Amira Ajlouni M.ARCH FIU
Amira Ajlouni 786.427.5618 Aajlo001@fiu.edu
DESIGN STUDIO WORK
LIVE/WORK SKYSCRAPER The purpose of this skyscraper located in Brickell is to propose a mixed use program. The proposed design includes residential and commercial programs such as a hotel amongst other types of program. There is also a community factor, which revolves around a vertical farm, it is located within a portruding volume. The structure is a simple steel frame, trusses for the farming space, and diagnal bracing to suppport the cores.
Street A 1.Public Space
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Building Parti Diagrams Private Space Public Space People 4. Recess Building on ground Level
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pedestrian friendly city
intention of the design is to embrace that by inviting
person approaching it inside. This is achieved by k th double height entry inside to create a large ca ver by the sidewalk. This is highlighted by then glaz the building at the property line while recessing
entrance to deepen the recessed feeling all the way
of the building. On the inside, all the spaces envelop
main courtyards which provide light for the who
building. The Landscaping is designed also for the g
ering of people. There are two main meeting pla the ampitheatre on the west, and the roof gard on the second floor. In addition there are mini terra
on the south garden with connecting ramps and vary heights. The structure follows a simple combination o
linear and diagonal grids. The cantilever is supported
trusses which becomes an aesthetic part of the glazed facade system.
2.Public and Private Space
Street B
Street A
Street B 3.Open Space and access from Street B
4. Recess Building on ground Level
Street B
Street A
Street A
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Street B
5. Cantilever and access from Both street A and Street B (Friendly Pedestrian Building)
Precedents
pedestrian friendly city; The ention of the design is to embrace that by inviting the erson approaching it inside. This is achieved by keeping building at the property line while recessing the ouble height entry inside to create a large cantiler by the sidewalk. This is highlighted by then glazing the
ami Downtown is a
rance to deepen the recessed feeling all the way inside
he building. On the inside, all the spaces envelope two ain courtyards which provide light for the whole lding. The Landscaping is designed also for the gathing of people. There are two main meeting places, ampitheatre on the west, and the roof garden the second floor. In addition there are mini terraces
the south garden with connecting ramps and varying ghts. The structure follows a simple combination of a
ear and diagonal grids. The cantilever is supported by
IBC International Business College, Kolding Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Miami Downtown is a pedestrian friendly city; The intention of the design is to embrace that by inviting the person approaching it inside. This is achieved by keeping the building at the property line while recessing the double height entry inside to create a large cantilever by the sidewalk. This is highlighted by then glazing the entrance to deepen the recessed feeling all the way inside of the building. On the inside, all the spaces envelope two main courtyards which provide light for the whole building. The Landscaping is designed also for the gathering of people. There are two main Building Concept meeting places, the ampitheatre on the west, and the roof garden on the second floor. CARTA DOWNTOWN
Street B
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Competition Entry ShaGa Studio+ Gary Freedman
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Site Plan
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FIU FABRICATION LABS The design of the workshop building was conceived based on two environmental factors, sun and rain. it was necessary to create a building that would mitigate extreme heat and excessive rain. Since there will be a large outdoor space for students to fabricate things, it is vital to have a comfortable space regardless of the weather. Giant umbrella like structure were created to shade the outdoor space below and take advantage of Florida’s high rate of precipitation. These structures collect rain water and direct towards a small lake outside of the building , which purifies the water and sends it back to the building to be used as a grey water system.
