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PORTFOLIO Cindrella W. Semaan

Architect|Environmental Designer

Cindrella W. Semaan

08/07/1991

Certified Architect at the Order of Engineers and Architects (OEA) - Lebanon - 46544

Professional Experience DAR El Handasah – Shair & Partners – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 Lebanon: +9613458250  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: +966532772577 Cindrella Semaan  Cindrella@cws.design

(August 10, 2017 – Present)

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Lebanese citizen Languages: Fluent in English, French, Arabic.

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Tas’helat Retail Fuel Service Stations in Central and Eastern Regions, Saudi Arabia -

Assigned as a Group Leader on the stations’:  Architectural design  Master planning  Coordination with other trades  Specifications, and other technical design documents

Assigned as a BIM manager to:  Develop the BEP and appendices in coordination with the project manager, lead BIM specialist, and project team  Set up project standards, CDE and MIDP  Organize model division meetings with project team and assigned BIM specialists  Prepare federated BIM models for design review and maintain them through project development  Perform visual checking on the federated model and share major issues with the affected trades  Run automated clash detection at the frequency specified in the BEP  Ensure the issues raised in clash detection reports and BIMcollab reports are resolved  Organize model-based coordination meetings  Audit and enforce BIM implementation to ensure that the use of BIM technologies and processes is maximized for the benefit of the project.

Education 2009

: High School Diploma Life Sciences Saint Joseph School – Cornet Chehwan - Lebanon

2009 -2014

: Bachelor of Architecture Minor in digital media Lebanese American University - Lebanon

2014 - 2016

: Master of Architecture Sustainable Environmental Design Architectural Association, School of Architecture – London, UK

2018

: LEED Green Associate (GA) Green Business Certification Inc. - United States

2018

: LEED Accredited Professional (AP) BD+C Green Business Certification Inc. - United States

2019

: WELL Accredited Professional (AP) Green Business Certification Inc. - United States

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Computer Skills                  

Autodesk Autocad Autodesk Revit Rhinoceros (Vray Renderer) Grasshopper_LadyBug / Honeybee DIVA TAS 3DS Max (Vray + Mental Ray Rendering) 3DS Max Animation Ecotect Analysis Rayman Climate Consultant Meteonorm Sketchup Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Premier Pro Microsoft Office

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NEOM Technical Governance, Policies, and Procedures, Saudi Arabia

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Qafila Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia Built-up area: 139,641 m²

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Preparation of detailed technical procedures as part of the process of creating an organisation that will facilitate the delivery of NEOM vision for the development of NEOM lands. Such procedures were being created to govern and monitor the delivery of the planned assets in a structured and efficient manner. The scope covered the preparation of a list of engineering and technical codes and standards; list of technical forms and templates; list of technical specifications and software applications; planning and cost estimation policies and procedures; and collaboration platform.

Participated in the detailed design and tender documents for several elements on four plots of a total of 139,641 m² including car service station, retail buildings, offices and others. The scope also covered design enhancements, mainly to the façades of office buildings. Participated in the façade design of the north (4,266 m²) and south (2,712 m²) retail buildings. Was in charge of the MOM.

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Professional Experience 

Katara Towers, Lusail District, North Doha, Qatar

 Emerging Leaders Program

HARVARD Kennedy School – Cambridge, MA- United States Emerging Leaders is an executive education program that brings together renowned Harvard faculty and an international cohort of rising professionals from the United States and abroad for an empowering and energizing week of learning. It will help you gain the skills and strategic frameworks necessary to capitalize on opportunities and overcome obstacles, returning home inspired to enact change in your country. BIM – Middle East – Lebanon

Coordinated our architectural input with engineers. Attended meetings between Dar trades at the preliminary stage of the project. Was in charge of modelling the building on plot 02. Designed the interior partitioning, having the interior design team input, by respecting the queries of other engineers. Prepared the report of the design for the client including the concept, built up area, programs’ distribution etc. Reviewed the content of the sustainability report.

