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Interior Architecture

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Landscape Architecture

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Urban & Regional Planning

Department of

Building Engineering

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Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Mohammed Abdulrahman Almahmood , Architecture Department Editorial Members Yousif Saeed Alsaeed , Architecture Department Yousif Alsuhaimi, Architecture Department Ahmed Ba Ageel, Architecture Department Bader Alhammad, Landscape Architecture Department Salah Alghamdi, Building Engineering Department Ahmad Altwaijri, Landscape Architecture Department Abdulaziz Alkelani, Building Engineering Department Waleed Alrushedan, Building Engineering Department Abdulrahman Alsayel, Urban and Regional Planning Department Abdullah Almubairek, Interior Architecture Department Editor M. Louise Karkoutli Design Production Mohammed Abdulrahman Almahmood , Architecture Department Yousif Saeed Alsaeed , Architecture Department Reviewers Abdulsalam Alsudairi, Dean-College of Architecture and Planning Ali Alsulbi, Chair-Landscape Architecture Department Ibrahim Alnaimi, Chair-Architecture Department Faiz Alshehri, Chair-Urban and Regional Planning Department Mohammed Happalas, Chair-Interior Architecture Department Othman Alshamrani, Chair-Building Engineer Department Iftekhar Khan, Professor-Architecture Department Photography Team

Peter Sanders, Professional Photographer Amr Ebeid, Assistant Professor-Interior Architecture Department Sultan Albadran, Architecture Student Abdullah Almulhem, Interior Architecture Student Ahmed Alabbad, Interior Architecture Student Ahmed Alammar, Interior Architecture Student

Contents Preface .....................................................................................................................................

Department of Architecture ....................................................................................................

- Senior Projects Studio ...................................................................................................

- Urban Design Studio .....................................................................................................

- Architectural Form|Skin ................................................................................................

Department of Building Engineering ........................................................................................

- Senior Projects Studio ...................................................................................................

- Technical Studio 08 ......................................................................................................

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- Technical Studio 06 .......................................................................................................

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Department of Urban & Regional Planning..............................................................................

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- Graduation Projects Studio ..........................................................................................

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- Design Studio 08 ...........................................................................................................

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- Design Studio 06............................................................................................................

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Department of Landscape Architecture...................................................................................

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- Senior Projects Studio ...................................................................................................

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- Design Studio 08 ...........................................................................................................

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- Design Studio 06 ...........................................................................................................

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Department of Interior Architecture.........................................................................................

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- Graduation Projects Studio ...........................................................................................

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- Design Studio 08 ...........................................................................................................

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- Design Studio 06 ...........................................................................................................

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Preface The College of Architecture and Planning since its establishment in 1975 has worked towards enriching the knowledge and experience of students in all fields related to architecture and planning. This was achieved by integrating the different fields of architecture, urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, building engineering and interior architecture. The first and second years of these five bachelor degree programs are designed to hone and develop the basic skills utilized in these disciplines as well as serve as a common foundation for all of the programs. The remaining three years of the programs are spent focusing on the selected discipline, giving the students simultaneously a broad but in depth education and experience in their chosen program. The design studios serve as the backbone for each program, complimented by theory and elective courses. The theory courses relate to construction, structure, history and theory, environmental control and certain elective courses where a student can widen his knowledge in a specific field of interest. In addition, to ensuring the integration among different disciplines of our college, a student has to defend his project to a multidisciplinary jury. Jury teams are formed with internal and external members. Internal members are selected from the different departments within the college, while external jury members, are invited professionals from both the public and private sectors. The studio culture encourages collaboration and interaction among students within the same department at different academic levels by adopting what is known as a vertical studio. In doing so, students can exchange their experience and knowledge with each other as yet another method of the effective informal learning process. Our goal as faculty members and students is to keep an innovative and convivial studio culture that enriches the learning experience and enhances the identity and mission of this institution.

Abdulsalam Ali Alsudairi , Professor

Dean, College of Architecture and Planning

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Faculty Members Hani Alqahtani, Professor Khaled Alshaibani, Professor Abdullah Alowaid, Professor Abdulsalam Alsudairi, Professor Mashary Alnaim, Professor Jameel Akbar, Professor Iftikhar Khan, Professor Abu H. Imamuddin, Professor Egal Aljofi, Associate Professor Mohammed Hifnawi, Associate Professor Jamal Abdulghani, Associate Professor Bahzad Sidawi, Associate Professor Rafiqul Hussain, Associate Professor Ibrahim Alnaimi, Assistant Professor Mohammed Hapallas, Assistant Professor Abed Almusalam, Assistant Professor Mohammed Almansour, Assistant Professor Hassan Alnakhli, Assistant Professor Yousef Alohali, Assistant Professor Sameer Akbar, Assistant Professor Yassir Farghaly, Assistant Professor Mohammed Rahal, Assistant Professor Mohammed Fakhry, Assistant Professor Hazim Afifi, Assistant Professor Jalal Istambuli, Assistant Professor Saif Alsaif, Lecturer Badran Alzunaifer, Lecturer Abdulrahman Alshaikh, Lecturer Mohammed Almahmood, Lecturer Fahad Alshiddi, Teaching Assistant Omair Albeshi, Teaching Assistant Abood Alamoudi, Teaching Assistant Yousef Alsuhaimi, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Alhussain, Teaching Assistant Nouh Almusallam, Teaching Assistant Raid Albanna, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Aldowssari, Teaching Assistant Omar Bu Sbait, Teaching Assistant Abdulqader Alswaidan, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Ba Aqeel, Teaching Assistant Yousif Alsaeed, Teaching Assistant Mshari Albagami, Teaching Assistant

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Architecture This brochure is a modest effort to present the department to the world at large. Such publications serve as a marker in time, of what we have collectively achieved and what is still left undone. With a concerted effort and due introspection, we can measure our performance and strive for greater heights. This book also informs our interaction with the architectural community, here and abroad and inevitably opens the forbidding doors of academia to outside critique and counsel. The Department of Architecture is one the oldest architecture departments in the Kingdom and has over time earned a reputation as a seat of learning, not merely for the technical competence of its graduates, but for emphasizing the societal obligations of architects to nourish the Kingdom’s cultural identity in a rapidly changing society such as ours. This brief catalogue of student projects and other academic endeavors will encourage a dialogue between us and our prospective students as well as project the competence of our graduates as they seek meaningful employment in the professional world. As we move forward, the presented projects highlight the students’ works as well as this institution’s efforts to serve the community.

Ibrahim Alnaimi , Assistant Professor

Chairman, Department of Architecture

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Senior Projects

5th Year

The comprehensive final project is based on the cumulative knowledge and skills developed in all the previous design studios, the numerous method and theory courses and practical training. The coursework has been completed as an independent study course, based on an extensive programming document that has been completed in the previous course, clearly establishing the total scope of the comprehensive project. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sustainabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should be emphasized throughout the design process. Ibrahim Alnaimi, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Abu H. Imamuddin, Professor Jalal Istambouli, Assistant Professor Yousef Alohali, Assistant Professor Mshari Albagami, Teaching Assistant

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Diving Center

Dammam

The project takes into consideration the importance of context, climate and circulation on the design process and in making decisions. Circulation Study: - Connecting the building to the sea makes it easier for divers to practice ‘open sea’ activities. - A pedestrian access between the north and south sides of the project allows a safe passage and avoids the main road. - The visitors’ parking area is located on the south side of the building, next to the main road.

Context Consideration: -The restaurant is positioned on the upper floor in order to give a sense of openess for the ground floor. -The orientation of the residential units and restaurant are to the east side in order to have a view of the sea. -Medical units are located to the west side, very close to the road, for emergency access.

Yousef Alnemer

Department of

Architecture

Climate Issues: -Restaurant and residential units are oriented to the north and east sides to take advantage of the soft light. -Considering the cold wind and sea breezes, both restaurant and residential units are also oriented to have their facades face the optimal directions.

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South Elevation

Ground floor plan

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The diving pool is in the center of the project surrounded by other facilities, which are needed for pool activities. These facilities work for the benefit of public visitors, divers and academic researchers. In addition, the majority of the facilities have a visual access to the pool, which lays at the heart of the project and the upper levels of the building open directly to the swimming pool as well, to capture this feature.

Architecture

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Architecture Museum The challenge of this project was to design a structure to exhibit a collection of artifacts and objects that hold architectural value and meaning. Creating a building to display such a diverse collection raised many conflicting issues. The designer sought to develop a unifying theme, a conceptual â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;schemaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to generate a design solution. The solution was to integrate the building with its environment. Applying this concept forced the designer to go through a series of choices in order to reach both a functional and aesthetic form. The final result was the use of basic curvilinear forms that represent a building that is emerging from the land itself. The structure moves through the hierarchy of the design process until it reaches a stage of balance for a various indoor/outdoor visual aspects.

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Architecture

The selection of the site on the popular corniche along the Arabian Gulf, was chosen specifically so that the museum would attract a more inclusive clientele, one that would not normally seek out a museum of architecture. The design is inviting and will entice the public to visit and hopefully come away from the experience with an appreciation of architecture,while the domes initiate a feeling of stability..

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Forms, shapes, and space functions interact and create a specific feeling of proportion for the pedestrians. The eye catching aspects generated by the simplicity and coherence in the project will encourage the casual passersby as well as those with an interest in architecture to look at the building not just at the mere functional level, but to look at it on the aesthetic level and see how art relates directly to our perception of a space.

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The use of curvilinear shapes and forms in the design of this site delivers a serene warm quality towards the structure. That concept involves a hidden message in this museum, that synchronizes the user with his physical environment.

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Ahmad Baageel

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Children Science Village

Aldanah

A key ingredient essential to early childhood development is to inspire and educate young minds and nurture their creativity through science. The early childhood phase can easily be described as one of the most critical periods that have a profound impact on the rest of our lives. Therefore, the importance of this science village cannot be emphasized enough since it will prepare the next generation for the new challenges that lie ahead and will expose the youth to different perspectives and outlooks that will lead to them to developing innovative, creative solutions in the future. This design program is geared to satisfy the requirements of three different groups of users: Children ages 4-6 , 6-8 and 8-12.

Department of

Designing such a project starts from the site itself. This particular design went through an integrating level between many geometrical forms that were exposed to the urban-context and the environmental surroundings (the hill). Creating indoor and outdoor spaces where the user participation is enhanced and his or her reaction to the physical surroundings can reflect on his or her perceptions and awareness both logically and emotionally..

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Raid Albanna

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Develop a dynamic strategy for the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, creating interacting separate zones based on the age groups and different needs.

