Hazem Al Toukhi
Design Portfolio
London Milan New York Tokyo
Los Angeles Cairo Dubai Riyadh Abu Dhabi Jeddah
Kuala Lumpur
Sao Paulo Cape Town
COMPUTER SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• BSc. in Architectural Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt General • Grade: GOOD • Final Thesis Grade: Distinction * Ranked 1st among 55 students in the last 2 years.
Auto CAD 2D Auto CAD 3D
mother tongue
3D Max + Vray Adobe Photoshop
WORKING EXPIRIENCE
IELTS overall score 6.5
Adobe Illustrator
• 3 years with Zuhair Fayez Partnership (ZFP) JEDDAH • 3 years with AECOM Arabia JEDDAH (Included short workshops in Abu Dhabi, Dubai & London AECOM offices) • 1.5 years with UN Habitat RIYADH
Adobe In Design Google Sketch Up Revit Architecture
2nd foreign language in intermediate and high school exceeded level 1 course in 2005
AFFILIATIONS ITALIAN
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ARABIC
Microsoft Office GIS
EDUCATION
• Member in Saudi Council of Engineers • Member in Syndicate of Egyptian Engineers
Sydney
TRAININGS AND COURCES 1. Participated in the course “Advanced Teaching Modules on Environmental Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)” from 26th January 2009 till 10th February 2009 [The course was attended as part of the TEMPUS project CEIAC in the University of Stuttgart, Institute of Landscape Planning and Ecology (ILPE) (Germany) Case Study: Conservation of Maryout Lake near Alexandria. 2. Attended a training course on “Introduction to Environmental Oriented Planning“ related to CEIAC organized by TEMPUS project funded by the European Union from 29-06-2008 till 09-07-2008 in Ain Shams University (Egypt)
Introduction This portolio is prepared to be a showcase of the projects and assignments that I've worked on for the last 10 years, 1st as an Architecture and Urban Design student in Egypt, then as a professional Urban designer and planner in 2 differnet companies in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hazem was born, raised and received his education in Cairo, Egypt. Hazem joined the Faculty of Engineering in Ain Shams University in Cairo in 2002 and enrolled in the 4 years Architectural Engineering programme, and in the last 2 years Hazem majored in Urban Design and planning. In 2009, Hazem graduated with a bachelor degree in Architecture, with a major in Urban Design and Planning, with General Grade (Good) and Thesis Grade (Distinction). After graduation, Hazem decided to travel back to his home town, Jeddah, seeking a job opportunity relevant to his academic background. Hazem Joined Zuhair Fayez Partnership consultant (ZFP) located in Jeddah from November 2009 till November 2012 to work to work for the 1st year as an interior architect, then later join the urban design team as a junior urban designer. Having an Urban Design and Planning Background enabled Hazem to work in a variety of medium & large scale projects including residential, mixed-use, recreational, and Governmental Projects. In November 2012, Hazem joined AECOM in Jeddah assigned as an Urban Planner. AECOM is a global multi disciplinary consultancy in the field of Engineering, Planning, Design and Project management. During his assignment, Hazem had a great chance to gain a lot of experience in the field of
urban planning throughout his contribution in one of the most important projects for the future of Jeddah, which is the JEDDAH PLANS 2030 project. JEDDAH PLANS 2030, is a 3 years project started in December 2012, focused on the preparation of a series of plans for the city of Jeddah for the year 2033 including a Strategic, Sub-Regional, Structure, and Local Area Plans. A detailed overview on the project is given in this portfolio, in addition to the main tasks, responsibilities, and contributions by Hazem during the project phases. In 2015, till present Hazem joined The United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN Habitat as an associate Urban Planner Contributing in the process of review, analysis and detailing city plans for 17 Saudi Cities as part of the activities of the Future Saudi Cities Programme. In conclusion, Hazem has built a robust experience presented in this Portfolio, which can help him excel in any position in the field of urban design and planning. His capabilities and skill set can also support him in applying for a Master Degree in leading schools in urban design and planning. His major capabilities can be summarized in the following: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Performing Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Conducting Research in Urban design and planning issues. –– Understanding of the Regional and Structure level of planning. –– Preparing design alternatives, along with maps and diagrams for different Urban scales. –– Developing detailed plans for the structure of local areas. –– Understanding and analyzing the urban context of buildings and the relation to its Architecture.