WASTE UMBRELLAS
WATER COLLECTION
SUN
POLLUTED FLOOD RUNOFF
HOT EVAPORATIVE COOLING
ELEVATE BUILDING SHADE
RAMP SYSTEM CONNECTING ALL SHOPS AND LEADING TO
AESTHETICS
OUTDOOR FABRICATION AREA
NOISE OUTDOOR AREAS ON TOP FLOORS MINI EVERGLADES
ALLOW GLAZING FACADE OF SHOPS
GREY WATER SYSTEM
PANORAMIC SUPERVISION FOR THE MAJOR SHOPS AT ALL TIMES
ECOLOGY
GAS EXCHANGE
FOOD LOOPS
WATER FILTERING PLANTS
TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE
DIAGRAM OF CONCEPT
HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE
MINERAL ABSORPTION
HOME
PROTECTION FROM WINDS GAS EXCHANGE
POLLINATE FEED
SYMBIOSIS
BALANCED NUTRIENTS= MORE OXYGEN=AQUATC LIFE
NITROGEN/ PHOSPHOROUS FROM WATER RUNOFF
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CONSUME MOSQUITO LARVAE
CO2
O2
FOOD
GREAY WATER SYSTEM
WORKSHOPS ARE ELEVATED TO PROTECT FLOODING AND PROVIDE EVAPORATIVE COOLING FOR
RAMP
FROM
THE SHOPS ABOVE
TO MINI EVERLADES
EXTRA PIPES BELOW BUILDING WATER
TO COLLECT ALL
RUNOFF
AXIS
MAJOR SPLITTING BUILDING AS WELL
MINI EVERGLADES
PEDESTRIAN PATH
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LOADING
DOCK AND OVERHEAD CRANE SYSTEM
PIPES TO EVERGLADES
UP
panormaic WATER COLLECTORS/SHADE vision to all workshops
COMMON OUTDOOR AREA
30’ HEIGHT
WOODSHOP ACCOMODATES SECOND STORY
UP
STORGAE
NEIGHBORS OFFICE CONNECTS BOTH MAJOR SHOPS
UP
UP UP
STUDENT
1. INSPIRATION ZONE
DROP OFF ZONE
2. FABRICATION ZONE RAMP SYSTEM CONNECTS ALL SHOPS TOGETHER, AND TRANSFERS EQUIPMENT TO
LIBRARY/ LECTURE
MINI EVERGLADES
PARTI DIAGRAM
DROP OFF REGIONS
WORKSHOPS
ELEVATORS/STAIRS
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SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT
TYPICAL WARD DIAGRAM
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ARTIST RESIDENCES
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nned together through a light ent the artists’ spaces, which his is done for the purpose of y to the public, it becomes a
n the making. Their proed in a gallery that flourishes rden begins with the theatre n outdoor space as well as a ends up to the roof through private garden for the artists.
RESIDENTS PROFILE
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OUTDOOR THEATRE SEATING/ OUTDOOR EATING
THEATRE/ LIGT SHAFT PERSPECTIVE
GALLERY PERSPECTIVE
The building design revolves around the idea of openness and community. Its main design is composed of boxes that are pinned together through a lightshaft. These boxes represent the artists’ spaces, which are exposed to the street; this is done for the purpose of exposing the interior activity to the public, it becomes a performance of the art in the making. Their produced work is then displayed in a gallery that flourishes into the sidewalk . The garden begins with the theatre seating which serves as an outdoor space as well as a theatre space, it then extends up to the roof through stairs and ends at another private garden for the artists.
DETAIL WALL SECTION SCALE, 1/2” = 1’
DETAIL WALL AXNOMETRIC SCALE, 1/2” = 1’
SECTION B1 SCALE, 1/8”= 1’
SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE, 1/8”= 1’
ROOF PLAN
OUTDOOR SPACE
PAINTING STUDIO
PHOTOGRAPHY LAB
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
DINING AREA
DANCE STUDIO
ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
WELCOME
THEATRE/DINING AREA
PUBLIC GALLERY
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PRVATE GALLERY
KITCHEN
DORMITORY DETAIL DIAGRAMS
TO GALLERY
OUTDOOR THEATRE SEATING/ OUTDOOR EATING
THEATRE/ LIGT SHAFT PERSPECTIVE
GALLERY PERSPECTIVE
EAST ELEVATION SCALE, 1/8”= 1’
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WOLFSONIANRESIDENCES The concept is of a continous body that begins with Washington street and lures visitors in, and termintaes Into the fifth floor, in an apartment, and serves as a view to downtown. As the body circulates the building, it creates spaces within itself which serve dierent functions. At some floors , there is a play of light and shadows, which create a pleasing , it also pivots at certain point to create circulation to the upper floors.
