Eman Shafiq | Architectural Portfolio 2020 by Eman

Eman Shafiq Architectural Portfolio 2020

Work Experience

Eman Shafiq Associate AIA +971(56)-836-0839

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+ The American University of Sharjah

Bachelor of Architecture (NAAB Accredited - 5 year professional degree) January 2013 – June 2019 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Sharjah English School

September 2010 – June 2012 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ The International School of Choueifat September 1995 – June 2010 Dubai & Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Languages First Language

+ Urdu

Native Language

Eman Shafiq Design Studio (LLC) April 2020– Present Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Junior Architect

X-Architects January 2020– April 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+ Architectural Intern

Sharjah Architecture Triennial (Inaugural Edition) September 2019 – December 2019 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Architectural Research Assistant

Education

+ English

+ Owner & Product Designer

+ French

Conv. - Novice

+ Arabic

Formal - Novice

Professor Michael Hughes (Catovic-Hughes Architecture) May 2019 – July 2019 College of Architecture, Art & Design The American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Fabrication Assistant

Tarkeeb Gate House & Garden Professor Michael Hughes September 2017 – February 2018 College of Architecture, Art & Design The American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Architectural Intern

Naga Architects August 2017 – September 2017 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+ Temporary Assistant

Sky Petroleum, Inc. September 2012 – November 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded as an exploratory platform for alternate forms of design, we are a multidisciplinary design studio with a current focus on fine jewelry design. Through a synthesis of contemporary digital design & fabrication practices with traditional artisanal craftsmanship, the Studio aims to create sustainable and ethically produced products. + “RAH” Masterplan , Saudi Arabia [Competiton] Contributed to the conceptual design phase of the 96 hectare masterplan project through design, diagrams, presentations and reports. + “WAD” Resort , Saudi Arabia [Competition] Contributed to the final submission of the competiton by assisting with the production of the final presentations and reports. Assisting with the research and production of the inaugural edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial. Throughout the internship, I had the opportunity to be involved in the research and preparation of exhibition spaces. I was tasked with the production of fabrication drawings, as well as coordinated with fabricators to bring the exhibition installations and models to realization. Involved digital explorations of the structural applications of circular steel pipes for use in a residential project. Various compositional studies and aggregations of the pipes were created in the process and some of these ideas of structural integrity were then tested physically through resin 3D printing. Assisting in the fabrication and assembly of the interior wood walls for the project. This included CNC-routing file preparation and assembly and sanding of the wood pieces after routing. Internship under the supervision of the Principal architect at the firm. My work involved the use of Autodesk Revit to design small residential spaces, as well as working in conjunction with a team of Junior Architects on on-going luxury private residential projects, along with the early conceptual phase of a luxury desert resort.. Assistant to the CFO. Gained an insight into the management level of a free-zone based international petroleum exploration company, as well as legal and trade registration procedures in the UAE.

Exhibitions + Publications + Awards + A’ Design Award 2019 [Iron]

“Work Pod for Students” Interior Space & Exhibition Design Category American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ A’ Design Award 2018 [Silver]

“Tarkeeb Gate House & Garden” Architecture, Building & Structure Design Category American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Shaping the Future Exhibition

November 2019 – January 2020 Bee’ah x American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Six Degrees Exhibition

May 2019 Dubai Design District Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+ Six Degrees Catalog 2019

College of Architecture, Art and Design The American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Doppelganger Exhibition

April 2018 Maraya Art Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Zero Exhibition by Bee’ah December 2014 1971 Gallery Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Volunteering + Administrative Experience + Vice President

Fine Arts Club January 2016 – March 2019 The American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

+ Volunteer

AISEC – UAE Outgoing Exchange Recruitment September 2016 – January 2017 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Digital Skills + Adobe CC

+ Rhinoceros 3D

- Photoshop

+ V-ray

- InDesign

+ Keyshot

- Illustrator

+ Grasshopper

- Lightroom

+ Kuka PRC

- Acrobat

+ ZBrush + Arduino IDE

+ Autodesk

+ Master-Cam

- Revit

+ Google SketchUp

- Maya

+ Microsoft Office

- Autocad

+ SideFX Houdini

Analogue Skills + Drawing / Sketching

+ Kuka Robotic Arm

+ Hand Drafting

+ Woodshop

+ Photography

+ Metalshop

+ Physical Model Making

- Mig welding / Aluminum & Steel

+ 3D Printing

- Tig welding / Aluminum (Beginner)