Future Saudi Cities Programme 2014 - 2017 Urban planning project Project Type
Professional
Project Involvement
Group Work
Level of the Project
4 years contract
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
Dr. Ayman El-Hefnawi (ayman.elhefnawi@unhabitat.org)
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
FSCP OVERVIEW
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
In response to urban challenges arising from the rapid growth , the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, in cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) are working on implementing the "Future Saudi Cities Program" in order to achieve sustainable urbanization through: • Providing a better urban environment in seventeen Saudi cities in accordance with the standards of city prosperity and well-being. • Reducing the phenomenon of urban sprawl and spread and address urbanization based on thoughtful and appropriate manner. • Finding institutional sustainable solutions and coordination between the ministries and partners for development in the urban sector. • Raising the institutional and technical capacity level in the field of planning urbanization processes and their management in a sustainable manner. • Involvement of all segments of the population taking into account their needs, especially the needs of women and youth, upon development of urban plans and their implementation.
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Provide planning and design inputs to the planning review of 3 Saudi Cities (Riyadh, Dammam and Buraydah); –– Develop spatial and non-spatial planning analysis supporting the local plans review process; –– Review and assess proposals and designs prepared by local planners for various pilot cities through enhancing maps quality and provide high level schematic diagrams; –– Present and discuss with the local stakeholders the planning proposals prepared with UNHABITAT Lab; –– Support and facilitate the task of international experts in the review and analysis of existing planning practices and instruments in KSA; –– Prepare PowerPoint presentation in both English and Arabic languages for city plans in order to facilitate discussion with local stakeholders; –– Produce Reports for Saudi Cities Reviews –– Support some capacity building activities in the concerned cities; –– Support the review of the Urban Legislation Framework and all related tasks including the facilitation of a series of participatory workshops with the local stakeholders (Municipalities of the 17 Saudi Cities) and the finalization of the Urban Legislation Report. –– Participate in national, regional and international forums and conferences related to urban planning such as 1st Saudi Urban Forum and Habitat III conferences.
FSCP scope covers the 17 major Saudi cities
Review of Buraydah Local Plan
Buraydah
Review of Dammam Local Plan
Dammam
Structure Plan
The review process of local city plans took place for 3 major saudi cities: Dammam, Riyadh, & Buraydah.
Review of Riyadh
CITY LOCAL PLANS REVIEWS
Riyadh
It was guided by the UN Habitat 21st century sustainable urban planning model, which consisted of 5 main principles: 1. Adequate space for streets 2. Densification 3. Promoting Mixed land-use 4. Social Inclusiveness 5. Promoting Public Transport
Analyzing Heirarchy of Centers and the distribution of services
FURTHER ANALYSIS
Landuse Compatiblity
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Participating in a series of workshops for the particiapation of 17 municipality for the assessment of Urban legislation in Saudi Cities using UN Habiat assessment tools. Preparation of Banners and supporting material about the FSCP programme for the participation in National (Saudi Urban Forum) and International (HABITAT III) Forums.
Transport Network
Open space potential
Analyzing Residnetial Typologies (Densities)
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LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL KING FAHAD SUBURB Unit lot size: 500 m2 GFA: 600 m2 FAR: 1.2 Site Coverage: 60% Building Height: G+1
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MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AS SALAM Unit lot size: 600 m2 GFA: 1,440 m2 FAR: 2.4 Site Coverage: 60% Building Height: G+3
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HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ISKAN ALKHOBAR Unit lot size: 1000 m2 GFA: 4,800 m2 FAR: 4.8 Site Coverage: 60% Building Height: G+7
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Jeddah Plans
2012 - 2015 City Planning Project
Project Type
Professional
Project Involvement
Group Work
Level of the Project
2.5 years contract
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
James Linton (james.linton@aecom.com)
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Performing Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Technical Reports Production (Mapping and Diagrams). –– Developing diagrams for the Spatial Plans in the Sub Regional & Structure Plan levels (Working under supervision of a Senior Urban Planners). –– Developing Plans and supporting diagrams and programming for 4 selected Action Area Plans (Working under supervision of a Senior Urban Planners). –– Liaison with the client representatives during the project phases. –– Attending Stakeholder Meetings and recording Minutes of Meetings where needed.
