Architecture P o r t f o l i o Ghadeer Mohammad
About Hey, it’s Ghadeer! I graduated from the College of Architecture, Kuwait University, in 2020. I’m always passionate about architecture since childhood and I am fascinated by the idea that everyone has his own interpretation or de nition of architecture. That is what makes architecture so special and unique. Exploring 3d software is always fun for me, and it opens the door for a more creative design process, I always believe that the design process is as crucial as the nal product and is where all the magic happens.
Contact number Email
+965 55744748 Ghadeer2q8@gmail.com
Education Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Kuwait University, 2020 GPA: 3.32 MGPA: 3.41
Skills Rhinoceros Grasshopper Vray AutoCad Adobe Al Adobe Ph Adobe Id
Archicad Unreal.E Revit Blender Arduino Python Houdini
Voluntarilly work
Workshops
Teaching assistance for Paramteric Modeling, Kuwait University, Spring 2022.
Part of Thuluth workshop instructors in collaboration with SOA, Kuwait University, 2023.
Teaching assistance for Design Basics Studio, Kuwait University, Spring 2020.
Giving an online Vray workshop in collaboration with AIAS, Kuwait University, 2021.
Teaching assistance for KISR architecture program, Summer 2019.
Giving an online Model-Making workshop in collaboration with KASA, Kuwait University, 2021.
Work experience
Giving an online Rhino workshop in collaboration with KASA, Kuwait University, 2020.
Al-Ahmadiya Company (Septemper-March 2021 6 months) architect intern.
Giviging multiple tutorials for Computer Application class, Kuwait University, 2020-2022.
Exhibition designer for SADI program at SADU house, 2023+2021.
Exhibitions
Exhibition designer for Makers Movement at SADU house, 2021.
Tafaseel Design exhibition in collaboration with AIAS, 2023.
Exhibition designer for Studio SADI at SADU house, 2021.
KASA annual exhibition with designVI + graduation project, 2020.
Participant in:
KASA annual exhibition, 2019+2018.
Training program A Trainee in Kuwait Fund training program (9 months) the program includes 3 months courses on soft and hard skills + 6 month internship, 2021.
Honors Shortlisted in the Secret Garden tree house competition, DesignV, 2018. Included on the Dean’s List for academic excellence 2017.
SADI program exhibition, as part of the assembly team of one of the instillations, 2019.
Collaborations AlMithaq Real State Company, building a pyhsical model for a chalet, 2022. Al-Jazeera Airways with designIII project, 2017. Kuwait Airways with designVI project, 2018. Tourist Enterprises Company with designV project, 2020.
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The Discrepancy Archietctural Graduation Project I & II How can the formal subtraction in architecture be an addition?
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Co-working space Archietctural Design Studio IV The architecture of interstitiality
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Point Of Departure Design Studio III Airport as a point of departure
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Architcetural Pavillions Architecture and Geometry A Series of selected pavillions
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Muqarnas Personal work Digital Archive
The
Discrepancy
Architectural Graduation Project I & II This experimental thesis starts with a simple question: How can subtraction in architecture be an addition? The thesis explores different ways of applying formal subtraction in architecture and challenges the typical process of many adaptive reuse projects by introducing a new approach or formal experimentation which can be applied to many buildings. The thesis used the Al-Andalus Complex as the main case study. After a deep formal analysis and experiments, a new process is invented to revitalize the existing complex and formally reinterpret it, allowing for a new mixed-use program. • Individual work • Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 • Tutor: Arch. Mishari Ali • TA; Hala Alessa
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The Discrepancy
Architectural Graduation project
Subtration Methodoligies The thesis starts with investigating the different possibilities of formal subtraction by experimenting with plaster cast models and digital modeling. Each subtraction method has a different formal and experiential character as a space.