The Supreme Board for International Arbitrators (SBIA) - United Kingdom -

Built-up Area: 18,000 sqm

Coordinated between architects, interior designers & engineers. Was in charge of re-modelling the pantheon and updating all design adjustments. The pantheon building was covered with an iconic skin; it consisted of an auditorium, ceremonial multipurpose space for public audiences and events, VIP lounge for the President and other important functionaries, administrative offices, other amenities, and VIP drop-off. Participated in the Concept and detailed design of the car-parking building with capacity for over 350 cars including specific spaces for handicapped parking

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Verifying the pre-concept and re-issuing an updated concept package for 28 buildings, designed to serve the 28 ministries in Angola and spread across two wings (east and west) that comprise 14 buildings each. Participated in the architectural design, including coordination with other trades, and preparation of specifications, cost estimates and other technical design documents The components of the project include infrastructure (since the site is on reclaimed land), landscape for the ground floor design for all the offices. Project tasks also included submitting project booklets to the 28 ministries and meeting the end-users for feedback.

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The workshop introduced parametric modelling tools for the development of generative algorithms, their integration in design and fabrication processes, and advanced 3d modelling techniques. The aim was providing insight into combining diverse digital design methodologies and the use of different tools such as Rhinoceros and Grasshopper as an aid in design exploration by looking at Complex Designs as an inter-relationship of intrinsic and extrinsic parameters.

 Certificate of Good Training:

Monument, Infrastructure Facilities, Pantheon and Parking, Angola -

Annaya bench was designed for the Belgian company ‘Urbastyle’. This unique bench is the result of the combination between eastern and western architectural art. The strength of concrete and the refined details of the creation gave refreshing ideas for the embellishment of public spaces. The concept behind the bench design is unity, comfort & identity.

 Computational Design & Advanced Parametric Workshop

Built-up Area on Plot 01: 60,405 sqm Built-up Area on Plot 02: 16,137 sqm

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Design development under BIM management and according to GSAS Hotels 5 Stars certification requirements. Preparation of tender documents and supervision of construction for a landmark attraction consisting of two 39 floors twin towers resting on a common podium and destined to accommodate separate 5 stars & 6 stars hotel. Attended workshops and meetings between Dar & Marcel Wanders at the different stages of the project. Calculated the built up area and prepared the permit file to the authorities. Prepared the details of the project: stairs, conveying systems, technical rooms, shadow boxes, wall types, door schedules, kitchen sections, restaurants’ interior. Coordinated with the fire engineers to apply the standards and codes with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Qatar Accommodation Project, Doha, Qatar

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 ‘Annaya Bench’ - Furniture Design (to be produced worldwide)

Built-up Area: 292,500 sqm

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Certificates & Achievements

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Got assigned as an International Adjudicator at the Supreme Board for International Arbitrators in UK.

Cityscape Global & Future Cities: (Certificates’ reference upon request) Informa Exhibitions - Dubai, UAE -

Attendance & participation in the World Architecture Congress 2012 11th – 12th Global Real Estate Summit 2012 & 2013 Future Cities Conference & New Urbanism Master Class 2012 3rd MENA Mortgage & Affordable Housing Congress 2013 3rd Future Cities Conference & New Urbanism Master Class 2013 Attendance & participation in cityscape global networking exhibition and conferences on property development 2016 & 2017.

 Photography Contest:

Plus Properties – Lebanon -

Won the third prize of Tilal Bhersaf residential community project, Lebanon

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Architect / Sustainable Environmental Designer

MArch Degree Sustainable Environmental Design

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Dissertation Project (Term III-IV)

Integrating vernacular strategies in contemporary designs in Lebanon Lebanon is an indebted country that depends, for the moment, on oil imports to meet its various energy needs where Electricity has become one of the social security needs and living priorities for all citizens. Apartment blocks in Lebanon are typically fully dependent on mechanical air conditioning systems & heating systems. This project challenges current design practices and draws inspiration from vernacular architecture and the climate of the region to drive the design process. Use of materials with high thermal inertia and provision of shading elements and internal shutters in addition to adaptive strategies such as window to wall ratio, overhangs, orientation and others, help achieve and maintain thermal comfort all-year round. Hence, the project entails a residential building located in the city of ‘Adma’ (34° 1’ 14”N, 35° 38’ 44”E) that will be it least reducing the environmental pollution, enhancing energy efficiency and renewable energy at the level of electricity production and consumption.

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The land area is equal to 1354 m2. According to lebanese laws and regulations the permissible buildable area should be equal to 70%, hence after the calculations undergone the flat area with balconies is equal 233m2.

3m 4m 4m 4m

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The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orientation is to the south west keeping the ground floor oriented to the south east. For three reasons- firstly for unobstructed sea view ,secondly to have a South-West orientation since the analytic work verified that the flat performed better during

Shadow range from 9 AM until 6 PM every 30 minutes in December

28.5 m

32.8 m

winter and summer with this orientation and finally , since the prevailing wind in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Admaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is from the south west it will boost natural ventilation in flats.

