About
Iman Abou Mahmoud
Architect · Photographer · Designer
I am a multidisciplinary creative based in Australia, working at the intersection of architecture, photography, construction coordination, and handmade design. My practice is guided by a deep interest in composition, light, materiality, and the geometric structures that shape both built and natural environments.
Over the years, I have developed work across different geographical and cultural contexts — from the dense urban fabric of São Paulo to the Brazilian coastline between Bahia and São Paulo, and through living in Melbourne (Victoria) and travelling across regional New South Wales, the West Coast of Australia, and Japan.
Photography
A significant portion of my photographic work focuses on architectural photography captured in São Paulo. Within this dense urban environment, the images explore the relationship between buildings, structure, scale, and geometry. The compositions emphasize verticality, repetition, and the visual rhythm created by the interaction between architecture and light. Additional work includes photographs from the Brazilian coast between Bahia and São Paulo, from Melbourne (Victoria) — where I lived — and from regional New South Wales, the West Coast of Australia, and Japan, investigating the dialogue between built environments and natural surroundings.
Architecture & Interior Design
I develop residential architecture and interior design projects with a focus on functionality, materiality, and spatial quality. Each project is developed from concept through to detailed 3D visualization, with careful attention to how people inhabit and experience a space. The work reflects a belief that good design is both practical and poetic.
Construction Coordination
My experience includes high-end residential renovations in São Paulo, particularly in the Parque do Povo area. From demolition supervision through electrical and hydraulic layout validation to finishing stages, I work closely with design teams and contractors — producing technical reports, hand sketches, and practical solutions to bridge the gap between architectural intent and on-site execution.
Una Macramê
Una Macramê was founded on the North Coast of Brazil, in Barra do Una, using natural materials such as driftwood and tree branches collected from the beach and surrounding forest to create artistic panels — combined with 100% ecological cotton cords from Brazilian suppliers (Euroroma and São José). What began as a home-based studio by the beach, with partnerships across local coastal shops, evolved after expanding to São Paulo into the textile segment with clothing and accessories such as bags and skirts. Sustainability guides the entire process, transforming leftover materials into smaller products like keychains, feathers, and pet accessories. Today, pieces are exhibited in stores along the North Coast — including Camburi — as well as in private residences and curated spaces.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism
Official diploma, translated into English for international purposes.
View diploma (PDF)“Across all disciplines, my work reflects an ongoing interest in composition, light, and the underlying geometric structures that shape both architecture and natural environments.”