Plaster models
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Booleon
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Al-Andalus Complex Al-Andalus Complex is located in Hawally area and was designed by well-known architect Rifaat Chaderji in 1960. The project used to be residential blocks aimed to be a melting pot for different people to live in, but, currently, and after about 60 years, the site is under threat of demolition. It also has a lot of architectural issues, such as the lack of daylight, visual noise, and unwelcoming experience in general.
Existing site - Photo credits: Arch. Razan AlAnbaei
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The Discrepancy
Architectural Graduation project
Method1-Subtracting the walls and pathways
Subtraction application on block D
Subtraction + manipulating the language
Manipulating the language indepentdly
Method2-Subtracting the rooms and walls
Subtraction application on block D
Subtraction + manipulating the language
Manipulating the language indepentdly
Method3-Subtracting the primary walls
Subtraction application on block D
Subtraction + manipulating the language
Manipulating the language indepentdly
Experiments 3
Experiments 2
Speculative figure-ground analyses were done for the main floor plan of the Al-Andalus Complex. Each experiment gives a re-interpreted reading of the existing project and suggests a different subtraction methodology that can later be applied to the existing buildings.
Experiments 1
Formal Experiments
The original plan
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The Discrepancy
Architectural Graduation project
Program Intervention Different program interventions are introduced in each block then a several subtraction/addition operations happen in each building which changes its formal composition and allows the buildings to accommodate the new program. D
Blocks locations
1-Block A (Before).
Subtraction
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2- The proposed program which determines the subtraction method.
Addition
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The Discrepancy
Block C
Subtraction
Architectural Graduation project
Block D
Addition
Subtraction
Addition
Openness and Facade interaction One of the most exciting features of the existing project is the facade. In the proposal, I wanted to utilize the facade as an element of interaction and let the users experience it from a different vanishing point that is more human scale. That approach consequently allows more daylighting to enter the spaces, dramatically affecting the spacial experience.
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Physical sectional model (Block C) Ghadeer Mohammad
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Co- working
Space
Architectural Design Studio VI
The main program of this studio was to design a multi-purpose center belonging to Kuwait Airways nearby their headquarters. The program includes public facilities such as retail, restaurants, and cinemas, in addition to an oasis club lounge. The program intervention is a co-working space for freelancers, which is exclusive to the OCM members. The architecture is a sectional disjunction of programs ( the public facilities and the co-working space with the OCM lounge) that allows having an interstitial space in between, which becomes the main circulation for the car. In addition, it provides many outdoor spaces that could be used by both the public and the OCM members. •
Fall 2018
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In partnership with: Batool Al-Sarraf
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Role: Design, visualization, rendering, diagramming and physical modelling. •
Tutor: Dr.Jawad Al-Tabtabai •
TA: Arch. Adel Al-Bloushi
*OCM: refers to the oasis club membership, which is a membership that comes with several offers such as low-price tickets.
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Co-working Space
Architectural Design Studio VI
Concept Development We started with abstract 2D drawings inspired by the work of the De Stijl movement. First, we interpreted the lines with different line weights as planes and then read them as masses instead.
Lines as planes
Lines as masses
Site Analysis
Site location
Zoning
KAC Proposal
Amiri Airport
Commercial
Residential
Garages
Aviation facilities
Governmental
Main streets
Public vs Private
Public Semi-private Private
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Co-working Space
Basement Floor
Section A-A
Architectural Design Studio VI
Ground Floor
First Floor
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Co-working Space
Section B-B
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Co-working Space
Architectural Design Studio VI
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Point Of Departure Architectural Design Studio III
The starting point of this studio was to develop a tectonic system with structural integrity and the ability to stand. We came up with a system where the loads were transferred to a point contact. The system worked due to the interdependency of each module with its inverse counterpart. When we were then introduced to the site and program of the studio, which is designing an Airport terminal for AlJazeera Airways, we found an interesting relationship between our tectonic and that point of contact in departure and touchdown. Therefore we wanted to emphasize and dramatize that sensation in the spatial experience of the airport using a structural language that reflects this critical moment of contact. • • •
Fall 2016
In partnership with: Amna AlOtaibi Role: Design, visualization, rendering, diagramming and physical modelling. •
Tutor: Dr.Mohammad Al-Jassar • •
TA: Shahab Albahar TA: Ahmad Aldarweesh
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Point Of Departure
Module Formation
Architectural Design Studio III
Tectonic system
Folding
Plan
Cutting
Notching
Final module
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Point Of Departure
Architectural Design Studio III
Concept Inspiration We wanted to dramatize the flight experience through the structural language and emphasize the overall experience of departure and touchdown. Therefore, we used our tectonic system as the main driver of the design, especially since it speaks the same language formally, spatially, and experientially.
