Abdulrahman Alibrahim Portfolio

ARCHITECT

PORTFOLIO 2010-2015

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When you walk 25-30 feet above ground, it is a miracle, because you are still in the city ‌ but you are flying above the city. You are in the middle of trees, and that is a moment of beauty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CV

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ARCHITECTURE WORKS : GRADUATION PROJECT YOUTH HOSTEL AVIATION CLUB ARTIST STUDIO RESEARCH CENTER URBAN DESIGN

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CV About me I am Abdulrahman Alibrahim, an architect - King Saud University.

Nature and simplicity inspire me to make difference in architecture.

Sustainability and beauty are my main architecture objectives.

contact Address: SAUDI ARABIA,RIYADH Mobile: +966 533 8 199 19 Telephone: 011 4793242 E-mail : ibraman.arch@gmail.com

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Mobile : +966 533 8 199 19 E-mail : ibraman.arch@gmail.com

personal information Name: Abdulrahman Alibrahim Date Of Birth: 7/24/1992 Born in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

education Architectural and Building Sciences King Saud University 2010-2015 Bachelor’s degree, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.

GPA : 4.14

experience 2015

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S u m m e r Omrania & Associates , Saudi Arabia,Riyadh Intern

To enhance my knowledge of architecture in an environment that encourages innovative ideas, pushes my current abilities and values.

Two parts: 1- Design Department ( 40 days full time)

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(Designing , Researching, Modeling,Team Working)

2- Site Department Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residence (20 days)

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GREEN DESIGN workshop Presented by Professor. Nader Chalfoun , University of Arizona Building energy efficiency and energy performance modeling .

( Building Finishes tours and Finishes Seminars) 2014

ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE MEMBER. Joining architecture courses and college activities.

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S u m m e r Akademiplanlama Design office , I n t e r n Turkey,Istanbul Design department (30 days full time) ( Researching, Designing, Modeling,Team Working)

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Volunteer in The United Nation High Commissioner .

PART -TIME at KING SAUD UNIVERSITY ,Deanship of electronic trading. Working in maintenance of electronic devices.

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ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE SPORT CLUB Vice manager of the club.

computer skills Sketch up Archicad Auto cad Lumion

inDesign Photoshop Maxwell Design builder

languages Arabic

native language

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City . ico n King Saud University College of Architecture , First Semester 2015 , Graduation Grade A , location : Beach of Dammam beside King Fahad Bridge.

CONCEPT Historical and Geographical context

Fishing by sailboats was Dammam most important economy before oil was discovered. Then it came to be the most important industrial and business city in the Kingdom and Middle East especially in petroleum products.

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Old sailboats front and Arabic falcon are the main concept of the project . falcon expresses strength of the city and sailboat expresses the tradition of the city.

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The idea is making an Icon for Dammam City and an identity of the city that can be seen from three perspectives :

• THE CITY • THE SEE • KING FAHAD BRIDGE

The sea has been always The treasure of Dammam,so the icon of the city will be in the sea. The project has 2 buildings, the first one (Exhibitions)on the land and the second one (Auditorium) on the sea (The Icon of Dammam).

The concept of the icon inspired from: • ARABIC FALCON • OLD DAMMAM SAILING BOAT The project reflects the strength and the culture of the city.

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This study is showing the dynamic shading of the building ,so you feel that the building is flying.

  The building is shaped as a flying falcon on the ground.

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Exhibition Building

Auditorium Building

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Cave vie w King Saud University College of Architecture , First Semester 2014 , Design 6, Location : The beach of OM ALTOYOR in SYRIA.

CONCEPT THE PROJECT HAS AN ADVANTAGE OF THE VIEW FROM THE MOUNTAIN AND THE SEA ,AND I CONVERTED THE CAVE TO BECOME A COURTYARD AND ENTERTAINMENT AREA.

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The building is formed by simple solid and void (solid represents the mountain & void represents the sea).

The white color of the building is mixed with the environment from outside and glazing has a view at the sea.

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Concept The idea came from ground contour.

All the building has a view at the sea.

The cave has been used as a main Path and activity zone .

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Main lobby + reception Restaurant Entertainment Room Cafeteria Kitchen Court Yard Gymnasium Core Multipurpose hall Services Tunnel To The Beach

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the design of the elevation has a simple lines that Express the environment around. the white color Expresses the classic school,that makes the building seen as a white mass on the green mountain . the building is absolutely clear for all people in the city.

