khalid al-tamimi architecture portfolio 2014-2016
Furniture Exhibit + Workshop arc 302 i spring 2014 Expo 2020 Pavilion arc 401 i fall 2014
Artist Retreat arc 402 i spring 2015
Blue Lagoon Masterplan arc 501 i fall 2015
Natural arc 502 i spring
Silk Road Installation christo and jeanne claude award 2016
Topological Modeling arc 394 i summer 2014 - arc 465 i fall 2015
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education
Bachelor of Architecture College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) The American University of Sharjah, U.A.E. 2011 - 2016 interests -Traveling
Venice Internship
Intern for the National Pavilion of the U.A.E. at La Biennale di Venezia
Activations Participant
Participant of Sharjah Art Foundation’s “Do It In Arabic” project
Volunteer AIA Annual Year End Conference Volunteer
Teaching Assistant
History of Architecture - Teaching Assistant at AUS
Teaching Assistant History of Modern Architecture - Teaching Assistant at AUS AIAS at AUS Vice President [1 year] American Institute of Architecture Students Club Vice President
RMJM Internship
Architecture / Interior Design Intern at RMJM in Dubai, U.A.E
RIT + AUS Collaborative Workshop
Participant of the collaborative “Souvenir” Workshop between RIT-NY and AUS
AutoCAD Course
languages instagram @khalidtam issuu https://issuu.com/khalid_al-tamimi AutoDesk Revit
Completed AutoCAD AutoDesk Course at SitesPower Center in Sharjah Art Program Completed a three phase art program at Sharjah Art Institute
outreach skills Rhinoceros 5.0 Autodesk AutoCAD AutoDesk Maya Keyshot Rendering
Vray for Rhinoceros Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Processing Microsoft Office Material Fabrication Model Making Drawing I Sketching Documenting experience + activities 2009 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 Zbrush
khalid al-tamimi
-Reading -Swimming -Writing -Philosophy -Psychology -Arch. Theory -Art + Painting
Fluent in Arabic (First Language) Fluent in English (Second Language)
2016 fall 2016 spring 2015 fall 2015 spring
academic awards
Chancellors List - Gold Medal
Awarded to students with a 3.5+ CGPA for the third time or above
Deans’ Award for Academic Excellence
Recipient of CAAD’s Deans’ Award for Academic Excellence Awarded to the graduating student with the highest CGPA
Chancellors List - Gold Medal
Awarded to students with a 3.5+ CGPA for the third time or above
MAAD Award
Recipient of CAAD’s “Motivation, Dedication and Attitude” Award of the academic year
2014 fall 2013 fall
Chancellors List - Gold Medal
Awarded to students with a 3.5+ CGPA for the third time or above
Chancellors List - Silver Medal Awarded to students with a 3.5+ CGPA for the second time
2012 fall 2012 spring
Chancellors List - Bronze Medal Awarded to students with a 3.5+ CGPA for the first time
MAAD Award
Recipient of CAAD’s “Motivation, Dedication and Attitude” Award of the academic year
achievements
exhibits
awards
2016 fall 2016 spring 2016 spring 2014 spring
Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award Exhibit
Participant of the Sheikha Manal young Artist Award Exhibit for the shortlisted works at City Walk - Dubai
Six Degrees Exhibit at D3
Participated in Six Degrees Exhibit for CAAD’s grad-projects at Dubai Design District
“Innovation Week” Exhibit
Participated with a furniture piece at Maraya Art Center’s “Innovation Week” Exhibition
“Campus Colours” Art Exhibition
Participated in the “Campus Colours” Art Exhibition featuring course work at Hunar Gallery in Dubai
2016 summer 2016 spring
Omrania CSBE Award - 9th Cycle Winner
First prize winning team of the Omrania CSBE Student Award 9th Cycle Collaboration with Nasser Ghannam I Supervision - Prof. Faysal Tabbarah
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award Winner
Winning team of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2016 for “Silk Road” installation. Team: Ghanem Younes and Mohammad Abu Alhuda I Mentor - Marcus Farr
2009 spring
EA Creators Camp
Participated in EA Games “The Sims 3 Creators Camp” as a designer in San Francisco. Awarded “Best in Show” for the designs created during the week long camp.
2010 fall
“The Arrivals” Art Exhibition
Participated with two linocuts at “ The Arrivals” Art Exhibition at Beit Al Serkal in Sharjah
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achievements
architecture
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furniture workshop
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instructor - kenneth tracy studio 302 I spring 2014
location bldg. type studio year
sharjah heritage area public i gallery + workshop arc 302 spring 2014 description
The studio is concerned with developing an understanding of structural systems. Earlier studies of various projects were produced ahead of focusing on a single system. The client is a fabricator in need of a gallery and workshop space to develop his designs. The project was located in an empty site on the edge of Sharjah’s Heritage Area, a zone that is being developed to preserve the emirate’s culture and art scene.
concept
Developing a greater understanding of fabric based structures, and the site’s location, the concept was to turn the gallery into an uninterrupted passage way lined with the display areas for the client’s work. The curvy central wall allows for niches where work can be displayed, while on the opposite side provide additional space to house the various equipments of the workshop. Topped with skylights, this allows for interesting light conditions within the space.
