CONTENTS
01 GRADUATION PROJECT
Adaptive Reuse of Mithqal Al Fayez’ Guesthouse
02 3D DIAGRAMS
Bisharat Building Project for The American University of Madaba – New Faculty of Architecture and Design Urban Design and Urban Generation Project
03 TECHNICAL WORKING DRAWINGS
Building Construction Materials and Processes III Course Internship Projects
04 MISCELLANEOUS Artwork Graphic Design Photography
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GRADUATION PROJECT Adaptive Reuse of Mithqal Al Fayez’ Guesthouse
PROJECT TYPE Adaptive Reuse PROJECT YEAR 2020 – 2021 INSTITUTION American University of Madaba STUDENT Jude Zoubi 1710188
INTRODUCTION The tribalism debate is at the heart of Jordan’s struggle to sustain and cultivate a national identity. This project explores how tribal identities have affected the urban structure of Jordan. Causing urban segregation, strengthening differences, and the creation of separate public spaces for the socialization of different communities. Bearing in mind all these aspects, the main aim of this project is to escape from those “communization” and fragmentation strategies and to promote a public space with genuine central and unifying functions, able to reinforce socio-cultural cohesion within Jordan. The project will re-define the concept of Al Madafa. From a space that is meant for the socialization of specific individuals, to a space that is meant to create unity, harmony, and equivalency. A space where people can feel greater self-acceptance, a sense of belonging and acknowledge diversity and differences.. By creating spaces like this, it allows society to become more empathetic and supportive toward each other, which creates a more positive and secure environment throughout communities.
From ‘Uneasy Lies the Head: The Autobiography of His Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’
THE MAIN TRIBAL INSTITUTION Al Madafa is a traditional form of guest house that emphasizes the social, economic and political role and function of Sheikhs as traditional leaders, giving them a place where they exercise their power and influence over members of the tribe, and a place where members of the tribe can strengthen their ties and obligations. In addition, the guest house is a traditional institution where the concentration of tribal authorities is seen, and tribalism is reinforced as an attitude. It is a symbol of assimilation for the tribe, and the means of supporting a group political identity, forming a mutual feeling of shared practices. The Madafa played a significant social, economic and political role in the life of Jordanians, who considered it demonstrative of the structure of local politics in the villages.
THE NEW FORM OF GUESTHOUSE The development of modernization and social change did not erase Al-Madafa entirely. What occurred was that the shape of this social institution was modified and became Diwan. The arrangement and functions of the guest house transformed from those of a customary political institution and meeting place of all members of a tribe to those of a Diwan. The Diwan as a tribe institution embodies a new form of guest house and representative traditional political institution, designated by a joint affiliation with the formal political structure. The guest house has come to signify and embody no longer the personal identity of the owner of the Madafa, but rather the tribe’s identity, which clarifies the communal character of the activities in the Diwan. The Diwan is the place where all members of the tribe meet for various social events.
BACKGROUND It should be noted that a study carried out in Irbid town of Jordan addressed some issues associated with the Madafa. It is a master thesis, which targeted the association among the tribe and state in a single hand and the Madafa in the second. The study revealed that an important transformation has taken place from the Madafa in which the relationship was between the 'ego' (the owner of the Madafa) and the 'other' (the stranger) to a place where the relationship is between 'us' and the 'others': us refers to all members of the tribe, and the others refers to strangers. Moreover, the study discovered that nowadays all individuals of the tribe own the Madafa, while formerly it was owned solely by the sheikh. AL MADAFA
AL DIWAN
SOLUTION The objective of this project is to create a new guesthouse concept. What was once a space that belonged to a particular tribe or group will be reformed into a space that belongs and tells the story of the entire community. a public space where everyone is a stranger without social responsibilities and roles and where people can feel a sense of belonging in a highly segregated society.
EXISTING GUESTHOUSE CONDITIONS
NEW GUESTHOUSE CONDITIONS
Umm Al Amad Village SITE ANALYSIS
UMM AL AMAD VILLAGE Umm Al Amad is a village located north of Madaba, along the road to Amman.
URBAN PRIMARY TYPOLOGIES OF UMM AL AMAD
AGRICULTURE IN UMM AL AMAD Umm Al Amad is in the middle of fertile plains to the north of Madaba. This is reflected in the diversity of its agricultural land, irrigated and rain fed crops and orchards. Most of its population work in the land, and still highly depend on agriculture and livestock. They produce different kinds of fruits, vegetables, grain, and keep sheep, camels and goats.
SITE L O C A T I O N The site is located along the Madaba highway in the hub of Umm Al Amad, south-west of the new Diwan of Mithqal Al Fayez and north-east of Mithqal Al Fayez’ Mosque. The site encloses 4 buildings with an area of approximately 7,500 m2. The main building is the guesthouse and the other 3 buildings are hay warehouses situated closely together.
