Basel Tachwali - Architecture Portfolio by Basel.Tachwali

BASEL TACHWALI Architecture Portfolio

TABLE OF CONTENT

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ABOUT ME Curriculum Vitae Professional Projects

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Things I Designed Paraisthisi Symbiotic House The Concealed City

Things I Built Lime Box Hotel Gardenia Villas ADNOC Guest House

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Things I Do Pixel Art Competition Global Manufacturing Summit Modular Construction at AUD

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ABOUT ME

BASEL MADHAT TACHWALI A well rounded Architect with a solid knowledge of project execution and delivery. Following his love for design & details, passion for construction, & a strive to challenge and constantly evolve project execution methodology, a reliable record of excellence in project delivery was portrayed. With an early entry to the field, Basel has completed over 20 small to large scale projects racking over 270,00m2 of built up area in both design and construction. By successfully executing projects of different typologies (resedential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, educational, & master plans), he was made familiar with differnet building codes and authority requirements. Working in the field of modular construction and precast concrete, Basel has gained a unique speciality that made him stand out in terms of design coordination, construction & technical details, materials, modularity, and precast concrete. Basel spent all of his university and career years utilizing BIM, leading to his current heavey involvement in BIM coordination and management. His involvement in concrete 3D printing and drones in construction has given him a good exposure to rising construction technology.

PROFILE

A C H I E V E M E N T S & Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S (in progress) 2019

2018

Project Managemet Professional - PMPÂŽ Project Management Institute

Assoc. AIA The American Institute of Architects

2018

2014

English

Student Award

Senior Architectural Showcase - AUD

PROFESSIONAL SKILL SET

BIM Certified Professional

AutoCAD

E D U C AT I O N

Revit Lumion Adobe (Ps - Ai - Id) Google SketchUp Rhinoceros Navisworks Coordination

American University in Dubai

Design Development

A Level High School Certificate

ARCH

Bachelor of Architecture Dubai, UAE

2010 - 2011

S O F T WA R E

Autodesk

2011 - 2016

Nashama Town Square,

Arabic

Entrepreneurship The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania

2016

+971505066414

LANGUAGES

3rd Place Award Pixel Art Competition - Bene Office Furniture

2017

Basel Tachwali

Basel.tachwali@gmail.com Dubai, UAE

LEED APÂŽ BD+C Green Business Certification Inc.

2017

ARCHITECT

Construction Detail Precast Concrete Modular Construction

The English College Dubai, UAE

2009 - 2010

PERSONAL SKILL SET

O level High School Certificate Queen International School Dubai, UAE

Peoples Person!

Its All About The Details!

Always Eager To Learn!

EXPERIENCE 2016 - Present

2013 - 2016

2015

DUBOX Precast Products L.L.C.

Tender Proposals

Material Spec. & Review

Engineering Department

Design Development

Managing Subcontractors

Architect / Design Coordinator

Construction Documents

Site Inspection & Support

Authority Submittals

BIM Development & Coord.

Shop Drawing (Prod.&Rev)

Graphics & Presentation

Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings

Tender Proposals

Document Organization

Engineering Department

Graphics & Presentation

Renderings

Freelance Architect - Intern Jr. Architect & Design

Space Planning

Drafting

Technical Drawings

Coordination

Concept Design

Site Visits

AK Design - Adel Al Mojil Consultants & Eng.

Diagram Development

Booklet Design

Design Team

Graphics & Presentation

Document Organization

Intern Jr. Architect

Space Planning

Renderings

Technical Drawings

Drafting

Concept Design

Support Sr. Architect.

Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS Dubai Hills Estate Gate House

Role

Project Architect

The Lime Box Hotel

Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Project Architect

(Lead)

Dubai Hills Estate, U.A.E.

2018 - Present

(Lead)

Involvement

Complete

Involvement

Complete

Client

Emaar

Client Project

Meraas

Project Objective

Design & Build

Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Gatehouse

Project Typology

Hospitality / Hotel

Number of Floors

Ground

Number of Floors

G+3

Number of Units

Number of Keys

191

Built Up Area

8,000 m2

Built Up Area

260 m2

La Mer, Dubai, U.A.E.

2018

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS Affiliated Firm Gardenia Community Center

Wasl Gate, Jabal Ali, U.A.E.