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Rehabilitation Center

Alexandria

The project takes into consideration the importance of context, the vision of the project is to create a building that acts as an innovative healing environment which makes the treatment more natural, faster and more interesting. Aims and Goals: - Create a sustainable rehabilitee environment. - Create a treatment environment for both doctors and patients. Create a place that helps not only the patient going through treatment but the physicians as well. Mohammed Elghonaimy

Department of

Architecture

3D Section B-B

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The Vertical movement was considered very carefully, with the objective for a smooth and easy circulation for both staff and emergency personnel. The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s layering is shown in the graph to illustrate the circulation scenario on each floor and its relation to the vertical cores.

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Simple internal organization of the space that provides an easy access for special needs users and allows the functionality of the space according to the requirements of the medical staff that helps the hospital operate at its optimum level.

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Nuta’a Oasis

Nuta’a

When we talk about heritage and identity, the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional architecture, because it’s the key and most visible aspect of any civilization. In this project the built heritage of Nuta’a Village will be the focus. Preserving built heritage sites is more than the architectural aspect alone, built heritage also takes into account the function of the structure. The preservation of heritage sites does not only deal with keeping and conserving the buildings as they were, but it also deals with the history of these buildings, their functions, purposes and respecting the intention of the original builders. With those factors in mind, this project was created to preserve the village of Nuta’a on both the architectural and original functional aspects.

Mshari Albagami

Framework Plan

Conceptual Diagram Commercial Religious Cultural Admin. Residential Entrances Semi-public zone Semi-private zone plaza

Creating strategies to maintain the traditional structures of Nutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a began by identifying the different building types in the village and then a thorough research investigation was conducted on each building type and finally a well thought out and analyzed solution was developed for each type of structure.

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Maintaining and restoring the village started with developing a methodology for work beginning with: -Taking measurements of the village, which created the need to stay at the village for few days as well as study and analyze the village and all of its elements. -Reviving the village by developing its planning in order to create cultural, commercial and amusement areas, which in turn will help preserve the future viability of the village.

Action Area Plan

Proposed Elevation

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Proposed Section

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Reviving a traditional heritage site does not end with simply conserving, preserving and restoring historical buildings and maintaining their original functions, it also should include transforming some of these traditional structures into heritage hotels so that not only will income be generated, but so that visitors can have this unique experience and have a greater appreciation of what life was like in a traditional mud brick structure as well as take this experience and deeper understanding back home with them. In addition, other businesses such as restaurants, cafes, tourism information offices and museums could also be set up in repurposed traditional home near the heritage hotels.

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Gulf Aquarium

AlKhobar

The project can be described as a complex building whose function is to engage and educate the community in exploring the marine life of the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea in an entertaining way where visitors can enjoy the different aspects of marine life. The exhibits will feature various habitats from regional waters as well as other areas of the world highlighting the native marine life. The design is inspired by the natural beauty of the beach pebbles found along the beaches of Al Khobar reflecting in the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. The design process went through different developmental stages in order to come up with a certain group of forms until the most efficient ones were chosen. The placement of this design on an island gave the project its direction and purpose and allowed the design to finally become the project it was destined to be.

Exibition Flow

Connected View

Entrance

Mohannad Bhaa Aldeen

Department of

Function: - The design is based on the integration of the main halls through various floors in order to allow the maximum level of observation points for the highlighted exhibits. .- The program of the aquarium was expanded in order to allow for short wildlife sightseeing excursions on the Arabian Gulf in order to generate revenue for both the aquarium and the surrounding area.

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Circulation: - As the visitors walk through to explore the marine life, the design takes the visitor through dynamic levels that change according to the type of exhibition that follows, both repeatedly and by using sudden differentiations.

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A simple creative outdoor design based on the same outlines of the stones improves both the aesthetic value and the environment of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location.

The curved forms create an interesting elevation that captures and uses the maximum level of shade for the site.

Department of

Architecture

Curvilinear passageways take visitors through and around exhibited objects that can be experienced at different levels and from different points of view. These curvilinear walkways mimic the same paths that rainwater takes as it flows between pebbles on the beach.

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Psychiatric Hospital

Jubail

Mental disorders and mental illnesses are psychological patterns or anomalies that are potentially reflected in behavior and are generally associated with distress or a disability and are not considered to be part of the normal development of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture. Mental disorders are generally defined by a combination of how a person feels, acts, thinks or perceives. This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain or of the rest of the nervous system and often in a social context. Architects can design environments that are less stress inducing and can actually have a positive effect on individuals that suffer from these afflictions. Schematic Conceptual Points - Reducing the circulation. - Keep corridors to a minimum. - Oriente the components to a (N â&#x20AC;&#x201C; S) direction. - Contain the prevailing sea winds. - Internal Organizational Order the (Designing the Building as a City) Direct access to all types of surroundings as a part of the healing process.

Royal Commission Hospital

West Elevation

East Elevation

Vincent Willem van Gogh Post-Impressionist painter This painter has been categorized as someone who was suffering severely from mental illness. His paintings reflect more than any other artists what patients who suffer from mental illness feel and how they perceive. Because of that the colors of the materials have been carefully selected from the spectrum of colors used in van Goghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned painting, The Spring Colours. Entrance perspective

Symbolism - The patient units symbolize his house and the surrounding structure that does not necessarily go with the space requirements represents the steel bars of the imaginary prison made around his mind as an outcome of mental illness. - The wings of the building symbolize “wings of a bird”. A bird cannot fly without the synchronization of both wings and the central body, such as “ Male, Female ”. Whether the bird can breakthrough his cage or not ... No one can stop it from singing.

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Convention Center

Dhahran

After an exhaustive research of case studies done on convention centers, it is easy to conclude that most of those buildings have been designed using huge masses of unique forms covered by luxury facades. In this case the designer went through several different creative paths in order to create a space that not only had a distinctive feeling but also took into consideration the challenge of how to relate it to the human scale. 5 points of Architecture 1. Pilots 2. Free facades 3. Ribbon windows 4. Open floor plan 5. roof terrace Different perspectives of thinking have been made in order to achieve the possibility of designing a project based on the housing principles of Le Corbusier. The 5 conceptual points of architecture that Le Corbusier adapted have been followed as guide lines in order to achieve certain design results for this particular siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limitations and needs, along with special factors of safety and accessibility. The spine simply became the lively pulse of this project and the bridges have been designed to allow many combinations of pedestrian movements. That in itself has helped to show human figures, even from the street view, and a beautiful special icon was designed for this area.

Yousif Alsaeed Designing the building as a city, initiated a central spine from which all the main functions plug into. This design not only provides a solution for safety and accessibility, but it also separates diverse social activities such as a loud rehearsal stage versus the demands of a quiet area for relaxation all within a certain hierarchy. This supports the main idea of housing, that this design follows a similar pattern to what occurs in any village or city.

This supports the main idea of housing, that this design follows a similar pattern to what occurs in any village or city. The main spine that is connected to the surrounding masses in a complexity of design between the horizontal and vertical access has been simplified in the diagrams in order to be easily visualized.

Detached Roof Garden

Supports

Stairs

Emergency Stairs Ribbon Windows

Also included in this design are a variety of architectural influences including: the raised building of Le Corbusier, the eastern idea of bridges and steps used in the landscape designs of Tadao Ando, the stairs from the Roman Forum and Islamic geometrical patterns have been simplified to represent the concept of Deen and Dunya. The internal gated gardens symbolize heaven and the eternal life of religion. On the other hand, the surrounding area symbolizes our world and the struggles we face in life. What an observer cannot miss is the categorization of the different levels that represent life or the after life.

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The exposed structure can be seen from multiple viewpoints along with the natural light that enters through a contemporary interpretation of the classic Arabian architectural element of the Mashrabiah, that creates an ever changing pattern of shadows and light according to angle of the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rays.

Double Wall (Mashrabia)

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Open Plaza

Tube Bridge

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Urban Design

4th Year

This course focuses on appropriate design for the urban environment within the sociocultural context, as well as other related factors with regards to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The course exposes students to the vocabulary of urban design based on the theoretical issues of imageability, districts, nodes, edges, paths and landmarks. The associated design tasks (which may include topics such as: conservation and urban renewal in the context of urban development), will concentrate on spatial organization, land use, building form and massing, circulation and parking, open spaces, pedestrian ways and activity patterns. Students will also focus on functional adequacy, space quality, articulation of spaces and forms, climatic issues and indoor and outdoor relationships; at both the architectural and building design levels. Special emphasis will be placed on the urban design process, methods and sustainability. Rafiqul Hussain, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Hani Alqahtani, Professor Abdullah Alowaid, Professor Mohammed Hifnawi, Professor Mohammed Almansour, Assistant Professor Mohammed Almahmood, Lecturer Yousif Alsaeed, Assistant Teacher

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University Campus

Dammam

The University of Dammam’s main campus has the potential to be transformed into a truly ‘pedestrian friendly place’ by taking into consideration the urban-like aspects of the campus and still be able to accommodate more than 2,000 students. The functional links between buildings need to be analyzed and emphasized for the benefit of both students and faculty members. A thorough analytical study using ‘SWOT analysis’ which helps define the points of strength, weakness, opportunities and threats was carried out on the University’s main campus in order to highlight the campus’ potential. Based on the analysis, a conceptual and spatial program was developed to work as a framework plan in order to realize the main goal of the project.

Mouneer Alosaif

Architecture

Ground floor plan

Department of

The daily social routine was incorporated within the design process in order to develop the central area into active pedestrian paths. The link between campus buildings was developed into a simple realistic design that could easily be applied to insure a better experience for pedestrians.

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The use of the human scale allows users to interact better with their environment. A sense of beauty can be created by providing a water element as the focal point for the outdoor space. Unlike the previous situation, where it was easy to get disoriented, now oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of direction is clear.

The main pedestrian entrance to the center of campus is poorly designed and this entrance creates a loss of orientation and direction for the pedestrian. This was a challenge for the designer to try and seek a different and better solution for such an important and busy pedestrian path..

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Breaking the Edge

Alkhobar

Make a connection plaza between passages that connect to various pedestrian paths in an innovative way that leads the pedestrian from one point to another through an attractive and active series of spaces. Create courtyards inbetween spaces that interact with the main spine access. The courtyard feature was selected since it has an environmental and economic benefit well suited to the local environment. The courtyard also has a cultural resonance since it was a constant feature in traditional homes throughout the Kingdom..

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Prince Turki Street

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Ground floor plan

The modern facades of the buildings are used to create a different and special identity for each space so it can express the essence of each court. The design allows the space to be flexible in terms of reorganization in case the space requirements change based on various university functions that occur throughout the year.

Rakan Almasoud

Department of

Architecture

The masses support the human scale. The effective use of plants has created an energy efficient and environmentally friendly aspect to the design by creating a low thermal comfort zone. Simple passageways have been included where students would be active participants in designing them.

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Connecting the nodes ,Alkhobar

- Reinvigorate the area by creating an aquarium at this site. - Develop an architectural form that makes a strong connection between the indoor and the outdoor spaces by using curvilinear lines. - A visual connection is established between the building and its surroundings, while the pedestrian access has been transformed so that it runs towards the sea, following the slope of the land.

