Architecture portfolio| Moaz Mohamed by Moaz Mohamed

ARCHITECTUREPORTFOLIO

CONTENTS

Resume................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

01 Arts

Technicaldrawing-Selectionofsketches............................................................................................................................................................2

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

02 Design

Cartiershowroom&educationalcenter...........................................................................................................................................................10 Icecairo Scrappipes ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Cairoexpo2030-Earth..............................................................................................................................................................................................18 Thegatewaylibrary ....................................................................................................................................................................................................24 RedefiningtheOutdoor DesigninDowntownCairo.................................................................................................................................28 APlatformforLife ElKhayalastonecraftworkshops .................................................................................................................................40

03 Urban

Residential coastalcompound .............................................................................................................................................................................54 Urbanmixedusemagneticcolossus .................................................................................................................................................................60

04 Interior OrientalArts&Crafts CoffeeShop......................................................................................................................................................................66

05 Technical

Workingdrawings.......................................................................................................................................................................................................70

06 Photography

Photography...................................................................................................................................................................................................................76

A building is not just a place to be but a way to be. Frank Lloyd Wright

MOAZ MOHAMED Architect American/Egyptian Place of birth: Portland, Oregon, USA Date of birth: 28/03/1991 Villa 55, Parcel 2, 4th district, 5th settlement, New Cairo, Egypt Mobile: 02 01001 589 119 | Tel: 02 2313 0667 E-mail: Moaz.m1991@gmail.com

RESUME|Moaz Ahmed Sameh Mohamed OBJECTIVE Fresh graduate seeking an employment opppurtunity in the Architectural or Real Estate fields in the Middle East. Looking to enhance both my design and personal abilities at this early challenging stage of my career in a working environment that will be productive, creative and engaging.

EDUCATION American University in Cairo | Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Current cumulative GPA: 3.56/ 4.0 (Honors list) Current Architecture Studio cumulative GPA: 3.74/ 4.0 Canadian International School of Egypt (CISE)| Canadian diploma (2005/2009) Cumulative GPA: 3.52 / 4.0 (Honors) Abroad summer experience at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) | Summer

SKILLS Technical

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Revit Google Sketchup Rhino V-Ray Lumion Microsoft Office

Creative

Sketching Manual rendering (using pencil, ink and colors) Graphic design skills Photography skills

LANGUAGES English (Fluent | Mother tongue) Arabic (Fluent | Mother tongue) French (Basic)

WORK EXPERIENCE Teaching assistant of AENG 429 (Spring 2014- Present)

Responsible for task of instructing and assisting students with their assignments and projects which are all in the scope of ‘Design Development and Construction Documents’. The experience has exposed me to numerous projects and documents which skilled me to percieve detail and identify faults. Moreover the experience has allowed me to improve my communication skills and has increased my capability to assess various documents since I was intrusted with the duty of evaluating and grading documents.

Branding and Graphic design |Freelancing| DPU (Digital production unit) (2011-Present)

Design of logos, themes and documents of various natures and types. Working with different clients and various demands has broadened my view of design options and criteria. The exposure to different demands and objectives has improved my sense of judgement when it comes to various components of graphic design such as font size, color scheme, geometries...etc. It has improved my presentation skills, communication skills and vision.

Teaching assistant of AENG 428 (Fall 2013)

Responsible for task of instructing and assisting students with their assignments and projects which are all in the scope of ‘Detail design and finishes in building’. The course scope includes the design of various architectural elements(ceiling, flooring, windows, doors...etc) and furniture. The experience has exposed me to numerous projects and documents which allowed me to view and comprehend various styles and approaches of detailing and design which has broadened my vision and exposed me to wider design options. Moreover the experience has allowed me to improve my communication skills and has increased my capability to assess various documents since I was intrusted with the duty of evaluating and grading.

Head of Publications and high board member at the Architecture Association at the American University in Cairo (20122013) Responsible for all publications of Association as leader of publications team at the AA(Architecture Association). Experience has exposed me to different kinds of projects such as designing documents for academic seminars, lectures, conferences and events which carry along restrictive guidelines to be followed. The experience has improved my time management skills and has added to my leadership skills being a head of 6 members.

Internship at Esmat Khalil’s Architectural consultancy firm | Elite Group (Winter 2013)

Worked on solving plans, designing facades and different components of interior spaces. Gained field experience and exposure working on site where the firm was executing works of interior finishing in both a private villa and an office space. Experience has exposed me to a different phase within projects; working on the execution of drawings and designs. Gained experience on the co-ordination duties of site engineer and the process of site management. It has also improved my ability to meet deadlines and work within tight time frames.

Internship at Alaa Ezzat’s Architectural and Construction consultancy firm | Nawara group (Summer 2012)

Worked on the development and execution of a residential building in New Cairo. Attended both the design and construction phases. Attended various site work including excavation, foundation pouring, insulation, formwork, concrete pouring , brickwork.,etc. The experience was enriching since I have attended all different phases of the project initiating at client meeting and passing through design proposals, brainstorming, preparation of legal documents, preparation of BOQ and construction phases.

Art

TECHNICAL DRAWING SELECTION OF SKETCHES

ARTV 221| MARIAM MAREI The focus of this course is to introduce students to the requisite skills of free-hand manual drawing for designers. The course is composed of three primary modules covering the conceptual, technical and media related aspects of free-hand drawing as part of the design process, from first conceptualization and diagramming to drawing from observation through final rendering and representation.

SKETCHES & DRAWINGS |Artwork using several media. Pencil, ink and a variety of colors.