Aerial Photo for the Urban Core of Jeddah
JEDDAH OVERVIEW
Makkah Province & Jeddah Governorate Jeddah Governorate/Sub Region
Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 provinces. Jeddah is located within Makkah Province which is spread over an area of 4,717 km² and has an extensive coastline. With a population of over 6 million people Makkah Province is the most populous province of Saudi Arabia and is the third largest economy, contributing up to 19% of the Kingdom GDP). Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah Province in population of approximately 3.8 million people and expected to reach 6.2 million by 2033. This population and economic growth will place significant pressure on the existing urban area and services across the Jeddah Governorate, where the Jeddah Plans project main role is to guide this growth and contain it in a sustainable way to ensure a better life for future genereations.
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THE JEDDAH PLAN PROJECT COMPONENTS Al Layth
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The Jeddah Strategic Plan
Makkah
Identifies Jeddah Municipality’s Vision, Mission and development strategy for Jeddah Governorate to 1455/2033.
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JEDDAH GOVERNORATE
The Jeddah Sub-Regional Plan Identifies the extent of urban growth and spatial strategy for Jeddah Governorate to 1455/2033.
Jeddah Structure Plan Defines the detailed development strategy for Jeddah’s urban area to 1455/2033.
Jeddah Local Plan (Area Action Plans) Provides a series of planning guidance for areas of change to complement the Structure Plan.
THE JEDDAH PLAN
Jeddah Sub Regional Plan
The Jeddah Plan is a suite of plans prepared to guide development across the Jeddah Governorate over a 20 year planning period. It is delivered across four volumes as the following:
–– Sets out a long term spatial strategy for growth and development to 1455/2033.
Jeddah Strategic Plan –– Describes the Vision for development and urban growth within Jeddah Governorate. –– Provides the Mission for the development of the Governorate to be taken forward in the sub-regional, structure and local plans. –– Defines Governorate-wide Objectives and Policies to guide decision making relating to land use planning, urban policy making, infrastructure planning, investment, governance and provision of public facilities. –– Provides a management and implementation framework to ensure the long-term success of the Jeddah Plan.
–– Identifies locations for sub-regional urban growth and environmental protection. –– Provides a sub-regional spatial response to the main missions, Objectives and Policies set out in the Jeddah Strategic Plan.
Jeddah Structure Plan –– Provides a structuring framework for urban growth and regeneration within the 1450 Urban Growth Boundary. –– Provides strategic land use designations within the urban area of the Governorate. –– Provides a city level spatial framework to guide intervention and investment by the Municipality and its public and private partners.
Jeddah Local Plan –– Provides a series of Local Plans that define a regulatory framework for coordinated development and design decisions across the urban area. –– Provides confidence and certainty to public and private sector bodies in advancing specific plans, programmes and investment.
Integrated Planning Principles The Jeddah Vision
Building on the Vision, Missions and Policies within the Strategic Plan, the Sub-Regional plan proposes an integrated approach to subregional growth.
Mission Sub Regional Plan
The enforcement of a growth boundary will assist in protecting the natural environment.
Structure Plan
Objectives
Population will be distributed through the establishment of seven “towns” that will be subject to further detailed planning through the Structure and Local Plans.
Policies
Each town will be served by a hierarchy of centres.
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Policy
A green infrastructure network will provide a range of benefits for urban and natural environments within each town; including high provision of open space.
Jeddah Strategic Plan 2033
Delivery and implementation
The Jeddah Vision
Mission
A clear mobility network will correlate with landuses and density within each of the towns. The various public transport systems will connect different centres ensuring that the function of the centres are supported.