Role

Architect &

Complete

Client

Wasl L.L.C.

Involvement

Complete

Project Objective

Design & Build

Client

Wasl L.L.C.

Project Typology

Community Center

Project Objective

Design & Build

Number of Floors

Ground

Project Typology

Residential Villas

Built Up Area

370 m2

Number of Floors

G+1

Number of Villas

257

Built Up Area

67,860 m2

Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Architect

Coordinator

Wasl Gate, Jabal Ali, U.A.E.

2017 - Present

DUBOX DSOA Staff Accomodation

Role

Architect

Involvement

Complete

Involvement

Complete

Client

Government of Dubai

Client

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Residential Villas

Project Objective

Design & Build

Number of Floors

Ground

Project Typology

Residential Building

Number of Villas

3 Independent Villas

Number of Floors

Ground

Built Up Area

854 m2

Number of Buildings

Built Up Area

1,065 m2

Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Architect &

2017 - Present

2016 - 2018

DUBOX

Involvement

Affiliated Firm

Al Barari, Dubai, U.A.E.

Affiliated Firm

Architect

Affiliated Firm

Dunecrest American School

Gardenia Townhomes

Role

2017 - Present

MBRHE Housing Est. Villas

Al Warqa, Dubai, U.A.E.

DUBOX

Authority

Dubai Silicon Oasis, U.A.E.

2018

DUBOX Mobile 3D Printing Lab

Role

Architect

Involvement

Partial

Client

ESOL Education

Involvement

Complete

Project Objective

Design & Build

Client

DUBOX

Project Typology

Educational / School

Project Objective

Design, Build, Exhibit

Number of Floors

G+3

Project Typology

Exhibition Participation

Built Up Area

17,075 m2

Number of Floors

Ground

Built Up Area

28.5 m2

Coordinator

GMS Summit, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

2017

Affiliated Firm ADNOC Guest House

Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

2014 - 2015

Healthcare Headquarters

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Architect

Freelance Architect

Involvement

Partial

Involvement

Complete

Client

ADNOC

Client

Al Futtaim Real Estate

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Residential Community

Project Typology

Residential Villas

Number of Floors

G+2

Number of Villas

26 Townhouses

Number of Buildngs

8 + Mosue + Center

Number of Floors

G+1

Built Up Area

90,000 m2

Number of Bedrooms

Built Up Area

8,600 m2

Affiliated Firm

AK Design

Role

Intern Architect

Awards

LEED Gold

Affiliated Firm

AK Design

Al Jafiliya, Dubai, U.A.E.

2016 - 2017

Port View 2 Residential

Role

Intern Architect

Involvement

Partial

Involvement

Partial

Client

Daman Health

Client

Wasl L.L.C.

Project Objective

Design

Project Objective

Design

Project Typology

Commercial

Project Typology

Residential & Retail

Number of Floors

G + 3 & Basement

Number of Floors

G+6

Built Up Area

9,070 m2

Residential Units

1, 2, & 3 Bedroom +

2015

Madinat, Dubai, U.A.E.

Affiliated Firm

2015

Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings

2013 - 2015

Al Dhiyafa Village

Role

Amana New Modular Office

Dubai Investment Park, U.A.E.

DUBOX

Services Built Up Area

57,000 m2

Affiliated Firm

Amana Contracting

Staff Camp Facilities

& Steel Buildings

Role

Intern Architect

Role

Intern Architect

Involvement

Partial

Involvement

Partial

Client

Amana Group

Client

SEHA Abu Dhabi

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Commercial

Project Typology

Residential Community

Number of Floors

G+2

Number of Buildings

4 + Community Cent.

Built Up Area

5,535 m2

Number of Floors

2x G+2 & 3x G+1

Built Up Area

3,840 m2

Al Ghayathi, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

2012 - 2014

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THINGS I DO

PIXEL ART COMPETITION 3 RD P L A C E A W A R D

Bene Office Furniture, the creators of the Pixel (#1 office product 2018 - Das Büro), hosted a competition where the participants had to submit design proposals that utilize Pixel in the most creative way possible. After securing the 3rd place, we were honored to meet Bene’s R&D team in Vienna to further discuss the idea and its feasibility. The Bene team celebrated the latest innovation to come out of Bene’s ideas factory: PIXEL, boxes made from unprocessed pine plywood, which enable countless different configurations for creative interior design, thereby forming the basis for a new corporate meeting culture. The design contest received entries from more than 20 architecture firms presenting their creative take on the myriad possibilities offered by PIXEL boxes. This competition resulted in a collaboration with Bene team in developing our design ideas.