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Ahmed Alrashid

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Dynamic modern half courtyards have been designed into a cross-axial, avoiding a typical symmetrical design by reflecting the location of the site. The building contains an outdoor space that is along the beach, which has artistic elements in order to further engage the public.

Department of

Architecture

The user will experience this site by gradually exploring each hidden area of the space, which was the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original intention of drawing the public in and through the space.

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Faculty Members Housing

Dammam

An average housing project typically has several common requirements to fulfill as each project further helps meet the growing housing demand around the world. The housing requirements for university faculty in Saudi Arabia are more of a challenge for the designer when one has to include the cultural architecture requirements, the unique way of living, and the harsh climate. This proposed design looks at a typical residential subdivision in a new and different way where the courtyard is used on a cluster scale. Once this approach was established the next challenge was to determine how to connect those clusters into one interactive design for these outdoor spaces.

Mohammad Shafee

The character of traditional Saudi structures influenced the contemporary design of the residences. This guided the designer to select a simple yet elegant design that respected the privacy requirement inherent to Saudi Arabian culture.

Department of

Architecture

This unique design approach facilitates the use of private as well as public outdoor spaces, which encourages social interactions between neighbors similar to what went on in the not too distant past when the populace lived in traditional homes.

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Upgrading of Alklabiya Village

Alhasa

Heritage and identity have always been the main keys for any civilization; in this project the aim was to maintain the identity and heritage of the village of Al Klabiya while at the same time help bring it into the future. In order to accomplish that mission all related aspects of life in the village were studied. The more the architect explored the cultural values, the closer he got to the essential core of the village and the physical surrounding elements. The reinvention of this village utilized Kevin Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five elements from his classic work, The Image of the City. This method states that users understand their surroundings in a consistent and predictable way by forming a mental map.

Alklabiya village layout

Land Marks

Nodes

Paths Districts

Edges

Salah Alateeq

Department of

The circulation movements, in terms of pedestrian activities and vehicular functional efficiency, were studied and analyzed. This led to the removal and reorganization of any intrusive elements throughout the village. Upgrading the sidewalks in relation to the buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; facades and heights was instrumental in developing a commercial street.

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Asem Alafaleq

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Vehicular access was separated from the pedestrian paths, while making sure there was an ease of access to housing and shopping areas. The quality of the gathering points were enhanced while all visual pollution was avoided in order to maintain a sense of the space.

Architecture

Department of

The use of particular patterns and details derived from the heritage buildings were used in order to reflect the identity of this historic traditional village, but in a contemporary manner. A manner that maintained the traditional character as well as the original function, taking the village of Al Klabiya into the future while maintaining its links with the past.

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Architectural

Form|Skin

3rd Year

Students will learn how to approach and process the design of relatively complex architectural forms and take into account conceptual, theoretical, functional, symbolic, organizational, compositional, aesthetic and structural parameters of the architectural space. The main focus of this course is on the structural aspect. It motivates students to explore possible structural solutions for long span spaces. Students will apply the concept of sustainability, first by assessing capabilities and features of various structural systems and choosing the innovative and optimum system that best fits the architectural design solution and second, by considering local cultural and environmental parameters in the project design. Mohammed Hapallas, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Bahzad Sidawi, Associate Professor Hassan Alnakhli, Assistant Professor Hazem Afifi, Assistant Professor Ahmed Alyahya, Teaching Assistant

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Department of

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Bridge Services

Riyadh hwy

The bridges found throughout modern Saudi Arabian cities are no longer just designed for transportation they are now integrated complex buildings.This design expresses a certain esthetic level, reflecting the values of beauty and society. The building symbolizes the sand dunes found surrounding the site, which inspired the designer to take a different creative path.

Department of

The curved form influenced the designer to develop a unique long span steel structure that mimics the curvilinear form.

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Turki Althaqib

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The design as a whole fulfills its purpose of creating an esthetically pleasing space for the users. The form allows for each part of the bridge to offer different services and at the same time maintains the continuity of design.

Department of

Architecture

The idea of bringing beauty to everyday activities continues in the finishes that are used in the internal space.

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- This project was turned into a piece of art that represents the traffic circulation struggles that occur in Saudi society. The symbolic use of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tornadoâ&#x20AC;? was chosen to represent the beautiful chaos that occurs and then in the end order is restored, this time to the vehicles on the street. - This project focuses on a circular design of the space and how it is connected through a creative structure that supports the span and the idea of the concept itself.

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Bridge Services

Sari Eisa

Department of

Architecture

The central structure of the space follows the main concept and is designed into a shape of a growing cone that fits and identifies perfectly with the space. The architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main goal was to respect each person in that society providing a modern form of a cave that at the same time has its own individual view for each space.

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The design contains a sequence of circular spaces attached to each other, with different spaces and a defined sense of each space. The design deals with many non-typical building services and circulation patterns which challenged the architect and spurred him on to successfully prove just how viable his ideas were.

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Architecture

The design is taken to a realistic level of detail, where the suggested level of construction details are shown that serve the main goal of this concept; easily applied and self-sufficient.

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The cut through section shows the interesting relation of the space in between the bridge spaces and the main highway access for vehicles.

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Youth Hostel

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Currently in Saudi Arabia there is an ever-increasing need for welldesigned alternative housing for youth. This project in particular focuses on treating this sensitive societal issue with an aesthetic design solution. The design starts from the simple functional understanding of the design components. The solution was that the structures should be arranged around a central courtyard. This selection of this particular architectural element was influenced by traditional Saudi architecture, where the courtyard was used in homes, mosques and other structures all across the Kingdom. This particular path of design was selected in part for its historical ties but also for the many energy efficient benefits inherent to structures with courtyards such as: ventilation, natural light and the courtyard views. The designer integrated traditional aspects with contemporary, simple elements of design.

Faisal Alrasheed The design emphasizes the importance of pedestrian access in order to connect with the main nodes in an urban setting. That itself provided a certain level of clarity, transparency and security for both users and the surrounding neighborhood.

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The odd shape of the site itself was a challenge for the design, which the designer had to deal with in order to reach the best solution for the situation.

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The project is centered on the main access corridor that provides a sense of direction and is enhanced by the simple organization of the internal components of the project. The space was specifically organized to enhance the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance by the efficient use of natural light, and the manipulation of both shade and shadow in all parts of the structure.

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The central court became the heart of the space due the way it responds to the human scale as well as its functional benefits. The interaction between the indoor and outdoor spaces not only creates, but enhances a sense of freedom. That sense of freedom, of openness is at the core of what this design was trying to impart for this special group of users, so that they would build upon their own sense of confidence and independence and take this self-assurance into society.

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Building Engineering The Department of Building Engineering and Technology introduced the Building Engineering Program in 1993. The program started with 10 students and has currently grown to more than 381 students. Fifteen cohorts have graduated from the program since 1995, for a total of 317 Building Engineer graduates by 2014. The Building Engineering Program was designed as a five-year study course with a total of 170 credit hours. This is in line with the College’s general requirements, but it also meets international accreditation criteria. The structure of the program’s curriculum was designed to cultivate a high level of proficiency and give equal exposition to the main areas of building technology that are addressed in this program. The program offers an integrated educational experience directed towards the development of the students’ abilitiy to apply pertinent knowledge to the identification, as well as develop solutions for practical problems in the field of building engineering. The overall gains that are anticipated include: the improvement of building engineering skills which will be reflected in the advancement of efficiency in the building industry, in the quality of building and in the built environment. Our vision is to educate and train highly qualified building engineers capable of excelling in the areas of design and construction of healthy and high performance buildings; and to be recognized nationally as well as internationally as a respected and renowned program in integrating research and service in the discipline of building engineering.

Othman Alshamrani , Assistant Professor Chairman, Department of Building Engineering

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Integrated Design Systems 5th Year

This course is the second part of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; graduation project. It is based on the Integrated Design Deliveries that are involved and that cover all building disciplines. The design of both technical and service systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, fire protection, environmental aspects, etc.) are emphasized in the project. The application of BIM has made the feedback more efficient and sustainable. System information should cover the following topics including: vast design concerns, green building, sustainable design, structural analysis, energy performance, service quality, material quantities and properties construction, management, etc. A comprehensive and detailed study will be finalized based on Building Information Modeling. The course study contains an integrated practice. This is an intense collaborative process that uses the best program packages. The course also concentrates on analysis and the calculations necessary for all engineering systems. The final submission should reflect a professional,integrated technical project that uses several presentation alternatives, such as: detailed drawings, a physical model,a digital model and working drawings. The project vehicle is an integral part of the first semester project. Ali Algarny, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Abdulaziz Alhamad, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Yasin Sallam, Professor Mohammed Hifnawi, Associate Professor Mohammed Abdulmujeeb, Assistant Professor Meqdad Mohammed, Lecturer Noaman Ashraf, Lecturer Abdulrahman Alomair, Lecturer

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Car Showroom The use of the curved roof has become a staple in Saudi Arabia due to the recent demands for large buildings with long-spanned roofs and minimal columns. This has been adopted by shopping malls, vehicle showrooms, airports, auditoriums, exhibition halls, mosques, and so on. Curved roofs offer attractive structural and architectural characteristics, as well as a striking appearance and functional convenience. Curved roofs can be constructed with concrete arches or steel trusses. However, selecting the proper structural system is crucial to ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This study has compared several systems of arched beams in order to select the optimum structural design for a curved roof of a car showroom in Saudi Arabia. Concrete arches and curved steel trusses were investigated under varying operating characteristics and structural cases. The cases for concrete arch were: Arch + 1 Column, Arch + 2 Columns, Arch + Tie beam + 1 Column and Arch + Tie beam + 2 Columns. A bowstring truss was analyzed to find the feasibility of using a steel structure. The characteristics investigated were moment, axial load, sectional area and volume of concrete and weight of steel for a 50m span.

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The curved shape of the plan created a certain level of a measurement challenge for the structural system. Dealing with that created an even better system that reflects a certain level of mathematical art.

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Waleed Alrushedan Simulations were performed on structural analysis and the design program (STAAD/Pro), which is excellent software for handling structural problems. An arch with tie beam and 1 column, was found to be the optimum case, while an arch with 2 columns was recommended when the tie beam option is not functionally feasible. The axial load in column for a steel arch beam was less than that for concrete.

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Hotel Showroom Exhibition projects differ from other projects by their structural design and the materials used. In addition this kind of project requires a special structural design as well as a special case design for this project. The architecture aspect of this project requires a special height and distribution of architectural elements to work within the wide-open space. The design process involved in handling the way in which the linkage between structural elements of iron and concrete areas were dealt with, as well as installing and connecting the rail bishop of the building.