Living
Observing
Learning
Captivating
Detail Section Scale : 1’= 1/4”
Apartment
Bed Window Ladder Desk Kitchen counter/ Bar
A portion of the exterior wall extends in to create a bunk bed,
continous plane that
which is connected to a folds to create a desk, a chair, and a kitchen bar.
Shelving system
The word
‘THINK’ is
engraved within the wall, it creates a statement which reflects the theme of the wolfsonian museum, which is a place to think and learn. It also serves
shelving
as a system for small items.
made of shifting horizontal pieces.
Seating Seat
conditons are created once the horizontal lines go beyond the wall surface.
Shelf
Study Room
Furninture creates an axis that runs through the study spaces and unites it into one big study room. Some seats are static while some are mobile to allow students to use the space as they desire.
Study of a a system of two pieces that could unite to create different elevation which afford study surfaces as well as seating conditions.
Water
Entry
seperates the tubular space from
A body of water the rest of the architecture.
Light filter The entrance is defined by an overhead plane created through the
Glass Concrete
Fragmented shadows
folding
of the vertical plane. The fold creates a flush entrance which is inviting one to get in.
A carved concrete plane and a glass panel are bonded together, their square shaped carvings Shift from one another to create a fragmented shadow from the light.
The con that be and lure into the and ser As the b creates serve d floors , shadow also piv circulat
Ending
view to downtown
Washington
Beginning
Clear entry from the street
LIFEGUARD CENTER Located in Miami Beach, the Life Guard Center creates in own urban realm, by splitting its volume on the first level and creating a passage that links Ocean Drive to the Beach. This facilitates an experience throught the building’s first floor program while making the transition.
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SHIFT OF MASS TO ALLOW FOR CIRCULATION
SHIFT OF MASS TO ALLOW FOR CIRCULATION
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PERFORMANCE CENTER
EAST AND WEST STAIRS
LIFEGUARD CENTER
ELEVATOR
NORTH AND SOUTH WIND CONNECTION
EXIT AND ENTRANCE
PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC
PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC
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THEATRE
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CIRCULATION PATH EAST AND WEST STAIRS ELEVATOR
EXIT AND ENTRANCE
PROGRAM AXONOMETRIC
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THEATRE
STREET
BEACH
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BRIDGING INSTITUTIONS RESEARCH
BRIDGE
STUDENTS
TWO INSTITUTIONS LINKED It is critical that the reserach facilities attain autonomy, however they are still connected to the student facilities buillding through a bridge which continues looping to create the rest of the public program, such as library, study areas, and offices. This bridge is an area for researchers and students to interconnect and a gallery to discuss new and innovative ideas in the medical field.
The concept is to bridge two institutions into one building as part of the Northwestern University’s medical campus. One building is very private as it is a research building, while the other building is a public building of offices, study rooms, library, and retail. They are both connected by a bridge which serves as a pathway as well as a gallery of medical research. The overall form of the building consists of two towers that connect by a bridge at the top levels. The building acts as a loop which shifts to avoid a wind tunnel in its opening, yet allows for ventilation to enter
STUDY ROOMS
RESIDENTIAL
OFFICES
VENTILATION
LIBRARY
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RETAIL MEDICAL NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL
RESEARCH FACILITIES
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Zones divide the home, which relate to the activity that occurs within their realm. These zones are dictated by furninture, which draw the perimeter lines for these zones. On the _rst level, the kitchen piece holds all the activity within its form, its axis extend horizontally into the garden to create the outdoor kitchen; its form and axis also extend vertically to create the study area on the second level. The study area on the second level is another zone created by the book shelf , it is then pulled out of the perimeter through the bay window. The writing area is a special area for the writer, it a zone shared by indoor space and outdoor balcony, and seating condition is created by the extending plane from the restroom. These zones are then pinned through the vertical bookshelf/storage area next to the stairs, which also serves as a pivotal point for the vertical circulation.
