in the UK.Before founding NJ Architecture in 2014, Nahed has worked for an award-winning architectural practice, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), London where she was part of the team of KAPSARK, Signature towers, Elk Grove Civic Centre.
Nahed received her Master’s in Architecture and Urbanism from the Architectural Association (AA), London, and a PhD in Architecture from the Bartlett school of Architecture, UCL, London. The focus was on 3D geometrical patterning and computational design. Since 2015, Nahed has been lecturing extensively at numerous institutions including at the Bartlett School of Architecture, and at Central Saint Martins (UAL).
Nahed’s ambition is to inform a new kind of architectural language, that combines the endless possibilities of computational design with ancient methods of geometric patterning; in order to create a truly timeless architecture that combines history and tradition with innovation and ingenuity.
Over the course of his career, Matthew has worked for a number of award-winning architectural practices including two of the world’s most renowned design offices: UN Studio and Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).
During his time at UN Studio, Matthew worked on both the World Trade Centre Competition and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. However, his principal involvement was with the recently completed Arnhem Centraal Masterplan, where he formed part of a small team that was responsible for masterplan coordination as well as for the design and execution of the project’s centerpiece, the Transfer Hall.
Matthew has developed the unique set of skills that allow him to deal with complex geometries. These include both advanced 3D modelling and parametric design techniques, as well as an advanced understanding of how to work with both structural and services engineers in order to create fully integrated designs.
