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MIRAL ALALQAM RESUME University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning Graduate Portfolio 2023
EXPERIENCE • COMPUTER LAB MONITOR University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO, US
October 2022Present
• Installed new software applications based on user requests. • Provided guidance on printing, architectural programs like Revit, Rhino, and illusrator. • Demonstrated strong communication skills in assisting students with computer-related issues. • Developed an understanding of various operating systems, including Windows and Mac OS X. • Performed routine maintenance on all computers within the lab environment, such as software and program updates. • Tracked inventory levels of supplies needed in order to maintain a functional computer lab. • Maintained and updated lab computers to ensure optimal performance.
• Miralmq@outlook.com • Englewood, CO, 80110
LANGUAGES • ENGLISH • ARABIC
SKILLS • Revit • Rhinoceros • Qgis • Twinmotion • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft • Primavera P6 • Navisworks Manage
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • AWARENESS ADVOCATE Ethar Al-Qatif Al Qatif, Eastern Province
Volunteered in spreading awareness of stem cell donation.
EDUCATION • MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
May 2024
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, US.
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S) IN ARCHITECTURE
December 2018January 2019
May 2022
• PROJECT COORDINATOR Lamsat Khair
February 2016January 2018
Al Qatif, Eastern Province
Coordinated the efforts of a team of 30 members who were engaged in charity projects, working together to develop solutions to overcome obstacles and deliver goods.
Minor in Construction Managment University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, US.
CERTIFICATION • The National Society of Leadership and success
• EDUCATOR Al-Dokhala
May 2014June 2014
Sanabis, Eastern Province 7JHJN[JI YWFNSNSL FSI HJWYNܪHFYNTS NS YMJ organization and representation of Islamic history.
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Williamsburg Center
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The Return of the Shotgun House
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La Florasion
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Aviaire
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Riverside Way Station
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Fallacy Library
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Colfax Vocational School
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Williamsburg Center This project is a celebration of the timeless beauty of Williamsburg’s architecture. It’s driven by a deep appreciation for the symmetrical beauty and distinctive elements that grace these historic structures, including lanterns, gabled roofs, and arches. Strategically positioned on the site, the design aligns with two axes, extending it by 25 feet to create symmetry on both sides of the garden. The project’s core emphasis lies in the symmetry of columns, windows, and the overall shape. I developed a systematic approach to RFNSYFNS YMNX X^RRJYW^ WJܫJHYJI NS YMJ NSYJWNTWѣX QNSJFW HNWHZQFYNTS QJFINSL YT F HJSYWFQ WJHJUYNTS MFQQ
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Inspired by the lanterns adorning Williamsburg’s buildings, I incorporated one to infuse natural light into the space. The gabled roof of the Williamsburg Courthouse and the elegant arches of the Williamsburg Capitol were further highlighted to capture their essence. Site placement was carefully planned to harmonize with neighboring structures, ensuring the facade aligns seamlessly with the surrounding buildings to the north and south. Inside, a sequence and linear circulation guides visitors, leading them to the reception hall, which then branches into various functional spaces.
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The Return of the Shotgun House Designing this house in New Orleans, Louisiana, I drew inspiration from the vibrant Shotgun House style prevalent in the area. I aimed for an Eastlake design to seamlessly blend the aesthetics of the colorful XMTYLZS MTZXJX YMFY IJܪSJ YMJ WJLNTS 9MJ ܫTTW UQFS RJYNHZQTZXQ^ HWFKYJI YT RJJY &)& WJVZNWJRJSYX features three entrances. The ADA-accessible entrance incorporates benches and bookcases, concealing the doors to the bathroom and equipment room with the bookcases.
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The elevation of this Eastlake shotgun house posed a challenge as I transitioned from a two-bay to a threebay design. Opting for symmetry, I strategically placed a unique window and a high window to maintain GFQFSHJ F[TNINSL F HJSYWFQ HTQZRS YMFY \TZQI IWF\ FYYJSYNTS YT YMJ HJSYJW TK YMJ MTZXJ 9MJ ܫTTW UQFS follows an A, B, A, B sequence both longitudinally and laterally, with a distinctive axis for shotgun doors that breaks off in the dining room, featuring large, centered doors that align with the window in the middle.
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1.Front Porch
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3. Closet
4. Living
5. Kitchen
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7. Study
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LA FLORASION 1F +QTWFXNTS F YWJJ SFYZWJ HJSYJW NX QTHFYJI SJFW YMJ 5FQFYYJ 7N[JW 9WFNQ NS (MFYܪJQI 7JXJW[TNW .Y FQXT serves as an event location for Denver Audubon and bird watchers. The building is designed to harmonize with the existing trees, creating tree gardens where multiple tree species have been planted to attract a variety of bird species throughout the year. With one side of the building facing the lake and the mountains, and the other side overlooking the forest, park visitors can enjoy views of both water birds and land-based bird species while enjoying the lake’s refreshing waters. The center of the building’s garden features one of the largest and oldest trees on the site, serving as a training area for tree planting.
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AVIAIRE
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Riverside Way Station The Roaring Fork River is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and plenty of greenery with gentle slopes. The intention is to create a design that blends with the environment and focuses on views from a different perspective. The material selection underscores the interplay between the exterior environment and the interior spaces. At the convergence points of the pavilions, I’ve chosen natural stone for the walls, establishing a solid connection with the landscape. Meanwhile, expansive glass elements on the J]YJWNTW XJW[J FX WJܫJHYN[J HFS[FXJX XJFRQJXXQ^ RJWLNSL YMJ GZNQINSL \NYM NYX XYZSSNSL XZWWTZSINSLX
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FALLACY LIBRARY
The design intent of the Illusionist Art Library is to mirror the artistic gestures surrounding Hirshorn Park and the repurposed buildings in Highlands, fostering creativity. Anamorphic transformation is the design strategy employed; from a distance, the building appears as a simple bar with vertical elements. However, as one approaches it, the true nature of the structure becomes apparent, revealing three distinct segments with sloped roofs and irregularly spaced vertical elements. The material chosen for the vertical structures is non-shrinking, such as steel, to maintain the grid pattern.
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COLFAX VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Colfax is the longest street in America, known for its diversity and the abundance of eateries, bars, shops, and hotels that line its path. The design concept behind this project is to incorporate the idea of a spine, mirroring Colfax’s role as the central axis of the surrounding neighborhoods. The building seamlessly integrates into the site without disturbing residential structures; in fact, some of the new elements meld with existing buildings, UWJXJW[NSL YMJNW HMFWFHYJW 9MJ XJHTSI ܫTTW TK YMJ GZNQINSL J]YJSIX QNPJ F QTSL XUNSJ THHZU^NSL YMJ FQQJ^ FSI connecting the neighboring structures. Along Colfax Avenue, the building features more public amenities, such as a pool with open bleachers for passersby, while the private areas are set away from the bustling Colfax street.
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architecture portfolio
miral alalqam
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architecture portfolio
miral alalqam
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miral alalqam
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2023