+ CNC Routing

- HAAS Mini Mill / Aluminum

+ Laser Cutting

Contents

Architecture +

Rest [Room] : The Poetic Potential of Civic Amenities / Undergraduate Thesis Project / Spring 2019

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The Gallery / Structural Studio / Spring 2017

Pg. 25 - 42

Dubai Music School / Comprehensive Studio / Spring 2018

Pg. 43 - 60

Work Pod for The Cloud Age / Design Build Studio / Fall 2018

Pg. 61 - 78

â&#x20AC;&#x153;RAHâ&#x20AC;? Masterplan / X-Architects / Junior Architect / 2020

Pg. 81 - 82

Baleelah / Architectural Research / Summer-Fall 2019

Pg. 83 - 86

Compositional Structural Studies / Architectural Research Assistant / Summer 2019

Pg. 87 - 90

Digital Fabrication / Advanced Digital Fabrication Course / Spring 2018

Pg. 93 - 100

Work Experience + Research

Design + Fabrication +

Architecture

Rest [Room]

Rest [Room] : The Poetic Potential of Civic Amenities Undergraduate Thesis Project Architectural Design Studio VIII / Instructor : Michael Hughes / Spring 2019

Rest [Room] proposes a fresh and sustainable approach to the design of public toilets, an underprovided and essential civic amenity, in the rapidly expanding city of Dubai. The existing public amenities in Dubai, constructed by the municipal authority between the 1970’s - 1990’s and often labelled as “Public Water Networks”, foster a specific set of functions and gathering spaces along their periphery. The most basic of these functions are informal seating spaces and drinking fountains (or the “Mai Sabeel” in Arabic), however, ablution spaces and vegetation are sometimes also found. These peripheral functions all become crucial in the design of Rest [Room], as rather than designing with a focus on the experience of the toilets themselves, Rest [Room] explores the idea of elevating the individual user experience from the prosaic to the poetic through the user’s interactions and experiences with water. Water has always been a precious element in the region and remains so today. Thus, the idea of proposing a network of water intensive projects in such an arid environment may seem strange. This sparked an interest in water conservation and treatment systems and the use of these systems for drinking water, as well as the irrigation of vegetation. Vegetation becomes a key aspect of the project, as it can foster a micro-climate, thereby creating a more comfortable outdoor space for users throughout the year. The inner workings and machinery that allow such amenities to function are often hidden from the user, within walls, but Rest [Room] proposes exposing the machinery to allow it to become spatial and thus, the Architecture itself. In this way, the machine is united with that which it serves, the primarily organic, and simulataneously becomes the space itself. The user now experiences water in a way that allows them to understand its source, its vitality, their role in its consumption, and how it can be used to create a more poetic and comfortable experience of space. Rhinoceros 3D / Keyshot / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator Physical Model : 3D Printing / CNC Routing

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

Rest [Room]

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

Civic amenities are architectural spaces we utilize on a daily basis that are often ignored and neglected, both by designers, but also by the general public. We often experience these structures and spaces passively, without consciously observing and absorbing the qualities that make these spaces unique and in their own way, poetic. Thus, how can we, as architects, begin to elevate the prosaic by creating spaces that provide the everyday user with a richer, more poetic experience? Whilst strolling through one of the oldest neighborhoods of Dubai, this question arose in my mind as I stumbled upon a civic structure. The structure was a public toilet. Rather banal in design and hidden away between a cluster of residential and commercial buildings, it had a similar aesthetic to that of municipal buildings built between the 1970’s and 1990’s, making it difficult to discern its function at first sight. Civic amenities such as this are not common in the city of Dubai and those that exist are under maintained and not properly indicated. However, the structure I stumbled upon was indicative of a time when the city invested in providing its residents with such amenities. Currently it is unheard of for residents to use, or even be aware of the existence of these toilets. However, as with any city, this does not remove the importance of having them available for the public. Whilst searching for other such structures in the city, a noticeable characteristic they had in common was that, despite there being a word for “toilet” in Arabic, these public toilets were referred to, and labeled, as Public Water Networks. It is curious that a toilet should be associated with the word “network” and upon investigating the etymology of the Arabic word, the root of the word “network” came up as having many other derivatives, including Al Dar – meaning “home”. This alludes to the different terms by which we often refer to things. In English, for example, we have many terms by which we refer to these spaces, such as toilet, water closet, washroom, restroom, etc. The term “rest room” hints at the idea of these spaces being more than just a place for the most banal of functions, but rather a space to rest, contemplate and recuperate. In fact, the most fascinating aspect of the public toilets in Dubai is not the toilet itself, but rather the informal public gathering spaces that form along the periphery of the projects. Residents, workers and commuters create their own informal gathering spaces through the additions of chairs, trees and drinking fountains, thereby creating quaint spaces to rest, converse and recuperate between their day to day activities. An argument could be made, therefore, that elevating the prosaic to the poetic in the case of public toilets does not simply mean designing a beautiful toilet, but rather, designing for a more holistic user experience. This includes designing for the additional functions the toilet structure fosters, such as seating, shade, drinking fountains and vegetation.