Shadow range from 9 AM until 6 PM every 30 minutes in March

Shadow range from 9 AM until 6 PM every 30 minutes in June

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Global Radiation (W/m²)

Temperature (ºC)

After analysing the vernacular model and following vernacular strategies as well as respecting contemporary guidelines and occupants’ needs and desires; a contemporary model reflecting typical contemporary materials was created. Typical floor area and ceiling height prevalent in lebanon was considered to evaluate and examine the thermal performance of such smaller volumes. The table below reveals TAS inputs. The following graphs show four typical consecutive winter days and four typical consecutive summer days having the windows closed from 10 am to 7pm and upgrading the glass specification from single glazed to double glazed. The addition of shading devices and the use of them during the afternoon hours prevent west rays’ access to the space that will cause overheating durng summer. As for winter season, shutters used from 7 pm to 8 am has prevent heat loss from happening which displayed a good stable thermal performance.

Contemporary design simulation on four consecutive summer days.

Temperature (ºC)

Global Radiation (W/m²)

Table: Inputs of the contemporary model

Contemporary design simulation on four consecutive winter days.

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Typical Floor Plan with programme distributed

3.2 m

1.45

4.7 m

4.8 m

1.4 m

5.2 m

3.1 m

4.7 m

3.7 m

5.0 m

4.7 m

2.85

Roof Floor Plan with programme distributed

1.45

4.7 m

3.2 m

2.15

11.7

5.4 m 3.3 m

6.3 m

7.1 m

4.3 m

5.2 m

4.8 m

4.7 m

5.6 m

2.85

5.7 m

5.0 m

4.7 m

4.5 m

8.9 m

3.8 m

4.7 m

Living/ Dining Room Balconies

5.7 m

22.5

Atrium Voids

Kitchen Bedrooms Bathrooms

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Wind air flow analysis on site (plan view) Axonometric section showing the airflow from the balconies into the living space through the atrium and from other spaces such as the kitchen and the bedrooms

Section cut showing Wind air flow rate through the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elevated ground floor

Axonometric section showing the airflow in the atrium from the ground floor & from the flats

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Term I

Term I covers the study of The Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture spaces: the Library, Rear Second Presentation Room, SED Office, and SED & EmTech Studios. It holds observations, analysis, data logger measurements, Radiance illuminance simulations, and TAS thermal simulations that were analysed and explored at a later stage to be able to understand the differences in each space, to visualize and examine the comfort levels that turn them into better spaces, and to see how much energy consumption may be potentially reduced. The AA School was formally established in 1890 and in 1917 it moved its premises to Bedford Square in central London where it is still currently located. The challenge in the study was the centuries-old Georgian houses that were adaptively reused to accommodate the AA School needs. An observation to the extent of ‘sustainability,’ environment-friendly and energy-efficient characteristics these Georgian houses contain was undergone, compared to the contemporary 16 Morwell building. Touching on and going through the history of AA school, its electricity bills, the heat gains and losses, and lux levels in some areas pushed to investigate more and measure these observations. These concerns, which were studied and well analysed, created the structure of the research and hypothesis regarding the preferable school designs or spaces that best fit the type of building program in the UK climate.

Term II

The term II project ‘The Refurbishing the City ‘ was an opportunity to use the findings and tools learnt during term I to develop inhabitant centred design strategies .The project brief asked to explore visions of sustainable living and working in London. The ‘Royal Docks’ being the next area of opportunity in London served as the perfect setting for this project due to its favourable location ,good infra-structure and promising future plans. One of the main issues considered during the design process were the changing climatic conditions. The increase in demand and prices for housing in London and the need for affordable housing reinforced the need for high density affordable housing in this area. Although Royal Docks has a variety of facilities, attractions and tourist spots, it was noticed that it lacks urban life. As a result, a mixed use (commercial and residential) project was proposed with open spaces that can be used as communal areas for weekly public events and gatherings to introduce urban life to the Royal Docks. The design process went through several stages, where every stage was aiming to create an integrated sustainable project. The first stage is to follow the basic rules of thumb to perform pre-design studies which can be used in the preliminary design stages in order to come up with an initial design scheme for the master plan and the urban form. The second stage is to use parametric tools to create dynamic urban forms that provide optimum solar penetration. The third stage is to provide indoor comfort to the occupants in summer and winter with minimum heating and cooling loads by providing adaptive opportunities, reducing the exposure and by improving the building fabric. Finally the potential from solar energy to contribute towards the energy supply for the apartments were studied very briefly. 12Cindrella Semaan

