Arif Belgaumi Architects

22/06/2026

We are Hiring! CAD Draftperson!

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site CAD Draftsperson role based in Karachi. The CAD Draftsperson will translate architectural concepts and sketches into accurate, detailed digital drawings and technical documentation. Day-to-day tasks include developing and updating architectural drawings, preparing construction drawings, and ensuring all plans comply with relevant codes, standards, and office guidelines. The role involves close collaboration with architects and engineering consultants to incorporate design changes, resolve drawing issues, and coordinate across disciplines. The CAD Draftsperson will also maintain drawing libraries, support the production of presentation drawings and layouts, and assist in quality checks of documentation before submission.

Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, specifically AutoCAD, and understanding workflows for architectural projects.
Strong understanding of AutoCAD tools, working model space and paper space, automating repetitive functions like batch plotting, etc.
Ability to produce precise Architectural Drawings and translate design intent into clear documentation.
Experience preparing and interpreting Technical Drawing and Engineering Drawings for construction and coordination.
Solid Drawing skills, including layout composition, dimensioning, and annotation standards. Ability to work with our office CAD standards
Diploma in CAD course or training required.
Familiarity with local building codes, materials, and construction practices in Pakistan.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple drawing packages and deadlines.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with architects, consultants, and site teams.
Experience with 3D modeling or BIM software (e.g., Revit, SketchUp) is an advantage.
Previous experience in an architectural practice or design office is required.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

When we started our practice in 2000, some of the first commissions we received were residential renovations. I took them on as a traditional rite of passage for all young practices. Over the years we have continued to accept occasional residential renovation commissions as design challenges to breathe new life into disused buildings. We approach these projects as exercises in sustainability, finding new purpose for outdated structures, giving a new lease on life to a house that might otherwise be torn down. Typically, we accept commissions where radical changes are envisaged and we have the opportunity to explore the plan and the section of the house.

This project, which we took on in 2012, converted a cramped, stratified, joint-family layout to an updated, single family home with flowing, interconnected interior spaces and a modern, understated façade. It was an immensely satisfying transformation.

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak!

11/01/2026

01/01/2026

Looking forward to working together to promote a sustainable design and construction agenda.

The architecture and design profession is at a critical juncture. Climate change poses escalating risks to the built environment and the people who live in it, prompting the need for immediate, proactive, industry-wide action.

Integrating climate science into building science demands a significant shift in design thinking, particularly from architects as project leaders. Architects bear the important responsibility as licensed design professionals to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. If architects aren’t considering future climate conditions when designing structures and communities, then who will?

On December 29, 2025, a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) and Dawn News at the Dawn News office in Karachi.

The agreement designates the Institute of Architects Pakistan as the Official Knowledge Partner for the upcoming "BuildFest International" event, scheduled for January 2026. The MoU was formally signed by the President of IAP, Ar. Fawad Suhail Abbasi, who was joined at the ceremony by the Chairman of the IAP Karachi Chapter, Ar. Sohail Ahmed Chohan, and the National Coordinator for this initiative, Ar. Arif Belgaumi.

This partnership establishes a formal exchange of expertise and visibility. In recognition of the collaboration, Dawn News will provide IAP with extensive visibility across its media platforms, which include television, radio, print, digital platforms, and on-ground event branding. In return, IAP will lend its professional authority by providing expert speakers for sessions, offering strategic industry insights, and sharing valuable intellectual capital such as award-winning project portfolios and policy summaries. Additionally, IAP will actively promote the event through its own digital and membership channels.

This collaboration represents a significant effort to enhance architectural discourse in the public sphere, positioning IAP’s expertise at the forefront of a major industry event and fostering greater public engagement in the fields of architecture and sustainable urban development.

31/12/2025

Wishing you Peace, Health, Prosperity and Happiness in the New Year.