Rest [Room]

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

With civilizations always thriving near bodies of water, whether those were wells, the creek, the coast, or oases in the desert, it has always been an essential element for life and culture in the gulf. Dubai, in particular, began as a city that relied heavily on the coast for its economy. In recent years, the city has not just expanded into the sea with its man-made islands, but has also found ways of bringing the water into the city, through the expansion of the creek and the creation of marinas and lakes. An argument could therefore be made that water has always been and still is a vital aspect of culture in the city. In fact, an old and traditional form of charity in the UAE is the mai sabeel, meaning “public water fountain” in Arabic, which is a drinking fountain installed outside the homes of residents for commuters to drink from during their travels. The mai sabeel is also found outside many of these public toilets, highlighting the multiple functions that can exist with the provision of water. To suggest design and construction of new civic amenities that rely so heavily on the use of water, in a time when water is considered one of the most precious of resources worldwide, would mean an increase in the demand on the water supply to the city. Currently, most of the water provided to the city of Dubai is done so by desalination plants along the coast. The cost of desalinating 1 litre of water is higher that of refining the same quantity of crude oil, making it inefficient to add projects that may noticeably increase the demand of water in the city. Therefore, a proposal could be made that with the water treatment technology available to us today, these civic structures could begin to form their own closed water network, independent from the city’s main desalinated water supply. This is not to say that they would form an independent desalination system, but rather, using an initial supply of water from the city’s main network, the projects could serve as treatment systems for grey water. The treated water can then be reused to irrigate vegetation and potentially crops. Surrounding the structures with vegetation not only provides the opportunity to grow crops, but also creates a microclimate along the periphery of the project, thereby increasing the number of months that the outdoor spaces in the project can be comfortably occupied by visitors.

Rest [Room]

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

All of the additional functions observed in the existing civic amenities are important to the preservation of culture in the city. In addition to this, they encourage a more rich community experience for residents. The project aims to impact life in the city at three scales, the micro scale, the site scale and the macro scale. At the micro scale, the project attempts to address the following concerns: • How does the architecture affect and enhance our interactions and use of water on an individual basis through the use of experiential and atmospheric qualities? • Can architecture, machine and that which they serve – the organic functions of being human – begin to integrate and allow the user to understand and appreciate the project’s inner workings? • How can we expand upon the individual user experience through a spatial celebration of water, but also, how the same space can be used to sustain other functions, such as water treatment for irrigation and drinking water? At the site scale, the project attempts to address the following concerns: • How can architecture and machinery be utilized together to both bring back a much needed public amenity, but also create a micro climate that extends the time period during which the structure is habitable? • Specific program to be tested: - Toilets - Use of waste water for plant irrigation - Treatment of grey water for drinking At the site scale, the project attempts to address the following concerns: • At a city scale, could a new network of these projects bring back a much needed public amenity that is currently under-provided and ignored? • The city of Dubai is a rapidly expanding city that is becoming increasingly commercial in nature. Very little attention is still given to the quality of life of the individual resident on a municipal level. Can these projects serve as a means to reform and elevate residents’ every day experiences of their communities and city? • Can the waste generated by these projects be used to irrigate vegetation in a manner that is beneficial to the user? This vegetation may provide moments of respite or even pocket parks at the community level. It may additionally be used for hydroponics and the growth of food. • Could the projects serve as an example of how architecture can be impactful on the demand and consumption of the water provided by the city? • Could creating a network that is less reliant on the main water supply encourage the design and implementation of other similar sustainable projects?