Where we want to go? Sets the Municipalities long term aspiration for the development of Jeddah to 1454/2033
What do we want to change? Six mission statements that the Jeddah Integrated Plan seeks to achieve
Natural Environment
How will we achieve it? Sets out how the Municipality will achieve this through integrated planning Policy Growth boundary
Jeddah Plans Proccess The Vision is underpinned by the Governorate Mission Statements, Objectives and Policies within the Strategic Plan. These also guide the Sub-regional, Structure and Local Plans. The Mission Statements provide a series of “rules” that should be followed in planning for development and growth across the Municipality through the Sub Regional, Structure and Local Plans. By integrating these missions, and ensuring that they are embedded in all urban planning initiatives, an urban area will be created that will be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable for years to come. These Statements are based upon a detailed understanding of the Jeddah context, and application of principles taken forward in the urban planning of other comparable global cities. These have been refined taking into consideration the regional context, opportunities and constraints, and the population and economic growth requirements.
Towns + Centres
Green Infrastructure
Mobility
Integrated
Sub Regional Plan Overview The Jeddah Sub-Regional Plan covers Jeddah Governorate, comprising a land area of 7,414 sq km along the Red Sea coast. The Governorate stretches some 160 km from the settlement of Thuwal in the north, to near Mastabah in the south. It includes the city of Jeddah which has grown along the coastal plain from the historic old town around Al Balad district. The Governorate includes several smaller rural and coastal settlements including Thuwal and Dahban. An urban growth boundary to 1450 has been identified. This has been a consideration in the development of the Sub Regional Plan.
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Jeddah Sub Regional Plan 2033
Growth Parameters
–– Containing growth of the existing urban area. –– Building on the location and function of major projects. –– Structuring future development around areas of high public investment, such as transport systems. –– Concentration of density in the existing urban area. –– Developable land is defined outside areas of high environmental sensitivity or environmental risk. –– Limiting growth of the city east and controls that to the north and south –– Identifying significant areas for development post 2033 currently within the 1450 boundary. KEY
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Jeddah Governorate Boundary 1450 Urban Growth Boundary
Regulatory Boundaries - The extent of growth accords with the statutory boundaries set by MOMRA. Proposed development outside of the 1450 Growth Boundaries must be justified through evidence and need.
Environmental Protection Boundary Land Required for Development to 1450 Land Available for Development under Restrictive Regulations to 1450 Land Available for Development Post 1450 Land Available for Development with Restrictive Environmental Controls to 1450
Centres Structure- Establishing a centres hierarchy that ensures equitable levels of service provision and access are afforded to residents. Seven Town Centres are identified.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Outside 1450 Urban Boundary) Stormwater Channels Economic Assets
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JEDDAH PLANS PROJECT
Mobility
–– A number of road projects are currently proposed to alleviate traffic congestion and assist in the growth of the city. They include: Middle Ring Road (MRR) Outer Ring Road (ORR) City Bypass/Parkway System –– The centres proposed within the sub regional plan will be established based upon their accessibility by a range of transport modes, in particular public transport. –– Two main transport projects are underway within Jeddah – the Harramain High Speed Rail and Land Bridge projects. Both of these projects follow routes away from the core urban area. –– Major public transport projects, including the Jeddah Metro, are currently at the planning stage.
Centers
–– Ensuring centres remain within regulatory boundaries –– Determining land within the urban area that can be used to create centres through intensified and consolidated land use. –– Ensuring locations for major centres respond to areas of appropriate committed major projects and associated infrastructure investment. –– Ensuring centres respond to land capability, population capacity and land area requirements –– Proximity to public transport and road alignments. –– Centers will act as major employment destinations integrated into commercial centers as well as nlue collar work zones.
