Internship Report MZ Architects Merna Khaled Mahmoud Mrs. Anamika Mishra
Winter 2019-2020
Stages of the Internship Program • Part A: Site • Week 1: Al Qana • Week 2: Al Sail Tower • Part B: Main Office • Week 3: Concept Phase • Week 4: Schematic Design Phase • Week 5: Design Development Phase • Week 6: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Part A: Site
Week 1: Al Qana
Façade Details
Structure
MEP
Calculation of materials, finishes, and areas of interior spaces.
Office Overview
Research on Technical Room Requirements
Research on Sustainability
Week 2: Al Sail Tower
Structure
MEP
Mockups
Inspection
Attended lectures by different engineers of various disciplines.
Office Overview
Attended a meeting with the client and contractor.
Attended a meeting with the office team.
Part B: Main Office
Week 3: Concept
Program
• As per the requirements of the Client, the goal was to design a modern villa on the edge of a mountain. • The villa had to follow the design program of an Emirati household, and the UAE Standards.
Ground Floor Bubble Diagram
First Floor Bubble Diagram
Second Floor Bubble Diagram
Mood Board
Concept
Zoning
The Concept was to create four main volumes with the same height, resting on top of each other. The lower two volumes were separated to highlight the entrance towards the villa as well as connect between the street’s side and the mountain side (view).
Lower Ground Floor
Ground Floor
First Floor
3D Views
Week 4: Schematic Design
Site Plan
Lower Ground Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Roof Plan
Section A-A
Section B-B
Elevations
West Elevation
North Elevation
Week 5: Design Development
Section Detail 1
Detail 1 – Corten Façade
Section Detail 2
Detail 2 – Aluminum Parapet
Section C-C & Detail 3
Detail 3 – Infinity Pool Edge
Final 3D Views
Week 6: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Attended lectures on Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Overview
Solved a QA/QC Checklist for all project requirements.
Studied important elements in the Project Specifications Book.
Thank You