Rest [Room]

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

Design Development

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The organic form of the canopy provides a system for rain water collection during the winter months. The shallow bowls of the canopy allow for water to accumulate to a certain level and once this volume of water is collected, it can then overflow into the underground collection cisterns. The form of the canopy is manipulated such that the flow of water is always directed to the interior cisterns of the project.

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Rest [Room]

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

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ARC 502 / Spring 2019

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Physical Model Sectional model / Scale 1 : 25 Resin 3D Print + CNC Routed ash wood

ARC 502 / Spring 2019

The Gallery

The Gallery Architectural Design Studio IV / Instructor : Faysal Tabbarah / Spring 2017 Structural Studio

The Gallery project aimed to find solutions that present nuanced attitudes towards material, structure, enclosure and landscape into a coherent and integrated construct. The project asked for detailed tectonic solutions that would inspire the creative processes that would take place within its exhibition and work spaces, as well as attract visitors to engage in its public activities. My approach to this project was to create a break in the rigidity and control of the site on which it was located. The grid of trees was broken by creating a moment of intensity within the field, that would attract visitors to the project, rather than allow it to blend in with its surroundings. The project consists of three shell units, of varying scales. This cluster formation allows for the seperation of public and private through its programmatic organization. Structurally, each unit in the cluster is formed by an assembly of modules, wherein each module is adjusted in form to match the spatial needs of the program they house. Each module is assembled on site, using pre-fabricated glass fibre reinforced concrete parts, allowing for efficient construction. The lines on the surfaces of the modules work together to define a line of enclosure that is offset from the edges of the shell, as well as form force lines within the structure. The interior contrasts to the light and slender form of the shells, by drawing the ground up into the project to create habitable spaces within the shells.

Autodesk Maya / Keyshot / Rhinoceros 3D / Adobe Photoshop / Autodesk Autocad / Z-Brush Physical Model : 3D Print

ARC 302 / Spring 2017

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ARC 302 / Spring 2017

Design Development The project is tectonic in nature, being made up of an aggregation of GFRC modules which can be precast offsite and then assembled onsite. This allows for the project to expand with time if needed, but also simplifies the construction process. Lines extruded along the modulesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shell-like surfaces create force lines, which allow the modules to self-structure and direct loads down through columns. An added benefit of these surface lines is that they allow for glazing mullions to be seamlessly integrated into the modular canopy system. Each module contains skylights facing north, to bring in ambient light during the day. The skylightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; form allows them to shade against the harsh southern light.

The Gallery

Early Study Models Material study models made in search of a language and system by which to design the shells. The models utilized concepts of surface pinching and stitching to create tectonic and structural lines, which then developed into a more pronounced form as the project progressed.

ARC 302 / Spring 2017

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ARC 302 / Spring 2017

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Modules Modules used to construct a typical unit, with the additional expansion modules used in the main Gallery space.

ARC 302 / Spring 2017

Assembly Exploded assembly diagram for the main Gallery unit. This unit consists of a typical unit with an additional four modules on the North-West side that allow the gallery to expand, but also alter the shell structure to allow for more light to enter the space where the offices are situated.

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ARC 302 / Spring 2017

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ARC 302 / Spring 2017

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Section AA Gallery

ARC 302 / Spring 2017

Section BB Auditorium

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Physical Model Main gallery unit / Scale 1 : 100 Z-Corp Projet 660 3D Print

ARC 302 / Spring 2017

Dubai Music School

Dubai Music School Architectural Design Studio VI / Instructor : George Newlands / Spring 2018 Comprehensive Studio / Collaboration with : Jawaher AlMutairi

