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resume Education Columbia University. New York, NY 2016 - 2017 (expected) Masters of Science in Architecture & Urban Design, MS. AUD. University of Miami. Coral Gables, FL 2011 - 2016 Bachelors of Architecture with a minor in Graphic Design. Honors Dean List. Travel abroad courses: 1. Rome Italy Spring 2015, 5 months A full semester including an architectural design studio and elective courses. 2. Paris, France (Spring 2013, 10 days intersession) Elective “French Architecture, Landscape Design and Urbanism from the Middle ages to the Modern Movement�. Najd National Private School. Riyadh, SA 2008 - 2011 High School Diploma. Third place on Class Honor.
University of Cambridge. United Kingdom
Summer 2010
Oxbridge Academic Program. A four-week pre-college course. Studied Architecture as a major, and Psychology as a Minor.
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Work Experience Sondos Real Estate. Riyadh, SA June 2014 - July 2014 One month summer internship. Worked with senior architects in the company to edit and create final design drawings, 3D models, and 3D renderings of parts of the landmark project, a 1.400.000 sq.m mixed development located in est Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jacober Creative, Miami Beach, FL May 2014 Two week part-time internship. Worked with one of the partners to create drawings and a 3D model for a display unit.
Honors + King Abdullah Foreign Scholarship program 2011 - 2017 + University of Miami: Dean’s List 2014 - 2015 + University of Miami: Provost’s honor Roll and Deans List 2012-2013 + University of Miami School of Architecture, 1st Place Best in Class faculty award 2013 Project: Mixed Use Housing / Athletic Club in West Chelsea, New York + KAUST Gifted Student Program 2011 + King Abdulaziz and his companions foundation for giftedness and creativity 2010
Skills + Autodesk; AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max (Only Rendering) + Adobe; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects + SketchUp, Rhino, Model Making, Sketching, Laser Cutting, Wood work, 3D Printing, Microsoft office + Professional Photography, Silk screen / Print making, Graphic design
Languages + Arabic (Native) + English (Full Professional Proficiency)
fall 2016 / MS. AUD
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The project provides new spatial and programmatic opportunities for the undeserved social, racial and ethnic groups now living on or around Main Street, in downtown Poughkeepsie. The programs are based upon our research of various activities of groups and institutions, from informal gatherings to religious institutions, community centers and ethnic festivals. We propose a flexible infrastructure to expand and leverage their capacity and reach, as well as promoting new local businesses and skill building that would become genius loci of ethnic locals. Our intervention consists of a shared resource center, a cultural hub and temporary structures placed on the city owned vacant land and unused property, located in the spaces between Main street and the arterials. This will allow the city to test the project at a lower cost and in a phased manner. The initial phase starts by inserting these functions into a part of a built underused parking garage next to the arterials and using the empty lots around for temporary extensions. The subsequent phase takes the approach of plugging into an existing resource framework and build a symbiotic system of learning and sharing. This attachment to Bardavon theatre spreads out in later stages as a cultural node with temporary markets, performances, vocational training centers and public play-scape as a reflection of locals. The system will incorporate a layer social – credit, to encourage small scale growth and locally-beneficial programming. Over time, this system will encourage larger scale activities, drawing in people from the region and contributing to the rejuvenation of the core of Poughkeepsie.
collaboration: Dissa Raras, Sreyash Dasgupta, Vrinda Sharma location: Poughkeepsie, New York
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spring 2015 / BA. ARC
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piazza, roma The piazza of San Bartolomeo in the Isola Tiberina island is home to one of Rome’s most important hospitals and the church of San Bartolomeo. Significant studies of the history of the square were carried out and certain Roman concepts were implemented into the redesigning of the “piazza”. At first, attention was paid to how piazzas are enclosed and are being accessed. Asymmetry played an important role in the design. The major sculptural piece that was on the site was moved slightly in order to create visual access from all the entrances of this piazza. The final concept was derived from the old Roman ruins and the typical elements that are found in the city. The style resembles a broken arch “Ruin” and the top part is made out of roman bricks. The bottom structure which is made out of glass, increases transparency and fluidity in the space. The glass cover is designed with stone shaped mullions, representing another typical Roman material. The program used was a medical library, a cultural center and museum, to increase the value of the site and relate to it’s history.
collaboration: Dilia Tabora location: Rome, Italy
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Existing Structure
Proposed Structure
Existing Piazza
Library
Hospital
Proposed Piazzas
Museum
Church
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Approach From Hospital To Church
Floor Plan
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North-East Section
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View From Hospital Entrance
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north-west section
South Elevation
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fall 2015 / BA. ARC
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smart district social interaction . . .
The smart city district was a collaborative studio, taught by Vicente Guallart, a visiting professor from the smart city of Barcelona, Spain. He is the former chief architect of the city and his expertise is focused on smart cities. The studio concentrated on reinventing the Miami design district, and making it “smart�. The 12-student studio was divided in pairs to research and design based on six main topics: food, matter, energy, environment, mobility and social interaction. My topic of research was social interaction. The first phase of the project was focused on research and data analysis. Phase two was dedicated to design and solutions. It is worth mentioning that the studio required us to visit the Smart City Expo 2015 and a workshop at the IAAC, both in the city of Barcelona.
