FAHED BAKER DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2019
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UNDERGRADUATE
The projects enlisted in this portfolio were selected from a large number of projects composed with similar or parts of the applied tools and skills.
1999-2004
The undergraduate projects presented in this page are examples of the hand drawn submissions to course work. To keep the size of the portfolio within limits as well as to give room for other recent projects, other undergraduate projects were excluded from this catalogue.
Bachelor of Architecural Engineering Islamic University of Gaza
Environmental Design | Spring 2000 Villa Design featuring a cantilevered slabs to maximize shaded areas and privacy.
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Design Studio II | Spring 2002 A design for a bank inspired by Foster’s HSBC bank, featuring public roofscapes and modern geomertic form.
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Design Studio III | Fall 2002 Layout sketch for a cultural center showing a spatial distribution around a central court.
UNDERGRADUATE 1999-2004
Surgery Hospital Ground floor plan
Bachelor of Architecural Engineering Islamic University of Gaza
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Thesis Project | Spring 2004 A medical complex extending over 15 acres, aiming at solving the shortage of healthcare provisions in Gaza. It focused on improving the local medical standards in terms of accessiblity, spatiality, and sustainablity. In this project, I worked on developing the design of the general layout of the project and the design of the surgery hospital. Also, I prepared the final presentation, renderings, and walkthroughs. Project Team Fahed baker Ahmed Hania Shadi Saleh Moneer El Baz
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24m
GRADUATE 2015-2017
Master of Architecture University of Hartford
MArch Studio I | Fall 2015 A luxurious residential tower rises in the area of Bushnell Park. Up to that, the concept focus on creating a unique vertical neighborhood, that distincts from the norm for the sky line of the city of Hartford. The twisting form is very challanging for such consized area, but the reasoning for having such shape is to give the residents of each appartment of the tower a different prespective to view the city. For a thin skyscraper amongst the few but gaint Hartford high rise buildings, it has to grow and evolve such a new seed in planter. The form of the building necessitates studing the building stucture. Thus a structura model has been proposed to the project based on a precedent study for Mary Axe Building in London by Foster and Partners, and Cayan Tower in Dubai by SOM.
rotated view angle
central cylendrical core
Hight aligned with adjecent building four corners reinforcement
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GRADUATE 2015-2017
Master of Architecture University of Hartford
MArch Studio II | Spring 2016 The urban scape of Florence is famous for its narrow streets that connect the populated plazas distributed over the whole city. The experience of walking in these narrow streets until when a plaza reveals itself is breathtaking and has to be addressed in the new design of Piazza dei Ciompi. Another aspect is Mediterranean style the city is dyed with, which also has to considered in any interventions in the place. The demographical figures of such touristic city certainly ranges widely and internationally, which embrace the welcoming idea of the place. The settings of the Piazza are spontaneous and indigenous to the place, and makes it necessary to regenerate some of the facades to articulate that space.
Concept The main focal point of the site is the Duomo which is located in a close proximity from the Piazza De Ciompi. The history of this building is the inspiration for the American cultural center project. It happened to be that the Bronollischi the architecte who was able to complete the dome of the building has triggered the reinessance for the Greek art and architecture, which has became fundumental for all arts that came after. The concept of light refraction is manifest in the deversity of arts spectrum now which orginally produced out of the reinssance art.
Cultural Center Ground floor plan
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GRADUATE Master of Architecture University of Hartford
MArch Studio II | Spring 2016 Contemporary mosque architecture has been largely influenced by classical Islamic architecture. However, the critical location of Montreal islamic center imposes a new strategy to engage the design. The concept is inspired by the meaning of light in Islam, and centric motion of the seashell. The mosque in islam is the house of prayer were the light of god descends to the believers. The circular motion in nature manifest in the rotation planets around stars to the motion of electrons around nuclei.
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GRADUATE Master of Architecture University of Hartford
Thesis Project | Spring 2017 Hyperlink is a collaborative workplace that connects all design based professions in a creative loop. An inspiring workspace provided with cutting-edge technologies needed for design, drafting, programing, and fabrication. A business model that gives a chance for all gifted entrepreneurs and startups specialized in engineering, architecture, and design to have more exposure, embellish their talents, and stand out. An initiative to introduce the essence of design to the community and evolve with it.
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2015-2017
PROFESSIONAL 2005-2010
Home Engineering Unlimited
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Padico House | 2008 Conceptual and detailed design drawings for 17 floors multifunctional building that contains offices, bank and ballroom. The challenge was to provide a design that comprise the ballroom in the basement floor without affecting the structural system of the building. So the concept was to shift the hall out of the tower area, and use the slab of the hall as a front yard to the building entrance. The project had been completed and constructed successfully in 2011.