The proposed Dubai Music School is situated within a low urban fabric, in maintenance of that a datum is set. The project is comprised of two “bars”, graduating from light to dark as the user enters and progresses through the public to the private sections of the project. The entry “bar” is more of an indoor plaza and is housed within a channel glass facade with a high ceiling comprised of a Holedeck waffle slab system, which allows for skylights throughout the space. The main vertical circulation lies within this bar in the form of a grand ramp constructed of white concrete and GFRC panels. Circulation spaces within the project are maintained with a white concrete finish and diffused lighting, while classroom, study and office spaces are maintained as visually subtractive spaces in a heavy travertine volume. Two floating performance spaces are linked to the ramp and protrude into the center of the plaza space and can be viewed from the ground level, as well as along the ramp itself. In addition to this, there are opportunities along the ramp, as well as at the ground level, for informal performances to occur, thereby transforming the entire entry zone into an open performance space. As the user progresses further into the project, they enter the second “bar” which, in contrast to the entry, is heavy and monolithic, in celebration of the vernacular construction methods of the United Arab Emirates. This zone of the project houses the classrooms, library, offices, multipurpose rooms and auditorium. The walls within this zone are double waive cast-in-place concrete walls with travertine panelling. This allows for acoustic dampening and an air of privacy within this zone of the project. As the project was a comprehensive one, we were required to submit a full set of construction documents as would be required of us in professional practice. This gave us handson insight and experience in the drafting of technical and detail drawings through three phases of architectural design, which were Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. Rhinoceros 3D / V-Ray / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Autodesk Autocad Physical Model : 3D Printing / Acrylic / Polycarbonate / OSB

ARC 402 / Spring 2018

Dubai Music School

ARC 402 / Spring 2018

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Diagrammatic renders and drawings illustrating the major decisions made in the development of the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concept and design.

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The light and monolithic bars begin to bleed into each other, creating a gradient from visually heavy to light spaces. The light spaces extend into the heavy in the form of circulation, while the heavy extend into the light in the form of structural chase walls.

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ARC 402 / Spring 2018

Double Waive Concrete Walls / Acoustic Walls Holdeck Waffle Slab System

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Double Waive Concrete Walls / Acoustic Walls Offices Service Classrooms Preformance Hall

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Design Development The Holedeck waffle slab system was chosen for its unique perforated qualities. This allowed for the mechanical and HVAC systems to pass through the waffle slab system without need of a false ceiling. It also allowed the project to contain large open spaces such as this one, due to the large spans that waffle slabs are capable of providing. Additionally, the perforations were covered with glazing, so as to allow in ambient light during the day, while at night, the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior lights its surroundings with a diffused glow. The travertine wall panels provide the space with primitive sound dampening qualities.

Dubai Music School

ARC 402 / Spring 2018

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P.O.B Sharj UAE

Eman Shafiq +971568360839 g00050955@aus.edu

Jawaher Almutairi +971501217284 g00057507@aus.edu

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Dubai Music School

ARC 402 / Spring 2018

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Physical Model Sectional model / Scale 1 : 20 3D Print + OSB + white acrylic + polycarbonate

ARC 402 / Spring 2018

Work Pod

Work Pod for The Cloud Age Architectural Design Studio VII / Instructor : Ammar Kalo / Fall 2018 Design Build Studio / Collaborative Project / A’ Design Award 2019 (Iron)

The Design Build studio’s main concern was to design and fabricate a prototype of a Work Pod that is shaped by the work culture prevalent in today’s cloud-age for permanent placement and use within the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at AUS. Major design decisions were made in response to concerns relating to the existing work culture in the CAAD, such as visual and acoustic privacy, and the college’s collaborative nature. The studio developed several generations of designs that were site specific to CAAD during the first three phases of the semester. The final design proposed aims to complement and enhance our CAAD environment. In addition to providing private workspace, the design functions as a module that can further service AD1 through its exterior features. These features include additional pinup space, as well as exterior seating and standing workstations. Furthermore, the pod utilizes specific structural and sheathing strategies that allow for the functional flexibility of the interior space, in order to allow for distinct sister modules. The studio developed several generations of designs that were site specific to CAAD during the first three phases of the semester. Collaborating on a single pod design from its conception to its realization at full scale, the studio deployed various fabrication and materials techniques in CAAD Labs, as well as external industrial partners. Two prototypes (of the four designed) were built, Pod A and Pod B, with the latter still in progress. After the completion of Pod A, a design change was made to Pod B’s pin up wall during its build phase.

Rhinoceros 3D / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Keyshot Physical Prototypes : Aluminum / Stainless Steel / Polycarbonate / Ash wood / Plywood / Felt

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Pod A Blue / Cyan color scheme First prototype of the final design built at full scale

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Pod B Blue color scheme Second prototype of the final design built at full scale

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

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ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Design Development 1. Design development; combining elements from design proposals from previous phases to create the final pod design 2. Different functions for the same modular design; the structure and exterior form were designed to allow for adaptability of functions, such as a prayer space, double user work space and a single user work space

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Aggregation The Work Podâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior conditions were designed so as to allow for various types of aggregation within the AD-1 atrium space. This would allow for the users to choose orientation, placemen and, level of privacy. The pods were made mobile to allow the user to define these parameters themselves. Additionally, certain aggregation types allow for the exterior to be used as an extended pin up space, which other aggregation types allow for group working space and gruoup seating space.

