Harb Turkmani, Khaled

Khaled Harb 2020 Portfolio

Bachelor of Architecture / BA(Hons) Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design

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About me page I am an adventurous young architect to be, who embraces the challenge. Often my design ideas appear unconventional and a little bit out of the ordinary although, I feel they are a reflection of my personality.

Conformity is what makes me uncomfortable, and at the beginning of each project I have a large appetite for wanting to learn and develop my software/ drawing skills. Often I choose the challenge over the more rational design, as I am forced to go above and beyond to realise my design intentions.

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Contents BA Year 3 Semester 1: Weather of Not 2-13 BA Year 2 Semester 2: Experimental Project (Light Space)

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BA Year 2 Semester 1: Urban Design Project

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Ba Year 1 Semester 2: A Place For Crafting

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WEATHER OR NOT The Symbiosis Centre

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Conceptual

BA Year 3

Semester 1: Weather or Not

Origin

Shell Stu dy Shells Located along the site promenade

Finding form from the shell structures collected

A range of different species of invertebrates found while conducting site analysis. Potentially deposited by passing seagulls.

Auditorium towards the lower end of the site and buildings surrounding similar to clam shell surrounding

Bivalve Clam Shell The shells consist of 2 halves. They play an important part in the ecosystem, can filter up to 25 gallons of water per day.

Human scaled shell using traditional grid shell form assimilating a public courtyard.

The Symbiosis Centre is located along the promenade of the Mersey River, bordering the Festival Gardens outer edge.

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Education Centre Canteen

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Utilising a geodesic grid shell structure in which the structural joists would run parallel using the least material possible to reach point B. Bivalve Mussel Shell This species characteristics also consist of 2 halves to the shell. The structure is different through being elongat-

1. Auditorium 2.Canteen 3. Research 4. Viewing Zone 5. Educate 6. Public Realm 7. W/C 8. Tech 9.Server room 10. Arterial Route

My intentions were to maintain the theme of biomimicry throughout my conceptual process.Observing the site on several occasions, I noticed shells appearing frequently along the promenade. Previously observing grid shell structures, I applied my research to my understanding of grid shell structures in order to inspire the form and structure of my design.

Auditorium towards the highest point of the site providing a quieter exterior away from the public path.

Shore Crab Carcinus maenas or Green Crab

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Part of the crustacean family, the Green crabs shell is almost heart shaped and includes a series of small symmetrical bumps along the shell.

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Great circles on sphere is a grid shell structure consisting of 3 structural members to form the outer layer

Auditorium towards the highest point of the site providing a quieter exterior away from the public path.

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The facility will house a subtropical environment in which indigenous species of plants and insects from warmer climates can be studied in order to potentially emulate the climate responsiveness of these species, and apply the found knowledge into potential human applications.

The Symbiosis Centre is a research facility for better understanding the implications caused by climate change towards species of flora and fauna globally, and how they react towards climate volatility.

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The complex will surround 4 interior spaces comprised of a 104 man auditorium, a public cafeteria, a sealed environment laboratory and a larger external, internal garden space to accommodate for the different organisms.

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1. Promenade paving 2. Semi public external space 3. Main route and secondary route begin 4. Entrance threshold

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1. Main route continuation 2. Secondary route multiple splits 3. Connecting interior space 4. Green zones for species of flora 5. Cafeteria 6. Laboratory 7. Viewing Platform 8. Auditorium 9. Garden seating 10. Planters

1. Reception Desk 2. Cafe leisure zone and serving counter 3. Kitchen 4. Private W/C 5. Laboratory Foyer/Entrance 6. Laboratory main zone 7. W/C 8. Auditorium main zone 9. Private zone for lecturers 10. Separate Male/Female W/C 2020 Portfolio Khaled Harb 9

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Triangulated Glazing

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Design The structure uses a sorts of passive design to regulate the internal temperatures. A large span of mostly south facing glazing heats the internal air temperature to which it is alleviated through the hyperbolic voids intentionally left open.

The cool Mersey breeze travels upward through the structure and around the gap of the self standing threshold forcing the charged warmer air up and out through the hyperbolic voids.

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Hyperbolic water harvesting spout

Timber grid-shell lattice

Air dried brick internal

Exposed Pine joists

Oak entrance threshold

Pine undulating grid

Rope Balustrades

The lower ground open air area uses slits of glazing to produce a slightly warmer micro-climate in the build up to the main area. The range of glazing angles provides sufficient lighting through both summer and winter taking advantage of the lack of surroundings blocking sunlight.

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Interior brick wall

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1. Compromised earth 2.Timber pile foundation 3. Concrete pile cap 4. Timber Ring beam 5. Undulating timber grid 6. Grid to ring beam connection 7. Timber grid shell 8. Glazing 9. Non load bearing bricking 10. Exposed roof joists 11. CNC routed spruce cladding 12. Damp proof membrane 13.Insulation layer 150mm 14. Plywood ceiling 15. Auditorium lighting

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Light Space Light Drama Theatre

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The first priority before producing a design proposal is to achieve a proper understanding of the site and its surrounding terminology. This submission was used to conduct site analysis and to begin generating ideas specific to our designated briefs.

