Karim Gorgi Architecture Portfolio
Contents Revisionist Opera House
Gothic Revival Interior Design
Sensory Pavilion
Revisionist Interior Design
Toll Station KM28, Giza
Minimalist Interior Design
Contents Hospital Design
Revisionist Exhibition Building
Tourist Information Center
Multi-Function Building Design
Dystopian Climate Scene
Dystopian Authoritarian Scene
Revisionist Opera House
Through the Dialectic Struggle between the aesthetic doctrines of contemporary and classical architecture, Revisionist Architecture Reconciles and synthesizes the oppositions. Through the integration of contemporary art into the architectural design, and viewing the structure as both the artistic subject as well as the medium upon which art is showcased, the synthesis is achieved. In this case, Cubist Themes are integrated into the design as part of the structure and its ornaments.
Plans
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Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Evocation Chris Itsell
Comradery Richard Arfsten
Acoustics Acoustic Parameters
Cross Section A-A
Landscape Design
Gothic Revival Interior Design
Sensory Pavilion
The concept of the design was to appeal to more than just visual stimulus for an aesthetic experience, but also the other senses such as the touch and hearing. The dynamic form, wooden texture, and warm sand contributed to the tactile aesthetic experience. The wind-driven aeolian harp contributed as an acoustic aesthetic experience.
Plans
Cross Section A-A
Site Plan
Analysis
Revisionist Interior Design
In a synthetic integration between Line Art and Industrial Style, this interior design space follows the fundamental theories of Revisionist Architecture
Toll Station KM28, Giza
This toll station is designed specifically as an eclectic synthesis between the ancient Egyptian architectural style and the contemporary expressionist architectural style to emphasize the nation's great history concerning Giza and highlight the evolving technology and expression.
Minimalist Interior Design
Hospital Design
Form and Function are both imperative in hospital designs. The Design must adhere to practicality as well as the patients' psychological comfort and well-being. This design follows the standards for hospital functionality and promises aesthetic qualities, using classical principles, for patient well-being.
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Entrance Administration Outpatient Clinic Emergency Dep. Waiting Room Major Emergency Op. Room Observation Room Office Minor Emergency Op. Room Supplies Room Utility Room Nurse Station WC Radiology/Labs Dep. Operations Dep.
As the design shows, all major treatment facilities are connected directly to the entrance. The outpatient facilities, emergency department, radiology department, obstetric department, operating department and intensive care unit are within easy reach right from the entrance, at most an elevator. Office spaces are also located adjacent to the entrance to ensure easy access and circulation for participants. The use of disinfected and unclean passages allows for healthier circulation and avoids unnecessary contamination
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There is a direct path between the main stairs and the entrance in case you have any difficulty finding the fire escape stairs. There are elevators connecting the Operations Department, the Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department with the underground mortuary
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Major Operating Room Minor Operating Room Doctors' Room Sterilization Unit ICU Maternity Dep. Delivery Room Scrubs/ Utilities Janitor's Room Labour Room Hospital Ward Inpatient Room Bathroom Storage Morgue Autopsy Shower Room Kitchen Hearse
There is a strategic exit next to the radiology department in case a mechanical hazard occurs or escalates to a more serious problem. Exits are generally, strategically located throughout the three main wings of the hospital ground floor (Outpatient Department - Radiology Department - Emergency Department) The path to the fire escape staircase and the main staircase on the ward floors is straightforward All hospital rooms are located near the nursing stations and there are storage units available nearby. Each room is confined by a duct where pipes and AC channels can pass. The curtain wall enhances the lighting in the hospital rooms and allows them to have a view of the surrounding greenery
Aesthetic Qualities
These include symmetry, focal points, focal axes, and framing mechanisms (framed by both direct axes and focal axes) The presentation on the left represents the application of these principles. The red dashed lines represent the focal axes, the red circles represent the focal points, the blue squares represent specific framing mechanisms, and the green dashed line represents the symmetry ax
Cross Section A-A
The main interface displays a grid throughout the main interface, giving the user a sense of stability and order. Besides, the column-like channels are covered with "Carrera Marble" which displays well-known fractal -like patterns to ensure beauty The entire design maintains a monochromatic color scheme (different shades of white and gray, along with fractal patterns of marble and mural paint) and this keeps the user experience comfortable and simple, rather than intimidating, in contrast to the building's high stature.
Revisionist Exhibition Building
Another Revisionist Architecture rendition of a building. In this case there is a synthesis between deconstructivist architectural forming and futurist art.
Tourist Information Center
Located in Alexandria, Egypt, this tourist information center is designed as an abstract take on the Greek heritage and influence in Alexandria.
Multi-Function Building Design
As a mall, hotel, and office space, this design encompasses all the necessary functions whilst also allowing the curvilinear form to prosper.
Plans
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Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Repeated Floor Plan Cross Section
Courtyard
Pavilion Entrance
Hotel Room
Dystopian Climate Scene
A Dystopian Scene depicting the aftermath of climate collapse as the wealthy class resides in luxurious units above the dead ground
Dystopian Authoritarian Scene
A Dystopian Scene depicting the melancholy of a lone wolf in an authoritarian state that keeps a waking eye