Work Pod

ARC 501 / Fall 2018

Fabrication + Assembly 1. Exploded assembly diagram for structure 2. Materials used for the final pod: - Aluminum - Ash and Plywood - Wool Felt - Polycarbonate - Fabric + Synthetic Felt - Stainless Steel

Work Experience + Research

“RAH” Masterplan

“RAH” Masterplan X-Architects / January - March 2020 On-Going Confidential Project / Position on Team: Junior Architect

The “RAH” Masterplan is a competition project for the planning of a 96 hectare project in a key location within Saudi Arabia. My contributions were to the conceptual design phase of the masterplan, which included the initial designs for the central community park within the project, generative design diagrams for the overall masterplan, as well as compilation of the client presentations and reports. Due to the confidential nature of the project, I am unable to include specifics in an online portfolio. However, I would be happy to share and discuss my contributions to the project in person. The RAH Masterplan project is currently-in-progress.

Rhinoceros 3D / Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe InDesign

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Baleelah

Baleelah Architectural Research / Supervising Faculty: Juan Roldan / Summer-Fall 2019 On-Going Research Project / Collaboration with : Sarra Elomrani

Baleelah is a project that examines the ecological ironies of our daily lives in the UAE and celebrates the playfulness of water in times of its scarcity, while taking on the basic function of a drinking fountain. Considering its arid climate, the UAE relies heavily on desalination to supply water to its residents and numerous development projects. Despite the great efforts to supply water generously, the country is constantly threatened by the temporary nature of this technology and its negative impact on the existing environment. Baleelah represents the tension between the aridity of land and the intensity of water supply networks. It voices a concern about how water supply networks strip our landscape bare of its livelihood and moisture; this is represented by deep cracks that emerge as the reclaimed copper pipes meet the ground. Moreover, Baleelah aims to create an inviting microclimate using its mist pipes, which provide a sense of enclosure and reduce the temperature of its immediate surroundings. As the mist rises to meet the copper discs placed around the project, it condenses and returns to the earth, providing a nurturing environment for wild plants to thrive within, as well as simultaneously providing the user with an immersive experience of the physical and auditory characteristics of water. Essentially, Baleelah represents the potential for creating sustainable and selfsufficient environments that are both efficient and experientially poetic. Baleelah is currently a work-in-progress.

Rhinoceros 3D / Keyshot / Adobe Photoshop

Summer-Fall 2019

Baleelah

Summer-Fall 2019

Compositional Structural Studies

Compositional Structural Studies Architectural Research Assistant / Supervising Faculty: Michael Hughes / Summer 2019

Over a period of eight weeks, my work involved assisting with digital explorations of the structural applications of circular steel pipes for use in a private residential project. The ideas generated were driven by the specific research being conducted by the faculty member I was assisting. In the process, various compositional studies and aggregations of the pipes were modelled digitally and some of these ideas of structural integrity were then tested physically through resin 3D printing.

Resin 3D Printing / Rhinoceros 3D / Keyshot

Summer 2019

Compositional Structural Studies

Summer 2019

Design + Fabrication

Digital Fabrication

Digital Fabrication Advanced Digital Fabrication / Instructor : Gregory Spaw / Spring 2018

The projects designed and fabricated during this course were completed with the aid of the Kuka robotic arm and the HAAS Super Mini Mill 2. Explorations in the integration of the Kuka robotic arm and computational design were tested through light drawings, as well as sand carving. The HAAS Super Mini Mill allows for vector and surface milling of metals, in this case we used aluminum.

