Interior Architecture graduate with a refined design sensibility and strong technical proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, and SketchUp. Experienced in developing coordinated BIM models and comprehensive construction documentation to support well-resolved design solutions. Complemented by studies in Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience and Social Psychology, bringing a research-informed, human- centered perspective to spatial design. Seeking an entrylevel position within a forward- thinking architectural or interior design firm committed to thoughtful, high-quality design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
Solomon Interior Design, Inc
Summer 2025
Collaborated with senior designers to develop innovative design concepts, layouts, and mood boards that aligned with client visions.
Created detailed AutoCAD and SketchUp drawings, renderings, and presentation boards to effectively communicate design intent
Researched and sourced high-quality materials, finishes, and furnishings, negotiating with vendors for competitive pricing and timely delivery.
Assisted in on-site measurements and space planning
Maintained and organized the materials library, introducing a streamlined cataloging system that improved efficiency.
Participated in client meetings and professional development sessions with industry representatives, gaining insights into emerging products, trends, and design solutions
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER + EVENT PLANNER
M&S Poshpicnics
2023 - Present
Created visual and video content for social media platforms
Applied basic SEO principles to optimize content
Analyzed performance using Google Analytics and Facebook Insights Plan and coordinate small-scale events (e.g., pop-ups, launches)
Manage logistics, vendors, and on-site setup Handle RSVPs, guest communication, and post-event feedback
SALES ASSOCIATE
Postal Annex
2021 - 2022 | 2023 - 2024
Process shipments, including packaging, labeling, and tracking
Operated copiers, fax machines, binding equipment, lamination and point-of-sale devices
Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries promptly
Offered Passport photo & Notary services
is Safia Ghaziany. I am a recent graduate of San Diego State University with a e in Interior Architecture. I am deeply inspired by the transformative power of shapes human experience not only through aesthetics, but through the emotional al resonance of space.
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ning a wellness center where architecture becomes a quiet yet powerful architecture and biophilic design, the environment is composed to ultimately heal. The space unfolds as a continuous experience rather tens, materials ground, and spatial rhythms guide the body into states of resent woven into the architecture as a living element that restores our ound us. At Lumiere Wellness, healthcare shifts from intervention to f connection, ritual, and everyday well-being. The built environment acts lyst supporting a more holistic, human-centered vision of health that hcare environments could begin healing before
Located at the heart of Mission Valley Plaza, the site benefits from high visibility, accessibility, and constant public activity, making it ideal for a community-focused wellness center. Its integration within a commercial hub supports the project’s goal of embedding preventative health into everyday life. The contrast between the active urban context and the proposed calm through the biophilic interior creates a clear transition from stimulation to restoration, positioning the project as both a sanctuary and a social anchor within the public realm.
HEALING & BIOPHILIA
The Healing & Biophilia spaces at Lumiere Wellness are designed to integrate nature as a fundamental element of the healing experience. Through the intentional use of natural light, layered greenery, and immersive landscape environments, the design cultivates a calming, multisensory atmosphere that supports both physical restoration and emotional well-being. These spaces encourage moments of pause, reflection, and reconnection, reinforcing the role of nature in reducing stress and promoting a more holistic and sustained approach to healing.
The Nutrition spaces at Lumiere Wellness are anchored by an integrated greenhouse that directly supports on-site dining and healthy food markets, establishing a seamless relationship between cultivation and consumption. This approach emphasizes transparency, sustainability, and a deeper engagement with food systems, allowing users to experience nourishment at its source. By uniting spaces for growing, preparation, and communal dining, the design reframes nutrition as an experiential and essential component of holistic wellness.
MOVEMENT & MIND BODY
The Movement & Mind-Body spaces at Lumiere Wellness are designed to support a holistic approach to well-being rooted in flow, strength, and balance. Accommodating both active movement and restorative practices, these spaces guide users through a natural rhythm of exertion and recovery. Through thoughtful spatial transitions, natural materials, and soft lighting, the environment fosters physical resilience, mental clarity, and emotional balance, encouraging a deeper connection between mind & body.
Lumiere Wellness is a thoughtfully designed center that integrates traditional medicine with holistic healing to support comprehensive wellbeing. The space balances the clarity and functionality of clinical care with a calm, natureinspired environment, creating a setting where patients can engage in both medical treatment and restorative therapies. This approach encourages care that extends beyond symptom management, fostering mental, emotional, and physical balance within a cohesive and supportive atmosphere.