2017 GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SUMMIT PARTICIPATION MOBILE 3D PRINTING LAB

In collaboration with the University of Eindhoven and Witteveen+Bos, DUBOX participated in 2017 Global Manufacturing Summit in Abu Dhabi with a first of a kind mobile concrete 3D printing lab. The design of the module that contained the lab was a real challenge, as it had to contain all the tools needed for the concrete 3D printing process (from concrete mixing to cleaning the equipment) in a limited space that would fit on a trailer.

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AT T H E A M E R I C A N U N I V E R S I TAY IN DUBAI During my time in DUBOX, my colleague Alaa Basamh and I were invited by Dr. Tala Vaziri have a chat with students about modular construction and its impact on architecture. The lecture gave the students an insight on construction industry, construction technology, and modular construction. The difference between the project life cycly of a modular project and a conentional one was explained. The lecture also included tips and advices about modular design aspect and enhancement of modularity in a project. It was such an honor to be back at my own school and present.

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THINGS I BUILT

LIME BOX HOTEL Laguna La Mer, Dubai, U.A.E.

Brief Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Project Architect (Lead)

Involvement

Full Project Engagement

Client

Meraas

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Hospitality / Hotel

Number of Floors

G+3

Number of Keys

191

Built Up Area

8,000 m2

Responsibilities • • • • • • •

Report to & support the Project Technical Manager Prepare Presentations Prep. & Review of Tender Proposals Prep. & Review of Design Drawings as per client requirement. Prep. & Review of DCCA, DCD, & DTCM compliant Final Design Prep. & Review of Detailed Design & Shop Drawins Coordinate with subcontractors, subconsultants, & suppliers to ensure client requirements are fullfilled • Review material submittals • Follow up and conduct required design & progress meetings with the client to ensure approvals are obtained in timely manner • Build, Coordinate, & manage BIM model between all deciplines

LIME BOX

LAGUNA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

LIME BOX

LA MER HOTEL

LIME BOX

LAGUNA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

LIME BOX

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RENDER BOOKLET

S I T E A N A LY S I S Access Road Study & Design

Site Surrounding Theme & Materials

MODULAR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Suite Room Floor Plan

Twin & Double Rooms Floor Plan

Accessible Room Floor Plan

Suite Room Box To Box Relation

Double Room To Double Room Relation

Accessible Room Module

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE DEVELOPMENT Double & Twin Rooms Erection

Suite & Accessible Rooms Erection

Roof Works & Finishes

Loose Element Erection

BIM DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION Full Building Coordination

DETAIL DEVELOPMENT 3D Floor Plan

Glazing Aluminum Section

Room Coordination

Suspended Ceiling Detail

Wooden Door Detail

GARDENIA VILLAS Wasl Gate, Jabal Ali, Dubai, U.A.E.

Brief Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Architect & Design Coordinator

Involvement

Full Project Engagement

Client

Wasl L.L.C.

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Residential Community

Number of Villas

257 Townhouses + Community Center

Number of Floors

G+1

Number of Bedrooms

3&4

Built Up Area

67,860 m2

Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • •

Report to & support the Sr. Architect Prepare Presentations Prep. & Review of Tender Proposals Prep. & Review of Design Drawings as per client requirement. Prep. & Review of DM & DCD compliant Final Design Prep. & Review of Detailed Design & Shop Drawins Prep. & Review of As-Built drawings Coordinate with subcontractors, subconsultants, & suppliers to ensure client requirements are fullfilled Review material submittals Build, Coordinate, & manage BIM model between all deciplines Coordinate with construction & operations team. Conduct site inspection and provide site support.