Environment
–– Regional Parks and/or Reserves – areas of regional significance that are protected from development. –– Water courses and wadi corridors which naturally drain to the floodplain are used to enhance accessibility within the urban open space network, and to protect, restore and enhance. –– There is an increase in the likelihood to develop existing vacant land within Jeddah’s urban area for open space. –– Consolidation of the urban area will utilize existing grey infrastructure with green infrastructure. –– Consolidated urban areas with focussed growth to the north and south places less pressure on coastlines.
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Open Space & Regional Park
Integrated and contained growth - Focusing development across the existing urban area with only limited development to the north and south to support planned investments.
Watersheds (Flood Paths) Major Road Network Haramain High Speed Rail (HSR) Middle Ring Road (MRR) Outer Ring Road (ORR)
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Density - Increasing density around key activity areas of the Severn towns.
Al Haramain Highway Major Transit Stations Landbridge (Freight) Rail Route
Integrated Multi Modal Transport Network - New primary transit alignments connect all major centres and promote Transit Orientated Development (TOD).
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Major Projects - Major projects represent locations for significant planned investment. Projects have been assessed against their ability to support the overarching Vision and Missions of the Strategic Plan. Projects not yet committed, and juxtaposed to the Sub Regional Plan should be re-appraised.
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Topography -In order to preserve the topography of the Governorate and landscape quality presented by the Hijaz mountains, no development will take place on slopes above 15 degrees and growth of the city eastwards is therefore limited. Water Management - Large extents of the Jeddah Governorate are characterised by natural water systems, wadis and dam catchment areas. Such systems can only be modified through substantial investment in major infrastructure and should therefore only be considered where developable land is of finite resource. This is not the case in Jeddah and as such all land is considered undevelopable for the purposes of capability assessment. PO BOX 15326 JEDDAH 2149, KSA www.aecom.com
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Green Infrastructure Systems - Major open space and environmentally sensitive areas are reserved from development alongside protection of natural water flow systems to develop an integrated green infrastructure network.
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JEDDAH STRUCTURE PLAN 2033
TOWN 4 - JEDDAH AL JADEEDA
The Structure Plan sets out broad development intentions for Jeddah to 2033/1455. The plan establishes principles and strategies to guide subsequent detailed land use planning and policies by Jeddah Municipality and its partners. Main Components of the Structure Plan are: –– General land uses
In the Structure Plan and following the Sub-Regional Plan, Jeddah was divided into 7 towns. Town 4 will capitalise upon the proximity to the airport and waterfront. Airport related industries and commerce will establish synergies between the airport and CBD located in Town 3 with further high quality office and retail space provided. A focus on business orientated tourism will also be facilitated through major hotels located along the corniche providing opportunity for conferences as well as accommodation space in close proximity of the airport - a major transport hub. The waterfront also provides the potential for enhanced leisure tourism with high density and high value residential accommodation proposed. Lower cost accommodation / light and high-tech industrial uses will be provided closer to airport with the potential to harness an ‘aerotropolis’ function.
–– Environmental Protection Areas –– Location of Activity Centers –– Transport Network –– Green Infrastructure and Open Space
Jeddah Structure Plan 2033
–– Utility Network
TOWN 4 - LANDUSE
CENTERS
GREEN INFRASTRUCTRE
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ROAD NETWORK
ACTION AREA PLAN (AAP) - TOWN CENTER 4 The Action Area Plan sets out the 2033/1455 guidelines for TC4. It is the aim of the guidelines to ensure that future discussions and engagement around development are informed by a consistent and clear set of guiding principles. These guidelines establish the future planning and development framework for TC4. Proposals inconsistent with the guidelines must be fully justified as exceptions to this guidance.
Local Plan / Action Area Plans
The same process was followed for another 2 Town centers and 15 Multi District Centers that were part of the Structure Plan.
LANDUSE
MOBILITY & TRANSPORT
OPEN SPACE & COMMUNITY FACIILITES
DENSITY
FAR
Natural History Open Museum
2008/2009 - Graduation Thesis
Project Type
Academic (Graduation thesis)
Project Involvement
Individaual work
Level of the Project
1 year
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
Dr. Amr Attia (amrattia@yahoo.com)
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Perform Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Conduct research into Urban Design and Planning issues. –– Develop Urban Design concepts. –– Design development. –– Develop colored Site layout. –– 3D Visualisation. –– Presentations to Jury.
