Albert Karam Portfolio 2020 by Albert Karam

ALBERT KARAM

PORTFOLIO IN ARCHITECTURE BUILT ENVIRONMENT - INTERIORS SELECTED WORKS 2016-2019

CONTENT:

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

VILLAGE REHABILITATION PROJECT

VESCASA BASSA

SUSTAINABLE PAVILLION PROJECT

DUBAI 2022 COMPETITION.

AMAZON WAREHOUSE PROJECT

SUSTAINABLE ADDITION - INNSBRUCK - AUSTRIA

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX / SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT

PERSONAL STATEMENT

PLAZA DE CASTILLA

ITALY

SPAIN

INSIDE IN-SIGHT.

WELCOME TO THE MACHINE.

CASCINA MERLATA

ITALY.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

ALBERT KARAM

email: albert.karam@mail.polimi.it tel: +393202278614

We are not at the mercy of this world, we create it, we are the architects of change. Not to take from this world, but to contribute to it, as what we desire most cannot be given, it must be sculpted.

PERSONAL DETAILS BIRTH: NATIONALITY:

05/01/1994 LEBANESE

EDUCATION 1998 2012 2013 2017 –

2012 2013 2017 2019

LEBANESE BACC II IN ECONOMICS AT COLLÈGE DES FRÈRES MARISTES CHAMPVILLE. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE AT ACADÉMIE LIBANAISE DES BEAUX-ARTS. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE AT UNIVERSITÉ SAINT-ESPRIT DE KASLIK(USEK). MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE BUILT ENVIRONMENT - INTERIORS AT POLITECNICO DI MILANO.

WORK EXPERIENCE 2013 FEBRUARY JULY - AUGUST JULY - AUGUST MAY - JULY JANUARY - MARCH

2013 2016 2015 2015 2016 2019 2020

PART-TIME JOB AS SALES MAN AT MIKE SPORT. (Beirut - Lebanon) PART-TIME JOB AT YAHALA HOSTESSING AGENCY. (Sin el Fil - Lebanon) INTERN AT 109 ARCHITECTES. (Beirut - Lebanon) INTERN AT INJAZ HOLDING. (Sin el Fil - Lebanon) ON FIELD INTERN AT SPACE BUILDERS SARL. (Beirut - Lebanon) INTERN AT STUDIO ARCHITETTO CONGIU (Milan - Italy) TRAINEE AT BRICKX S.C.A.R.L(Milan - Italy)

COMPUTER SKILLS AUTOCAD REVIT SKETCHUP ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE INDESIGN LUMION 3DS MAX RHINO V-RAY ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

LANGUAGE SKILLS ENGLISH FRENCH ITALIAN ARABIC

BIBLIOGRAPHY Competitions BAMIYAN CULTURAL CENTER BIENNALE 2018

http://archinect.com/109Architectes/project/bamiyan-cultural-center “ARCHITECTURE AS A GIFT”PROJECT EXHIBITION AND LIVE PRESENTATION.

VOLUNTEERING 2001 - 2013 2016 - 2017 2017 - 2019 2019 - Present 2019 - Present

Member of the boys scouts of Lebanon. Youth development project for the disabled. Enrolled in be a buddy program for exchange students. Member of “Hillsong Milano” Member of “Associazione Amici del Fai”

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

INSIDE IN-SIGHT

VESCASA BASSA - PONTE DI LEGNO - ITALY 5

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

The village of vescasa Bassa is located in an isolated areain the mountains, however it has nearby attraction points. A specifically designed post was introduced, leading the way to the site from Ponte Di Legno village aswell as the ski slopes The post responds to the environmental conditions such as snow and natural surrounding (color, height, foundation...).

WAYMAKING FROM PONTE DI LEGNO VILLAGE 6

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

During summer some residents inhibit the village bringing along livestock, But During winter time the area is quite empty. The idea was to introduce new activities to the site in order to attract people to come and stay for a couple of days.

Development was split into 2 groups, first one dedicated to the cheese factory and second for residential small hubs with a common library space.

The new buildings are elevated on pilotis in order to lower the impact, preserve the natural topography of the site, and create outdoor shaded spaces underneath each volume.

