André C. Meyerhans
Director / Resource Person / Co-Founder
Architecture: www.fischermeyerhans.com
Art + Design: www.acmeyerhans.com
Jewellery: www.mariouboldi.com / www.uboldicharms.com
André C. Meyerhans is an award-winning, Swiss architect who lives and works in the GCC and beyond for over a decade . André has been recognized as one of the most influential architects in the region by Middle East Architect Magazine as well as one of the most talented architect and designers by Architectural Digest.
André is a member of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (sia) and holds a Masters in Architecture from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ) as well as an MBA from London Business School.
Faisal Arshad
Director / Program Coordinator / Resource Person / Co-Founder
Architecture: www.faisalarshad.com.pk
Academia: ww3.comsats.edu.pk/faculty/FacultyDetails.aspx?Uid=2354
Faisal Arshad is an Islamabad-based practicing architect with twenty years of diverse experience. He did his graduation from UET Lahore in 1998. He is a registered member of Pakistan Institute of Architects & Town Planners (PCATP), associate member of Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) and an international associate American Institute of Architects (AIA).
He is also a regular faculty at COMSATS Islamabad. He is the Vice Chairman of IAP Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter 2017-18. He is the recipient of AP Recognition Award in 2011, conferred to 50 most prominent Architects of Pakistan for their valued contribution to the profession.
Yawar Abbas
Acadmia / Designer / Resource Person
Academia: ww3.comsats.edu.pk/faculty/FacultyDetails.aspx?Uid=1935
Yawar Abbas is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy. He is working as Design Educator for the last twenty years. He holds a Masters in Design with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education from Kingston University, UK. Previously, he did his BA (hons) in Art & Design with Graphic Design as majors from Bolton University, UK. Typography and Semiotics are his areas of interest.
He is currently coordinating Design Program at COMSATS University, Islamabad.