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Selected Projects PPORTFOLIO ORTFOLIO
2022-2024
AYAH ALHAJI
I’m a recent Architectural Engineering graduate with a strong focus on creating functional, sustainable designs. As I continue to learn and grow, I am committed to embracing new challenges and opportunities with a dedication to enhancing both social and environmental sustainability.
CONTACT
+971-562520220
Phone Email ayahisham11@gmail.com
LANGUAGES
English
Arabic
EDUCATION
2019-2024
SOFTWATRES
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Adobe photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Lumion 3D Rendering
Enscape
SketchUp
Rhino
Grasshopper (Beginner)
Microsoft Office
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering -
University of Sharjah - with Highest Honors / Summa cum laude
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Umut Museum and Park is a memorial complex that takes visitors on a transformative journey through the emotional stages of tragedy, transition, and hope. The project, inspired by Turkey's catastrophic earthquake on February 6th, honors the memories of over 50,000 victims while embodying resilience and renewal.
The park is a sloped plot that blends seamlessly with the museum, serving as an open-air museum that extends the story from the indoor exhibits. Divided into three zones: tragic memories of the victims and the devastating earthquake , a transitional period of learning and adapting, and a yearning for hope. A connecting bridge between the park and museum allows a fluid exploration, as well as preserved buildings that are part of the rebirth from memory concept.
The design prioritizes sustainability and symbolism, incorporating earthquake debris into the building's façade and furniture. The rock net method, which incorporates rubble into architecture, demonstrate creativity in the face of challenges. Structural elements like slanted steel columns, concrete walls, and shock-absorbing dampers ensure earthquake resilience while also contributing to the project's renewal theme.
Umut Museum and Park serves as an icon of remembrance and hope, encouraging people to reflect on past tragedies and envision a sa Group Work Kahramanmara
URBAN
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Step 1. Site selection.
Step 2. The buildings that survived th h k
Step 5. Main connections tackled within the site.
Step 8. Development of the form alongside the improved connections.
Step 3. Division of plots.
Step 6. Form bounded for the museum.
Step 9. The park zones conceptualized.
Step 4. Human scale in residential zone
Step 7. Creating sharp perspectives to attract visitors.
Step 10. Continuation of the journey from the museum to the park.
UMUT MUSUEUM UMUT MUSUEUM
ATRIUM
ATRIUM
UMUT MUSEUM
CONCEPT
P a l i m p s e s t L i g h t v s D a r k I n t e r s e c t i o n
Analyzing and using the traces of the earthquake as palimpsest
Hope and tragedy ,despite their juxtaposition always end up intertwining, forming a transitional realm 0 1 0 2 0 3
Two forms , inspired by life, emerge ,where one represents lightness or , hope, and the other represents darkness or tragedy
PLANS
Level 2 (10.0 M)
UMUT MUSEUM SECTIONS
N o r t h E l e v a t i o n
S o u t h E l e v a t i o n
E a s t E l e v a t i o n
W e s t E l e v a t i o n
This section program Illustrates how the museum ' s spaces contribute to the journey from tragedy to hope.
UMUT
/ HOPE EXHIBITION HALL
UMUT PARK
URBAN FURNITURE
CONCEPT
Resembling the rubble left behind after an earthquake FEBRUARY 6th,2023
Extending the edges intersection; preserves bench functionality and purpose
The bench form is dynamic, reflecting the forces of destruction and reconstruction.
As the bench emerges from the rubble, symbolizing innovation in the midst of challenges.
Community gatheringspaces
Pedestrian friendly streets
Storm water and Biodiversity Manageme
Stepped Seating Area
UMUT PARK LAYERS
LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS
RETAIN
HAVEN CIRCLE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Green Haven is an innovative urban development project in Semarang, Indonesia, aimed at creating vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods that celebrate culture and street life. The project combines modern, eco-friendly solutions with Indonesia's cultural heritage through modular housing that is designed to prevent flooding and increase resilience.