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Semester 2: Light Space

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The alternating hexagonal facade represent chemistry through how it requires a chemical reaction to UV light in order to change colour.

Through producing this work I was able to determine features key to this site, for example understanding the facade style of Bold street and where different generations of build style had been historically implemented. It was also important to understand the ground conditions such as whether the chosen site includes a significant gradient change and how this may later affect the design.

The larger hexagons forming the shape of the building represent the biological aspects of science in how they are similar to a single cell multiplying through mitosis to produce multiple daughter cells.

Physics is manifested through representation in how the buildings floating auditorium appears self sustaining.

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The site is built up of modular hexagonal cells varying in shape and size, to form the key spaces of a functional theatre. The mass is positioned in such a way to ensure where the UV exposure from the sun is most prevalent, the reactive facade is the focal point.

The chosen site location is on Ropewalks square, Bold street, Liverpool. The surrounding area consists of mostly 19th and 20th century terraces which have been slightly adapted and modified to suit the function of a contemporary British high-street.

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This diagram displays the service areas and their different functions within the site.

Blue displaying the external area which can be used by the public both during functioning hours and outside.

The shared space displayed in purple is where both actors and audience will intergrate while performing or using the facilities.

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This diagram displays occupant flow of both the public user and members of staff.

The auditorium includes a rear space behind each row of seating providing rear exit for observers to quietly leave during shows to use the rest room.

Staff flow is generally limited as other than the reception desk and private areas they are not required to be elsewhere.

The red colour represents the private areas strictly operated by just the performers/staff.

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Different materials and varying sizes for the roof plains signify the different functions of each area in hierarchical order. The largest and ultimately the most important building being the auditorium, is represented in a direct contradiction of colour to the other cells, being vastly darker and non-translucent.

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The second largest area is the front of house public dwellings displaying the face of the building and being a much lighter colour, as light and sound can pass easier through the translucent Etfe cushion roofing.

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The smallest of the cells is represented to signify the private areas in which actors will utilise to prepare for shows and use personally again, allowing light and sound on a boisterous scale.

3D printed hexagonal latticecell models. Modular parts with modular corner fittings to provide interior space.

This diagram displays the programming of the spaces within the Light Drama theatre. The considerably small theatre uses a range of different size spaces and levels to create a hierarchy of functions between public and private.

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1. Parquet Wooden Floor 2. Floor Joists 3. Structural Plywood 4. Insulation 5. Primary Auditorium Structure 6. Secondary Auditorium Structure 7. Damp Proof Membrane 8. External Board 9. Floating Auditorium Angular Steel Structure

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1.Routed Glue-Lam Hex Layers 2. Damp Proof Course 3. Insulation 4. Interior Hex Frame Roof support 5. Timber support 6. Frame slot 7. IDamp Proof Membrane 8. Steel Roof Frame 9. Profiled Zinc Roof Sheets

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1.Hardcore 2. Pile Foundation 3. Pile Cap 4. Steel Cap Bolts 5. Angular Steel Frame Auditorium Support 6. Structural Frame Steel Plate 7. External timber board 8. Damp Proof Membrane 9. Primary Structural Timber Beam 10. Secondary Structural Timber beams 11. Insulation 12. Structural Plywood 13. Floor Joists 14. Hex Facade Insulation 15. Damp Proof Course 16. Routed Glue-Lam Hex Layers 2020 Portfolio Khaled Harb 25

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Urban Design The Versatile Garden

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Conceptual

BA Year 2

Semester 1: Urban Design Project

Group Strategy

Adaptive Reuse of Space

Fabric District Urban Strategy

Existing

Site analysis hightligitng the function of each existing building or space within the Fabric district zone.

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Derelict Buildings

This diagram helps to give an understanding into our strategy. It is clear many buildings Group masterplan of the Fabwithin the site have grew to become both derelict ric district, Liverpool. The goal and abandoned. Our proposed strategy highlights the buildings we have reused and redistributed into new functions.

was to rejuvanate a forgotten

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quarter, turning it into a fully pedestrianised public zone.

The area would include our three individual designs as well as series of smaller gardens and routes linking the points.

One of the first things we noticed through our site analysis was the severe lack of green infrastructure within the area. One of our priorities we have maintained through development of the project was to enchance the green spaces as we strive to tackle urban sickness. It is evident the difference in our proposed plans as we offer a variety of different

Urban Space

Pedestrianised areas

Environmental space

Urban Space

Derelict Buildings

Reused Buildings

Demolition of Buildings

This diagram highlights the existing urban spaces and routes able to pass through within the fabric district. It was clear there was no real flow in the area, and through our pedestrian flow studies we could see the area was intentionally avoided. On our proposed diagram we have created new routes of passage and a journey around the site connecting areas what have had no correlation ever before.