Term I

Daylight factor distribution with/out conceptual shading in one of the spaces at the AA school

Shadow and wind study of the AA school in London

Renders

Winter Solstice (December 21)

DAYLIGHT FACTOR

12:00 PM3

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9:00 AM

12:00 PM3

:00 PM

Summer Solstice (June 21)

Equinoxes (March 21)

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

3:00 PM

-Shadow Range from 9 am ll 5 pm every 30 minutes in December

ol study

Shadow Range from 9 am ll 5 pm every 30 minutes in June

-Shadow Range from 9 am ll 5 pm every 30 minutes in March

TEST NODE

WITHOUT FURNITURE

WITH FURNITURE ol

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Term II

Renders

Flood defence strategies ?

Bench?

Wall?

Shops? Bike Stand/ Flyover?

Stairs/ Shelter?

Incident solar radiation on site plan and the effect of the residential project to the east and factories to west. (Source: Ecotect software)

Indoor Study

Incident solar radiation on 45 South East facing facade. (Source: Ecotect software)

HEAT LOADS (KW-h)

Typical single bedroom flat

Incident solar radiation on South facing facade. (Source: Ecotect software)

Window to Floor ratio versus annual heating loads

Window to Floor ratio versus annual heating loads. (Source: TAS)

Incident solar radiation on 45 South west facing facade. (Source: Ecotect software)

CASE B CASE CASE D D CASE B DF: 2.62% DF: 2.15% DF: 2.15% DF: 2.62% Area between 1 & 6: 37.1% Area between 1 & 6:58.1% Daylight factor of various cases 1 corresponding above.between (Source: DIVA) Area between & to the graph Area 1 & 6: 6:58.1% 37.1%

CASE E CASE F CASE F DF: 3.46% DF: 3.51% DF: 3.46% Area between 1 & 6: 53.2% Area between 1 & 6: Area between 1 & 6: 54.8% 53.2%

CASE E DF: 3.51% Area between 1 & 6: 54.8%

Conservatory

DF: 2.9% BC w/ overhang DF: 2.9% Base Case DF: 3.46% Area between 1 & 6:47.2% Area between 1 & 6:47.2% Area between 1 & 6:53.2% Introducing a conservatory to the single bedroom unit helped in thethe distribution Introducing a conservatory to single of the daylight factor according to what is needed in every program. Having the conservatory’s glazing transmittance 80% and changing the percentage of the bedroom unit helped in the distribution unit’s glazing transmittance from 80% to 75% helped in lowering the amount of factor inside the unit itself reaching a mean daylight factor of 3.46%. ofdaylight the daylight factor according to what the overhang on room’s glazing, helped in reducing the e xc e s s the isofAdding needed inthe living every program. Having daylight factor in the unit lowering it to 2.9% which is a good average in reference to the daylight factor requirement if the future program is taken into conservatory’s glazing ce). To be able to achieve this80% consideration (The house becoming a home of transmittance program an adjustable wall was used to create the type of space required by the occupantchanging at any time. Therefore removing this partition and having an open and the percentage of thespaceunit’s of ce was tested and gave a result of 2.97%. glazing transmittance from 80% to 75% Room Max Min helped in Living lowering the amount of daylight 1.5 0.5 Bedroom 1.0 0.3 factor inside the unit itself reaching a mean Kitchen 2.0 0.6 If workingof from3.46%. home, 5% desk level daylight factor is needed & 2% minimum Adding the overhang on the living room’s Daylight factor requirement Source: Solar and Housing Design . glazing, helped in reducing the excess (Yannas,S) Showing the foldable walls between the of daylight factor in the unit. bedroom and the living area. DF: 3.46% Area between 1 & 6:53.2%

Final base case (Source: DIVA)

D Obstuction study for the block during december. Sky View Factor (Source: Ecotect Software)

Final base case with overhang of 1.5 m depth (Source: DIVA)

Foldable walls between the bedroom and the living area. (Source: Revit Software)

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2.97%overhang 1.5m DF: 2.97% BCDF: w/ Area between 1 & 6:53.4% Area between 1 & 6:53.4% Final base case with overhang of 1.5 m depth (Source: DIVA)

& no partition

Showing the foldable walls between the bedroom and the living area

Foldable walls between the bedroom and the living area. (Source: Revit Software)

Interior Design Project for Execution Sin El Fil Lebanon 33°51’55”N

35°32’16”E

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An interior project of a 183m2 area in a residential building was handled for execution. The following figures represent the Living & dining area which are equal to 75 m2.

