ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed Architect and Young Ambassador of the Fondation Jacques Rougerie with 15+ years of professional experience in architecture, sustainable design, and research-driven concepts. Experienced in leading large-scale hospitality, mixed-use, and residential projects while developing future-oriented proposals focused on marine infrastructure, climate resilience, and integrated Food–Energy–Water systems. Internationally recognized through finalist selections, Grand Prix nominations, and publications in global architecture and design platforms.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architect / Lead Designer

Matin Architect, Tehran | 2020–2025

Led architectural design and research for luxury residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Directed interdisciplinary teams and delivered large-scale projects including 4–5-star hotels and commercial complexes.

Selected Projects:

• Ronica Palace 5-Star Hotel _ Chaloos— 33,000 m²

• Ronica Palace 4-Star Hotel _ Delijan— 35,000 m²

• Punak Office Complex _ Tehran— 40,000 m²

• Bahar Commercial Building _ Tehran— 9,800 m²

Architect

Aalam Co., Tehran | 2019–2020

Designed and supervised high-end residential architecture integrating sustainable and parametric solutions. Contributed to façade and shell design for major urban projects.

Selected Projects:

• Ronica Palace Residential Complex

• Tehran Telecom Twin Towers — 240,000 m²

Architect

Payasazeh Pasargad Co., Tehran | 2018–2019

Developed concept designs, master plans, and zoning strategies for large-scale urban developments in Qom.

Selected Projects:

• Welfare Service Town _ Qom— 80,000 m²

• Welfare Service Town _ Qom— 200,000 m²

Lead Architect / Concept Designer

Sokna Tarh, Tehran | 2013–2018

Designed luxury residential-commercial projects with a focus on façade aesthetics, landscape integration, and conceptual design development.

Selected Projects:

• Prince Mall International Complex _ Klar abad— 47,000 m²

• Neo-Gothic Villa, Amirdasht, Mazandaran

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture

Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch — Tehran, Iran

2011–2014

Bachelor of Architecture

Islamic Azad University — Kermanshah, Iran

2007–2009

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

International Achievements

• Finalist (Top 5) – A Bauhaus Bathroom Design Competition, Historic New England, USA (2026)

Selected among 280+ submissions from 40+ countries. Project selected for future exhibition.

• Grand Prix Nominee (3 Times) – Fondation Jacques Rougerie (2021, 2024, 2025)

• International Finalist – Beam Camp Project Call, USA (2025)

• Selected Project – White Swan Complex, Fondation Jacques Rougerie Database (2015)

National Achievements

• Finalist – Ekbatan Twin Towers Façade Competition (2022)

• 3rd Place – Talesh Square Architectural Competition (2020)

• Shortlisted – Mirmiran National Architecture Award (2014)

PUBLICATIONS & INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FEATURES

• “Novasis” featured in Designboom (2025)

• “Novasis” featured in Yanko Design (2025)

• “Wind Inspired Island Proposal” featured in Designboom (2022)

• Finalist competition featured in Architectural Record and The New York Times (2026)

• “Effect of Religion on Materials in Spiritual Architecture” – Journal of Applied Sciences (2015)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction — Certificate of Participation (2014 & 2017)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software

AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino & Grasshopper, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Lumion, Corona Render, Photoshop, Ecotect Analysis, Microsoft Office

Expertise

Sustainable Architecture, Concept Design, Parametric Design, Marine Architecture Research, Hotel Design, Urban Design, Façade Design, Team Leadership, Design Optimization

LANGUAGES

English — Professional Working Proficiency

Persian — Native

Pablications / Featured Works

https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18179-winning-proposal-selected-in-competition-for-a-public-restroom-design-at-gropius-house-historic-site

floating platform integrates algae cultivation, renewable energy and freshwater production 2025

https://www.designboom.com/technology/floating-platform-algae-cultivation-renewable-energy-freshwater-production-novasis-mohsen-laei-12-17-2025/

Floating Cities Might Actually Save Us 2025
www.yankodesign.com/2025/12/19/floating-cities-might-actually-save-us-and-theyre-gorgeous/ 

inspired by flags and water lilies, mohsen laei's island proposal responds to sea level rise  2022
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