S I T E A N A LY S I S

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Townhouse Distribution

Masterplan Aerial View

Cluster Types

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6 Plex

4 Plex

3 Plex

1 Page X 1 of 27

19X

2 Plex

2X 257 VILLAS 51 CLUSTERS

4BR Corner

3BR

4BR

MODULAR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT First Floor Modules

Cladding & Loose Elements

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom Corner

4 Bedroom

Ground Floor Modules

ADNOC GUEST HOUSE Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Brief Affiliated Firm

DUBOX

Role

Freelance Architect

Involvement

Full Project Engagement

Client

ADNOC

Project Objective

Design & Build

Project Typology

Residential Community / Hospitality

Number of Buildings

8 Buildings + Mosque + Community Center

Number of Floors

G+2

Number of Rooms

1,728

Built Up Area

90,000 m2

Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • •

Report to & support the Sr. Architect Prepare Presentations Prep. & Review of Tender Proposals Prep. & Review of Design Drawings as per client requirement. Prep. & Review of ADM, Estidama, & LEED compliant Final Design Prep. & Review of Detailed Design & Shop Drawins Prep. & Review of As-Built drawings Coordinate with subcontractors, subconsultants, & suppliers to ensure client requirements are fullfilled Review material submittals Build, Coordinate, & manage BIM model between all deciplines Coordinate with construction & operations team. Conduct site inspection and provide site support.

M A S T E R P L A N A N A LY S I S Zoning Diagram

Legend

Amenity Block

Outood Sports Area

Mosque

Service Block

Guest Block

Guard House

Future Guest Block

Landscape

Exterior Perspectives

SPACE PLANNING Typical Floor Plan

Legend Guest Room

Services

Lounge

Staircase

Lobby / Entrance

Corridors

Interior Perspectives

BIM DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION Guest Block Development

Guest Module Interior Development

Amenity Space Development

Amenity Block Development

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THINGS I DESIGNED

S E N I O R T H E S I SParaisthisi - Ille Insanus Brief Paraisthisi, which means hallucination in Greek, is a project with a goal to educate people about a topic tat is considered taboo in this region. There is a social stigma associated with hallucinations and mental illness in general due to the lack of suffecient knowledge about it. The intent of this project proposal is to break this stigma and raise awareness about the topic through architecture. This project also accounts for the treatment of mentally ill people to aid them become a productive member of this community. This thesis book suggests a proposal on how to approach an issue that exists in the region through architecture, with the intention of restoring hope to mentally ill people and build a healthier future society.

Award Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award

Preview Link https://issuu.com/basel.tachwali/docs/paraisthisi_thesis_basel_tachwali

PA R A Ă? S T H I S I MUSEUM OF HALLUCINATION

ParaĂsthisi, which is hallucination in Greek, is a project with a goal to educate people about a topic that is considered taboo in this region. There is a social stigma associated with hallucinations and mental illness, in general, due to the lack of sufficient knowledge about it. The intent of this project proposal is to break this stigma and raise awareness about the topic through architecture. This project also accounts for the trearment of mentally ill people to aid them in becoming a productive member of this community. My thesis suggests a proposal on how to approach an issue that exists in the region through architecture, with the intention of restoring hope to mentally ill people and build a healthier future society.

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

1:500

1:250

SKETCHES

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

BASEL TACHWALI | PROF. GEORGES KACHAAMY | ARCH502

PA R A Í S T H I S I

OFFICE OFFICE

EXHIBITION

MUSEUM OF HALLUCINATION

CIRC.

EXHIBITION

CIRCULATION EXHIBITION EXHIBITION

LOBBY

SECTION A-A 1:250

OFFICE

LOBBY

TERRACE

LIBRARY

THERAPY

CIRCULATION

THERAPY

CIRCULATION

CIRC.

THERAPY

CIRCULATION

THERAPY

CIRCULATION

THERAPY

LOBBY

SYMBIOTIC HOUSE People, Economy, & Environment

Even though it is agreed upon that an architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main job is designing spaces and the envelope that surrounds them, it is inevitable that there are many more important aspects in the process building design that an architect needs to take into consideration. One of the most important factors being sustainability. Sustainability is much more than just how green a building can be, but also how the building impacts its occupants, society, the economy, and ofcourse the built environment. The architecture of a building can have a great impact on the psychology of its occupants, that is why an architect must be very careful while designing each and every space and make sure it is suitable for its function. Nevertheless, each and every building has a great impact on the economy of a city, one can easily tell the economical and financial condition by looking at its construction rate and quality. Finally, architects must never forget the impact of their buildings on the green environment. That can be done by analysing the energy conservation and consumption of a building. An architect should always keep in mind that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best practices will soon become the futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard requirements for building design.