Landscape is created using organised and sorted natural elements to keep this mountain nature escape feeling.

CONCEPT - DESIGN STRATEGY 7

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 8

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

MAIN COMMON - LIBRARY BUILDING 9

VILLAGE REHABILITATION

PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - PHYSICAL MODEL 10

SUSTAINABLE PAVILLION

Expo 2020

DUBAI 11

SUSTAINABLE PAVILLION

Sustainability is a critical subject to be taken care of in todays society. the pavillion exhibits futuristic design using renewable resources like bamboo, fast growing and easily transportable from nearby asian countries. For self sufficiency solar energy is integrated within the design showcasing 4 different types including a retractable roof one to protect from sandstorms.

Technical architectural Drawings 12

SUSTAINABLE PAVILLION

TECHNICAL DETAILS 13

SUSTAINABLE PAVILLION

design was focused on the use of a single element mass producted and used in different ways thus reducing the construction cost and facilitating its construction. main elements are consisted of treated bamboo sticks linked with spherical joints.

TECHNICAL DETAILS - MODEL 14

AMAZON WAREHOUSE

WELCOME TO THE MACHINE - PLAZA DE CASTILLA - SPAIN 15

AMAZON WAREHOUSE

MADRID

NORTE IS A NEW

GENERA-TION OF THE URBAN FABRIC OF THE CITY. IT IS IDENTIFIED AS A BUSINESS CENTER WITH DIF-FERENT DAILY ACTIVITIES AND IN IT PLAZA CASTILLA CONTAINS A HIGH DENSITY OF CON-NECTIONS TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE CITY WITH A CENTER FOR PUBLIC TRANSPOR-TATION TO GET ACCESS TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THIS URBAN FABRIC. A POWERFUL DESIGN CAN CONSIST OF A SYSTEM THAT NOT ONLY JOINS ALL THE EXISTING FUNCTIONS (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: TRAIN, UNDERGROUND METRO. BUS AND CAR SHARING). BUT ALSO CREATES AN ENJOYABLE PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE AROUND. WELCOME TO THE MACHINE, A NEW GUEST IN YOUR CITY, A JUNGLE THAT SATISFIES YOUR NEEDS AND BRING IT HOME TO YOU BY THE HELP OF FAST AND UPDATED TECHNOLOGY. THE PROJECT FITS AN INDUSTRIAL PLACE CLOSE TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNICATES WITH THEM. AFFECTING THE CITY FABRIC. IT IS DE-SIGNED TO BE AN EXOTIC SPACE WITH INDUS-TRIAL. COMMERCIAL. PUBLIC AND TRANSPOR-TATION BRINGING A NEW DAILY ACTIVITY FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE BETTER AND SATISFY THEIR NEEDS EASIER.

MASTER PLAN - SURROUNDINGS 16

AMAZON WAREHOUSE

CONCEPT DESIGN 17

AMAZON WAREHOUSE

PLANS - MAIN SECTION 18

AMAZON WAREHOUSE

PERSPECTIVE

- MODULAR DEVELOPMENT 19

Sustainable Addition

SUSTAINABLE LIV-INN - INNSBRUCK - AUSTRIA 20

Sustainable Addition The main idea of the project was an addition on a present building that would add to its sustainability. Choice of the building was based upon the function as well as a good level of radiation using several types of analysis from small to large scale. Due to its residential nature, the surrounding services and connections such as railway transport, river and city center were important too.

Summer Radiation 1372 M

793 M

662 M

574 M 3,6 km/h

631 M

7,2 km/h

662 M

1372 M

Bioclimatic Map

Altitude Custom Solar(kwh/m2) 1126

563

Winter Radiation

Sun study start: 1/1/2010 12:00 AM Sun study end: 12/31/2010 11:59 PM

Haud Der Begegnung

SOLAR RADIATION ANALYSIS 21

Sustainable Addition By the use of the software(Climate Consultant) analysis was made for winter and summer season using specific months for each, and according to results a % of comfortability level can be reached by using only passive solutions proposed by the software. Winter Solutions: - Space heated by direct Sunlight - Slates surface Mass to absorb heat. - Proper Glazing Dimension for Enough Sunlight

Summer Solutions: - Stack Effect - Re emissive roof surface - Proper Shading

General Strategy:

-The present roof is already an extensive green roof. -The present roof is equipped with PV panels.

