Student Portfolio
ARCH 473/3522 - DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO AND WORKSHOP Sara Fahmy Spring 2019
The American University in Cairo (AUC) School of Sciences and Engineering - Department of Architecture ARCH 473/3522 - Digital Design Studio and Workshop (Spring 2019) Student portfolio documenting samples of work submitted along the course, including research, experimentation, 3D modeling, digital fabrication, parametric design and modeling, physical model realisation and analysis. Student name: Sara Fahmy Student ID: 900150701
Š The American University in Cairo (AUC), May 2019
Sara Fahmy Architecture Student
passion and hard work, reaching my timely goals one by one. Professional goals: Persue education in the Construction Engineering Field to continue the family business with reliable knowledge, using all the skills learned in the architecture program.
Personal Information: Date of Birth: 11 May, 1997 Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt Education: 2001 - 2015 German Abitur 20015 - present American University in Cairo Life Experiences: Internship at “Interior Design Center� in Cairo (2014) Team Leader at Sketch Sports Camp (2016 & 2018) Team Leader at Sketch Juniors Sports Camp (2017) Life Goals: My ultimate life goal is to become a person of positive influence, helping the helpless and supporting the weak, wether through my professional job, or personal encounters. My goal is to live a life of integrity, com-
In this stage we researched the “Sailing Stones� Phenomenon to be able to determine parameters to guide our project. Stage 1: Phenomenon Experimentation
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3 The Sailing Stones phenomenon is simply the movement of the stones without any human interference.
Stones are composed of dolomite & syenite, the same materials up the surrounding mountains. They crumble down due to the forces of erosion. Movement is the result of a balance between: ice, water & wind. Stones leave trails of movement behind. A balance of very specific conditions is thought to be needed for stones to move. This balance has to happen between a flooded surface, a thin layer of clay, wind, ice flows and the warming temperatures causing ice breakup.
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4 All the parameters that where concluded from the research are the following: 1- Soil Saturation Overnight Fully saturated soil Inducing layer of ice ( between rock and surface) Parameters: Submergence of rock should not be more than (0.7 - 1.2 cm) Range would vary according to rock shape 2- Wind Wind causes motion and shape and wind direction affect directionality Parameters: A minimum of 2 m/sec and a maximum of 6 m/sec to avoid unrhythmic motion Can reach 15 m/sec 3- Temperature Effect through the day External environment temperature acting as a catalyst to the formation of the slimy frictionless layer between rock and acting surface Parameters: Between 5-12C in order to avoid snow formation or over flooding of water
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6 In our experiment, we concluded that we need to create the exact same conditions to be able to successfully receive the movement we want. The rocks that were located on sand did not move since the sand was very dry and absorbed all the water. The shape and size of the rock also played a role in the movement and rotation of the rock. The surface and texture of the rock was also a key parameter in the movement or rotation of the rock.
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In this stage we are aiming to choose a location from the three given court yards in the SSE that suits our idea and design approach the most. Stage 2: Site Selection
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11 Site Analysis
Since we are supposed to design a design studio for architecture students at the American University in Cairo, I chose to locate it next to the most vibrant and popular social hubs on campus, the “steps”. The area around the steps and the kiosk “quick” is a center for social gatherings, student activities and still close to our department, yet exposed to other majors and department to encourage student engagements and new friendships. The site has special circulation routes since there in a classroom right in the middle of the courtyard. Almost all SSE students have experienced going through that courtyard and do not mind the small walk to reach the department.
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Sketching out basic zoning and analysis about the chosen court yard to start designing the space and encourage the creation of public pathways in unused zones.
In this stage we are aiming to translate the outcomes of the research and site analysis into architectural parameters that will drive and guide our design. Stage 3: Form Generation
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17 First attempt to create a form with different textures and functions.
Curved roof to create shaded areas for social interaction
Glazed roof to maximize daylight for more productivity
Exterior shell creating “cave-like� zones for private seating
Rectilinear movable cubes serving as seating, tables or shelves for students to become creative outdoors
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In this stage, the form of the building gets matured and further designed to suit the use, the driving concept and the parametric requirements. Stage 4: Form Progress
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20 Precedents These precedents were chosen and studied since they reflect the juxtaposition between rough and smooth surfaces creating a special balance. This is the kind of balance that I am aiming to achieve with my studio design between the roughness and harshness of the studio work and brutal hours of work and the bright, smooth student life on campus that architecture students often miss, since they spend a large amount of hours in closed studios, isolated from all the student activities and fun hubs.
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Renewed shape creating shaded outdoor areas, wide space for students to work and interactive areas.
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Updated model featuring the movable louvers that create the facade and function according to the parameters.
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Final Design Drawings
The architectural studio is located in the court yard leading to the “steps” and “quick” where most of the social activities take place. The building allows circulation from both sides, encouraging social activities under its’ shading wallsdesigned in curves that create seating and shading for students to interact.
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Ground Floor Plan The entrance for the studio space wil be in between the movable plates creating openings in the walls whenever appropriate. Students will be able to adjust the openings to their needs (moving materials, building models,...).
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First Floor Plan The first floor consists of another open studio “studio 2� that overlooks studio 1 in the ground floor. This studio is more comfortable with curved sofas away from the busy circulation in the ground floor.
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In this stage, the form is changing and shifting to adjust to the users needs and wants. Stage 5: Shape Shifting
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Grasshopper definition creating the shifting of the panels to be movable and adjustable
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Model shots in different situations and orientation of movable panels
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Model shots in different situations and orientation of movable panels
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Biblography
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Burtin, A., et al. “Seismic Monitoring of Geomorphic Processes.” Earth Surface Dynamics Discussions, vol. 2, no. 2, 2014, pp. 1217–1267., doi:10.5194/esurfd-2-1217-2014. Lallanilla, Marc. “Mystery of Death Valley’s ‘Sailing Stones’ Solved.” LiveScience, Purch, 17 June 2013, www.livescience.com/37492-sailing-stones-death-valley-moving-rocks.html. Norris, Richard D., et al. “Sliding Rocks on Racetrack Playa, Death Valley National Park: First Observation of Rocks in Motion.” Plos One, vol. 9, no. 8, ser. e105948, Aug. 2018. e105948. Seiler, Roger. “The Sailing Stones of Death Valley.” National Park Foundation, 9 Feb. 2016, www. nationalparks.org/connect/blog/sailing-stones-death-valley.
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