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Building Engineering

The roofing systems are the most important part of the structural elements, which are used in steel buildings, especially in large-scale projects such as art galleries, showrooms, theaters and projects that contain large areas.

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Mohammed Almuzail Abdullah AlQahtani Faisal Alkhalid The truss structural roofing system was chosen to satisfy the requirements of the showroom and to fulfill the architectural design requirements. The structure of the building has grown from being a simple support system to a piece of art.

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Room Acoustics & Noise Control Auditorium

Without the implementation of the required specifications and standards defined in noise regulations for the audio environment, serious health consequences can occur, affecting the educational environment, causing health problems to the listeners in the long run as well as impairing academic performance. Moreover, noise causes more discomfort and lowered efficiency for teachers than for students, which eventually leads to a less effective teaching and learning environment. This research has attempted to improve the acoustic efficiency of educational buildings through the use of acoustic materials. The work also addresses the noise that might occur from outside the consumption system, through a comparative study between these materials. The study was conducted on the classrooms of the College of Engineering at the University of Dammam. The simulations were performed with ODEON software, which uses the image-source method, combined with ray tracing to predict the acoustics of a building. Based on the study, options were worked out to provide sound panels inside the room walls, ceilings and on the side of corridor walls. Various commercially available acoustic materials such as Ecophon wall panel, Ecophon ceiling tiles, Rockfon ceiling panel, Bad panel and EXPO panels were used. It was demonstrated that the acoustic characteristics such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reverberation Time (RT), Early Decay Time (EDT), Speech Transmission Index (STI), Sound Pressure Level (SPL), Sound Definition (D50) and Sound Clarity (C80)â&#x20AC;? could be improved and brought to the ANSI S12.60 classroom acoustics standards by the strategic use of these acoustic materials.

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The study sought to realize the importance of acoustic efficiency of educational buildings in order for them to be healthy, comfortable and conducive spaces for learning. This could be accomplished through the use of special acoustic materials such as Ekophone, Rockfon, Bad panel and EXPO panel.

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The term Acoustics refers to a branch of science that deals with mechanical waves in gases, liquids and solids including vibration, sound, ultrasound and infrasound. An acoustician is a scientist who explores the domain of acoustics, whereas the expert working in its technological field is normally known as an acoustical engineer. Modern society is greatly concerned with this area, particularly in industries where noise is crucial to the health of workers and the smooth functioning of various industrial activities. The educational environment is also concerned, where the significance of a healthy audio system is necessary in order to ensure a healthy teaching and learning environment.

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Building Engineering

The work also addressed the noise that might occur outside the consumption system, through a comparative study between materials. Using those particular materials held the efficiency of the acoustic to its maximum level.

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Hospital The hospital design began with the examination of several case studies and then this information was applied to a specific local site. There is a difference in the architectural designs from one building to another, according to the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements and the type of project. Global standards for hospitals are constant, but vary with the different general locations of each project and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements. The design is intended to fulfill the desired requirements of the hospital and its related services and at the same time satisfy the needs of the default services in order to develop a successful hospital project.

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Integrate the architectural and structural sections, thereby making the project clearer and more realistic for the implementation of a real project.

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Abdullah Alsultan Ali Albannai

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The wall section details are the more important part of the construction details on a project. It explains the materials used, the layers of different materials and it also clarifies the methods used to install architectural elements and how it relates to the construction.

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Hassan Alabbas

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Technical Project

4th Year

The course promotes advanced familiarization and mastery of student computer use as a design tool and the exploitation of computer applications in environmental design. Enhancement of student computer capabilities and practical application knowledge are achieved through using high-powered program packages. Building Information Modeling (BIM) addresses a combination of engineering and technical design considerations. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) exploits and facilitates an improved way of working collaboratively, using a model created from coordinated and consistent design information. This process enables earlier decision-making, better documentation, and the evaluation of alternatives for sustainable project designs, and improvements using analysis before construction. The project vehicle will support complex and integrated considerations for a range of technical issues. Essam Shawaat, Professor Studio Coordinator Faris Almaziyad, Assistant Professor Sulaimani Tijani, Assistant Professor Hani Alsayed, Assistant Professor Mohammed Zuhair, Assistant Professor Mohammed Abdulmujeeb, Assistant Professor Rehan Jameel, Lecturer Mohammed Foad, Lecturer Mohammed Imtar, Lecturer Abdulaziz Alkelani, Teaching Assistant

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Conference Center The project is a conference center that contains many services and needs such as: a huge conference hall, exhibition space, workshops, meeting rooms, multi-purpose hall, rooms for the press, entrances for VIPs and entrances for VVIPs, etc. The location of the proposed building is the city of Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia on Dallah Road next to the King Abdulaziz Center For World Culture, with an estimated area of 18,971 m2. This site has been proposed in order to have a relationship between the King Abdulaziz Center for World Cultural and the Saudi Aramco Exhibition. The building is in the shape of a hexagon with a glass facade and is covered with a space frame and aluminum cladding on a spherical shape that encompasses the structure all around in order to create shade and provide for the thermal insulation of the building.

Department of

Building Engineering

The challenge was the selection of the appropriate structural system for the building due to the multiplicity and diversity of the functions that occur throughout this building.

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The main structural system of the building: A paneled beam with a two-way solid slab was chosen as the main structural system for the building because the structural span approximately exceeds 20m. The system of Single T precast to cover the conference hall (theater) was selected because it had the load of a floor above it. The truss is used to cover the restaurant, which is located above the conference hall, in order to reduce the load on the covered area.

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Museum The project is composed of an exhibition hall to showcase photographic art. One of the main requirements for this type of museum a space with a double high dimension. The long span structure is required for this kind of project in order to allow free column spaces. To satisfy this requirement, the designer chose a special case for the roofing system: â&#x20AC;&#x153; Space Frameâ&#x20AC;?.

The space frame application utilized skylights to provide natural lighting and to enhance the feeling of a wideopen space. The designer also included special joints between the domes and space framing system.

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Building Engineering

Treating the cover of the roofing system with a high insulation â&#x20AC;&#x153;sandwich panelsâ&#x20AC;? provides extra protection as well as creating a thermal comfort zone.

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The architectural, structural and construction details have been illustrated in the technical working drawings section. That provides a clear vision of how to apply these drawings to the reality of a functional building.

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Abdulaziz Alkelani The building structure system contains concrete columns and concrete beams which can be casted on site.

Department of

Building Engineering

The space frame is well known in the science of building technologies, The designer used it in a highly efficient manner, especially with the incorporation of the curved side of the roof. The space frame was constructed with a level of accuracy to be applied on a joined system of concrete and steel supporting points.

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Clinic Typically a building such as this has been built with a restrictive budget and for that reason the designer was challenged to be as efficient as possible with the given budget. Through the design study process the most beneficial orientation for thermal consideration of the structure was determined and integrated with a parallel study of the critical loads points. Those studies lead to the selection of the best solutions for materials and textures used in the building.

The 3D structure shows the skeleton of the building based on a simple module and it is more in depth in order to show the relationship between the architectural and structural drawings.

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The project is composed of a space with a medical purpose, which can be specialized in terms of specific rooms that do not normally occur in typical building technology projects, such as rooms for radiology that require a certain level of specific insulation.

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Stadium Stadium projects are different from other projects with their unique designs and specific architectural and structural elements. One of the main elements that characterizes this project is the structural steel design, which reflects the type and function of the project. A steel structural system is required on this type of project which gives more flexibility and is also required for the long span between structural columns.

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Through the top of the building we can see the chosen structural system and the methods used by the designer to design the structural system of the roof.

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Clarification of the details of the construction joint and areas of connectivity can be seen, as well as the method used to connect the structural elements with each other, which explains the method of execution.

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The unique form of the project was based on the structure system that was chosen in order for it to get the maximum level of an expanse throughout the space.

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Cinema Center The design of this modern building reflects the form of the reels used in film and in the projection of movies at the cinema.. The theme of the building is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Radialâ&#x20AC;&#x153;. The design work included the integration between systems, construction and services. The building consists of one floor and has five cinema theater halls and one IMAX theater hall as well as administration offices, a restaurant, mechanical rooms and electrical rooms.

Mohammed Alqadeeb

Department of

Building Engineering

The project is located in the city of Dubai, with an area of 20,000 square meters, there will be 300 positions available and the structure will be covered. The main entrances to the building and circulation are shown along with services, such as: electricity, sewage, drainage and telephone and SCECO room. Different levels start from the street, pavement and the building.

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The shape of the building is a semicircle; it contains five cinemas and one lecture hall. The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seating capacity is for one hundred people. There are workshops, a ticket office, administration offices and five mechanical rooms.

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Integration work in the structural part is covered with concrete and a part consists of a special structure. Some of the concrete was used in a waffle system and the special structure uses a space-frame and truss.

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This is the second course that addresses architectural structures in the graduate program. The subject matter will progress by investigating the design and analysis of structural systems through concrete structural design, the properties and design potentials of various materials, building services (Electrical and HVACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s systems), and the relationship between the superstructure, construction and architecture. In addition, the course will examine the processes necessary for the assembly of structure and construction through an examination of the performance requirements for each and the design potential inherent in their components. The focus will be on a solid understanding of the techniques employed in the specification and design of elements that serve each system, as well as a working knowledge of the factors that influence the configuration of those elements and the resulting morphologies. An appreciation of the technical complexity involved should lead to the development of a high level of competence to be employed in the search for opportunities to integrate the two systems with building services. One project plays a major part in this class (multi-story building). Mohammad Alnoman, Professor Studio Coordinator Othman Alshamrani, Assistant Professor Mansour Aljadeed, Assistant Professor Hashim Alsaleh, Assistant Professor Hani Alsayed, Assistant Professor Mohammed Zuhair, Assistant Professor Jmeel Rehan, Assistant Professor Mohammed Foad, Lecturer Meqdad Mohammed, Lecturer Waleed Alrushedan, Teaching Assistant

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Sections are illustrated of the elements of the project and the development of materials used for the project according to the specifications required by the owner through the constructions details.

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Office|Commercial Building The design of the office building has its own standards. For example, there is movement in the dense parking area, pedestrian routes for users as well as ways of directing them to the building. The movement of cars is also designed in a way that integrates smoothly for this type of project. The structural system engineer must go through the challenge of providing the most appropriate way to achieve the goals of the project.