Apartment Entrance

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Kitchen View

Guest Bathroom

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Interior Design Project for Execution Naccache, Lebanon 33°55’48”N

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35°36’5”E

An interior project of a 212 m2 area in a residential building was handled for execution. The following figures represent the Living & dining area which are equal to 58 m2.

Main Door Apartment Entrance

Apartment Entrance

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Furniture Design â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Annaya Benchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Designed by Cindrella W. Semaan

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UrbaStyle Company The only producer/marketer

The Annaya Bench The concept behind the bench design is unity, comfort & identity. Annaya is a Lebanese village located on high mountains and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Byblos in Lebanon. This region is a home of Christians-Maronite pilgrimage where it shelters the monastery of Saint Maroun. It became an international shrine for all people of all faiths and religions to pray and be blessed. From an eagle eye view, the topography of that village is reflected in the framework of the benchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concrete organic form. As for the introduction of the Islamic pattern, it was a decision to unify different religions in one entity. Islamic patterns were â&#x20AC;&#x153;created to lead the viewer to an understanding of the underlying reality, rather than being a mere decoration.â&#x20AC;? Implementing the LED light behind the pattern reflects lightness & infinite hope.

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Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree ( Final Year Project) Design IX - X

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Channeling the energy of Hamra’s city to the ‘District of Beirut’ To be able to connect Hamra’s pedestrian energy to Downtown’s social classes & in addition to revive Downtown’s city as Hamra’s, an area of intervention should be chosen as a connection to break through Downtown with no obstacle. Having Burj El Murr and its urban void as a connection to Downtown, the ring’s division will unify both cities again by studying the needs of people and what can they afford. Looking at the following figure, the area of intervention is highlighted in the plan.

Burj El Murr

Area of intervention The RING

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History of Hamraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morphology

Urban Voids

Studying the vertical porosity in the urban vois present in Hamra, it is observable that these voids are repetitive along Hamraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street. They represent different functions; they either stand as coffee shops/markets/parking

spaces/courtyards & they are located between two or more residential buildings.

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The depressed urban shops under the street level where people are interacting visually with it create a continuity along the ground floor and the first floor; this case mainly reflects main Hamra’s typology.

The importance of the human scale is reflected in Hamra’s buildings’ typology since it shows it to the street.

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An example of vertical porosity.

Shows the difference in topography that variates from 8 to 10 m difference between the lowest point which is the infrastructure on Hamra street going up to the a high point which is on Hamra’s street exit (Emil Edde Street). This proves one of the reasons of how the pedestrian experience this difference and respects the void created.

Crown Plaza

Liberty Tower

Aresco Tower

As a Summary, these verticaly elements that were highlighted throughout the urban voids’ study, are defining Hamra Street. Between Crown Plaza and the Liberty Tower is the commercial function. As for the area between the Liberty Tower and Aresco Tower is the Governmental and Economical. Whereas the area between the Aresco Tower and Burj El Murr is a gap that consists of “shy” commercial and “cultural” shops.

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Burj El Murr continues the relation of these vertical towers with the Bank Med Tower and the Holiday Inn hotel which enriches the potential of Hamra’s directionality towards Down Town. Although there is no respect for the Human Proportion but we can consider that Burj El Murr itself is a strong connectivity between both areas since it is located at the top of the ring that faces descending and ascending movements where they meet at Burj El Murr, which directs the way to Hamra.

“ Our eyes are constructed to enable us to see forms in light.”

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First Proposal (Design IX)

The language of urban architecture is an important means to improve the image of the city. In Rossiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view every architectural style is connected to certain dominant building types. These iconic structures in some cities provide the city image. Therefore, in the chosen area of intervention, the presence of Burj El Murr at its opposite moreover the surrounding of the old typology with the emphasis on the entry and exit to and from Hamra, is highlited by these two â&#x20AC;&#x153;elevation gatesâ&#x20AC;?. A piazza, having a cultural center & multifunctional spaces, is embedded to connect Hamra City to the City Center.

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Second Proposal (Design X)

For the Second Proposal, a projection of historical landmarks was sited on the land to create an alignment of lines that will identify the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location. The proposal consists of the same programs as the first one.

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