Korea Memorial Park
Korea Memorial Park
Career Summary
Licensed architect specializing in sustainable design, innovative spatial strategies, and forward-looking architectural systems. Experienced in leading residential, commercial, office, hospitality, and landmark projects within multidisciplinary teams, combining aesthetic clarity with functional performance. Currently engaged in research on sustainable frameworks and space-driven design methodologies.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Senior Architect / Lead Designer — Matin Architect, Tehran
March 2020 – March 2025
Led the complete architectural process for luxury and sustainable residential developments.
Designed 4–5-star hotels, commercial–service buildings, and major mixed-use complexes.
Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for governmental and private clients, achieving a 75% first-proposal approval rate.
Delivered major projects including Monica Palace 5-Star Hotel (33,000 m², 15 floors), Monica Palace 4-Star Hotel (35,000 m², 9 floors), Bahar Commercial Building (9,800 m²) and Punak Office Complex (40,000 m²).
Architect — Aalam Co., Tehran
March 2019 – April 2020
Designed and supervised high-end residential architecture.
Developed façade & interior design for Ronica Palace (85 luxury suites, 120–350 m²).
Contributed to shell design of the 240,000 m² Tehran Telecommunication Twin Towers.
Improved team efficiency and project workflow by 45%.
Architect — Payasazeh Pasargad Co., Tehran
June 2018 – February 2019
Developed concept designs, master plans, and zoning strategies for large-scale urban projects in Qom.
Designed welfare service towns of 80,000 m² and 200,000 m².
Lead Architect / Concept Designer — Sekna Tarh, Tehran
June 2013 – January 2018
Designed luxury residential–commercial projects with focus on façade aesthetics and landscape integration.
Designed the neoclassical façade of Azarakhsh International Complex (47,000 m², 20 floors).
Created the notable Neo-Gothic Villa in Amirdasht.
Achieved a 95% acceptance rate for architectural packages and completed 38 preliminary design sets with 90% client approval.
Increased company productivity by 120% through workflow optimization.
Education
Master of Architecture
Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch — Tehran, Iran
Oct 2011 – Feb 2014
Bachelor of Architecture
Islamic Azad University — Kermanshah, Iran
Feb 2007 – Jul 2009
Awards & Recognitions
• Finalist & Award Nominee — Grand prix, International Architecture and Innovation Competition 2025/ 2015/2021/2024
Invited to the International Jacques Rougerie Prize Ceremony, Paris 2025
• Finalist — Beam Camp Project Call 2025/2026 2025
• Finalist — Ekbatan Twin Towers Competition 2022
• 3rd Place — Talesh Square Competition 2020
• Main Competition Entry — Holcim Awards — (2014 & 2017)
• Shortlisted — Mirmiran National Award 2014
Publications / Featured Work
inspired by flags and water lilies, mohsen laei's island proposal responds to sea level rise
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/mohsen-laei-wind-island-proposal-01-31-2022/
Effect of Religion on the Type of Materials Used in Spiritual Architecture 2015
https://scialert.net › fulltext › doi=jas.2015.316.320