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Faculty Members Abdullah Alkadi, Professor Mahmoud Abdullatif, Professor Fahad Alharigi, Professor Ahmed Aljarallah, Professor Koundor Monieerzaman, Professor Omar Banna, Professor Jamal Salagoor, Professor Fawzi Kubbara, Associate Professor Faiz Alshehri, Associate Professor Abdullkarem Alhowaish, Associate Professor Ahmed Basha, Assistant Professor Fahad Alenizy, Assistant Professor Maher Alshammary, Assistant Professor Shams Ameenalhag, Assistant Professor Saied Ahmed, Assistant Professor Ismaiel Abubaker, Assistant Professor Kareem Alqazah, Assistant Professor Motaz Tarshan, Assistant Professor Khaled Alarfaj, Lecturer Ahmed Ismail, Lecturer Nawaf Alshibibi, Lecturer Abdullah Alhamoudi, Lecturer Khaled Almulhem, Teaching Assistant Sulaiman Almazroua, Teaching Assistant Mubarak Alhajri, Teaching Assistant Khaled Almuqbil, Teaching Assistant Salem Aljouaib, Teaching Assistant Jamel Shinawi, Teaching Assistant Fahad Alassaf, Teaching Assistant Khaled Almatar, Teaching Assistant Abdulrahman Alsayel, Teaching Assistant

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URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious. Prayers are sent to our Messenger Muhammad (pbuh) and to all his relatives and companions. The Department of Urban & Regional Planning is a repository of unique academic, regional, urban and professional resources that create a learning environment unlike any other. Saudi Arabia, one of the most culturally diverse and exciting urban settings in the world, serves as a unique laboratory for faculty and students to study and solve urban issues and problems. The Department is blessed with scholars and leaders in community development, environmental planning and sustainability, housing, land development, regional economic development, transportation, and urban planning and design to address the social, economic and spatial relationships that shape society which are represented in our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; projects. On behalf of my colleagues, I welcome you to the Department of Urban & Regional Planning at the University of Dammam and invite you to peruse the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; projects. Finally, I would like to offer my thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to the production of this book.

Faiz Alshehri , Associate Professor

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Senior Projects

5th Year

The Graduation Project Studio course builds upon the results of the Graduation Project Programming course (511- 0553) and provides an opportunity for students to formulate comprehensive or segment plans and develop implementation strategies in a professional way. The programming of resource demand and supply programs developed earlier are now fitted in order to develop at least three development scenarios or concepts that should be based on clearly defined elements derived from the previous analysis. The concepts are then evaluated based on well-defined criteria reflecting the goals and objectives of the projects and based on a scientific selection process. The selected concept is then more fully developed in order to elaborate its detailed physical, social, economic, environmental and landscape characteristics. The implementation framework (who does what, when, where and how) shall then be spelled out, defining the appropriate policy, action and legal instruments (such as: public investments, public or private partnerships, development control mechanisms, incentives and disincentives, etc.) to be used at various places and at various times. Cutting edge management tools such as place-marketing, events marketing, website deployment and targeting potential developers should also be explored. Faiz Alshehri, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Maher Alshammary, Assistant Professor Omar Benna, Professor Fawzi Kubbara , Associate Professor Ismaiel Abubaker , Assistant Professor Fahad Alenizy, Assistant Professor Ahmed Basha, Assistant Professor Khaled Almuqbil, Teaching Assistant Abdulrahman Alsayel , Teaching Assistant

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The Plan & Design for a City of Knowledge The level of progress of modern society is partly measured by the quantity and quality of the knowledge produced. In this era of a competitive global economy, knowledge and technology are some of the tools used for urban progress. Therefore, there is a need to improve the fields of science and technology for sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There is also a need to increase the area of knowledge production and to operate at the international level in order to achieve the strategic goal of economic development,which is to create a diverse economic base, enhance the standard of living and focus on societal development. This project involves the planning and designing of a model City of Knowledge in Saudi Arabia.

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Site analysis was conducted for selecting the best location using the following criteria: availability of land; transportation; noise levels, climatic condition; proximity to educational institutions for research and development; close to airport and seaport; close to a populated area. Three potential sites were identified from the site analysis and then evaluated based on the criteria. A site close to Half Moon Beach scored the highest marks and was selected.

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In order to develop a concept, the requirements of a City of Knowledge were first identified using case studies and a review of the literature. The requirements were classified into 3 main categories: â&#x20AC;˘ Research activities and building: medical; renewable energy; biomedical engineering; and environmental technology â&#x20AC;˘ Support services and centers: creativity; technology; cure/treatment; silicon center; consultation center; publication and translation center â&#x20AC;˘ Activities and utilities: College of Administration and Technology, health center, a biomedical center, businesses and entrepreneurship entities; housing, commercial and an exhibition center; library; sports, parking and recreation.

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• Alternative One: The City of Knowledge design is based on concentric circles, with the research centers located at the core as the main focus. The residential areas and support facilities are located in the outer circles. • Alternative Two: The design of the model city in this option is based on the grid-iron pattern where the research centers and support services are on one side and the residential areas and facilities on the other side. • Alternative Three: The city’s design is based on a radial form with the located at the center serving as The residential areas and support outwards from the center.

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Phase Two: At the end of the second phase, 60% of the city will be developed. The buildings for support services and residential areas for singles will be developed.

Phase One: This involves developing 25% of the plan. The utilities and the central circle serving as the heart of the city, that contain the research centers and will be developed in this phase

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Phase Three: The rest of the city and remaining utilities will be developed in this phase. These include family housing, sports and recreational areas, commercial centers and religious buildings.

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The three alternatives were evaluated and phase one got the highest score and was hence chosen. The implementation of the plan is divided into three phases as follows:

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Growth Mangment of Al-Hassa Urban Centers Under the title of “Growth Management of Settlements in the Al Hasa Oasis 1450 AH/2030 CE: Al-Oyoun as a Case Study”, this project’s main goal is to study the optimal management of the urban centers’ growth in area of the Eastern Province through: - The optimal utilization of the vacant land spaces within the urban area, - Redevelopment of old or traditional areas within the urban centers, - Preservation of agricultural land and activities inside and outside the boundaries of the urban centers, - Accommodate the additional population in the appropriate areas.

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The current population of AlOuyoun is around 42,000, with an annual growth rate of 2%, the estimated population in 2030 will be approximately 75,000 people, mostly concentrated in the city of AlOuyoun. Three alternatives have been designed, rated, compared and evaluated: In-fill (benefit of the planned vacant areas, redevelopment (development and benefit of old areas) and a combination of in-fill and redevelopment. The third alternative has been ranked first and selected. This alternative is based mainly on the establishment of a new system: “Self-sufficient Desert Communities”.

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Due to the convergence of the urban settlements, the village of AlMarah and the district of Al-Awadhia have been included to the spatial scope of the study and the term “Al-Ouyoun Settlement” has been used to designate these three urban centers during the different phases of the study.

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Mohammed Aljaafari A general description of a self-sufficient desert community (the district): Each district is designed to accommodate about 3,000-3,600 inhabitants and is composed of a set residential areas of 600 housing units each with the necessary public services and facilities, distributed around green areas and surrounded by a transition area that separates the community from the date palm plantations and the private irrigation farms.

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The residential area : Each residential area includes 150 housing units for a total of 600 to 900 inhabitants and is punctuated by walkways and separated by green squares. Composed of 25 land lots and 50 housing units of 250-300 inhabitants, each residential unit will have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cul-de-sacâ&#x20AC;? design and will have an average density of 100 persons/hectare.

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Development of king Fahd International Airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City in Aldammam The need for business and trade centers near the main airport of the Eastern Province is imperative. The development of an Airport City maximizes the benefits for the large number of commuters using the airport. Staff, workers, visitors and other users will be accommodated in the city. The development of the operational capacity of the airport targets both cargo and passenger transportation systems that will make King Fahd International Airport one of the top transportation facilities in the world. Combining the uniqueness of the Eastern Province with the operational efficiency of the airport is the main concept of this project. The targets for this development are: 12 million passengers and 12 million tons of cargo going through this airport per year.

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The layout is designed in a way that utilizes the topographic and contextual natural resource of the current airport. Various institutions and amenities have been implemented in the city in order to make this an enjoyable place to work and live. Commercial, residential, business, tourism, exhibitions and leisure are the main building blocks of the city.

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At the heart of the city, a 5 Star business center is designed that provides hotels, office space all combined with leisure and outdoor activities. Entertainments areas and parks are designed to serve commuters with long layover times as well as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inhabitants.

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The contrast between mass and void, open and closed spaces enrich the urban fabric of the city and present a visual sequence of the greatest harmony. With the size of Bahrain, and the operational capacity of top ranked airports, King Fahd International Airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City will be an icon in the Eastern Province.

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A Strategy to Transform Al-Khubar into a “Green City” Alkoubar

Sustainable development ensures safeguarding the environment against degradation, sound economic development and equity. This study aims to transform the city of Al Khobar city in Saudi Arabia into a green city. It is divided into four parts. The first section introduces the research problems, objectives and methodology. The second contains a literature review regarding the concepts of environmental sustainability, quality of residential development and case studies. Data collection was completed through reviews of land use plans and a field survey using a sample of Al Khobar’s residents and city officials regarding the possibility of applying green concepts in Al Khobar The third section contains data analysis using SWOT and development component analyses (problems, needs, capabilities, goals) for implementing plans, policies and opinions of residents and officials. Four scenarios were then developed to transform Al Khobar into a green city (dramatic, high, medium, and minimum transformation) and after evaluating them, the high alternative was selected. The final and fourth section deals with the development of the selected alternative using the Al-Thokbah District as an action area to become a model in the city of Al Khobar. A plan was proposed for improving the efficiency of transportation, the use of renewable energy and efficiency in water and waste management, urban greenery, public health and urban design as well as develop an awareness and stimulate the public’s participation in green projects.

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There are three possible scenarios for the transformation of Al Khobar into a green city. We focused on the first scenario (the vertical axis) for the following reasons: It was the most comprehensive scenario in terms of the place, the time and the sectors. It was the most effective in fulfilling the Millennium Development Gradient Schedule and the economic costs were reasonable and dispersed across 5 stages. This scenario would be introduced to the society gradually. It was also the best in terms of the utilization of available resources. We can generate four alternatives of this scenario based on the rate of transformation of the green city, as follows: First Alternative: dramatic shift 76-100% Second Alternative: High transformation 51-75% Third Alternative: Medium transformation 26-50 % Fourth Alternative: Minimum transformation: 1-25 %

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Neighborhood Planning

4th Year

Fourth year students are introduced to Urban and Regional Planning issues through two design studio courses: Design Studios VII and VII. Design Studio VII is intended to focus on studying real world urban planning issues by applying: - Planning investigation/research methods involving data collection (primary and secondary), data processing and analysis (to develop skills of socio-economic and physical survey and analysis) - Problem and issue identification and goal formulation and their presentation in a professional manner consisting of reports including maps, charts, diagrams, etc. (to develop skills of analytical processes and techniques in urban design and land use planning). Design Studio VII introduces the students to general policies and strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation approaches used by planners in their professional regional planning or comprehensive development field. A range of concepts, approaches and tools used by planners in the field of comprehensive regional development are examined. Different methods and techniques used to evaluate and implement urban development plans, in the first semester, and regional comprehensive development plans, in the second semester, are explored in more detail. On behalf of the studio teaching team, I wish all the best to our students and encourage them to continue developing their skills and talents on their way to becoming exceptional future planners. Abdullkarem Alhowaish, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Muneer Qamarlzaman, Professor Saied Ahmed, Assistant Professor Kareem Alqazzah, Assitant Professor Jamel Shinawi, Teaching Assistant

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Economical Development Alolaya Village Possibility Study The Eastern Province is a rapidly developing region of the Kingdom with a vibrant economy. However, development within the province is not spatially balanced. Qariat Alolaya is one of the most economically depressed muhafadhas (administrative districts) in the province. Design Studio VII students studied the development potentials of different cities, towns and rural centers in the district and classified them accordingly based on their natural, demographic and economic characteristics.