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floor plan
ARC 302 I Gallery + Workshop Generative Diagrams Khalid Al-Tamimi Spring 2014 Prof. Kenneth Tracy 1 I Analysis + Organization 2 I Extrusion + Hierarchy 3 I Distortion 4 I Wall to Ground Relationship 5 I Addition of Skylights 6 I Fabric Parameter 7 I Fabric to Ground Relationship 2 I Connection of Elements 9 I Fabric 11 diagrams section aa’
entry render
gallery structural diagram
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02 instructor - george newlands studio 401 I fall 2014 expo 2020 gallery
location project. type studio year
dubai world central cultural i gallery arc 401 fall 2014 description
Following the announcement that Dubai will be hosting the 2020 World Expo, various development projects were announced. As part of the early developments, a cultural cluster was proposed to present the theme of the expo and display models of the participating pavilions.
concept
With the site being in an under-developed area, the concept was to create masses that project out of the land. The solid mass contrasts with the flat empty site creating a unique visual quality to the architecture. An elevated garden / plaza compliments the masses introduced as a means to break their strong solidity. The link between the ground and the elevated plaza was created via various pocket gardens on the ground floor. From the main ground plaza, a ramp is what takes you to the entrance, the gallery spaces reaching all the way up-to the first level. This aided in creating a unique gallery space and a more engaging circulation system.
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early project sketces
mobility figure ground
night light study
site analysis
vegetation
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floor plan
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sections
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ground plaza i entrance
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elevated plaza
gallery interior
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artists retreat
location project. type studio year
mleiha i sharjah public - cultural i retreat arc 402 spring 2015 description
Mleiha is a small quiet town and a potential place for retreat. Approximately 65 km away from central Sharjah, Mleiha is an interesting spot for developing recreational facilities that caters to the growing art community.
concept
As part of this comprehensive study studio, a full set of construction documents was to be developed for a retreat complex. The complex was inspired by various aspects of the site. The general path and positioning of residences considered the views as well as current site conditions, where minimal intervention was desired to maintain the area. Reducing the ecological footprint was a major factor in the design process resulting in having most of the spaces elevated from the ground level by means of branching columns. The program of the project involved a cultural building that houses a gallery, restaurant, offices and workshop spaces, while the residences were compromised of living quarters and an art studio.
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retreats i exterior view
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main gallery i entrance
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retreat bathroom
retreat bedroom
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instructor - cristiano luchetti studio 501 I fall 2015
blue lagoon
location project type studio year project team
al khan i sharjah masterplan arc 501 fall 2015 khalid al-tamimi ghanem younes
description
With a growing population, Sharjah was in need of a new waterfront development that activates Al Khan Lagoon. With a shift towards more pedestrian friendly projects like Flag Island, Majaz waterfront and Al Qasba, a new hot spot was to be conceived on the empty plot within the artifical lake.
concept
With an attention to pedestrian flow, our project aimed to continue the circulation pattern and extend it to the island. Providing a series of commercial spots, parks and residences facing the water internally and externally, a unique waterfront development was created. A running track that runs along the internal lagoon across the various islands activates the entire island. The form was inspired by the cone shell and sea foam, resulting in the creation of connected fields. Each field provides several activities and services for the public and the residents.
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generative diagrams masterplan analysis morph link separate generate views divide site void
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plans i commercial district residential building(s) diagrams
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residential
residential building wall section
building plans
commercial district i ariel view
commercial district i section
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commercial district i parking
commercial district i entrance
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residences i water front
i ground plaza
commercial district
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instructor - faysal tabbarah studio 502 I spring 2016
almost natural
location bldg. type studio year project team
mleiha i sharjah gallery i private residence arc 502 spring 2016 khalid al-tamimi nasser ghannam
description
Almost Natural attempts to explore the production of space and aesthetics in the Anthropocene through blurring between the natural and the synthetic. The aim of this agenda is to present an attitude that utilizes advanced digital design ideas and non-linear fabrication to define what Almost Natural can mean.
concept
An architecture that extends the earth is the concept behind this project which was inspired by Paleontology. The monolithic form aims to amplify the massiveness of earth into becoming inhabitable conditions. This is also explored through establishing a relationship between a tectonic shell and stereotomic earth that is similar to the relationship between the skeleton and the skin, adding a protective layer that covers the inhabitable form. The program, a collector’s residence, is a spatial experience that begins underground (mass), transforms to a synthetic surface, ending with natural voids.
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generative diagrams
drawing collection
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sections
curatorial program 51
site plan + floor plans
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street view
cabinet 3 i water
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underground entrance
central courtyard
cabinet 4 i mammoth hall 57
design
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christo & jeanne
claude
location proj.type mentor proj. team
award 2016
Mamluk Arch - Cairo Andalusian Arch - Andalusia
nyu - abu dhabi aus - sharjah pavilion marcus farr khalid al-tamimi ghanem younes mohammad abu alhuda
concept
The form of the artwork is derived from three elements of Islamic architecture: Arch profiles that can be found in temples, mosques and houses throughout the region. These forms are common in three of the cities that linked the Silk Road. As a construct, these three profiles are placed in line with one another and lofted with a unifying skin to create a “new” recognition of architectural shelter, one that is new to the eyes, yet born from ancient forms.
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Safavid Arch - Isfahan
Main Arches Silk Road I Form Derivation Connect Fabric Align
Deform Path
Thickness - 20 mm Spacing - 100 mm Width - 100 mm 2.1m 1.9 m 1.9 m 2.9 m 1.0 m Front Elevation Scale 1:50 Back Elevation
Morph
Silk Road I Drawings
diagrams and drawings
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