Bushra Muhammadi
bushra.muham@gmail.comI’m a Senior Architectural Designer at DFH Architects, with a practice spanning historic infill, healthcare, retail, and adaptive-reuse work across Southern California. I aspire to design purposeful living environments that enrich daily life.
My approach pairs a deep respect for context and history with a commitment to integrated design — carrying projects from the first client conversation through permitting, construction administration, and the field. From concept to completion, I emphasize collaboration, creative problem-solving, and sustainable practice.
Experience
Senior Architectural Designer
DFH Architects · Southern California
- Leading an expedited Palisades Fire rebuild project, after authoring the RFQ and winning proposal for a townhome in a fire-rebuild zone.
- Lead architectural design and documentation across residential, commercial, and adaptive-reuse projects, from concept through permitting and construction.
Architectural Designer & Project Manager
NEO & Associates · San Marino, California
- Drafted architect–client agreements, outlining project scope, services, and terms.
- Nurtured strong relationships with clients, builders, authorities, and stakeholders, improving client satisfaction.
- Aligned integrated design and planning with client expectations across diverse architectural projects.
- Managed bidding and contractor collaboration, RFIs, construction administration, and field updates.
Architectural Designer
NEO & Associates · San Marino, California
- Produced architectural documents in an accurate and timely manner.
- Addressed city corrections and facilitated permit acquisition, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with project managers and design teams on integrated design.
Architectural Intern
Aaron Neubert Architects · Los Angeles, California
- Supported design and documentation in a studio practice.
Education
Master of Architecture
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California
First Professional degree. Emphasis in American Architecture and Urbanism. Certificate in Building Science.
Bachelor of Arts, Honors
Carleton University · Ottawa, Canada
Major in History and Theory of Architecture. Minor in American Sign Language.
Skills
Software
Practice
Credentials
- Actively pursuing architectural licensure
- Pursuing LEED accreditation
Publications
CORVUS — The Journal of the Carleton University Classics Society
Underwater research fieldwork (2016 Volume).
Essay on René Lalique’s Glass Factory
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.