The structure is based on a grid of 6 x 4 (m)

- To make proper use of the present green roof, a Greenhouse is installed. - Solar panels removed to be relocated in the design.

- Housing units are added around the green house. - Circulation is added with elevator and stairs to provide connection between the 2 buildings

CLIMATE ANALYSIS - DESIGN STRATEGY 22

Sustainable Addition Potentiality:

Sun Behavior:

Rain Behavior:

Wind Behavior:

The modules are shifted to ensure proper orientation.

Comfortable semi-outdoor space

Addition of secondary slope aswell as drainage pipe

Sloped Roof Oriented South.

2 sheets of polycarbonate with in between aerogel for thermal and acoustic insulation.

Creation of a compact space for less heat loss and better efficiency

Openings facing dominant winds.

Thermal Simulations: 1) First proposal Results:

2) After Ventilation Results:

3) After Shading Results:

Main

openings to create passive ventilation.

Winter

Double Glazing Glass Summer

Polycarbonate Multilayer

Aerogel Insulation

Steel Structure Summer

Winter

Internal retractable sliding fabric fixed on the main structure of the roof.

Summer

CLIMATE ANALYSIS - ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR 23

Sustainable Addition

EAST ELEVATION 1/100

+ 11.50

+ 7.00

+ 3.50

+ 0.10

GENERAL PLAN 1/100

Section B-B 1/100

GENERAL PLAN - SECTION - DETAILED MODULE 24

Sustainable Addition Baker Rod Setting Block Structural Sealant Glazing Strip

Shading Fabric

B - ROOFING DETAIL 1/10

Aluminium Cap Fasteners Weather Sealant Glazing Strip Spacer Block Aluminium Retainer

ROOFING DETAIL 1/10

Aluminium Cap

Aluminium Retainer Weather Sealant Structural Sealant Backer Rod Glazing Strip Glazing Strip

ROOFING DETAIL GREENHOUSE DETAIL 1/20

DETAILED GREENHOUSE 25

Sustainable Addition Corrugated Sheet with Solar Panels Water Proofing Layer 0.1cm Wood Support 4cm Thickness Air Gap Vapor Barrier 0.1cm Cork Insulation 13cm Wooden Beams 9x5cm Wood Composite Insulation 9cm Wooden Purlins 3cm Wooden Beams 18x10cm with 60cm wheelbase

Reclaimed Wood Covering Wooden Vertical Beams Support Wooden Beams 17x8cm Sliding Shading

Flashing with Foam Insulation Wooden Sill Wood Composite Insulation 6cm Wood Beams 10x5cm Waterproofing 0.3cm OSB 1.5cm

MODULE 1/20

Wood Composite Insulation 6cm

Sealant

Gypsum Cardboard Interior Parquet Pavement 1cm Pavement Support 1cm Screed with Installations Metal Plate

Fastener Pressure Bar Fastener

Igloo 14cm

Polycarbonate Sheets x2 Steel Beam

Ventilation Hole

WALL SECTION 1/20 Greenhouse/Module

Wooden Beam

Wall Section

JOINT 1/10

Greenhouse/Module

DETAILED MODULE 26

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

CASCINA MERLATA - MILANO - ITALY 27

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX Design Concept The design started with a stepping hierarcy of spaces, the focus being more on the enclosure of the spaces and privacy, on the 3 well defines types of spaces: public, semi-private and private. Gradually, we opened up the spaces, creating a flowy circulation around the site, which is more welcoming and allows people to acces the whole area. We positioned the tower on the North side of the site, in order to not create shadow over the rest of the buildings. At first, it had an East-West orientation, but this changed as we rotated it North-South for better lighting in the block and better communication with the future commercial centre.

First sketches testing ideas

Sketch elevations to understand the volumes

SITE ANALYSIS 28

The tower ends with a spatious penthouse, with a private terrace.

15th F

3Bed Apartment

One the la

Roof terraces

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

1. We opened up the space in order to create a better connection with the North side of the park, where a future commercial building will be. Also the passages between the buildings maintain the communication between them and create gates which lead to the open spaces, but in the same time they also offer a sense of privacy.