The mixed-use project, which is divided into zones such as Green Haven Circle, Gateway, Waterfront, and a Floating Park, incorporates urban farms, rain gardens, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes to encourage community interaction and environmental awareness. Green Haven establishes a new standard for sustainable living while preserving local identity and increasing climate resilience.
HAVEN
Green Haven provides a blueprint for future urban development, combining modernity, cultural richness, and respect for the environment to address the evolving challenges of urbanization and climate change.
Group Work Semarang, Indonesia
REVIT, RHINO 3D, AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP Urban Design
URBAN SECTIONS
Section A-A
Section B-B
Permeabe concrete street to alow the absorpton of water
Ppes that colect the water
Sloped soi an that absorb th
MARKET
Amphibious Structure
Sloped roof Contains solar panels, and guides the water down Foundation
Guide metal post
URBAN FARMS
These flexible service pipes are designed to e Mad con poles. Wh is norma in ba
Guide post Wet dock It has roller mechanism that allows the upward movement of the house
As lev w float re
HAVEN CIRCLE
EXPLODED DIAGRAM
HAVEN CIRCLE
Selected Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Agora Mall, located in the heart of Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, aims to redefine the traditional shopping experience by focusing on sociability, accessibility, culture, and harmony. The mall is designed to blend in with the surrounding residential and park developments, with inviting spaces like steps that foster genuine connections and a sense of community. The mall's design creates a dynamic transition between the structured, urban side near the office buildings and the more fluid, organic side next to the park. Agora Mall, with its attractive entrance, welcomes visitors to a one of a kind experience that combines nature, culture, and modern social spaces. The metamorphic design embodies the vision of connecting communities while embracing modernity and tradition.
Group Work Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, UAE REVIT, RHINO 3D, AUTOCAD, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP Architecture
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Step 1. Site and functions
The site's initial mass was designed whilst prioritizing the functions the building aims to provide
Step 2. Building volume
The mass is adjusted through a cascading height reduction to maximize the park's views and to ensure the privacy of the neighboring proposed residential buildings.
Step 3. Transitional mass
To reflect the fluidity of the park and surrounding nature, the form transitions from a rigid shape into an organic fluid shape as it gets closer to the ground and the park.
Step 4. Organic harmony
To visually and physically connect the park to the mall, the design transforms to an organic form towards nature, blending into it and becoming one with nature.
Step 5. Rigidity and fluidity
The metamorphic design is a blend of rigidity and fluidity, allowing visitors to experience nature flowing into a rigid conventional building.
Step 6. Social vibrancy
The entrance is emphasized, drawing the consumers inside the mall. Social spaces are abundant, embodying the true essence of a community.
ASIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
PROPOSED PARK + RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ETISALAT OFFICES & GSM TOWER
POTENTIAL LANDMARK
AL DHAFRA COOP
WAREHOU SE
MALL ENTRANCE
Concrete
Texture
Cladding
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Selected Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Dhow is a downtown hotel that redefines lakefront luxury by combining Islamic cultural inspiration, modern design, and breathtaking views. The design emphasizes roof continuity, symbolizing "unity" and improving access to light, views, and ventilation, all while reflecting the UAE's boundless ambitions for prosperity and emirate cohesion. The sharp, pointed roof ends evoke the traditional dhow, a significant symbol of the UAE's maritime heritage that continues to influence the country's economy today.
Individual
Architecture
Sharjah, UAE
REVIT, AUTOCAD, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Step 1. Plot
The building plot of t across Khalid Lagoon in
Step 4. Mass
Step 2. Extru
The building maximized sun light as well as the spectacular view to the water and city life
Step 5. Mass floors
nd ading
Step 6. Green roof + stepped terraces
Creating connection to outdoor and improving social connection with stepped terraces
VISUALIZATION VIEW
ZONES
ZONES
T H A N K
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