Concept This house is a representation of the symbiotic relationship between the dynamic city life and the static and calm green life. The project shows how the urban structures are very reliant on the surrounding environment in order to stand rigidly and sustain themselves. The houses are embedded within the topography of the land overlooking a synthetic lake that was designed to cool down the area via evaporative cooling. Many other elements in the project are inspired by nature itself and made sure our structure complimented it. The circulation of the houses are inspired by the function of the roots of a plant, the shading devices are inspired by the function of the tree leaves in providing shade to the tree, and the materials are also inspired by the contrast between martials that exist naturally (Wood & Stone) and man-made concrete. The project is simply a piece of nature placed in the urban machine we live in.

S I T E A N A LY S I S Design Brief

General Site Information

Building Type

Residential

Media City, Dubai, UAE

The area has no natural surroundings, generally urban environment

Number Of Occupants

8 (4 in each Section)

7200 squared meters flat land

The area generally suffers from noise pollution due to its busy nature. The area is busy between 8 am & 8 pm.

Shiekh Zayed Rd. & Al Sofouh Rd. Special Requests

Spaces For Each family

Two families living in one house. Each family of 4 has their own section of the house. The two families will share the structure but never share air. Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Family Room Guest Bedroom Master Bedroom Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedroom

Very well lit with good infrastructure Accessible by cars, padestrian walkways, Bus stops, & Al Nakheel Metro Station

The site is surrounded by commercial , residential and eductional buildings

The site is generally an urban environment, however Media City Park is located to the North of the site. 43 Km (approx. 45min. Drive) from Dubai Int. Airport.

Shared Spaces Maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room Atelier Office Meeting Room

Legend Site Commercial Buildings Residential Buildings Nakheel Metro Station Media City Park Sheikh Zayed Road (High Way) The American University in Dubai Parking Space