Cairo - Egypt
Inspiration
Vision
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION COMPLEX IN WASHINGTON DC
The Gateway to a Journey into Knowledge This project is aimed to be a NEW CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH that arises in the essence of a historic natural environment flavoured with an exciting recreational experience. The project is planned to act as a pilot project for A NEW COMPLEX OF OPEN MUSEUMS across Egypt linking a series of similar sites rich in Natural History such as: AL Faouym and Al Giza, with the cooperation of the elite research institutions such as Library of Alexandria.
The Smithsonian Institution Complex is one of the most attractive detinations for tourists in Washington DC. The idea of having a complex of museums with different backgrounds was very exciting, and inspired the vision of this project, building on the site's rich natural characteristic.
Air & Space Museum
Art sculpture Garden
Natural History Museum
American History Museum
The site is well connected with a solid road network, as it is directly connected to the 90 Street which is the major arterial connecting the whole town. While on the regional level, it is just a 5 minutes drive from the ring road to the west, where you can drive north to the Airport or south to Giza. Also the ring road connects to the major expressways going to Suez and Al Ain Al Sokhna.
Oportunities
Site Analysis
Regional Context
The site is located in one of the new emerging towns to the east of Cairo called New Cairo.
Many opportunities exist in the vicinity of the site, which can support the vision of this project which is based on creating a new center for knowledge and sceintific research blended with a recreational environment that leaves a memorable experience to the visitors. These opportunities are the following: –– The new campuses for well established universities where integration can take place in scientific research. –– The solid road network which connects the project efficiently on the local and regional levels. –– The proximity to the airport, which facilitates the arrival of international visitors. –– The surrounding population in the emerging residential districts.
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The site features a robust natural characteristic as it adjoins the Petrefied Forest at the western edge, with a rich natural history that belongs to millions of years back. The topography of the site is fairly smooth with some hilltops to the west side. Some areas of the site have high water table, and a pond of domestic water is found in the south west of the site.
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Master Plan Part of the 200 Ha site of this Project is linked to a protected area in New Cairo called The Petrified Forest . The design concept was inspired from the natural charecteristics of the site that was clearly reflected on the zoning and the site layout . The project is a low density mixed use development consisting of the following zones: ––Research & Development Zone ––Preserved Area A (For Scientific Explorations & Experiments) ––Preserved Area B (For Safaris, camping and desert activities) ––Recreational Corridor (Thematic Restaurants, Retail Shops) ––Amphitheatre ––5 Stars Hotels
Mobility / Transportation
The aim was to minimize the dependance on vehicles and maximize the pedestrian movement. From here minimal asphalt roads was designed to serve on the major developments of the project such as the Hotels, Research complex and the exhibition area. Otherwise, pedestrian movement is dominating as well as using golf carts. The site is expected to be connected with the stations of the major bus network, which also connects to the future planned underground metro forming an efficient Public Transportation Network.
Open Space / Water Features
The provision of open space forming a variety of recreational areas was obligatory, benefting from the nature of the site. Desert Landscape guidlines were applied on the selection of the plantings used in open spaces, to minimize the amount of water needed for irrigation, guided by the sustainability principles. A major water element was created at the middle of the project connecting the site as a major spine passing through the amphitheatre and gathering all the recreational facilities, restaurants & cafeterias arround it.
Solid & Void
Minimal footprint of buildings was designed to minimize the impact on the special nature of the site. The design of the buildings took into consideration the natural characteristics of the site such as the toporgraphy and the geological features of the soil.
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EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERIES ZONE Organizing art galleries and events as well as exhibtions to display natural history elements such as petrified wood, dinosaurs and wales fossils. This zone is directly connected to the main recreational spine through a pedestrian bridge.
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HOTEL / MOTEL SPINE The main spine linking the 5 stars hotel with luxury pools and restaurants with the Lake Motel which views the pond in the deppresed area behind the Amphitheatre. This spine connects directly to the main recreational corridor where all the thematic restaurants are located.
