Alsharif Khaled Nahas is an emerging multicultural architect, aiming to redefine the essence of ordinary spaces.
Based in New York City, Khaled an indigenous Middle Eastern and Californian native, holding a Master of Architecture from the Pratt School of Architecture (2021) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design (2016). His diverse education and heritage grant him with a distinct perspective and skillset to approach design challenges from a culturally sensitive and informed standpoint, enriching the built environment through his thoughtful and innovative approach.
Awards & Honors
OPAL PLATINUM AWARD // Project Energos - Under Urban A&O [summer 2021]
Novum Design Award // Project Energos - Under Urban A&O [summer 2021]
SACM Scholarship // Full ride recipient [2018-2021]
Pratt MArch Y1 Best Portfolio // Won first prize [Spring 2019]
Dean’s List Award // 5 Distinguished quarters[2013-2016]
SACM Scholarship // Full ride recipient [2013-2016]
SCAD Artistic Honor Scholarship // Recipient[2013-2016]
NASA Centennial Challenge // Co-lead finalist team - 3D Printed habitat challenge [Fall 2015]
COT Competition // Won 2nd place - 360 Living Silos [Fall 2014]
mentions & publication
AIA NY // Students Lead the Way: 2020-21 Studio Work Rooted in Social Justice [Fall 2021]
RIBA & NCARB // Personal work selected by Pratt GAUD for accreditation [Spring 2021]
Pratt GAUD // Personal work selected for promoting purposes [2018-2021]
GAUD Inprocess 25 // projects in first academic year published in student workbook [Fall 2020]
PrattSOA Instagram // Digging and Flying [Spring 2021]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Digging and Flying [Spring 2021]
PrattGAUD Instagram // pier 37 [Spring 2020]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Apollo 19 [Spring 2019]
PrattGAUD Instagram // Don’t call the exterminator & HETEROGENEOUS THRESHOLDS [Fall 2018]
PrattSOA Instagram // Heterogenious Thresholds [Fall 2018]
AxonMadness Instagram // Heterogenious Thresholds [Fall 2018]
Youngarch Instagram // I think my is house pregnant [Fall 2018]
Suckerpunchdaily.com // Don’t call the exterminator [Fall 2018]