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the section Explains the environment elements in the project,from the top of the mountain until the end of the sea. the building has a connection with the beach by a tunnel that connects (the mountain with the sea).

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Sleeping Dormitories Dormitories corridor Cave Area Court Yard Cafeteria Library Outside Area Tunnel To The Beach Beach AREA Marina

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Flyin g . s l ab s King Saud University College of Architecture , First Semester 2015 , Design 7,Systems design (Architecture,mechanical,lighting,fire system,Sanitary,structure,drain,integration).SAUDI ARABIA ,RIYADH

CONCEPT Mono plane engine parts and wings lines

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The lines of the plan was inspired by studying airplane parts especially wings.the project takes all advantage of the view ( planes plaza) the slabs idea expresses plane wings.

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the diagram shows the path of the exhibition in 2 floors . it shows the zones of the project . the project has a full views at the plane plaza. the zones are (hanger , education zone,entertainment zone,theater,library ,restaurant and prayer room).

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the roof of the building has a concept of a movable slabs or flying slabs , that can let light spread in all the h zones and the roof gives the user An idea about the building.

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Natural light study shows how the light is going in all the building and how the multiple slabs are reflecting the sun light enter without glow.

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the building has two types of structure, hangar and main lobby are (portal frame open web joist) and the rest of the building is ( Two way slab column and beam) system.

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Integration system contains all systems together in the plan, section and perspectives . i took one Zone In the project which is the plane’s hanger and design all the systems in that zone (Architecture,mechanical,lighting,fire system,Sanitary,structure,drain) ARE MADE in sketches AT first by studies about environment in Riyadh climate.

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artist . studio King Saud University College of Architecture , First Semester 2013 , Location : Saudi Arabia , Albaha .

The challenge of the design is the contour of the land.

CONCEPT THREE TRIANGLES WITH ARTISTIC CONNECTION STAIR.

Three triangles are down stair oriented horizontally to the hill view and one triangle up stair as a bed room.

The artist studio has two zone , one is public (open space) ( Kitchen , living room,dinning room and swimming pool) and one is private (studio and bed room).

Every triangle has two functions with an open space to each other.

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We have two color in interior design opposite to each other (orange and cyan).

The house has many openings to outside and a unique natural light.

The main connection in the building is the stair,it has a white color to be different from the others.

The skylight has a shape as a dome opened to the sun.

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Dynamic. Geometries King Saud University College of Architecture , second Semester 2013 , Buildings Sustainability Research Center. Location: Saudi Arabia,Riyadh, King Saud University ,technology Vally.

CONCEPT Four geometric masses rotated dynamically to each other.

The original idea of the design is to integrate four different functional masses into one functional building Every two masses there is one court yard.

The project has 2 ramps inside and outside to express dynamic in building and interesting circulation.

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The section shows the environment elements in the project,The main source of light is the Cort Yards . the project has 2 court yards That made the circulation in the building .

The Ramp leads you to the green roof to have more Adventure.

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Researcher Lab Researchers Library Court Yard Office Corridor Administration Researcher Office Production Hall Production Services

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Main Entrance Secondary Entrance Theater Conference Halls Main Court yard Research zone Labs Offices Production Hall Services

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The building has four different shapes each one expresses an activity.

The entrance is subtracted from a rectangular shape to be a welcoming and interesting entrance .

Court yards made the circulation in the building and made rest areas around it.

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Plazas . design King Saud University College of Architecture , First Semester 2013 , Urban Design studio. Plazas development , location: Saudi Arabia,Riyadh,King Saud university campus.

CONCEPT Connect the 4 zones with the main zone by paths with different texture Design a radial paths from student housing to the university plaza because it has no connection.(design students zones inside the plaza,design a connection between academic path and the main plaza). the plants have to be a Riyadh local plants.

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The Library plaza gives a natural environment that helps the students make their duties.

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the bridge connects the academic Zone with the main plaza. the bridge has rotated shapes to make a unique image to the university. the bridge serves all users Especially handicap.

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The trees are all local plants that can adapt With the climate and it makes a satisfying shading .the plants kinds are variable, (palm,Valencia,ajaf,acacia) The kinds of tiling are different to make a new scene.

The furniture is located near to the paths and the rest areas in 4 zones.

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E-mail Phone Tel

ibraman.arch@gmail.com

+966 533 8 199 19 +966 11 4793242

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E-mail Phone Tel

ibraman.arch@gmail.com

+966 533 8 199 19 +966 11 4793242