2. The next step was to develop the shape of the tower, based on solar orientation, site features and functionality of the building and its surroundings. Also, we started adding different levels to the landscape, in order to better define the open spaces. Sketch elevations to understand the volumes

3. A pavillion was created at the entrance of the public area in front of the

tower, in order to emphasize the transition to another space coming from the 16th-17th Floor park on the West side of the site.

The 16th and 17th floors are occupied by luxurious 3bedroom apartments. There are two entrances, a dining room, a spatious livingroom and an office.

Penthouse Private Terrace Louvers on the office floors

11th-14

The secon vary from

Residents Gym Terrace

First sketches testing ideas

Restroom Circulation between buildings

18th Floor

Concrete panels

Underground parking

The tower ends with a spatious penthouse, with a private terrace. 3Bed Apartment

15th Floor One the last partition there is a gym, accessible only for the residents of the tower.

10th F

1Bed Type 3 Roof terraces

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The 16th and 17th floors are occupied by luxurious 3bedroom apartments. There are two entrances, a dining room, a spatious livingroom and an office. Residents Gym

Louvers on the office floors

On the 10 mon terra

1Bed Type 4

Residential Services Facilities Student Halls A pavillion was created at the entrance of the 3. A pavillion was created at the entrance of the public area in front of the public area in front of the tower, in order to tower, in order to emphasize the transition to another space coming from the emphasize transition to another space compark on the Westthe side of the site. ing from the park onEvolution the west side of the site. Grid imposed by 16th-17th the site of the fist design concept Floor

1Bed Type 5

The facades started to take shape, giving character to the site. buildings have different 4. The facades started to takeThe shape, giving character to the site. The buildfeatures, which also illustrate the of variety ings have different features, which also illustrate the variety functions of functions available on site.available on site.

11th-14th Floor The second set of apartments are 3 different types of 1 bedroom apartments. They vary from 45 sq.m to a larger, more luxurious ones of 90 sq.m.

Terrace Restroom

6th-9th

Lounge

Circulation between buildings

The first r all 3 being

Terrace Restroom

Underground parking

15th Floor One the last partition there is a gym, accessible only for the residents of the tower.

Residential Services Facilities Student Halls

Grid imposed by the site

3. A pavillion was created at the entrance of the public area in front of the tower, in order to emphasize the transition to another space coming from the park on the West side of the site.Evolution of the fist design concept

1Bed Type 3 1Bed Type 4

10th Floor On the 10th floor there is a common area, where the residents have acces to a common terrace and a variety of games (ping-pong, darts etc.)

1Bed Type 5 4. The facades started to take shape, giving character to the site. The buildings have different features, which also illustrate the variety of functions available on site.

2nd- 4

1Bed Ap. Type 1 1Bed Ap. Type 2

The 2nd t porating w

2Bed Apartment

North Elevation

11th-14th Floor The second set of apartments are 3 different types of 1 bedroom apartments. They vary from 45 sq.m to a larger, more luxurious ones of 90 sq.m. Lounge Circulation between buildings

Terrace Restroom

6th-9th Floor The first residential floors are occupied by 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments, all 3 being connected by a common hall which leads to the lift and staircase. Open office Closed office Restrooms Common Area

10th Floor Residential Services Facilities spaces Student Halls

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On the 10th floor there is a common area, where the residents have acces to a common terrace and a variety of games (ping-pong, darts etc.)

The above diagrams illustrate the circulation This diagram shows the connection between the exaround the tower and started the toenvironmental condiisting bridge in the north of the site with the open 4. The facades take shape, giving character to the site. The buildtions which were taken into consideration space in front of the tower, used a market for the ings have different features, which also illustrate (solar the variety of functions path, wind...). available on site. comunity.