PROPOSED SPACES Diagramatic Representation of Proposed Spaces

Total House Area

1800 m2

Lot Area

7200 m2

Lot Coverage

70%

>Buildable Area per House = 5040/4 = 1260 m2

Total Buildable Area

0.7 x 7200 = 5040 m2

>Total Space of a Single House = 1800 m2

Building Area per House

5040/4 = 1260 m2

Total Space for a Single House

1800 m2

Office Space

160 m2

Space Allowed for a Single House

1800 - 160 = 1640 1640/2 = 820m2

>Total House Area = 1800 m2 >Lot Area = 7200 m2

Single Villa 665 m2

>Lot Coverage = 70%

100%

>Total Buildable Area = 0.7*7200 = 5040 m2

Living room 50 m2 7.5%

Family Room 40 m2 6%

Estimation & Calculation of proposed Spaces

>Office Space = 160 m2 Kitchen 40 m2 6%

>Single House Space Allowed = 1800 - 160 = 1640/2 = 820 m2

Dinning room 30 m2 4.5%

Toilets 15 m2 2.3% Guest room 40 m2 6%

Bathroom 10 m2

Kids room 30 m2 4.5%

Bathroom 10 m2

Master room 60 m2 9%

Bathroom 10 m2

Office

Master room 60 m2 9%

160 m2 Bathroom

100%

10 m2 Meeting Room

Kitchenet

40 m2

15 m2 2.3%

25%

Garage 50 m2 7.5%

Working Space 35 m2 22%

Reception/ Lobby

Maids room

9.4%

15 m2

25 m2 3.8%

Toilets 10 m2

Laundry/pantry

6.3%

Main Office 9.4% 15 m2

15 m2 2.3%

Main Office

Foyer 15 m2 2.3%

15 m2 Kitchenet 15 m2

Strudy Room 30 m2 4.5%

Circulation 15 m2

9.4%

Circulation 100 m2

15%

DESIGNING THE SPACES

Ground Foor Section A-A

Since each house had two families living in it, we began designing the spaces based on two sectors, one for family A and one for family B. We then went on combined the spaces in a symbiotic manner. This means that each sector of the house realize on the other to define its parameters. Both sectors will share the same general structure, the building envolope, and some interior walls. However, we designed the spaces in a way that both families will never share space and air except in designated shared spaces. This was done to maintain a level of privacy for each family. We also used an used two major techniques to develop the plans and design the spaces. The first technique is the use of different level platforms. This technique allowed us to play with the levels of certain spaces in order to define their boundries without having to enclose it with walls. It helped in making the spaces allow more light, feel spacious, and creating a much more effecient circuliation around the house. The second technique is the interlocking system. This technique allows us to use both the areas and volumes of the house effeciently. It usses left over spaces and volumes to increase increase the size of the existing ones. Furthermore, this technique put together with different level platforms allowed us to play with the clear heights of the spaces which in turn helped us introduce double heights to major spaces.

Developing The Space

Second Floor

The Design Process

Family A Family B

FLOOR PLANS A

A Basement

Ground Floor

Bedroom

Kitchen

Dining Room

Atelier

Laundry

Living Room Lobby

Bed Room

Maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room

Lobby

Meeting Room Parking

Office

A First Floor

Second Floor

Living Room

Master Bedroom

B Master Bedroom

Family Room

Dining Room Seating Area Bedroom

Kitchen

Seating Area

Family Room

Shared Spaces Family A

Family B

SECTIONS

Section B-B

Section A-A

Shared Spaces Family A Family B

ELEVATIONS

Nort Elevation

East Elevation

West Elevation

South Elevation

S O L A R A N A LY S I S Site Solar Analysis & Solar Window 2:00 PM 12:00 PM

10:00 AM

June - 12:00 PM

June - 10:00 AM

June - 2:00 PM

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June 01

4:12 AM

June 01

4:00 PM

June - 4:00 PM

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

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7:12 PM

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S 4:12 AM

June 01

W June - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

December 21

W 7:12 PM

S 4:12 AM

June 01

S H A D O W A N A LY S I S Site Shadow Analysis June - 10:00 AM

Design for orientation is a fundamental step to ensure that buildings work with the passage of the sun across the sky. Knowledge of sunpaths for any site is fundamental in design building facades to let in light and passive solar gain, as well as reducing glare and overheating to the building interior. It is important to remember that the position of the sun in the sky is dynamic, changing according to time of day, time of year and the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latitude.

Self Shaded Building Design June - 12:00 PM

June - 2:00 PM

The area highlighted in red is a design aspect that aids in shading the house using its own form.This method was adapted in order to maintain a modern deconstructivist design while taking into considiration its orientation and sustainibility aspects. Shading the house and placing glass elements stratigicaly is important for interior vision and controling glare and interior temperature of the house.

June - 4:00 PM

June - 6:00 PM

W I N D A N A LY I S I S Prevailing Wind Analysis

Prevailing Wind Direction

Wind can have many positive attributes in an architectural environment such as providing a comfortable and healthy indoor environment and that can also save energy, by means of passive cooling or natural ventilation. However, wind can also cause discomfort to pedestrians if its speed around a building is too high, and it can also increase energy loss in the winter. The wind speed is normally referred to as the speed of wind at 10 m above an open terrain. The wind speed at pedestrian level is roughly 70% of the tabulated values. For example, in an area where the number of day with an averaged wind speed higher than 5 m/s is 150 days per year (or the frequency of wind with a speed higher than 5 m/s is 150 days/365 days x 100% = 41%), people who walk fast would feel unpleasant. Clearly, wind speeds greater than 5 m/s are considered not comfortable for most activities. Therefore, it is essential to reduce the wind speed around buildings.

Using The Prevailing Winds The site is surrounded with high-rise buildings from the North-West orientation of the site, the same orientation which the wind prevails from. This makes the buildings act as wind shields creating a wind pressure difference between the site area and the area behind the buildings. This phenomenon creates wind tunnels between the buildings increasing the speed of wind striking the site. The design of the houses was made and oriented in an aero-dynamic manner that welcomes the wind and circulates it around the entire site and houses. The site has been escavated by 3m in order to to create a vertical and horizontal wind circulation keeping the cooler winds at the site level while the lower pressure hotter winds rises away from the site. The houses were placed in such a way that creates wind tunnels between the houses which also extends the natural wind circulation to the South-East Facades of the building. This was done because the South-East Facades are directly struck by the sun, wind circulation helps in cooling down of these walls by RADIATION and CONVECTION method of heat transfer.

