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Education
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list of contents Maurid - Sustainable Living Asheville Center of Knowledge and Culture Metropolitan Neighborhood Development Mobily Office &Training Center Kodak Main Headquarters Real Madrid Store The Landmark Restaurant Furniture Design Brands and Identity Design Parametric & Generative Modeling Portfolio contains academic and non-degree projects.
architecture
Maurid Location Near Duba Town, Northwest of Saudi Arabia 27°05’12.9”N 35°52’56.5”E
MAURID, THE CONCEPT AND THE INFLUENCE
MAURID IDENTITY
Maurid is more than a sustainable Solar facility for Energy, Water, and Food; it is building a national wealth for a better tomorrow. The name Maurid in Arabic, means revenue, spring, and supplies, and indeed, it is for Saudi Arabia.
We live in a challenging world that has complex obstacles. Energy limitation, Water, and Food scarcity, and yet critical environmental concerns. Maurid utilizes renewable energy resources from the Sun and extensive water resources from the Sea and combines both to provide Energy, Water, Food; Arriving at a solution to the biggest world problems. With Maurid, our civilization will reach a level of development where we no longer need to burn fuel for energy or rely only on the limited fresh water resources and arable lands. Maurid is not just an ecological solution; it is a social phenomenon that will reform lifestyle and dissolve economic crisis. Maurid is a great opportunity for a Social intervention to establish job opportunities and develop a sustainable and conscious society. Rising in Saudi Arabia, a kingdom with a comprehensive vision to move beyond the oil era by 2030, Maurid is a segue to the Kingdom glory and the world. Maurid is a sustainable resource for Energy, Water, and Food
regional and global. Finally, the slogan “sustainable living� to be the objective.
Entity like Maurid will be imperfect without identity. The design of Maurid’s brand aim to create timeless and simple visuals yet but effective. An appearance to adapt and fit many media and
architectural purposes. The icon inspired by sunrise profile as it conveys of new opportunity, bright life, and symbol of energy. The text finalizes the icon with a simple contemporary look in both languages,
MAURID SOCIETY
As solar is the main energy to Maurid facility, people of Maurid are main tool to its success. Maurid divides its need of energy per person though grouping a number of solar cells into a unit that
generate the requires power to provide daily energy, water, and food for a person. The unit itself is a representation of a person contribution and ownership to Maurid. This will sculpt people lifestyle and create trend, where everyone will look to get their Maurid unit and be part of this phenomenal society. That culture will not be exclusive to a group of people, it will be accessible and affordable to everyone. It will be a source of wealth and prosperity for its society, and an asset for awarding or inheritance. Maurid will not only attract consumers and investors, people will be proud to work at Maurid and even live near it. The government in the other hand will share the ownership, operate, regulate and subsidy Maurid if needed to spread it beyond Saudi Arabia. Maurid is an approach to bond communities with authorities toward promising future and has so many potentials for social intervention. MAURID SCHEMA
Maurid design aims to minimize the waste of productions and create a close loop system. Starting from utilizing the maximum sunlight to efficient water management and saltwater infrastructure.
Asheville Center of Knowledge and Culture Location Asheville, NC, U.S.A.
Site Interpretation
It is a challenge to create a public library for the 21st century that conveys its era. Designing a building in futuristic vision requires a better understanding of the demanding issues in upcoming user/architecture. Through research, it has been addressed that library for the future is a center of knowledge, social interactive, and an iconic -innovative building in its city. It is the center of nation’s wealth and the source of their prosperity. As Francis Bacon says, “Knowledge is power.” and the power of any intellectual society is their comprehensive-innovative outcomes to the world. Therefore, the library of the 21st century is the gate to promising future. Understanding the circle of learning inspires the organizational principle of the project. The circle consists of three main components: curiosity (Learning reason), knowledge (Accruing information), and experience (practice and use the knowledge). These elements affect the creation of the building’s form and integration of its masses. Since the education and experience are cumulative, the library is designed in a vertical way. Additionally, the building structural system is utilized to promote the elegance of combined steel structures: diagrid for esthetic aspect and frames with core for the quality of interior space. Moreover, the library facade incorporates a schematic colorful glass and custom-randomly-organized solar panels to indicate the sustainability, diversity, and uniqueness. The library exterior is designed to distinguish the building uniquely from its surrounding and integrate it with the city environment. Since the site is chosen to be in Asheville in North Carolina, the artistic and dynamic atmosphere of the city embraces the space program. The library has art gallery/studio with art resources to encourage local artists to express their creativity. Supported by a store/cafe and auditorium as public spaces. These areas have it own entrance and radially join the lobby area and building mass creating a circular walk underneath the building second floor. Not to mention the other library areas, a cafe with observer deck is provided on the top of the building as a tourist attraction. The library is designed to serve kids/families, artists, school/college student, professional adults, senior, and visitors. It is intent to be a cultural and educational center of Asheville, where local celebrations can be held among and with pack square park area. Furthermore, this library is designed to be a central library for the city converting the Pack Memorial Library, current Asheville main library, to a research center that serve more particular purposes. As well, supporting the other libraries include north/ west/east Asheville public libraries. The design is meant to create more than a public library; it is Asheville center of knowledge and culture. Site Plan
Concept Analysis
Conceptual Mass Model
North Side 3D Section
West Side Elevation/Section
Detailed Section
Library Area
Bar and Dining
Cafe lounge
Library Level Entrance
Digital Media
Metropolitan Neighborhood Development Location Savannah, GA, U.S.A. Team Project A. Alkhoudiri, E.Berquist, A. Kaleri.
