
Sara Khatibi
@sarakhatibi
Architectural Designer at XS architecten preparing BIM models and permit drawings for Dutch retail, hospitality, and residential renovation projects.
What I'm looking for
At XS architecten, I prepare BIM models and permit drawings for retail and hospitality projects. I model existing buildings from point clouds, PDFs, and survey data in ArchiCAD, and develop layouts and technical drawings with the project leader.
In freelance and contract work, I contributed to a house renovation in Ghent, a dental clinic interior, and residential renovation drawings and 3D visualisations.
At Studio Davazdah, I developed a new-build house from design through construction drawings and details, and worked on converting a house into a co-working space. I also led the interior design of an office project from concept to completion.
Earlier, I worked independently at Studio Sara Khatibi, taking projects from client brief to on-site completion and designing two award-winning projects: a restaurant and an office. I’m now looking for a team where I can gain more experience on Dutch projects and keep developing as a designer.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BIM Modeller
XS Architecten
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Part of the project team, preparing BIM models and permit drawings for retail and hospitality projects. Modeled existing buildings from point clouds, PDFs, and survey data in ArchiCAD, and prepared permit packages including fire-safety and change-of-use drawings.
Architectural Designer
Freelance & Contract Work
Feb 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Renovation design for residential and healthcare projects in the Netherlands and Belgium. Worked on design and documentation for a house renovation in Ghent, design development of a dental clinic interior, and drawings and 3D visualisations for residential renovations.
Architectural Designer
Studio Davazdah
Oct 2017 - Jun 2023 (5 years 8 months)
Project-based collaboration on larger residential and commercial projects. Developed a new-build house from design to construction drawings and details, worked on a fast-track conversion of a house into a co-working space, and led the interior design of an office project from concept to completion.
Freelance Lead Interior Architect
Studio Sara Khatibi
Sep 2012 - Sep 2017 (5 years)
Worked independently with full project responsibility from client brief to completion on site. Designed office, hospitality, and commercial interiors including renovations, led client meetings, and coordinated with contractors. Designed two award-winning projects: a restaurant and an office.
Junior Interior Architect
RomaTre Project
Feb 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 2 months)
Built models and interior drawings for the Holy Mosque expansion in Makkah. Contributed to concepts and 3D visualisations for high-rises in Dubai and Doha.
Interior Architecture Intern
Studio Massimo Valente
May 2010 - Nov 2010 (6 months)
Assisted with residential renovations in Rome, including site surveys. Prepared drawings and helped develop design concepts for residential interiors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Azad University
Master, Architectural Engineering
2017 - 2019
Master of Architectural Engineering from Azad University, Tehran, Iran, from 2017 to 2019.
Sapienza University of Rome
Bachelor, Interior Architecture
2006 - 2011
Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, from 2006 to 2011.
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