CLINICAL & HOLISTIC CARE
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY
The Social & Community spaces at Lumiere Wellness are designed to position connection as an essential component of well-being. Through welcoming, flexible environments that encourage interaction and shared experience, the design fosters a sense of belonging and collective support. By strengthening social ties and creating opportunities for engagement, these spaces promote a more connected, inclusive community while contributing to overall public wellness.
model positions architecture as an active driver of student learning, reorganizing the campus into a clear, efficient, and accessible oth daily function and long-term growth. A key intervention is the e school’s main entrance, strategically positioned to alleviate traffic pact on the surrounding Del Cerro neighborhood, while improving ficiency. This new entry sequence works in tandem with a layered tes pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles, creating a safer and more up experience. Within the campus, classrooms are designed as ronments with enhanced daylight, acoustics, and flexibility, while aded gathering spaces support active, collaborative learning. ventions, the project establishes a high-performing, adaptable ctivity, deepens student engagement, and strengthens the relationship mmunity.
A modular campus organized around a central collective hall, using a hexagonal geometry to promote connectivity, visibility and community. This concept aims to distribute functions radially while maintaining a strong social core
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN | SPACE PLANNING
DESIGN CONCEPT
A welcoming entry with a reception desk, waiting area and support spaces for smooth visitor experience
The administration building is conceived as a hexagonal structure organized around a central hub, from which four programmatic wings radiate, creating a clear hierarchy, intuitive wayfinding, and efficient circulation Each wing is dedicated to a specific function including reception, health services, faculty zones, and faculty amenities allowing for a balanced distribution of public and private spaces. Public areas such as reception and supporting services like counseling are positioned for accessibility near primary circulation zones, while quieter areas, including health services and faculty zones, are located in separate wings to ensure privacy and comfort The central hexagon acts as a unifying core, strengthening visual and spatial connections across all zones, resulting in a cohesive and flexible environment that supports both operational efficiency and user well-being
A private and calming zone for student well being
Administrative offices for staff including meeting spaces and essential support areas
A comfortable space for faculty to unwind, connect, and recharge
E N T R A N C E
FACULTY SPACES
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | RENDERS
COLLECTIVE HALL
RECEPTION
FACULTY WORK ROOM
FACULTY KITCHEN
FACULTY LOUNGE
This design concept establishes a thoughtfully defined faculty zone that enhances both the professional and personal experience of educators. Positioned away from the noise and activity of the classroom environment, it supports focused work, collaborative engagement, and opportunities for restoration throughout the day. Designated areas for planning, combined with the integration of a kitchen and lounge, foster a sense of community and collegial connection among staff. Collectively, these elements create a balanced and supportive environment that promotes well-being, strengthens collaboration, and contributes to more effective teaching outcomes
lla is a Mediterranean-inspired residential project that explores how ontrasting human personalities. Rooted in the warmth and timeless sign, the villa incorporates elements such as stucco walls, arched ural materials like stone, wood, and wrought iron to create a nvironment.
wo independent structures each tailored to the emotional, spatial, d and extroverted individuals. While both buildings share a unified ffer in spatial organization and experiential quality. A neutral central ween the two, allowing moments of interaction while respecting esign ultimately celebrates balance, individuality, and coexistence ing.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The extrovert house is designed as a socially engaging environment where spatial openness and programmatic elements work together to encourage interaction and activity. The plan incorporates a series of interconnected communal spaces, including a home theater, pool table area, and an expansive outdoor pool, all organized within an open-plan layout to ensure fluid movement and continuous connectivity. Large openings extend the living spaces outward, strengthening the relationship between indoor and outdoor zones. These features collectively create a dynamic and immersive setting that supports hosting, entertainment, and shared experiences, aligning with the extroverted lifestyle.
The Introvert house is conceived as an introspective sanctuary that prioritizes privacy, stillness, and emotional restoration. The plan is organized into a series of intimate, enclosed spaces, including a reading nook, quiet living areas, and a dedicated plant nursery, each designed to support solitude and quiet engagement. Controlled openings and soft spatial transitions minimize external distractions while maintaining a subtle connection to nature. Through the use of diffused natural light, muted tones, and biophilic elements, the design creates a calm and contemplative environment an ideal setting for the introverted personality, supporting reflection, reduced sensory stimulation, and the need for personal retreat.
conceived pavilion at the heart of the SDSU campus, uary where students can pause, restore, and reconnect with s. Its open, transparent architecture gently dissolves the and exterior, inviting natural light to permeate the space views of the surrounding landscape. A refined material palette paired with soft, organic hues such as sage green infuses texture, and a quiet sophistication. Rooted in biophilic design ers a deeper connection to the natural environment, enhancing productivity, and promoting overall well-being. er, it is a thoughtfully crafted experience that cultivates sense of belonging within the campus community.