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A sample of settlements were then selected from each class and students conducted a detailed physical and socio-economic survey of the settlement assigned to them. They also interviewed local officials.

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Data collected were analyzed in SPSS and presented by means of tables, charts and maps. Based on the analysis of primary and secondary data, a strategy for development of each selected settlement was prepared.

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In the second stage, in Design Studio 8, the students took a broader overview of the region and prepared alternative regional economic development strategy based national plans, policies and strategies on one hand and analysis of data on the other. The alternatives were evaluated and the best option was furthered developed.

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Neighborhood Planning

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The aim of the workshop is to introduce students to the design problems at the neighborhood level. The project involves land subdivision, neighborhood planning and architectural residential design. At the same time, the project explores the relationship between the physical environment, the socio-cultural aspect, and the nature of urban design process. The course goals are: relating urban design theories and vocabulary to develop and up-grade parts of the city, introducing the concept of neighborhood design and the requirements of planning standards with consideration of the socio-cultural and local environment, emphasizing the relation between architecture, landscape and urban design through the process of evaluation and design of residential units and clusters, imparting an understanding of the analytical processes and techniques used in urban design and land use planning, imparting an understanding of the process of city growth, development, and change, introducing the potential of using Computer Aided Design as a graphical communication and analytical tool as well as developing experience in individual students to work in a team. Jamal Salagoor, Professor Studio Coordinator Motaz Tarshan , Assistant Professor Shams Alhaq, Assistant Professor Khaled Alarfaj, Lecturer Abdullah Alhamoudi , Lecturer Fahad Alassaf , Teaching Assistant

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District Planning &Urban Design of the Central Historical Area Tarot Island

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Tourism and economic development for the residential neighborhood. Maintaining the urban and architectural heritage of the area. Promoting tourism services, educational, health, recreational, religious and parking Develop the paths of movement, transportation and important intersections.

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A : Old market B : Temporary Expo C : Caster and Ain D : Dialogue House E : Permanent Expo F : Culture Connection G : Heritage House H : Council of Diwan I : Games: Popular Square J : Historical Library K : Antiques and Gift Shop

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Faculty Members Abdulaziz Alowayed, Associate Professor Mohammed Alabdullah, Associate Professor Ali Alsulbi, Assistant Professor Abdulbaqi Altaisan, Assistant Professor Saeed Alawais, Assistant Professor Wesam Abdu, Assistant Professor Erdem Doman, Lecturer Tariq Alrawaf, Lecturer Montasir Alabdullah, Lecturer Bassem Aletni, Lecturer Tufail Alyousef, Lecturer Sivakumar Barman, Lecturer Mohammed Almohammadi, Teaching Assistant Meshaal Alammar, Teaching Assistant Bader Alhammad, Teaching Assistant Ahmad Altwaijri, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Abunohaya, Teaching Assistant

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE The legacy of Landscape Architecture Department, College of architecture and Planning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the University of Dammam has related to the initiation of the college itself. It started as supporting department in the 1975 to teach certain subjects and courses to the students of Architecture. The Landscape Architecture Department has started an academic program in 1985 when the first Middle Eastern Graduate program in Landscape Architecture has begun. The program faced some pauses periods, which do not hinder its aim. Thus, more than 25 landscape architects had graduated with Master Degree since the beginning of the program. In 1992, the five-year undergraduate program has approved and admitted the first patch in the same year, who graduated in 1995. Since that time, the graduated landscape architects with the first degree exceeded 185. Nowadays, the Department of Landscape Architecture is the first twin of the other one located in King Abdul Aziz University where both two are peerless in the whole Middle East. The Department has developed the curriculum to ensure highly qualified graduated Landscape Architects. It consists of 104 credit hours spread over three years of speciality designed to build up skills and knowledge in both horizontal and vertical levels. Accordingly, students at the final level will be able to deal with landscape projects of different scope, scale, type and complexity. In this volume, we as a department have tried to highlight the type of projects undertaken by students at different levels (ranging from site design to large-scale landscape planning projects) to emphasize traditional and contemporary issues of landscape architecture. The presented projects show the ability of our graduates to deal with complexity and design problems of both natural and built environments, where majority of them have proved their qualification in both public and private sectors. Finally, these achievements would not be possible without the support of the college administrative team and collective efforts of the Landscape Architecture Department Staff and Students, who deserve great appreciation and encouragement.

Ali Alsulbi , Assistant Professor

Chairman, Department of Landscape Architecture

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Senior Projects

5th Year

The graduation project is based on the cumulative knowledge and skills that were developed in all previous design studios, through course work and gained in practical experience over the past few years. As the final studio in the Landscape Architecture Program, the senior level student will undertake a final project which has been developed in the Research and Programming Course, where the student has acquired and demonstrated the necessary skills in order to complete the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals, within his interests, talents, ambitions and capabilities. It is the senior studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to clearly develop a sensitive, attractive and meaningful design, through various techniques starting with site inventory, considering the pre-set design program, which includes the geological, topographical, hydrological, environmental aesthetics and legal aspects.

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Cars World at Sport City

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The style of Modernism was selected in order to express the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through cultural, social and economic levels. The speed of things in this era of modernism seems to be a common theme; from the speed of technology to cars it has become the norm. In Saudi Arabia, driving beyond the speed limit has evolved into a popular pastime but at a cost. This was the inspiration for this project, to create a place where those racing enthusiasts could come together in a safe environment to drive. The philosophical idea followed the dynamic movement of the sprocket and timing belt of a car’s engine, from which followed: • Distribution of the main elements in the sprocket area. • Directing the main movement through the timing belt.

Abdulmohsen Alameer

The project allows for easy circulation and uses a dynamic path with several activities that give a feeling of modernism, while respecting the Heritage Square and its numerous multipurpose activities. There is also an entertainment area and a rest area that completes the project both functionally and aesthetically.

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- Enhance the economic value of the area. - Maintain and raise the level of physical fitness. - The ability to deliver and achieve success in the trials.

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The project was positioned in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a tourist destination characterized by elements of various strategic tourist attractions that would benefit the community in the following ways:

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Museum of Eastern Region

Alkhobar

The history of settlements in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom prior to 5,000 years ago was largely restricted to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural coastline along the Arabian Gulf, extending into what is now Kuwait. These inhabitants were accomplished sailors and traders who linked civilizations extending from the Indus River Valley to Mesopotamia. The designer has maintained these waves of ancient civilizations that once inhabited the Eastern Province and has examined the wealth of artifacts these cultures left behind, from ornaments of gold and semi-precious stones and pearls to the stone structures and statues from past millennia to more recent historical monuments left by the Ottomans (960 AH/1553CE). The need for a Heritage museum in the Eastern Province is overdue..

Meshal Alammar

The project reflects the theme of heritage by integrating the Gulf coast and the archaeological and cultural aspects of the area by incorporating traditional elements and giving a more complete picture of what traditional buildings were like along with the activities that took place.

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The traditional shops and the handicraft area provide an attractive setting by engaging the visitor and building a strong relationship, while the mosque, which is the main element in the midst of the traditional shops provides an opportunity for the visitors to pray. The visitors come away a true sense of the identity of the place.

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Almreekbat Mountain Park

Dammam

Looking back to the history of Dammam, we find a strong relationship between the Port of Dammam and Al Mreekbat Mountain. Sailors heading towards the Port of Dammam would use the mountain as a reference point. This project aims to maintain the natural aesthetic of Al Mreekbat Mountain, while highlighting its connection with the Port of Dammam.

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The aim of the project is maintain the beauty of the mountain and promote its history. The project uses a raised platform made of natural wood and stone to create walkways throughout the park.

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The project reflects the activities and uses the elements that show their relationship with the mountain. Visitors can enjoy a stroll around the building, view large natural stones and cross a bridge that leads to the other side of the mountain. Other facilities include: a rest area and play zone for children, all designed with the mountain theme.

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Open Museum at Sea-front

Alkhobar

This project incorporates the external spaces, the interior elements and a garden of regional flora to highlight the cultural history and heritage of the Eastern Province. The museum will use elements of the natural heritage and character and some semi-modern aspects in the garden of the museum. To represent the heritage, rough materials and rocks of various sizes are used. A set of tools, ceramics and models of ancient inscriptions are some of the artifacts that will be displayed in the museum. Illustrated line drawings and native plants will give the feeling of a natural garden with open spaces. A water element will also give the space the dynamics and visual rhythm of the topography.

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- To increase the rate of visitors to the museum by providing attractive activities. - Maintain and promote the heritage of the Kingdom in general and the Eastern Province in particular. - Bring prosperity to the region by showcasing the cultural, aesthetic and recreational features of the Eastern Province and improve the economic, cultural and social benefits in the province.

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Urban & Landscape Planning 4th Year

In the fourth year the design course will emphasize urban cultural and physical factors of the urban environment and morphology and their influences on the urban landscape. Projects shall focus on locations within the built environment, involving urban site analysis, and urban planning research methods and techniques as part of the design decision-making process. Projects will deal with issues such as preservation, conservation sand rehabilitation, focusing on urban design issues such as visual aspects, vehicular and pedestrian movement, streetscape design and analysis, user-environment relationship, three-dimensional quality, definition of urban space and principles of urban design. Through the second semester in the fourth year the design course will focus on an introduction to environmental resource planning and design of large scale projects at a sub-regional scale, focusing on recognition, protection, conservation and sustainability of natural environmental resources. One large-scale project will be assigned that should have the following criteria: it must be within a built or natural environment, preferably with flora and fauna resources; have unique geographic and geologic features (potentiality for conservation or ecotourism), or a disturbed natural environment due to overuse, pollution or urban development and expansion. Ali Alsulbi, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Wesam Abdu, Assistant Professor Erdem Doman, Lecturer

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Urban Revitalization

Dammam city center

The project is set in a historical park that encourages visitors to look back and get a deeper understanding of the history of Al Mreekbat Mountain. A high standard of design was used with regards to the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s context, as well as in the actual design. Areas were created for shops and events and attention was focused on creating a space with easy circulation. The project will be located in the city of Dammam because of it strong historical background with both the mountain and the Arabian Gulf. The mountain was used as a landmark for sailors.

The designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept is to create a space with sustainable elements, friendly to the environment and create a walkway that will take the visitors around the traditional historical buildings, coupled with wide sidewalks. There will be sitting areas using both natural shade and shade provided by structures.

The activity that possible to be a part of the project such as sitting area with natural shade and structure shade to protect from the sun, in addition to have an enough space for the visitors with clear, widely, and easy movement.

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The designer uses plants for ground cover and shade trees to demonstrate the direction to the various zones. A drainage system will be constructed to protect the historic area from unexpected weather conditions. A mosque will also be available in the area.

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Urban Revitalization

Dammam city center

Urban revitalization is a program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high density of urban land use. Renewal has had both successes and failures. Urban renewal involves the relocation of businesses, the demolition of structures, the relocation of people, and the use of government money to purchase property for public purposes as a legal instrument in order to take private property for city-initiated development projects. This process is also carried out in rural areas, referred to as village renewal, though this may not be exactly the same in practice. The project is designed as a city center for the city of Dammam, and the goal is to make it one of the important spots in the city, while also taking into consideration the economic, cultural and ecological aspects in order to create a list of activities and functional spaces such as parking, hotel, shops, and a recreation area. In addition, the traditional historic buildings would be developed into museums and heritage places.

katadah Alhusaini The designer considered specific area that was to engage the visitors, such and plants will be used to and a plaza.

the place with respect to easy circulation surrounding the be revitalized, and then create a space with activities that as a water element. A strong infrastructure will be created help regulate the climate using them to shade seating areas

The design of the buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; elevations reflect the historical and cultural scheme, it also was used to create a parking system that has easy circulation, in addition to the clear visual access that the rising vertical element creates.

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The mosque is a main landmark for the visitors and the water element is designed to decrease the amount of noise from the road. The use of local materials adds to its authenticity and sustainability.

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Site Design & Planning

3rd Year

The aim of this year is to place an emphasis on landscape site design which will involve the implementation of two or three small scale projects of gradual progression in size, number of users, program complexity, landscape graphics and communication in order to improve the student’s landscape graphics and presentation skills, applying design standards and design criteria. It will also address simple design problem solving and give students the basic landscape design tools, skills, techniques and design process awareness. Project examples: public sculptures, road roundabouts, internal open courts, children’s playgrounds, seafront cafes, small house gardens, road medians and bus stop shelters. In the second semester the focus will be on demonstrating the ability to employ case studies applicable to the design project, which gives the student the skills needed for recognizing and analyzing opportunities and constraints related to local builtenvironment conditions. Applying design process stages in real-life project sites. The ability to use plant materials in the project design for both aesthetic and functional purposes is required. Develop communication skills in order to present and convey the design’s successive stages and final outcome. Abdulaziz Alowayed, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Tufail Alyousef, Lecturer Bader Alhammad, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Abunohaya, Teaching Assistant

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Botanical Garden

Dammam Jubail hwy Road

A botanical garden is an exhibition area of native and non-native plant specimens as well as a research facility that promotes the scientific study of plants. Facilities include: green houses, herbariums and laboratories. The city of Dammam is the proposed site for this scientific garden, which will be informative for visitors of both genders and ages. It can add economic value to the area, serve as a seed bank for rare plants and can also help in medical research. The project will serve many functions: as an entertainment destination, an educational site, and it will be a good investment. The designer created a zone for horseback riding and shows, lakes, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area and a plaza with an outdoor amphitheater. The terrain of the site posed a challenge for the designer with regards to making an appropriate parking area, as well the zoning based of the opportunity of the site.

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Maintaining the beauty of the mountain and promoting the history of the area are priorities. The project starts with a plaza that welcomes the visitors and the ponds are used to attract the visitors with the entertainment and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play areas nearby. The horticulture area is also close, so the visitors can learn some of the scientific background information regarding the unique plants.

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The designer considered the landform and used a vertical accessibility path, and added sitting areas utilizing the natural shade provided by the palm trees. This created a sense of a traditional setting, which is merged with the contemporary design of the space.

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The designer used natural elements as a part of the design, and used the mountain for inspiration as it is reflected by the use of the hard line and in the materials used: such as wood and stone.

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Villa Garden

Dammam

Each villa can stimulate the people who live there by creating an outdoor area to relax in surrounded by plants, water elements, a sitting area, entertainment for kids and create a welcoming feeling for visitors. This type of project is truly a challenge for the designer to meet the needs of the user in this garden. The project is set in a house garden in the city of Dammam. The main concept is to have three types of zoning: public, semi-public and a private area. Recreational facilities are also required such as: a swimming pool, a barbeque area, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone, a sitting area for the family as well as a sitting area for visitors.

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The designer used the outdoors as a relaxing area that the family can enjoy together by spending time in the garden. A hierarchy was created in order to reach the buildings by using plants such as the palms for direction, as well as the use of plants as shading elements, and to incorporate the natural lines which reflect and support the theme of naturalism.

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Muath Aba Alhassan The designer started the project with the parking area and different patterns of pavements were used to reflect different activities in the space. By following that same principle, the outdoor areas also reflect the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and identity.

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The swimming pool is an entertainment area for the family to enjoy as well as having a strong visual presence throughout the outdoor spaces.

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Faculty Members Mohammed Hapallas, Assistant Professor Emad Abdulrahman, Assistant Professor Shihabuddin Mahmud, Assistant Professor Adel Bouregh, Assistant Professor Amr Ebeid, Assistant Professor Shuaib Arif, Lecturer Ahmed Aldwyan, Lecturer Abdulrahman Alshnifi, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Alabdullatif, Teaching Assistant Abdullah Almubairek, Teaching Assistant Ahmed Alkhoudiri, Teaching Assistant

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Interior Architecture at the University of Dammam is a highly regarded academic program with a reputation for being the pioneers of the profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The curriculum synthesizes the artistic, technological, cultural, social and human aspects of Interior Architecture, and enables students to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical experiences and skills. The faculty is committed to advancing the field through distinction in teaching and research, and intrinsically encourages innovative projects with a major emphasizes on the local built environment that respects cultural and religious values. In addition, the academics of Interior Architecture are provided through a range of courses on design of interior spaces and furniture, artificial lighting, materials, interior accessories, use of color, structural and environmental concerns and the psychological and physical impact of interior spaces. Although the department was opened initially as a parallel program with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college in 1415AH/1995CE, due to the huge market demand it is now a separate department and part of the College of Architecture and Planning. The department since then has prepared its students to enter the Saudi Arabian building industry as competent Interior Architects who are capable of practicing in both residential and commercial interior projects and have the expertise for all interior architecture endeavors. A major objective of the department is to ensure an internationally recognized program, preparing design leaders grounded in the process of inquiry and design as well as being able to create extraordinary spaces and forms; and rigorously pursue and contribute to the betterment of the human condition and environment.

Mohammed Hapallas , Assistant Professor

Chairman, Department of Interior Architecture

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Senior Projects

Interior Design Studio VI will address the complexity of commercial interior architectural projects emphasizing the human needs, of both physical and psychological concerns. Commercial interior projects such as show rooms for branded companies; retail brand shop interiors, restaurants and cafes will be designed in this studio. Factors such as the demand for a variety of luxurious interiors, the extension of brand names globally, cultural influences and new technologies have all had an impact on commercial interior environments, which have become more varied and specialized and will be practiced in this studio. Students will conduct a case study locally in order to have first hand knowledge of how commercial space works as well as be familiar with the image and style of a particular type of brand. Students will submit free hand drawings up to the middle stage of their case study project, demonstrating a detailed concept and design development. In the second and final stage of their case study, computer applications will be used with a computer model emphasizing the construction detailing. Emad Hammad, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Abdullah Almubireek, Teaching Assistant

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Ferrari Store The designer carefully selected the subject of this project because it not only was geared towards the youth, but it would appeal to them as well: the Ferrari Store. The designer used a dynamic way of designing this space by using eye-catching colors and patterns, just like any product that has been represented through the Ferrari logo. The designer finds himself attached to every single space of the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design. The detailed scope of design was used in order to raise the value of the merchandise through the special way it is exhibited. The harmony found in the design of the walls, ceilings and floors, which are the main elements that define the space, was reached through a process of developing the design according to both flexible function and sense of the what one visually imagines when he thinks of the Ferrari brand. The design finally reached a stage where it provided the users with a very memorable shopping experience.

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The student shall be exposed to the usage of the various elements of landscape in design. Project examples: public sculptures, road roundabouts, internal open .courts, children play lots, seafront cafes, small house garden, road medians, and bus stop shelters. Furthermore the student tend to emphasize his own personal opinion of products and his idea about the best marketing way possible for this particular product. In this case the designer tend to specify his design for the youth layer of society that created both dynamic way of designing the space & an eye catching colors and patterns just like any product that has been represented through ferrari logo.

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The harmony of designing the walls, roofs & floors as the main elements of defining the space been reached through a process of developing design according to both flexible function & sense of the mind picture of ferrari. The design finally reaches a stage where it provide the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorable daily experience through his shopping.

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Through the designer general way of thinking that has been adapted for his concept, He find himself attached to every single space of the store design. The design goes on into detailed scope of design to assure the best way that raise the item value through the special way of exhibition.

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Giorgio Armani Store Giorgio Armani is an international Italian fashion house founded by Giorgio Armani, which designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, eyewear and cosmetics. The Emporio Armani logo depicts an eagle that is looking in the right direction. The eagle symbolizes the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supreme quality, excellence and feat, hence making it an everlasting emblem. The Giorgio Armani logo, on the other hand, pursues a highly simplistic and elegant design approach. The shape of the tornado is to be implemented in the design, in the form of interior elements like the staircase and floor patterns, also a stainless steel structure is used to showcase Armani Jeans.

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The Armani flagship store contains all of Armaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sub branch store products, including Emporio Armani, which offers highend designer clothes. It is the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to initiate a unique artistic way of exhibition that insures the maximum level of embracing international fashion items through this space.

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The entire space is defined by curvilinear forms and the juxtaposition of black and light elements and surfaces. Gently curved walls embellish each selling floor, implying movement and adding visual excitement to the light palette of the perimeter.

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The use of curves is a constant feature throughout the interior design, and is evident in every aspect of the store, from the display units to the hanging units, from desks to armchairs.

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The colors are pure and constant beige for the walls, black for the floors and ceilings, and a metallic shine, a glossy look, the use of different materials and the reflections from the lighting will suggest movement.