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THEMATIC RESTAURANTS AND GARDENS - DAY A series of thematic restaurants is provided along the main recreational corridor in the heart of the project. Lined with the main water element and adjacent to shaded plazas which allows visitors to enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor places, in a simulation of pre historic environment.
THEMATIC RESTAURANTS AND GARDENS - NIGHT The night mode is a different experience along the main spine enjoying lights beneath the water element and dancing fountains.
The Amphitheatre plays a big role in the entertainment of the visitors where occasional events take place in an exciting natural landscape environment above the main water element.
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VIEWING TOWERS AND TERRACES Along the main spine, a series of viewing towers were located where visitors can enjoy the nice views to the petrified forest and the other exciting areas in the project.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ZONE The main area assigned for scientific research and conferences related to the nature of the site and the adjacent petrified forest. This zone combines a group of buildings such as: –– Institute of Geology –– Institute of Fossils –– Conference Halls –– A Research Center –– A central Library Also a variety of restaurants and outdoor plazas are provided for the researchers and scientists to enjoy their break times.
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The design theoretically pursued to be certified by the LEED rating system for a Silver LEED ND, this was clearly evident in the following design initiatives:
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Reducing Site disturbance, minimizing building footprint.
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Recycling Grey Water for Irrigation.
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Using Solar Panels for Energy.
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Preserving Environmental Sensitive Sites.
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Minimizaing the dependance on motor vehicles.
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Civic Centre
2008/2009 - Urban Design Project
Project Type
Academic
Project Involvement
Individaual work
Level of the Project
Semester
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
Dr. Ahmed Sami (archi.sami@gmail.com)
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Perform Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Conduct research into Urban Design and Planning issues. –– Develop Urban Design concepts. –– Design development. –– Develop colored Site layout. –– 3D Visualisation. –– Presentations to Jury.
Cairo - Egypt
INSPIRATION
CONCEPT
AZHAR PARK - CAIRO The western hillside is covered with flowering and succulent plants with luxuriant tones. Views from the many vantage points along the west, across these slopes and the restored Historic Wall to Old Cairo, beyond, with its major monuments with their domes and minarets, is captivating for residents and visitors to Cairo alike.
As part of the new trends in urbanism, and the necessity of enhancing the environments that people live in. This project plays a key role in communicating these ideas by providing a diverse range of facilities to the residents of the surrounding area such as: sports, cultural and recreational facilities, which will add quality to these people's lives, and help them perform better and be more productive.
The Citadel Panoramic View From The Hilltop Restaurant.
Underground Parking
CIRCULATION AND PARKING
BUBBLE DIAGRAM (ZONING)
SOLID AND VOID
A Sheded Seating At the end of The Main Promenade which provide internal landmarks for the Park.
REGIONAL CONTEXXT
The 12th Century Ayyubid City Wall Of Cairo Was Discovered During The Clearing Of A 500-Year-Old Accumalation Of Rubbish.
A formal and linear promenade runs along a straight but descending course from the Hilltop restaurant\ through the center of the central water-tank top, and continues 250 meters southward on axis with the Citadel complex to the south. This processional path measures eight meters wide and is to be flanked on both sides by two rows of royal palms and parallel side paths, with lateral benches for seating.
The site is located in the Eastern part of Cairo approximately 30 mins from the major rail station in Ramses. Also it is very close to the airport. The site sits between the two major roads connecting Cairo with the new emerging towns the east which are Al Nasr Street and Al Thawra Street.
AREA PROGRAMMING
OPEN SPACE AND GREEN AREAS
ACTIVITY ZONES
VISUAL ANALYSIS
URBAN FABRIC
The project site is surrounded by a lot of residential buildings where the residents lack any parks or recreational space in the area. Also it is in proximity to one of the major shopping destinations in Cairo (City Stars Mall). A big mosque exists in the periphery which is a big traffic generator.