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Architects Fahed Baker Tyseer Gharbia Structural Alaa Nakhalah Rami Shamia MEP Shaher Abulqomboz Kamel Abo Sido
PROFESSIONAL 2010-2015
Innovative Design
Capital Enterprise Building | 2015 A new shopping destination in the city of Gaza has officially opened doors to the public in 2016, unveiling a whole new shopping experience to the people in Gaza. The concept was to give the pedestrian the largest exposure to the building cavities and interior spaces and to eliminate the boundaries between the inner and outer enclosures. People overwhelmingly admired the scale of construction and the spaces quality of the building. And the outcome set a new standard for the architectural and the interior design, in a deprived region. Early designs for Capital Enterprise building included several design options for the building interior and exterior. Options included different interpretation for the facade elements, construction, and materials. The interior also was inspired by different style of the interior. The images below depict the sprint between levels of design styles and details. Architects Fahed Baker Mohamed Jomaa Structural Sami Shamali Mazen Shorafa Basel Dabor MEP Shaher Abulqomboz Anwar Jekhleb
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PROFESSIONAL 2010-2015
Innovative Design
Primary School Project | 2011 Renderings and Plan for a primary school that host an approximate number of 750 pupils. The school is provided with courtyard, library, conference hall, language and computer labs. The challenge was to gather the school facilities within limited area of land. So the concept was to maximize the outdoor spaces by using vertical extension in both over and underground directions. The design created multi levelled spaces with visual connections. The project had came to completion in 2013. Architects Fahed Baker Mohamed Jomaa Structural & MEP EMCC
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PROFESSIONAL 2017-2019
Berries Cafe | 2019 An interior design for a real space located in Gaza city, especially selected to expose the design possibilities for a cafe including both indoor and outdoor settings. In a style that is very different from what’s common in the city of Gaza, the design featured a unique and relaxing mode for the interior and exterior dining space.
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Innovative Design
PROFESSIONAL 2017-2019
Innovative Design
Residence 75 | 2019 With careful attention to the finest details, this design introduces an exquisite residential environment for mid size families. Inspired by the contemporary design trends, this house speaks to the middle eastern culture and traditions. On the street side, openings were minimal to keep the privacy and provide safety and security. While on the backyard side, walls were mostly opened to the outdoor space to merge the interior luxury with the beauty of nature. The total built-up area nears 650 sqm including the outdoor amenities, with estimated construction cost of 700,000 US dollars.
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PROFESSIONAL 2017-2019
Innovative Design
Mazaj Restaurant | 2019 The interior project takes over four stories of an existing building located in a prominent site in the city. It consists of two large stores and a two stories food court featuring the latest design trends in the region.
Architects Fahed Baker Alaa Al Mzaini Structural Sami Shamali MEP Karam Abuowda Mohammed Madi Anwar Jekhleb
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COMPETITIONS 2010-2015
Hotel Rooms
Innovative Design
Hotel Lobby Ballroom Hotel Services Entrance and Museum
Bayt Al Maqdes Hotel | 2011 Renderings, plans, and section for hotel building design proposal. The challenge was to reflect the identity of Jerusalem in the building which accommodate offices, museum, hotel rooms, ballroom, laundry, kitchen and parking in single building. The concept stemmed from analysing the textures carved on the dome of the rock to form the logo of the hotel, and the pattern of the sun shades. Also it was proposed to cover the main walls of the building with natural stone in larger cutting sizes, with small openings to simulate the walls of Al Aqsa Mosque walls. Architects Fahed Baker Mohamed Jomaa
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COMPETITIONS 2010-2015
Innovative Design
Lawyers Syndicate | 3rd place | 2012 Renderings, plans, and features analysis for lawyers syndicate offices building design proposal. The concept was to create an outdoor space where lawyers could gather and communicate in the front yard of the building. This idea had came from the active role that Lawyers syndicate had played in the society through gathering in various demonstrations and events. Architects Fahed Baker Mohamed Jomaa
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Trees and Vegetation
Main entrances
Major spaces
Stairs and elevators
Open spaces
Structural systems
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Facade treatment
COMPETITIONS 2017-2019
Innovative Design
Reviving NPAK | 2019 Considering the history and the role of the ACCEA/ NPAK in introducing contemporary art to the Armenian community, appreciation to the efforts paid to preserve this beacon of art shall be noticeable in the design of the new NPAK identity. The existing NPAK building shall remain part of this identity to represent the history of the building. However, it has to depart from the existing solid and heavy walls to a more open and inviting facade that is revealing to contemporary art. The spaces offered by the new expansion shall meet both the aesthetic and the structural needs of the 21st-century museum in terms of finishing materials, ceiling heights, and column spans. As those needs can’t be achieved using the existing structure alone, the front side of the building will be replaced with a wide-span composite structure to host the new facilities and also to withstand the vertical extension. The new addition will protrude to the boundary line on Buzand street to give more definition to the street space and create a perfect approach to the building from the north leading to a public plaza that can host public events and outdoor exhibits in conjunction with Vernissage market on the opposite side of the street. The entrance will face the approach from the north to keep the consistency of the street facade in displaying the NPAK events and activities. Architects Fahed Baker Mohamed Jomaa
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ELEMENTS 2017-2019
Innovative Design
White Whale Light | 2019 A parametric design for a lighting unit, inspired by marine creatures. Its concept focused on the varience of light diffusion along the unit. The project was build and installed at Innovative Design Office in 2019.
Stainless steel rod attached to the ceiling
8mm thick MDF computerized cut painted with acrylic paint. Color: off white.
3x90cm Fluorescent LED lighting
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Wing Door Handle | 2011 A submission for design contest on design-boom website sponsored by Colombo design. The concept resembled straight lines to create the shape with respect to the movement of the hand around the handle.
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Revolving axe
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