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College of Architecture and Planning The College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Dammam was the first College in the Eastern Province to specialize in the science of architectural planning and engineering and is one of the oldest architecture departments in the Kingdom. Built in 1975 under the supervision of his Majesty King Faisal bin AbdulAziz; the college has undergone two major renovations. The reinvention of the multi-surface cross was used by taking the extensions of the horizontal and vertical in order to give a powerful feeling of the continuity dynamic of architecture along with adding a green sustainable touch which meets the LEED Rating System requirements. Project Objectives: • To provide a state-of-the-art learning environment. • Implement a design that encourages innovation. • Creative design; utilization of external natural lightning. • Simplicity of space.

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The linearity of the planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s layout has incorporated a central, wide circulation access and has raised a challenge for the designer which he met by providing natural lighting all along the main function areas of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaces.

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By taking advantage of the ever-changing element of the site (natural lighting), the designer let it artistically represent hope in all spaces in the building. The users are the soul of the building, and their commitment to interact with their surroundings creates a livable, friendly inner environment.

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Educational Dental Clinics The Dental College at the University of Dammam was founded in 2002 in an older building with12 clinics. After one year the number of clinics increased to 50. In 2009 a separate building with 60 clinics was built, bringing the total number of clinics to 110. The clinics opened for the purpose of teaching student dentists and to serve all patients without the need to transfer. However, the clinics also receive patients who are transferred from hospitals. The building is a medical educational center, so it needs a suitable medical educational environment; therefore the designer developed the idea for the design based on the oral cavity and its structures such as teeth and salivary glands. The designer used the form and layers of dentition and the form and composition of salivary glands to create a dynamic, lively, and comfortable place for students, kids and adult patients.

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The plan layout shows a certin level of complexity, yet has been designed with simplecity to adapt the complicated function of the building spaces along with the daily userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip through it.

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Through the interior design of this building the designer sought to create a comfortable internal environment by using modern methods in design and furnishings. Flexibility in the distribution of functions, circulation and furnishings environment was created a fun and pleasant environment in both clinics and diagnostic centers. Finally patients with accessibility concerns, such as those in wheelchair, were taken into consideration and their needs were incorporated into this design with regards to the circulation.

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Construction

4th Year

The Interior Design Studio VII course focuses on certain rules and regulations that are important in order to conserve/preserve old buildings. A number of visual presentations and site visits of important historical buildings will be conducted. Students will face real projects and learn the issues and rules implemented by local authorities. Adaptive reuse will create opportunities to change the function of a space and to make it more economically feasible and viable without hampering the original image of the historic buildings. Design Studio VIII will concentrate on sustainable development and will examine knowledge based sustainable projects within a local context, specifically the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A major emphasis will be placed on energy efficiency and in the development of environmentally friendly indoor spaces. The use of locally sourced materials and the creation of low-cost habitats are other equally important criteria. Once the students have developed an understanding of sustainability and affordability, a project will be assigned that will challenge them. Through this project the students will gain experience through the teaching method of problem-based learning and learn how to solve strategic problems by using a systematic process and approach.The course will also concentrate on the eco or sustainable interior design movement and the students are encouraged to incorporate recycled materials in their studio projects. Site visits and field trips are essential and part of the course requirements. Amr Ebeid, Associate Professor Studio Coordinator Ahmed Alabdullateef, Teaching Assistant

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Mobily Telecom Company Store The project concentrates primarily on the reuse and adaptability of Al Khobarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial center located on King Abdullah Road with an estimated area of 5,000 m2. The continual upgrading of retail shops that occurs in all shopping malls means that commercial spaces need to constantly invest in upgrading and reusing commercial spaces to in order to attract and keep customers. This design meets the new challenge of how to increase sales in a shopping center by upgrading the stores, as well as be able to compete with other centers in the city. Furthermore, this design will focus of the different accessories required and the design will also be rendered in 3D.

Ramy Almuraiqeb

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The waves are reflected in the furniture, the form of the fixtures, colors and patterns. The numerous organized electronic parts that are used in technology inspired the designer and that created certain unwritten principles that were followed and applied through each and every part of this design.

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The designer was inspired by the movement of network waves and how they spread.

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The userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience of the space has been developed for both quantity (services) and enriched for quality. The beauty of this design is that it does not only support the marketing and service of the clients, it also raises the employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work efficiency by working in such positive and artistic surroundings.

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Vodafone Telecom Company The Vodafone Group is a British multinational telecommunications company, headquartered in London. The Vodafone Company is one of the leaders in charity work in the world. They help needy people around the world, especially the people in Africa. This charitable work is expressed in the interior design (green and planets), which also could be interpreted as an environmentally friendly icon, as well as a sustainability design. The designer used the red theme of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo in the interior design of the building. While using this intense color he sought to find an appropriate balance in the combination of colors and their levels in order to be pleasing to the eye. That initiated a certain level of defining the space and enhancing the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience while they are visiting one of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locations..

The design of the interior exhibition spaces in the building, express Vodafone’s integrity and transparency with their clients, which is one of the company’s main policies.

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The stand alone columns and the unique design of the stairs represents both the stability and flexibility of the company. This physical representation of the company’s values creates a beautiful artistic feel to this space.

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The use of the shape of radiating waves for the signal towers, combined with the green area reflects ideas adopted by Vodafone. The plan layout has been designed as a response to the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs along with the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for a space that people would go to on a daily basis but yet never truly appreciate what it represents, since the way people experience the world has changed: distances are shortened through telephone companies.

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Environmental Chalet An environmental, economical chalet is a modern chalet with an old spirit. The traditional mechanism for ventilation that was used in the traditional historic houses of the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia were structures known as windtowers or windcatchers (Badgir). The designer took the idea of the windtower and transformed it by using contemporary methods of construction. The electrical power supply is generated for the most part with solar panels that are on the roof, facing the south. The modern style combined with the traditional abstract Islamic design elements give the chalet its soul.

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The planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple layout reflects the climatic analysis of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and this combined with the use of solar cells has created a high level of sustainability for this unique contemporary building with Islamic stylistic elements.

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- The hot air enters through three large inlets (covered by aluminum panels that open and close automatically), and flows through an evaporative cooling system, and enters the structure as cooled fresh air. - The chalet has three outlets (two outlets at the ground floor and one outlet on the first floor) that supply the chalet with cool fresh air. - When the cold air warms, it rises since its density is low, and this rising warm is circulated out of the room by flowing out of the openings in the roof.

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Construction

The Interior Design Studio V course will address the methods of concept development of interior spaces for theme design. Design procedure through different practical and pragmatic studies will also be covered. In the first few weeks, small projects and assignments are given in order to develop concepts and learn basic interior design elements and principles. A final project (residential) is given in a real site, to gather the practical experience of working with a client. As part of course requirements, the students learn basic programming skills. They will also explore furnishings, materials, rendering techniques, etc. Site visits are essential to understand the techniques of collecting data and analysis. 3D model making is a part of the course requirements that helps the students perceive three planes of interior spaces. Interior Design Studio VI will address the complexity for commercial interior architectural projects such as branded company showrooms, retail brand shop interiors, restaurants and cafes will be design in this studio. Factors such as the demand for a variety of luxurious interiors, the extension of brand names globally, cultural influences and new technologies have all had an impact on commercial interior environments, which have become more varied and specialized and will be practiced in this studio. Students will conduct a case study locally in order to have first hand knowledge of how commercial space works as well as be familiar with the image and style of a particular type of brand. Emphasis is given to construction detailing through computer modeling for the project. Adel Bouregh, Assistant Professor Studio Coordinator Shoaib Arif, Lecturer

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Retail Design

Apple Store

Apple is one of the most well known companies worldwide in the business market; therefore, a company branch must reflect their ideas. The ideal way to do that is to look into the goals of the company. Since Apple products are the some of the most coveted gifts to receive,, a perfect idea was developed based on the shape of a wrapped gift, complete with a ribbon. The color scheme was chosen from the Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own products. The sustainable idea was to provide the whole place with a tremendous amount of light, while still being energy efficient and conscious.

The programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs have been applied to the planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s layout and are based on fixed functions that allow a certain level of flexibility. That method created an encouraging working place for the employees along with a unique experience for the Apple Store visitors.

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Interior Architecture

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The interior parts of the project followed the same design method that the Apple Company uses for its products. The building spaces include: unity, harmony and simplicity. The use of natural light along with the materials and patterns create a special visual series of that represents the idea of the digital age by Apple.

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Apartment

The project’s challenge was to design an apartment located in the center of the city of al Khobar, which is a very young and modern city. The design of this apartment should reflect modernity and the spirit of youth, with just a touch of luxury. The task of how to make this small place resemble the city of Al Khobar and its modern life, while at the same time create an environment that suits a modern family, became my goal in the design of this apartment. “Details” is the keyword for the design of this apartment, and I have created small details in each space in order to add more value to it and to make it more luxurious with just a small touches. Also I have made a different environment in each space of the apartment to make it look bigger and give the users a different feeling and experience once they move from one space to another. Each space has the personality of the user, so he can be himself in his own zone.

Interior Architecture

One of the objectives for this project was to simplify the complexity of daily life by using modern influences of style and design in this apartment.

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Ahmed Alhumaid

The contemporary design of the apartmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spaces has been carried out based on a series of daily activities. The designer transformed the physical house environment into a home.

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The compatibility of the design with the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs exceeds any use or appearance issues. The designer took into consideration the market value of applying such a design, and recognized that by following a modern design while focusing on simplicity and practicality that this type of design was well suited to the present market situation.

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Retail Design

Pull & Bear

The project is focused on a retail fashion store located on the first floor of the “Al-Rashed Mall” with an estimated area of 662 m2. The requirements include: a men’s section with their own dressing room, a women’s section and a counter that serves the two sections. The project’s concept for the shop is illustrated.. Pull & Bear takes the latest international trends, mixes them with influences that are seen on the street and in the most fashionable clubs, and reworks them according to their style. Pull & Bear evolves at the same pace as its customer, always watching out for new technologies, social movements and the latest artistic or musical trends. Inspired by the lofts of New York, renewal is a constant with a general light, track light, hidden light and suspended light to feel like you’re at home with a harmonious color scheme consisting of black, beige, brown, light and dark gray, as well as white.

Ramy Almuraiqeb

Interior Architecture

Department of

Classical stability along with the rigidness of square and rectangular shapes and patterns has been applied, along with the tactical plan that follows the same methods that Pull & Bear uses as guidelines for their products and designs in order to reflect the message of the company to its users.

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The side entries and exhibition areas of the clothing create a simple comfortable space, which leads to a central radical space for special items that have a different display case that simply enhances the experience of shopping through this particular store.

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Committee Members Mohammed Abdulrahman Almahmood Yousif Saeed Alsaeed Yousif Abdullah Alsuhaimi

Departments Representatives Ahmad Altwaijri Abdulaziz Alkelani Waleed Alrushedan Abdullah Almubairek Abdulrahman Alsayel Ahmed Ba Ageel 269

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