VACANT LANDS
ROADS
An intensive traffic density measurement took place by groups of students, in order to identify the traffic issues around the site and later consider these issues in the proposed design for the project. LAND USES
AERIAL
A couple of solutions where proposed to minimize traffic congestions such as: –– Connecting the site with secondary roads to the Primary Roads (Al Nasr & Al Thawra Roads) surrounding the site. –– Using a Park and Ride system located at Al Nozha street where visitors can ride the shuttle bus to go to the civic center. –– A tunnel is propsed opposite to City Stars Mall, to enhance the pedestrian conncetion between the mall and the Civic Center.
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1 VIEW ABOVE THE MAIN ENTRANCE
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2 OUTDOOR THEATRE
SECTION A - A The Civic Center represents a new destination for recreation for all the family members providing a range of activities for the public. Sports Facilities are available 24 hours for all ages. Art Galleries take place in the Art garden. Also Business confernces can be held in the Conference Complex.
3 MAIN PLAZA
4 RUNNING TRACK
Special Events can be organized in the outdoor theatre. And people can enjoy their meals in the Lake restaurants anytime in the day.
Beach Resort Masterplan 2007/2008 - Urban Design Project
Project Type
Academic
Project Involvement
Individaual work
Level of the Project
Semster
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
Dr. Ahmed Sami (archi.sami@gmail.com)
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Perform Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Preparing a 3D maquette for the contour of the site. –– Conduct research into Urban Design and Planning issues. –– Develop Urban Design concepts. –– Design development. –– Develop colored Site layout. –– 3D Visualisation. –– Presentations to Jury.
Al Ain Al Sokhna - Egypt
CHALET TYPE 1 & 2
CHALET TYPE 1
CHALET TYPE 2
SOLID AND VOID
TYPICAL FLOOR
HOTEL ROOMS FLOOR PLANS
FIRST FLOOR
HOTEL
BEACH VILLAS
MOBILITY AND CIRCULATION
WATER PARK CHALET
STUDIOS FLOOR PLANS GREEN AREAS AND WATER FEATURES
GROUND FLOOR
Office Building and Showroom
2007/2008 - Architecture design project
Project Type
Academic
Project Involvement
Individaual work
Level of the Project
Semester
Supervisor (Name & E-mail Address)
Dr. Amr Attia (amrattia@yahoo.com)
Role in the Process : Research & Analysis
Conceptual Design
Design Development
Visualization
Main Tasks and Responsibilities: –– Data collection and Analysis. –– Perform Site Surveys for Urban Analysis. –– Conduct research into Architecture and urban design issues. –– Develop Architecture design concepts. –– Design development. –– Prepare Architectural drawings (Floor Plans, Sections & Elevations) –– Develop colored Site layout. –– 3D Visualisation. –– Presentations to Jury.
Cairo - Egypt
CONCEPT
It can be easily observed that Fashion trends round in a cycle and comes back in later years to emerge as a new trend once again. The main concept of the building form was inspired from the Mobius Strip, which is a geometric shape (One sided surface), if you keep following the surface, you will end up back where you started, and this is similar to what happens with FASHION.
This Project was designed for a corporate in the fashion industry. The 1500 m2 footprint building consists of 2 main components, the 15 storey Office building designed to accomodate the corporate employees, and the 4 storey show room with retail shops. The design proposed a public plaza in the area opposite to the building which will connect the building's entrance to the surrounding context.
TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS
BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (PARKING)
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A - A
MAIN BUILDING ELEVATION (IN URBAN CONTEXT)
The Main Entrance of the Building is directly from the plaza, the ground floor is raised by the stairs at the entrance. The 1st Floor consists of the main Entrance Lobby, Aminstartion offices, & some Retail shops. The Parking is in the Basement floor with capacity of 25 spaces for the Executives. The rest of the Employees can use an existing parking structure 2 blocks from the building with discounted rates for the corporate. On the 5th Floor, a nice viewing restaurant is located above the podium of the showroom and shops. Employees and visitors can enjoy nice meals as well as nice scenery of the surrounding area.
Hazem Al Toukhi Design Portfolio
Urban Design and Planning