North Elevation

This diagram shows the connection between the exThe three-floor offices are mainly open spaces, isting bridge1Bed in the north of the site2ndandthe open with a few delimitations for the conference rooms, 4th Floor Ap. Type 1 space in front of the tower, used asThe a 2nd market for restrooms etc. On the next floor there is a comto the 4th floor are occupied by offices, as the tower is mix-use and incor1Bed Ap. Type 2 the comunity. mon area for porating workspaces will aid the development of thethe area. employees, with a cafe and kitchen 2Bed Apartment

concept design 6th-9th Floor The first residential floors are occupied by 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments, all 3 being connected by a common hall which leads to the lift and staircase. Open office Closed office

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX Design Concept

Penthouse Private Terrace

The design started with a stepping hierarcy of spaces, the focus being more on the enclosure of the spaces and privacy, on the 3 well defines types of spaces: public, semi-private and private. Gradually, we opened up the spaces, creating a flowy circulation around the site, which is more welcoming and allows people to acces the whole area. We positioned the tower on the North side of the site, in order to not create shadow over the rest of the buildings. At first, it had an East-West orientation, but this changed as we rotated it North-South for better lighting in the block and better communication with the future commercial centre. Concrete panels

18th Floor

The tower ends with a spatious penthouse, with a private terrace. 3Bed Apartment

Roof terraces 1. We opened up the space in order to create a better connection with the North side of the park, where a future commercial building will be. Also the passages between the buildings maintain the communication between them and create gates which lead to the open spaces, but in the same time they also offer a sense of privacy.

16th-17th Floor The 16th and 17th floors are occupied by luxurious 3bedroom apartments. There are two entrances, a dining room, a spatious livingroom and an office. Residents Gym

Louvers on the office floors

Terrace Restroom

Underground parking

15th Floor One the last partition there is a gym, accessible only for the residents of the tower. 1Bed Type 3 1Bed Type 4 1Bed Type 5 2. The next step was to develop the shape of the tower, based on solar orientation, site features and functionality of the building and its surroundings. Also, we started adding different levels to the landscape, in order to better define the open spaces.

11th-14th Floor The second set of apartments are 3 different types of 1 bedroom apartments. They vary from 45 sq.m to a larger, more luxurious ones of 90 sq.m.

First sketches testing ideas

Lounge Circulation between buildings

Terrace Restroom

10th Floor On the 10th floor there is a common area, where the residents have acces to a common terrace and a variety of games (ping-pong, darts etc.) 1Bed Ap. Type 1

3. A pavillion was created at the entrance of the public area in front of the tower, in order to emphasize the transition to another space coming from the park on the West side of the site.

1Bed Ap. Type 2 2Bed Apartment

Sketch elevations to understand the volumes

6th-9th Floor The first residential floors are occupied by 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments, all 3 being connected by a common hall which leads to the lift and staircase.

Section A-A

Open office Closed office Restrooms Common Area

Residential Services Facilities Student Halls

Grid imposed by the site

Urbanistica e Ingegneria delle Costruzioni nterni A.Y. 2017-2018

eo Moscatelli

Landscape Masterplan

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nd Celeste Calzolari

Evolution of the fist design concept

Group 3 19 February 2018

2nd- 4th Floor

4. The facades started to take shape, giving character to the site. The buildings have different features, which also illustrate the variety of functions available on site.

The 2nd to the 4th floor are occupied by offices, as the tower is mix-use and incorporating workspaces will aid the development of the area.

North Elevation

master plan - tower section - plans

personal statement

To whom it may concern, It is true that i already graduated from politecnico di milano with a masters degree in â&#x20AC;&#x153;architecture built environment - interiorsâ&#x20AC;? but, my journey is far from over. I never failed to cease the opportunity to expand my knowledge further more, and this applies with a new chapter in my life which is my professional career, a big change full of challenges that i need to adapt myself to. the only constant is change wether it is from architecture to everything else, and this is why i embrace it, it is my doorstep to self development. Since i started learning architecture, the way i perceive the world has completely changed, i always keep a closer look on how things work from tiny appartments to giant urban landscapes, how does it interact fluidly with its context and for how long? Past, present and future have completely different needs. todays world is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology which means that flexibility needs to be taken in consideration in order to keep pace, however, this technological advancement is linked with an extremely important subject for me which is the crisis of climate change. We are in fact headed to collapse, a result from high carbon wastes, and architecture itself in my opinion, plays an important role in this matter through sustainable solutions, minimizing the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and space development. My career is my priority in life, i am completely devoted to provide the best in order to make a change. Thank you for your consideration. albert karam