Experience
June - August 2022
COOP Trainee / FA Consultants
I had the responsibility to design a residential villa, through a design research method, that incorporated setting up design criteria that evaluates the efficiency of the preliminary design.
June - August 2021
Summer Trainee / TEAM4FOUR
I was assigned to examine contracts and specifications sheets for A/V solutions, required for the Royal Airforce Base theatre hall (RASF –Salboukh).
Brief
A fresh Architecture graduate, whose design approach is driven by holistic, methodical research and programming procedures.Known for my attention to detail and commitment to quality, I have gained recognition for the level of my work, during my time at King Saud University, where I and my projects were nominated on numerous occasions for the top spots. As I continue to expand my knowledge, I am eager to explore sectors that relate to my specialization, including project management, sustainable practices, urban and real estate development.
Contact information
+966504161888
ahalfadda@gmail.com
ahalfadda
Education
September 2019 -
June 2023
Bachelors of Architecture / King Saud University
• Excellent - Honours Graduate.
• Top of the Class.
• Best Student Project (Design Studio 7) - Ad’ Diriyah Cardiac Centre.
• Chief of Students Sports Committee.
• Enrollement in the Distinguished & Talented Students Program.
June - July 2019
Summer Course / University of Oxford
• Project process in an architectural firm.
• Dynamic sun shading types.
• Site studies.
Language Skills
Arabic Native Speaker
English Professional working proficiency
Soft
• Leadership
• Time management
• Problem Solving
Technical (Design)
• Revit, AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Lumion
Technical (Presentation)
• Photoshop, InDesign
• MS Office
Certifications
Modelling 3D Patterns
Rhino Grasshopper
Ministry of Culture
Designathon Participant
Creative Architectural Revit
3D Architectural Design Revit
IELTS (English proficiency test)
Overall band: 7.0/9.0
01 Makers' Space
Academic Location: Alraed, Riyadh - KSA
Area: 39000m2
Year: 2023
Building type: Multi-purpose
Project Brief
Established upon the ever growing interest in the Architecture & Design sector. This project aims to creat a dynamic and interactive platform that connects the design sector with designers, general public, and institutions.
Project Program: Multi-purpose Exhibition Centre, Design Excellence Centre, Startups Centre. Implementing purposeful and interactive interactions throughout a multitude of spatial layers and levels. Interaction levels:
Core issues
1. City wide relationship: Accessibility and connection to public transportation.
2. Urban Context: Allowing 61% of the plot to be open and interactive spaces.
3. Program: How can the program interact with each other on the exterior and interior level.
Spatial and functional relationships (Spaces connect visually vertically & horizontally, through atriums and voids through the horizontal plane)
Multi-purpose Exhibition Centre
Exhibition Hall (Design Excellence Centre)
Space configuration options through movable walls (Multi-purpose Exhibition Centre)
Ad' Diriyah Cardiac Diseases & Surgery Centre
Academic Location: Ad'Diriyah, Riyadh - KSA
Area: 5400m2
Year: 2022
Building type: Specialized healthcare facility
Recognitions: Best Student project of Design Studio 7
Project Brief
Located in the premises of the Diriyah Hospital, on a 5400m2 lot, the cardiology centre sets to provide specialized cardiac medical care to the residents of northern parts of Riyadh city, aiding the rapid urban expansion. The centre houses, six main departments: Emergency Wing, Outpatient Wing. Inpatient Wing. Care Units, Operation Theatres and Radiology.
Core issues
1. Planning the facility was the first issue to undertake, an open building system (OBS) spatial organization was implemented, to allow efficient planning of the various departments.
2. Patient centric approach many modern healthcare institutions aim to achieve medical objectives in regards of the patient, thus putting more effort in the means of curing and neglecting the psychological requirement of the patient.
An OBS organization distributes planning into three levels;
1. Primary systems (fixed)
2. Secondary systems (adjustable)
3. Teriatiry systems (flexible)
An Integrated building system (IBS) was implemented to improve the overall performance of a building; by integrating various systems and components
The patient centric design approach required the creation of environments that are comfortable, safe, and welcoming for patients, and that support their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Certain elements that was appointed in the design spaces:
1. The use of natural light.
2. Comfortable and multiple seating options.
3. Incorporating warm colors, materials for an welcoming atmosphere
Functions zoning and relations
First
Spatial design approach for each zone, a sketch and diagram illustration
Second Floor Level
03 Residential Villa
CO-OP Trainee
Location: Riyadh - KSA
Area: 400m2
Year: 2022
Building type: Residential
Project Brief
This project involved designing a residential villa and developing an evaluation criteria for the overall design based on site and user constraints and requirements. Through a thorough analysis, multiple design approaches and overall volume studies were generated, and the best option was identified after implementing the evaluation criteria. The resulting design solution met the site and user requirements and provided an optimal living and rest spaces for the residents.
Core issues
1. Typology / Program: Possible volume outcome in relation to program.
2. Privacy: Preventing direct views to neighbors, public and private spaces relationship.
3. Views: Allowing positive views for spaces.
4. Circulation: Public and private spaces relationship.
5. Orientation: Volume and building orientation in respect to sun rays.
Plot & buildable area
Accessibility & entry points
Program layers - Basement
Program layers - Ground level
Program layers - First floor
Program layers - Rood deck
Views study
Facade surfaces properties
Facade surfaces protection Facade design conditions
Conditions to operation (Paths)
Conditions to operation (Boundary)
Conditions to operation (Extrusion) Conditions to operation (Openings)