collaboration: Hongyang Wang location: Miami Design District, Miami, FL
Data collection / Analysis: The social interaction study and design proposal for the Miami Design District was based on our research of real time data analysis. The research results were used to compose a unique interactive design. Our data collection was divided into two main phases: A. Data Collection Via Surveying and Observation: Since the topic of social interaction is based on the human behaviors and their activity, we first started our research by physically repeatedly visiting the Miami Design District during the first two weeks of research. We recorded our observations at different times of the day, locations and social spots. B. Social Media Data; TWITTER: In our modern life, social media is one of the most important data sources when it comes to social interaction. Therefore, we contacted some external resources where we were able to get 20,000 geo located twitter data based on the design district location. These 20,000 tweets gave us enough data to study the district through a whole year (Specifically from November 2014, till November 2015). Therefore, we decided to generate four different study animations from the data after filtering it and using it for the specified times we needed. The four different sets of animated analysis were: 1. Movable twitter heat map animation of a whole year. 2. Accumulated weekend heat map data animation (Saturday & Sunday), + a selection of tweets. 3. Accumulated typical weekdays heat map data animation + a selection of tweets. 4. Accumulated Art Basel 2014 heat map data animation (December 4 – 7, 2014) + a selection of tweets.
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Popularity Excel Sheet / Data Analysis - Spots
Popularity Diagram / Data Analysis
Popularity Heat Map / Data Analysis
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Twitter Data Excel Sheet (20,000 Tweets - 1 Year) , Data Analysis
Twitter 1 Year Moving Heat Map Animation (August)
Twitter Accumulated Art Basel 2014 Data
Twitter 1 Year Moving Heat Map Animation (December)
Twitter Accumulated 1 Year Data (Weekdays / Weekends)
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Connectivity Diagram
Site Selection & Design: After the data analysis, we reached the site selection phase, where we chose our site based on the study we had done. Although our data and research were more focused on the Design District boundaries, we decided to look at the bigger picture and sites surrounding the aforementioned district. Just two blocks away from the Design District, comprised of high-end shops and restaurants, The Miami Midtown District, where more typical and lower-end stores are located. In addition, midtown has high and low-end residential buildings. Currently, Midtown has more activity than the Design District. The two districts are disconnected by an overlaying major highway (I-95), where the area under the highway have been left untreated. Some of it is used for waste, some for parking, and some used for unused storage. This under highway site serves as the major entry to the Design District, not only from Midtown, but also if one is driving or walking to the district from Downtown Miami. Therefore, we decided to assign our site to the under highway location between the two districts and redevelop it with a unique design and suitable programing.
In addition, The design was focused specifically on this area after meeting the district owner, Mr. Craig Robins in our midterm review, as he assured us that this site needed a lot of development and could potentially have a great influence on the district if it was improved. Therefore, we proposed multi-functional programing to be designed in the site. The design scheme was created to enhance the maximum potential accessibility and walk-ability from both sides of the highway. Technology and artistic design inspiration played an important role to satisfy the needs of the district. A modular design was planned that divided the space into 18 bays, with an external glass gallery and green walkable areas. The space has been carefully divided by the existing structural column placement and embed screens into these columns. The column design was inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s theories, relating to the “Fly’s Eye Dome” in the center of the Miami Design District Palm Court.
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Popularity/Connectivity Diagram (Existing)
Popularity/Connectivity Diagram (Proposed)
Popularity/Connectivity Diagrams (Result)
Residential
Dining
Office
Medical
Retail
Gas station
Vacant
Gallery
Site Analysis / Surrounding Programs & Functions
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Site / Design Proposal
Interactive Screens
Technology / Interactive Design Proposal To Existing Under-Highway Structures
Program Plan
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Pop Up Promenade Multifunctions
Exploded Axon - Interactive Design area / Art Installation
Exploded Axon - Flower Shop, Market, Mobility Gallery
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Exploded Axon Diagram (Promenade, Bookstore, Restaurant)
Approach from N Miami Ave
spring 2014 / BA. ARC
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The project is an event space structure, created as an addition to the Bok tower gardens historical site, located in Lake Wales Florida. The building aims to merge with the landscape and nestles neatly into its surrounding. The building has roof gardens and different elevation points that aim at enhancing the views. The shape is resembling the organic character of the site and blends well with the existing topography. The edifice is inviting and it acts as a social space which allows for public events and increases interaction and artistic creativity.
location: Lake Wales, FL
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Accessibility Analysis
Green Roof Spaces
Natural Ventilation
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Asembly Room Interior View / nana wall
Floor Plan / Structural Foundation Diagram
Site section
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Sectional Detail
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Sectional Detail
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fall 2013 / BA. ARC
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highline living on the line . . .
The project is a mixed-use luxury/affordable residential tower, in west Chelsea area, NYC. The site is specifically located in 10th avenue, between 18th and 19th street, and adjacent to the highline. After much analysis of the site and the area we were working with, the main goal of the project was to create a building that is innately a part of New York City. The placement of the building within the site is a reaction to the adjacent High Line. It allows more visual space and breathing room for those experiencing the space. It also acknowledges the New York capability of public space within density. The residential tower makes reference to the iconic skyscrapers of New York and the vertical architecture of the city. The tower analyzes the element of the setback. The project incorporates this element not onlyin massing setbacks, but also with set backs with in the different floor plates, creating duplex units.
collaboration: Melodie Sanchez location: New York City, NY awards: Best in Class 1st Place faculty award
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10th Avenue Elevation
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Ground Floor Plan
roof top lounge
penthouse
duplex units
single story units
residents common center
affordable housing units
gym and spa
art gallery restaurants
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Single Story Unit
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Site Model
Duplex Unit View
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