Nassra Mohammed

Part II Architectural Assistant with a design-led and research-informed approach to architecture, combining strong conceptual thinking with technical and environmental consideration. Experienced in developing and communicating architectural proposals through digital modelling, technical drawing, hand drawing, visualisation and physical making, alongside professional and research experience in retrofit and existing buildings. Proactive, collaborative and technically curious, with a strong interest in developing thoughtful, contextually responsive architecture from concept through to delivery.

Research Assistant at Sheffield Hallam University (2025-01 – Present)

The Energy Curtain: Community Sustainable Retrofit

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary, community-led retrofit research project exploring energy performance, accessibility and environmental comfort.
• Support intergenerational co-design and stakeholder engagement, translating user needs and technical considerations into design research.
• Conduct on-site environmental testing using thermal imaging and temperature monitoring to evaluate existing building performance.
• Contribute to research into existing-building conditions, heritage context and thermal, acoustic and fire-performance considerations.

Placement at Buttress Architects (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Contributed to design development for the adaptive reuse and retrofit of a historic building, producing drawings and presentation material to communicate design options.
• Participated in site surveys, condition recording and existing-building analysis to inform design decisions.
• Developed proposals in response to existing fabric, material, contextual and user considerations within a collaborative architectural team.

Retail Assistant at Primark Leeds (2022-01 – Present)

Retail Assistant at Sports Direct, Leeds (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Developed strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills within a fast-paced customer-facing environment alongside architectural studies.

MArch in Architecture – Sheffield Hallam University (2024-01 – 2026-12)

BA in Architecture (international) – University of Huddersfield (2021-01 – 2024-12)