Shell Structute Development
Type A
Type B
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Point Of Departure
Architectural Design Studio III
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Selected
Pavillions
Architecture and Geometry
Following is a series of selected architectural pavilions designed during the Architecture and Geometry class. Each pavilion has a different modeling technique that was discussed during the course. Design problems were assigned for each pavilion, along with several design constraints. •
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Spring 2019
Tutor: Arch. Adel Al-Bloushi
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Selected Pavillions
Architecture and Geometry
Freeform Design problem: Using the golden ratio with simple proportions and arc-based offsets for designing three orthogonal 3D grid systems (matrices). A freeform pavillion should be designed within the 3D matrics and should adhere to all the constraints.
I- Combining 3 grids
II- Grids combination
III- Trimmimg
IV- Deformations
V- Adding negative spaces
VI- Propotional height
VII- 3D Matrics
VIII- Curves lofting
IX- Lofted surface
X- Deformations
Deformations
XI- Trimmimg
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Selected Pavillions
Architecture and Geometry
Freeform Design problem: Using NURBS modeling tools to create only one freeform figure in 3D space. The pavilion can only touch the ground at a maximum of 4 locations.
I- Starting with multiple curves around 1 axes
II- Creating a network surface
III- Flowing a simple pattern on the surface
The resulted surface
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Selected Pavillions
Architecture and Geometry
Arches Design problem: Developing an arch profiles using multiple formal operations. The exterior perimeter of the pavilion needs to be at least 50% perforated with openings.
I- Arch
II- Scale 1D
IV- Slicing lines
V- Slice
Type A
III- Taper
Final module
Type B
Type C
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M u q a r n a s Personal Work
Muqarnas project is an independent research that aims to establish a digital archive for the existing muqarnas and allows for a series of experimental speculative projects such as “Muqarnas Assembly 0.0”. Muqarnas is a three-dimensional decorative element used extensively in Islamic architecture. The project consists of several stages, starting with modeling the existing muqarnases digitally using Rhino. Through the Muqarnas project, I wanted to explore the full potential of digital tools and explore how they could be injected creatively into any design process. • Individual Work • 2020
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Muqarnas
Personal Work
• Location; AlHambra palace, Granada, Spain • Modeled with Rhino • Rendered with Vray
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Muqarnas
Personal Work
• Location; Jameh Mosque, Isfahan, Iran • Modeled with Rhino • Rendered with Vray
• Location; AlHambra palace, Granada, Spain • Modeled with Rhino • Rendered with Vray
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Muqarnas
Personal Work
Speculative Project Muqarnas Assembly 0,0 The project questions the assembly process and how different parts could come together to form one whole. I started with simple muqarnas modules. After several experiments, I came up with the first variation and began experimenting with different joinery systems.
Muqarnas modules
Final compisition
3D-printed model
3D-printed pieces
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Muqarnas
Personal Work
The Intricacies Tafaseel Design Exhibition 2023 This participation focuses on presenting three different muqarnases located at Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain. I represented the muqarnases through digital prints and Resin 3D-printed models.
Photo credits: Ghaliah Almutawaa
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Hall of Abencerrajes
Resin 3D-printed model
Hall of The Kings
Resin 3D-printed model
Hall of The Two Sisters
Resin 3D-printed model
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Photos credits: Rua Alawadhi