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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Engy Ahmed AL-AshqarAbout Engy Ahmed AL-Ashqar : Eng. Engy Al-Ashqar, M.F.A., is an interior architect and business development strategist specializing in luxury and high-end projects. Her experience includes luxury hotels, hospitals, administrative complexes, malls, sports clubs, and residential developments across Egypt, Morocco, and the Gulf. She focuses on integrating sustainability, adaptive reuse, and functional design solutions. Engy holds a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and is currently pursuing a PhD in sustainable innovation for luxury hotel design. She has contributed multiple research publications on site identity, functionality, and contemporary design adaptations in hospitality and upscale interiors.
Interior Design is my passion since my childhood, So, I designate my professional life to the field of Fine Art and Décor and I’ll do my best to be a distinct in this field.
I believe that fine art is a magic which changes any area or piece of paper to be a new world full of dreams and hopes. I have a dream, that all human beings get their own Functional beautiful homes.
EDUCATION:
•2023, Master’s degree, Thesis Titled: Creative Compatibility between Site Identity, Functional & Aesthetic Values in Hotels (Excellent, 90 %).
•2019, Bachelor’s degree of Interior Architecture from Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University:
Excellent with 4ᵗʰ in rank (senior class).
Graduation Project’s Grade: Excellent, Type: Ecological Resort.
V. Good with 6ᵗʰ in cumulative rank (Honors-Degree).
•2014, High School, Future Language School.
EXPERIENCE:
•Jan.2021 – Dec.2024, Interior & Exterior Concept Designer, at El Afifi House of Expertise for Engineering Consultant. (Design Office, Full Time)
•Feb.2024 – Aug.2024, Technical Office Consultant, at Rana Alkassim Maison (Classic Home Interior Decoration L.L.c), Dubai. (Remotely, Full Time)
•2020, Teaching Assistant, Canadian International College, Cairo Campus of Cape Breton University, Department of Architecture, New Cairo.
•2016, Arabella Touristic & Urban Development. (Summer Training)
•2015, El Patio Interior, Maadi, Cairo. (Summer Training)
EVENTS:
•05/06/2024
“The Influence of Fine Arts on Interior and Exterior Design”
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Ashraf Reda & Dr. Heba Desouky
Hosted at: TDS - The Design Show 2024
AWARDS:
•2019, second place in the Ministry of Health and Population competition for the interior design of the residence of doctors and nurses,Egypt.
•2018, Won the first place in ECG best team and best graduation project (Hotel’s Lobby, New Alamein City), I scored 89% during the training period.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
Research List:
•Al-Ashqar, E. (2023). “Creative Compatibility between Site Identity, Functional & Aesthetic Values in Hotels,” Helwan University.
•Al-Ashqar, E. (2020). “A SUGGESTED FRAMEWORK FOR RE-USING AN ANTIQUE VALUABLE BUILDING IN ADMINISTRATIVE USE: Case Study: Faculty of Fine Arts Cairo”. Journal of Art & Architecture Research Studies -JAARS, 1(1), 66-82. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.47436/jaarsfa.v1i1.38
•Al-Ashqar, E., Abdeen, N., & Khashaba, S. (2020). “IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABILITY IN HISTORICAL BUILDING AS A WAY OF REUSING: CASE STUDY: SULTANA MALAK’S PALACE, HELIOPOLIS, EGYPT”. Journal of Art & Architecture Research Studies - JAARS, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.47436/jaarsfa.v1i2.81
•Al-Ashqar, E. (2019). “Natural and Artificial Environment in Siwa Oasis”. Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University.
•Al-Ashqar, E. (2019). “The Urban Design of Tell el-Amarna Akhetaton (“Horizon of the Aton”) in Upper Ancient Egypt”. Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
•2024, Digital Transformation Certificate (FOTC), by (Helwan University).
•2022, Qualifying Applicants for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exams.
•2020, Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning, by (Rice University) (83.10 %).
•2020, Design Thinking for Innovation, by (University of Virginia) (100%).
•2020, Reference Management System & Science Research Formatting, by (Helwan University).
•2020, E-Learning Methods, by CIC (Cairo Camps of Cape Breton University).
•2018, UTW, University to work Training Program supervised by ECG (89%).
Computer Skills
•Auto-CAD•Microsoft Office.
•3D-Max Modeling •3d-Animation
•Corona Render• Lumion
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
Conferences & Seminars
•03–08/11/2024
“Training Session: Planning for Change with the Sustainable Development Goals”
Speaker: Cid Blanco Junior, Mylene Rivera, Claudia García Zaragoza, Sophie Lena Heuser, & Claudia Ribosa Pérez
Organized by: UN-Habitat
•25/08/2024
“Artificial Intelligence in Architecture”
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Somaya El-Bahy
Organized by: Egyptian Society of Architects
•09/07/2024
“Forward to the Past”, Judging graduation projects for the Interior Architecture Program
Organized by: University of Hertfordshire
•10/06/2024
“The Art of Egyptian Architecture Across Eras”
Speakers: Mr. Amour Mousa & Prof. Dr. Sohair Zaki Hawas
Organized by: Cairo University Alumni Association
•05/06/2024
“The Impact of Tourism on Architectural Heritage and Urban Fabric in 5-Star Hotel Design”
Speaker: Dr. Yasser Assem
Hosted at: TDS - The Design Show 2024
•05/06/2024
“The Influence of Fine Arts on Interior and Exterior Design”
Speakers: Prof. Dr. Ashraf Reda & Dr. Heba Desouky
Hosted at: TDS - The Design Show 2024
•03–08/11/2024
World Urban Forum 12 (WUF-12)
•Conference: Building Egypt's Future – Launching the First National Smart Cities Strategy
Speakers:
oMr. Fadel Dighm
oMr. Khaled Abbass
oAbdel-khalek Ibrahim
•Seminar: Sustainable Solutions to the Housing Crisis by: Union Sociale pour l'Habitat (USH) & Social Housing & Mortgage Finance Fund (SHMFF) Speakers:
oFormer Minister. Emmanuelle Cosse & Ms. May Abdel Hamid
HOBBIES:
singing , drawing and dancing.
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://www.behance.net/Engy_AL-Ashqar
REGISTRATION DATE:
2019-08-16 22:47:42
COUNTRY/REGION:
Egypt
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Young
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