Aero-Dynamic Design

Wind Analysis

USING GLASS Orienting The Glass

Minimizing The Use Of Glass

In order to allow a good amount of natural light into the house without having to sacrifice comfort, we oriented most of the glass and rooms towards the North side of the site. This allowed a great amount of light to enter the building without direct sunlight which may heat up the space and caus discomfort for the occupants.

We focused greatly on minimizing openings on sun-struck facades to minimize heat gain and glare. We used thin strips of glass on South, South-East, and South West facades. These thin strips helped in controlling the amount of light entering the building and also played an aesthetic role in the building design.

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature Drop Using Evaporative Cooling Temp drop achievable

(dry bulb - wet bulb ) x (efficiency* of the media)

Wet Bulb Temp

30.56 Degrees Celcius

Average Dry Bulb Temp

36.175 Degrees Celcius

Medium Efficiency %

85% (at its worse)

Temp Drop Achievable

(36.175 - 30.56) x (85/100) = 4.78 Degrees Celcius

% in Temperature drop

(4.78/Current Temp.) x 100

Average % Temperature drop

(4.78/36.175) x100 = 13.2% Average Temp Drop

Percentage of Vegetation Total Greenery Lot Surface Area

5197.1 m2

It’s % of The Lot

(5197.1/7200) x 100 = 72.2%

Total Water Lot Surface Area

4248.5 m2

It’s % of The Lot

(4248.5/7200) X 100 = 59%

INDOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL Types Of Walls Used 300mm Exterior Walls

White Concrete Finish

200mm Interior Walls

White Concrete Finish

500mm Exterior Walls

Thick Natural Stone Finish

Avoiding Thermal Bridges Wood And Wool Insulation Wool Insulation

Thick Mineral Wool, Wood, and Air Gap Insulation.

These walls were placed in orientation with small amount of sun ray striking it.White finish is used as white reflects the most amout of light. Wool insulation was used to isolate noise

These walls are used on facades that are heavily striked by the sun ( E/S-E/S/S-W)

Typical Wall Section Concrete Miniral Wool Insulation Air Gap Wood Vapor Retarder Concrete

1) Section Showing Thick 500mm Wall being used 2) Section Showing Medium 300mm Wall Being Used

THE CONCEALED CITY Community, Convenience, & Services

Concept Inspired by the concealed city of Babylon, our urban design is concept based on layers. Layers, each embracing a different form of communal space. The main structure is inspired by the tower of babel, holding horizontal layers, on a vertical axis. By using both organic languages and orthographic shapes, we provided the city of Dubai with a renowned new experience, both for the entire city and for the residents of this new urban space. The apartments are situated around the curvilinear shape, each directed in a certain view allowing a different perspective for each owner

CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT Conceptual Sketches These sketches are the initial ideas that were later developed in the project. The sketches show how the the concept was implemented. We wanted to centralize the main and most important structure, then connect to it all the other less major structures. Finally, place between them the dwellings and and the remaining smaller buildings. Inspired by the concealed city of Babylon, the second sketch shows how we wanted to use the surrounding buildings to protect the middle area, creating a courtyard like structure. We also introduced the idea of the accessible roofs and turning them into gardens, again inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon. The connection between the buildings was further developed. The Final sketch expresses the idea of bridges between the buildings and creating different interaction levels to protect the occupants of the project.

Design Brief Building Type

Multiple Functions

Requirements

20 Villas 100 Appartments 100 Offices Motel Shopping Area Primary School Restaurants Cafes First Aid Clinic Gym Spa Post Office Bank Branch Police Unit Civil Defense Unit DEWA Building Park

Applying The Golden Section In geometry, a golden rectangle is a rectangle whose side lengths are in the golden ratio. Many artists and architects have been fascinated by the presumption that the golden rectangle is considered aesthetically pleasing. Architectural icons such as the Parthenon in Athens and the Alhambra in Granada have been shown to be based on the use of Golden rectangles

We applied 5.4m 5.4m grid onto thesite. The golden section geometry was created from the multiples of this grid. These proportion were used to make it easier to divide the spaces in the project during the zoning phase.