SITE
DOCUMENTATION
RELATION WITH SPACE
PEDESTRIAN PATHS
LANDMARKS
VIEW FROM THE STREET
ENTRY POINTS
RELATION OF COURTYARDS & CIRCULATION
PLANS STRUCTURE
AL BAYKA – GROUND FLOOR
AL ELLIYEH – FIRST FLOOR
RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOR PHASE 1: PRESERVATION According to The Burra Charter, a book that provides guidance for the conservation and management of places of cultural significance. “Places of cultural significance tell us about who we are and the past that has formed us. They are irreplaceable, precious, and must be conserved for present and future generations.” The guesthouse of Sheikh Mithqal Al Fayez once helped create and maintain the tribe’s identity; it is a place where many stories have been told and has stood as a representation of society. Therefore, and out of respect for our neighbors (Al Fayez tribe), the guesthouse will foster a silent exhibition dedicated to their Sheikh and tribe history, a place that will function forever as a living memorial. In order to preserve the authentic sense of the guesthouse’ history, conservation actions must take place. The first strategy is to repair rather than replace wherever possible, historic characters shall be retained, preserving as much of the original fabric as possible. Incase replace work must be done, efforts should be made to match the type and color of the original stone and brick. As for the interior walls and spaces they should be protected with structural and roof materials that ensure their durability (Traditional and local materials should be employed here). Any elements of significance such as Mariam’s oven should be kept safe.
ONE CHANCE RULE PHASE 2: RENOVATION Historic buildings and their remains, should be protected from further deterioration, restored and adapted to modern requirements and modern social changes. In the case of this project, the warehouse (Al Bayka) in the ground floor of the guest house and the 3 warehouses on site will be renovated to accommodate new functions. The renovation strategies used in this phase are based on reversibility. “True architecture should offer people an empty space; temporarily occupy it but never permanently.” Therefore, in order for restoration to be possible in the future, physical interventions are kept to a minimum and the work is limited to essentials. Such work include treating degradations in the walls and openings of the warehouses and the major structural ruin in the roof of Al Bayka. Flexible and lightweight materials such as glass and steel are used to ensure the options of reinstatement in the future.
HUMAN INTERACTION FIRST PHASE 3: INTEGRATION
The last phase of the conservation actions taken in this project is the integration of new structures on site. These structures are stairs and bridges linking the 3 warehouses together. Steel stairs will be situated on the sides of each building allowing us to take advantage of the roofs in order to create outdoor spaces. Each roof will have its own function and user experience. All roofs will be connected together through steel and glass bridges.
PROGRAM:
SPATIAL STORYTELLING What is storytelling? Why choose storytelling for this project? And How can architecture serve as a catalyst for storytelling?
STORYTELLING
The Force For Social Change
Storytelling helps us understand others; it has the ability to aid us in learning about people as well as understanding them and their situations. Whether we actually know the individual or not, hearing their story evokes feelings such as trust, kindness, and empathy within us. It motivates us to work together and positively influences our social behavior. Because of this, stories have a unique ability to build connections between people. Therefore, the project will provide storytelling spaces, a platform for sharing stories in any form, where there is no hierarchy, and where people from different backgrounds, tribes and regions can come together and take part in this experience.
TYPES OF STORYTELLING ORAL
VISUAL
WRITTEN
DIGITAL
MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
Storytelling Spaces Implemented on Site
The relationship of “Us” and “Them” demonstrated in Al Madafa and Al Diwan will no longer be expressed. Instead, the new Madafa concept will be the host to all tribes and families of Jordan, contributing to the shared public image and character of society.
DESIGN
PROPOSAL
EXISTING SITE PLAN
EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN
EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PROPOSED
OUTDOOR
SPACES
EXTERIOR
SHOTS
Entrance to the site
Communal courtyard
Social Space
Market Space
INTERIOR
SHOTS
Digital storytelling space
Coffee Shop
Visual storytelling space
BEFORE &
AFTER SHOTS
EXISTING WAREHOUSE A
EXISTING WAREHOUSE B
EXISTING WAREHOUSE C
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE A
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE B
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE C
EXISTING S I T E
PROPOSED S I T E
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3D DIAGRAMS
02.1 Bisharat Building Project for The AUM Faculty of Architecture and Design Name: Jude Zoubi Date Year: 2019 Course: Design Studio V
02.2 URBAN DESIGN AND URBAN GENERATION PROJECT Name: Jude Zoubi Date Year: 2020 Course: Urban Design
03
TECHNICAL WORKING DRAWINGS
Name: Jude Zoubi Date Year: 2020 Project: Building Construction Materials and Processes III Course
Name: Jude Zoubi Date Year: 2020 Project: Office Internship
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MISCELLANEOUS
04.1 ART WORK 04.1.1
ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY
“The Day when neither wealth nor sons shall benefit, except him who comes before Allah with a pure heart”
“And be patient for the decision of your Lord, for indeed, you are in Our eyes.”
04.1.2 ARCHITECTURE
04.1.3 COMIC
04.1.4 ICON
04.1.5 FEMALE “ You want to keep the blood and the milk hidden as if the womb and breast never fed you” - Rupi Kaur
04.2 GRAPHIC DESIGN
04.3 PHOTOGRAPHY
THANK YOU
JUDE ZOUBI Judezoubi97@gmail.com