Existing Site
Proposed Development Savannah Urban Fabric
1. Pedestrian friendly: Standard building setback improved street lighting and expanded Tree cover provides for more pedestrian friendly sidewalks 2. Bicycle routes: The neighborhood is currently not easily traversed by cyclists. Bike lanes will be added to major pathways including Montgomery and 40th streets. 3. Mixed-use commercial (Montgomery St.): New construction on Montgomery St. will focus on filling the parking lots with mixed-use buildings contain storefront and apartments. 4. Public plaza: In continuing to make the area pedestrian friendly, throughout the commercial development on Montgomery St., there will be plaza for pedestrians to meet and relax. 5. Community garden-covered market: There is already an existing community garden on site. We will create a second one on southern Montgomery St. and the two will help provide produce for our proposed covered market on 40th 6. Parks as community gathering spaces: In redesigning the existing parks on site, we will provide them with the amenities to host public. Gatherings and events such as basketball tournaments, concerts, barbecue, or Outdoor Film Screenings.
Montgomery Street cross 37th Street - Looking South
Plaza Area
Main Park in Site
Mobily Office &Training Center Location AlKhobar, K.S.A.
MOBILY ( ETIHAD ETISALAT ) - TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY. Mobily identity has been emphasized in the project spaces through its color scheme to create a strong relation between the brand and space. Network waves have been utilized to convey the telecommunication systems, that helped to create a more flexible, modern and energetic work environment.
Reception
Manager Office
Library Area
Meeting Room
Training Area
Kodak Main Headquarters Location Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
KODAK - PHOTOGRAPHY MANUFACTURER Kodak’s color scheme has been used in the space to accentuate Kodak’s identity, which enhances employees loyalty. The pixel shape has been utilized to convey the company business field in photography and printing equipment.
Real Madrid Store Location Mall of Dhahran, Dhahran, K.S.A.
REAL MADRID - FOOTBALL CLUB. Real Madrid is a legend football club in Spain, and to emphasize the classical club value, black & white photos were utilized, club’s players’ name, and honor records as walls elements. Additionally, to emphasis athletic style, geometric and dynamic lines were used in furniture and finishing.
The Landmark Restaurant Location AlKhobar, K.S.A.
THE LANDMARK RESTAURANT Design Concept: Since the project is located on a coastal island in the Arabian Gulf, the colors scheme was influenced by the surrounding. The interior atmosphere is designed to reflect the regional style, Gulf Islamic Architecture, in a contemporary way.
furniture
NODE Node aims to deliver the aesthetic of utilizing various materials in a contemporary approach. The bottom part represents the complex side as it acts as a structure distributing the weight to the ground. While the top part represents smoothness and pureness of the innovative plastic material, where both elasticity and solidity come in one piece to form the chair seat and back, creating a flexible chair that can reflect your personal needs. The seat cushion is designed to complement the chair comfort and allow for various upholstery materials to be used. These three bodies are combined with four magnetized snap fit joints for durable and cost-efficient assembly by anyone, anywhere.
graphics
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY GATE LIMITED. The icon was designed to convey the name (gate), global practice, and a trusted Islamic financial system. The colors scheme and fonts style were chosen to reflect a contemporary timeless appeal. Location: London, UK Website: [www.icg-ltd.net/]
ABDULLATIF ALFOZAN, AWARD [ COMPETITION ]
MOSQUE
ARCHITECTURE
The icon is an abstract view of a mosque with added architectural details to balance the symbol. The left side of the symbol reflects the strength and stability of the mosque in our society. The right side of the mosque mass, comes a clear plane to enhance the form. The color scheme is based on two parts; the red crimson reflects the identity of AlFozan group. The other part is the fresh green which conveys the nature mood. The text comes with sharp style using “Sample Arabic Kofi� font style and also to confirm the architecture value. In the English part the font style was selected to be light and support the total design.
HEALTH CAMPAIGN BY PSMMC
COLORFUL THREADS, ONLINE STORE
From outlining flower, heart, and butterfly the icon of the campaign was found, as representation of beauty, health, and life. Location: AlKhobar, K.S.A.
The icon is a simple thread ball, designed to convey a handmade products. Font Styles were chosen to have a casual look. Instagram @Colorful_Threads
MUZN [ PROPOSAL ] Muzn is a Saudi Company sells a quality bathroom furniture and accessory. The Name Muzn in Arabic means rainy cloud, and the proposed logo aim to emphasize the brand’s meaning. The fonts style was chosen to assumable the simplicity and modernism of their products. The new logo has been design in order to replace the old one, since the company needs a professional appear that convey the product’s quality and their vision. Muzn plans to expand their business to more than a bathroom solutions, therefore the icon was designed to be flexible to accommodate any group of products. Location: AlKhobar, K.S.A. Website: [www.muzn.com.sa]
CURRENT LOGO
FLOWER ZONE STORE Proposed for an enthusiastic and contemporary flower shop.
HF LAW The icon was designed to convey the name (Hussah) in Arabic. Visualized in a balance and symmetrical way to reflect justice and care. twitter @lawyerhussah
Parametric & Generative Modeling
to be continued...