Kuka Robotic Arm / HAAS Super Mini Mill 2 / Rhinoceros 3D / Keyshot / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator / Master-Cam / Grasshopper

ARC 433 / Spring 2018

Digital Fabrication

ARC 433 / Spring 2018

VECTOR MILLING Vector Milling ARC 433 | Project 1A | Eman Shafiq | 50955

Using freehand line drawings, the Vector Milling project explores the relationship between analogue artwork and digital fabrication techniques. Line drawings are converted into digital artwork and then prepared for use with the HAAS Super Mini Mill 2 using various softwares, however, the code required to run the job is generated using Mastercam. The line drawings used for this project were inspired by a previous 3D printed project that consists of fluid, organic forms that make for an interesting contrast with the vertical linework it helped generate for the milling project. The material used for this milling project is 100mm x 100mm x 10mm aluminum. The aluminum piece is put through a series of milling operations before the vector artwork is milled. This series of operations consists of preparing and fixturing the piece for use with the HAAS. The G-code generated by Mastercam allows the HAAS to process information on each tool required for the job, as well as the relative coordinates for the series of points along which it mills the artwork.

0.75mm 80mm

Adobe Illustrator | Rhinoceros 3D 5.0 | Mastercam

Vector Milling Process Diagrams

Final Piece | Plan

Scale 1:2

Scale 1:1

4. a. Face Mill -1mm 5 pass b. 50mm Flat Endmill

a. Containment Contour b. 1.5mm Flat Endmill

a. Outer Control Boundary b. 12mm Flat Endmill

6mm

a. Vector Linework Contour b. 1.5mm Flat Endmill

a. Reverse Face Mill - 4mm 4 pass b. 50mm Flat Endmill

a. Upper Edge Chamfer b. 6.25 Chamfer Mill

80mm

Line Drawing Used for Vector Milling

Final Piece | Elevation

Scale 1:1

Final Piece | Exploded Axonometric

Scale 1:1

10mm

Digital Fabrication

ARC 433 / Spring 2018

VECTOR SURFACING

Surface Milling

ARC 433 | Project 1B | Eman Shafiq | 50955

Using a previous project, the Vector Surfacing project explores how the HAAS can be utilized to form complex 3D surfaces and forms. The modular object that inspired the linework for the Vector Milling project was used to create this surface. A single module was used as the base for the surface and through a series of digital modelling techniques, it was prepared for use with the HAAS Super Mini Mill 2. The fluid, organic forms that make for an interesting 3D surface that allows some exploration in the series of milling operations used. The material used for this milling project is 100mm x 100mm x 35mm aluminum. In contrast to the Vector Milling project, the stock material in this case required no preparatory face milling operation and could be milled immediately. After the initial roughing pass, a smoothing pass was carried out and the end result was a highly accurate, almost polished surface.

Autodesk Maya | Keyshot | Rhinoceros 3D 5.0 | Mastercam

Final Piece | BackElevation Scale 1:1

80mm

Roughing Pass

Smoothing Pass

Final Piece | Right Elevation Scale 1:1

80mm

Original Mesh

Draped Mesh

Draped Surface Trimmed to Size of Stock Material

Digital Modelling Process Vector Milling Process Diagrams Aluminum Stock

Positive Volume

Final Piece | Plan

Final Piece | Left Elevation

Scale 1:1

Scale 1:2 1.

Negative Volume

Scale 1:1

4. a. Smoothing Pass - Perpendicular to Roughing Pass b. 6mm Spherical Endmill

2. a. Outer Containment Boundary b. 12mm Flat Endmill

a. Roughing Pass b. 12mm Flat Endmill

a. Reverse Face Mill b. 50mm Flat Endmill

a. Finished Vector Surfacing Piece b. Mastercam Smoothing Pass Toolpath - Used in Step 4

35mm

Digital Fabrication

Light Paintings Light paintings done using an LED end-effector, controlled by an Arduino board. The LED was programmed to display certain colors and switch on and off at intervals while the Kuka robotic arm ran its programmed paths.

Projects involving the Kuka robotic arm were completed in collaboration with Mehiar Bitari.

ARC 433 / Spring 2018

VECTOR TOPOGRAPHY Vector Topography

Process Topographies

Topography 1

Topography 2

ARC 433 | Project 2B | Eman Shafiq | 50955

The Vector Topography project explores the use of the Kuka robotic arm to create vector driven topographies in loose sand. The project began with the use of manually drawing topographies and progressed towards grasshopper generated linework. The files were prepared with the the robotic arm’s work space, using the Kuka PRC plug-in for Grasshopper. The “bearclaw” tool was made with the intention of creating varying thicknesses of lines in the sand. These lines were generated to recreate natural topographies, with varying heights.

Rhinoceros 3D 5.0 | Grasshopper - Kuka PRC | Kuka Robotic Arm

Topography 1 | Final Photographs

Topography 2 | Final Photographs

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