CARRIAGE HOUSE PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
ASCENSION The intent of this project is to create an architectural ascension from one level to another which defines a clear spatial configuration. This architectural ascension shall concern itself but is not limited to the following issues: entry and arrival, frontality and rotation, continuity and discontinuity, extension and containment, horizontality and verticality, spatial solids and voids, mass versus frame, display and concealment, the viewer and the viewed, movement and rest.
SKY RETREAT Inspired by Italo calvino, the structure inspires the design. The building is constructed through planes which follow the reflections of the matrix. Entrance starts with a relatively dark narrow space and eventually explodes into sky and light. circulation occurs horizontally as one moves from one space to another, o vertically as one is ascending or descending the staircase. Translucency and transparency are used to incorporate the sky into the real of the building.
PAIOMI CHAIR The story is of the Paimio chair made by Alvar Aalto in the period of 1931-32 inorder to be used at the tuberculosis sanitarium at Paimio, Finland; the purpose is to provide comfort and heal the patients. The seat distinguished itself from other furninture types by its simplicity, sinous curves, simple decoration, and light colors. The seat and back are formed from a single piece of lamintaed plywood bent and rolled at each support. However, the chair decides to defy its purpose. Instead of being inhabited, it begins to inhabit . opposite to comfort, it provides discomfort. it wraps its curves around the body, it limits one from the ability of moving the hands freely. It also changes its own appearance, it becomes dark and evil.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
FASTENER METAL CAP BASE SHEET SINGLE LAYER WALL COVERING
MULLION ASSEMBLY DOUBLE GLASS
CAP MEMBRANE BASE FLASHING FIRST MEMBRANE BASE FLASHING DRAINAGE
INSULATION FIRST CAP MEMBRANE
WIDE FLANGE STEEL L BRACKET
5'-0"
BUTT JOINED GLASS
Bracket
FLASHING SUBSTRATE
TRUSS
FILTER LAYER DRAINAGE MAT PROTECTION MAT WATERPROOF MEMBRANE VAPOR BARRIER INSULATION
WIDE FLANGE DRAINAGE
STEEL L BRACKET
15'-0" ACOUSTICAL CEILING PANELS
VERTICAL ACOUSTICAL PANELS
ALUMINUM HOLLOW WALL MOUNTING RAIL Insulation behind Spandrel Glass
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING HOOK
5'-0"
GREEN WALL PANEL
15'-0"
5'-0"
15'-0"
Facade Detail Section Scale 1/2”=1’
Green Wall Detail Section Scale 1/2”=1’
FLASHING
ALUMINUM HOLLOW WALL
WIDE FLANGE
ACOUSTICAL CEILING PANELS
MOUNTING RAIL VERTICAL ACOUSTICAL PANELS
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING HOOK
GREEN WALL PANEL
Green Wall Isometric Detail Scale 3/4”=1’
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HAND DRAWINGS/ PAINTINGS
1111 GARAGE ANALYSIS This sectional drawing is generated by a unique path treaded at the 1111 Garage, Miami Beach. Each section observed by walking is sketched and stitched by the next, creating a series and an interesting overall section speaking of the dynamic sequence of the building
GRAPHICS
RESEARCH/ TEACHING
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING The construction and operation of buildings is among the most energy, pollution, and resource intensive. The pedagogy of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) students must be improved to support the design and development of high performance, energy efficient, and more sustainable buildings. The key is to tackle the current pedagogical system, and train students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for solving complex real life solutions. This study seeks to examine the efficacy of collaborative learning between AEC students as it relates to the outcome of their buildings’ energy efficiency from a case based study.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN Teaching assitant for structural design course (2012-2014). Responsibilities included teaching a structural design laboratory course, assisting students with learning the course material, and creating and testig new hands-on excercises.
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