Hizam Alqahtani
PORTFOLIO
Architect & professional artist 2022
HIZAM ALQAHTANI profile An artist who is highly motivated and professional individual. Good team player who is a good problem solver, and very detail oriented. Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills. Both verbal and written. Beside having a strong language of expressing ideas through sketches and other artistic ways in a creative result.
employment history Artist \ journalist at Al-hayat newspaper 2013 - 2016. My main task was to offer unique ideas which were presented as short comics or sketches weekly within a short amount of time. Writing a column for kids in the kid's section of the newspaper has boosted my writing skills.
skills Good speaker. Very good presentation skills. Professional at drawing and editing photos. Fast at sketching. Making architectural 3d models. Sculpting 3d characters. Graphic design
programs
education College of Architecture and Planning : King Saud University. september 2018-present
ACHIEVEMENTS
Hassad magazine 2020 winner design project for design studio 4 Hassad magazine 2021 winner design project for design studio 5
procreate
Rabegh regional airport Rabegh - Saudi Arabia
| design concept The design concept was inspired by the form of a paper plane, which symbolizes the aspect of traveling and moving from one place to another, which is similar to the experience passengers have when flying between two different locations.
G floor plan (departure) The design concept was inspired by the form of a paper plane, which symbolizes the aspect of traveling and moving from one place to another, which is similar to the experience passengers have when flying between two different locations.
Because of the curve circulation that makes their experience more exciting, the smoothing of the buildings allows visitors to feel welcomed and encourages them to walk throughout the project without getting bored.
The form has smoothed out with the addition of the skylights, allowing for the use of natural light in both terminals to minimize the use of electricity throughout the day as an eco friendly alternative.
The innovative design and landscaping of the center open area will enhance the travel experience by making arrivals feel welcomed and departing have a fantastic time waiting for their flights.
An open space has been established in the project's center to encourage visitors to enjoy nature. It will boost business activity. Besides hosting events, the airport will be a perfect place for those who want to spend precious time with family and friends before flying.
As the main elevation of the project, the massive canopy of the airport's entrance provides guests a feeling of safety and welcome.
1st floor plan (Arrival)
| the central area The first section of the building, as cuts it vertically, reveals the main entrance, that leads to the big main hall, which is accessible to everyone due to its proximity to the central open area. Each terminal has separate access to guarantee a high level of security, which is the most critical factor in airport architecture. For security reasons, each terminal has its own checkpoint that separates passengers from nonpassengers. The big main hall view of the central open area, which includes green spaces and water fountains, is shown from the inside. In addition to native plants to help with the hot weather in Jeddah during the summertime.
| waiting halls The second section of the building, which cuts horizontally, shows the international and domestic terminals, as well as the central open area between them that is filled with native plants which adds a good view from the inside. It also reveals the height of the airport terminals.
The interior perspective shows the passengers waiting area and reveals the smooth, unique structure that would enhance their experience. Coffee shops and duty-free shops are located in the waiting area as well.
The main entrance
The mosque
مستديم
research center for recycling Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
| design concept The concept helps reflecting the research center's goal of raising awareness about the recycling of digital devices, which is accomplished through the circulation of visitors path inside the building that reflected the life cycle of an electric device from beginning to end. And that was managed to accomplish through an infinity sense of circulation within the building facilities to give visitors the feeling of completing a cycle across their movement in the educational center.
To convey the idea of the concept to the visitors, the structure was molded by moving the visitors circulation as separate areas with different levels that complete a loop. and to ensure that the infinite shape used in the circulation concept is visible in the building's elevation
The building was turned to avoid the hot winds and face the good winds from the northern east to improve the air quality in the courtyard inside the educational center, based on the site analysis.
G floor plan The good view to prince turki alawwal road and king fahad road towers was also used to rotate the main elevation to provide good view within the research center, according to the site analysis.
the courtyard
The courtyard concept was developed to support the design concept of an infinite loop. Also, because it is placed between the classrooms in the educational area, it gives a nice environment for students and researchers to interact and enjoy the beautiful view while studying or eating lunch.
1st floor plan
| analysis The building's main elevation indicates the design concept, hence, multiple structural systems were used. Space frame for the research center and resale shop, and steel portal frame for the factory, which required a different structural system due to its function.
space frame space frame
Air supply ducts steel portal frame
The following diagram represents the building's structural systems, as well as the hvac system and other systems that were used. isolated footing
columns and beams
| analysis The section that cuts through the building, it displays the structural system, which includes a space frame for the research center and a steel portal frame for the factory, as well as the differences in height throughout the building.
The following diagrams show the hvac, firefighting, and lighting systems, as well as the integration between them, which are all located in the factory.
Towaiq center | hotel and mall
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
| design concept "The Saudis' power is like that of the Tuwaiq mountain, unbreakable, unless this mountain is leveled and reduced to the ground," Prince Mohammed bin Salman remarked of the Saudis' ambition. The form was designed to depict Towaiq's mountain countor line, which is reflected in the design by the tower and podium.
the podium
By shifting the floors and levels in the facade, the podium has improved to represent the contour lines of Towaiq mountain. The project's major purpose is to attract visitors with its unusual design, which is intended to enhance the visitor's experience.
| design diagram
| analysis The tower's section shows the hotel's floors and its proximity to the shopping mall, after finding the optimum circulation between the tower and the podium. The following illustration show the shopping mall atmosphere.
ksu girls students housing Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
| design concept The idea is to create levels using the topography and connect them with landscaping and staircases. With an open area in the center of the project, the amphitheater encourages a social environment and provide open space for the students. The amphitheater can also host KSU events and activities.
The design goal is to provide a perfect atmosphere for people to walk in and participate in outdoor activities. As a result, the pedestrain was given first priority. The pedestrian path provided access to all of the project's buildings and facilities. The section below highlights how the difference in levels has created functional spaces and assisted in the project's division based on each function's privacy.
| open areas The view of the amphitheater and the service buildings from the commercial area. The photo shows how the commercial area is connected to the rest of the project.
The second photo illustrate a cinematic view of the atmosphere between the housing buildings in the private area. There are open spaces with seating for students to relax and have fun while maintaining their privacy.
| sketch to the final design
PERSONAL ARTWORK | what I do Since the day I learned how to hold a pen, art has played a significant role in my life. I began my professional art career as a comic artist when I was 14 years old. I believe that architecture is a combination of science and art, and I look forward to use my artistic abilities to create a new perspective in architecture.
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CONTACT
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7zamchi@gmail.com
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