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We aim to connect the fabric district and create what we consider as a seamless flow. We wish to pedestrianise the entire area and limit the use of motorvehicles as much as possible as humanity enters the age of the green industrial reveloution. Kempston street being the centre of the area, the idea of having a multitude of

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The Versatile Garden

When choosing the area for my individual study, I selected a space where I could use the existing massing to the benefit of my design. The selected area already has an existing boundary in place, as I aimed to design a sorts of public square. The surrounding buildings are also significant as they act as a wind barrier which is necessary in order for the square to function accordingly such as on market days.

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6. Pop up Stalls/Entrances The site includes 6 different interactive features designed to occupy the users through different sorts of stiumlae.

A standing zone in front of the stage, a multitude of cart markets availabke for rent and sale, an outdoor library, outdoor cinema on set days, a performance stage, reduced exposure market zone.

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Materialty explodd axonometric. Exploring methods to showcase material usage.

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The drainage strategy of the site functions as a sorts of biological system. A solar cell collects energy in order to power a water pump system. Surface grids collect water into a drainage system and then the water is either pumped into the irrigation pipes, or collected into the water collection tank and dispersed as needed.

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Surface Level Drains Water Collection Pipe Pumped Water Pipe Pervious Concrete Solar Cell Cable Solar Cells Water Pumps Water Collection Tank

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Physical model built utilsing techniques of 2D laser printing into 3D layers.

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Floor Plans/Design

Conceptual

BA Year 1

Semester 2: A place for Crafting

Origin

Site Model

Craft Workshop Stairs to Living Quarters

Function/Educatio n area

Public Toilets

Floor Plans/Design Double Height Space

Craft Workshop

Kitchen/Living Area

Stairs to Living Quarters

Examples of sculptures produced for this craft

Queens/Keel Wharf site model built at 1:200

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En suite toilet Public Toilets

Bedroom for 2/3

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Cat Sculpture Technical diagram showing the affecting winds, sun path and transport links.

Examples of sculptures produced for this craft

Site Analysis

Diagram showing the surrounding community of buildings and what the trend in this area comprises of.

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First floor: 1 Foyer/Entrance 2 Toilets 1 Foyer/Entrance 3 Craft Space 2 Toilets 3 Craft Space

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The skylight I have implemented was a pivotal feature within the design of the building. It has also developed and changed over time with each updated version of the complex. It will first layer with a glazed plain of filmed glass and then a secondary layer of sticks and branches.

The purpose of the shape and design of this skylight is so that the branches are in place in hope that birds will nest in-between them and while standing in the craft space the birds and nests above can be viewed from underneath. I settled on this shape as it represents a branch and each level could potentially home a different type of nest.

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The ground floor is where the entrance and craft space are located. The entrance should be within the 2-5% range of the daylight factor as minimal tasks will take place here at most the use of a computer or reading which the two large span windows will flood with ambient light. The craft space is north facing and requires a higher level of light as occupants will be working in finer detail therefore ideally it should be around 8-10%.

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Surfaces will be a combination of dull and reflective also the skylight will allow some sharper southern task light to enter the craft space. This gives the skylight a double purpose not only serving as a hide for viewing but as a natural lighting source while working.

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Combining the ideas of each, my final mode was a balance of both.

Originally on my prototype model, I had built a labyrinth although the model was too open and too abstract.

Story Board Exploring the space within a maze and understanding how the distance of walls to one another will effect the lighting the shadowing and also perspective of the viewer.

My second mode emphasized my narrative much more so but this time it was too Combining the similar. ideas of each,

Process Originally on my prototype model, I had built a labyrinth although the model was too open and too abstract.

my final model was a balance of both.

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My second model emphasized my narrative much more so but this time it was too similar.

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Image showing how the model would fit into its chosen landscape.

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An angle showing how through an arch the tree at the centre can be seen.

Understanding This is a plan drawing the passage of showing the layout of the space through labyrinth. It shows the this small three different levels and shelter enabled the intricacy in the different shapes and me to visualize obstacles from above. how my model Standing at the top of the landscape viewing from in would work front of the courtyard, 5 key views can all be seen from when passing this point. through

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In the direction of the first staircase.

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My Initial idea layout for the first model.

An angle showing how through an arch the tree at the centre can be seen.

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Isovist Study Standing at the top of the landscape viewing from in front of the courtyard, 5 key views can all be seen from this point.

In the direction of the first staircase.

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Standing at the top of the landscape viewing from in front the courtyard, The of final set of 5 key views can all be seen from this point. stairs leading up

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In the direction of the first staircase.

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The ruin itself.

The depths of the labyrinth

The secondary staircase leading towards the courtyard.

The final set of stairs leading up to the ruin

The ruin itself.

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