Dividing the Plot area using the golden section, we were able to create the spiral main gesture. Then using different center points for radial grids, our city was divided.

DESIGN LANGUAGE Developing The Design Language This sketch shows the development of the concept sketches and fusing them with the rest of the idease that were developed earlier. The fusion helped us develop a form that would revolve around the golden section geometry and yet achieve all the goals and ideas that were set earlier. The design created one major gesture that symbolized both the golden section and the concealed city of babylon as the gesture was surrounding and protecting the site. At this point we were capable of developing a hierarchy for the different zones that will be present in the complex. The most centralized area in the sketch will contain the busiest area in the project and will therefore contain the commercial zone. The more spacious and calm area will contain the residential area. The complexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design will be generally organic with different levels. This facilitated effecient circulation and smooth flow around and within the project.

Developing The Zones The zones in the project were placed according to the golden section and the function of the zone. The golden section helped us divide the zones and create a focal point for the project. Clearly, the focal point of this project is the busiest and most centralized area which is the commercial zone. This zone will contain shopping areas, cafes, restaurants, offices, and the school. This means that creating an effecient circulation and accessibility is a must for this area of the project. On the other hand, the residential zone needs to be much more calm and spacious as these are the permanent residents of the project. Privacy and convenience are the most important factors to keep in mind while planning out and designing such area

Finalizing The Design These images display the finalized design of the sturcture. The structure is made up of one strong that follows the golden section and grows into a shell which the icon of the golden section. The shading device that tops the structure helps in protecting the project and concealing it even more as it blends with the shell. The glass boxes piercing through the structure resembling the squares that the curves were constructed on, act as attraction points to the center of the project were all the activities are. One box is the motel entrance and the other is the major social space of the project. The houses are alligned along the radial grid of the golden section.

Three Levels of Interaction The lower level of houses and school The busy social zone The elevated hanging garden, motel entrance and the other is the major social space of the project

INTERIOR SPACE DEVELOPMENT As we were finalizing the project, we realistically renderedthe most important interior space in the project in order to have a clear visual image of how the space would look like and how we can improve it. The fusion between the the shell that was extracted from the golden section and its pure origin (the glass box), created a beautiful and complex opaque vs transparent theme on the interior space. This an interestingly and well lit space that helped make the social space even more desirable. Visualizing the space from a different angle showed us that the other side of the space was mostly glass, further enhancing the concept of opaque VS transparent. The other side was also clearly more angular which also enhanced the idea of the pure form vs the curve it generated, creating interesting bounderies to the space. The glass was also very welll protected by the shell against the sun creating a pleasant and lit space.

Further devolping the space, we created virticle layers on side that resembled the couves and the sharp angles of the bounderies. This brought rise to a central courtyard that acted as an indoor/outdoor space. These verticle layers the space feel like it had another structure inside the very same structure of the shell. These layers are connected by platforms that would circulate the space and enjoy an outdoor and indoor view just like the rest of the layers.

INTERIOR SPACE DEVELOPMENT The exterior space of the urban piece was treated differently. We tried to direct the vision of the occupant/visitor to the centralized area of the shell. This was achieved by increasing the complexity of the architecture as it proceeded. We also created a shopping boulevard and an accessible garden that lead to the centralized area, giving that area the most emphasis. At any point in the project, the center is the most visible and attractive. The same amout of vision importance was given to all different virticle layers of the project. Even the lower levelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision was directed to the center of the project. We also eliminated the prison like feeling of the lower levels using topography to create a build-up connection to the spaces. We also enhanced the privacy of the lower levels using the same technique.

ZONING PLANS

Ground Level

First Level

Second Level

Third Level

Fourth Level

Fifth Level

Basement Level - Parking

Villas

Cafes

Bridges

Appartments

First Aid Clinic

Green Roofs

Shopping Area

Primary School

Common Areas

Restaurants

Motel

Offices

Bank Branch

Gym

Police Unit

Spa

Civil Defence Unit

Post Office

DEWA Building

ELEVATIONS

North Elevation

East Elevation

West Elevation

South Elevation

BIRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE VIEW

From Top - Bottom North - East North - West South - West South - East

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