SKETCHES OF DIFFERENT PIECES OF FURNTURE (top: side table, right: Oriental wooden chair with olla, left: wooden stool) MEDIA: INK

SKETCHES & DRAWINGS |Artwork using several media. Pencil, ink and a variety of colors.

PENCIL AND INK MANUAL RENDERS OF FRUIT AND INTERIOR SPACES Top right: Ink drawing of Wooden Stool with pot and clay flask. Top left: Pencil drawing of an apple. Bottom right: Ink drawing displayinf book cabinet and parquet flooring. Bottom left: Pencil drawing of a bunch of fruits (apple, banana and mango)

SKETCHES & DRAWINGS |Artwork using several media. Pencil, ink and a variety of colors.

ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHES AND RENDERING USING MIXED MEDIA. Top: Interior kitchen sketch and manual rendering using pencil and water colors. Right: Perspective of building manually rendered using pencil colors and markers.

Design

CARTIER SHOWROOM & EDUCATIONAL CENTER

AENG 321| DR. AHMED SHERIF

DESIGN I

Role of the architect and other engineers in building construction. Introduction to the factors influencing architectural design. Building components, materials and assemblies. Architectural drawing and detailing.

DESIGN I |Cartier showroom and educational center design

Perspective of East facade

Interior shot of showroom

Birds Eye view of main elevation

DESIGN I |Cartier showroom and educational center design

ICE CAIRO SCRAP PIPES

AENG 473| DR. CHRISTIAN BAURIEDEL ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & WORKSHOP

In depth application of advanced CAD concepts. Real time computer graphics. Computer applications for performance animation, virtual reality and interactivity.. Modeling, texture mapping, environments, navigation, lighting, animation and sound. Generative design and Avatars. Digital tools and methods of design with manual tools within the design process. Computational design methodologies, visualization, digital fabrication, cost-estimation, scheduling and facility management. Parametric design and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Applications through workshop on digital fabrication.

SCRAP PIPES |Design of outdoor space for ICE CAIRO center The Project being presented is the ‘ice cairo‘ hub outdoor space. The material used is a variety of scrap pipes of diffenet diameters and sizes. The different pipes are made of plastic & Metal. These scrap pipes are widely available in the Egyptian market in construction sites or in scrap markets (wekala). Pipes will be assembled (put together) to form wall particians and various sections of the lanscape including a stage and water. Other pipes will be used to compose various pieces of outdoor furniture .

OVERVIEW

The use of scrap PVC pipes is the domain aspect & concept of this project.Through the compilation of various sizes of the pipes; different diameters & different lengths, various different pieces of furniture can be formed to serve the users of ‘ICE CAIRO‘. Using the pipes only along with the environmental friendly bonding material, the creation of workspaces, exhibition space & stage. Shot of main furniture piece or module with a middle table and two rows seating.

Shot of educational furniture piece with space for tutor and student.

Shot of one of the seating modules or pieces of furniture.

SCRAP PIPES |Design of outdoor space for ICE CAIRO center WORKSPACE ZONE

RELAXING ZONE

In this zone userd could sit in the pieces of furniture to study or have meetings. They can work individually or in groups. Several of these can be set side by side to fit larger groups.

In this isolated zone the users can enjoy these individual stations/ pieces of furniture to relax, think or work quietly . The units can be joined together to occupy several users altogether.

EXHIBITION ZONE

TUTORING ZONE

In this zone pieces are set such that users of the space can hang their posters on a sheet of acrylic placed on the artistic screen of tubes. Users can also place tables in front of them and insert their physical models of various forms.

In this zone pieces of furniture in which a tutoring process can take place. The piece contains a side with seating for the users & a side with a white board where the teacher or tutor can teach & illustrate.

STAGE ZONE

In this zone a stage that is elevated from the ground is formed from tubes stuck side by side. A screen of plexiglass is placed on the tubes creating a flat surface. The stage could be used in various events.

Above : Human eye view of relaxation zone whith Ice cairo and skyline across the rivernile . Above right: Shot of exhibition zone created using pipes. Below right: Shot of stage area located infront of exhibition area. Stage/platform is created using pipes with translucent acrylic plates/sheets above.

SCRAP PIPES |Design of outdoor space for ICE CAIRO center

3D physical model produced using compressed cardboard material cut by use of laser cutter

CAIRO EXPO 2030EARTH REVERSING THE EQUATION: DOWN TO EARTH

AENG 454| DR. AMR ABDELKAWI

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO IV

Studio on the Art of Structure and Technology. This studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary objective is to link the two basic components of architecture- art and engineering. Based on a firm understanding of structural systems and their appropriate application to architectural design, projects will be designed to incorporate both aesthetic beauty and structural thinking. The influence of technology in the form of new materials and methods will be examined through their design potential. Three-Dimensional manual and digital models will play an essential role in the design development processes of this studio.

DESIGN IV|Design of Earth division in Cairo Expo 2030 Cairo Expo 2030 - Dichotomy of Humans & Earth The Cairo Expo 2030 is a project that aims to explore the Human Earth dichotomy. The project intends to raise awarness and generate a statement to the visitors about our relationships as humans towards our mother earth addressing several aspects and directions. The project consists of six different divisions, each of which entitles an aspect within the dichotomy; Humans, Earth, Water, Energy, Raw materials and Air. The division being to be presented is the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; division.

RESEARCH OUTCOMES

After conducting an extensive amount of research it has been concluded that the Human & Earth dichotomy could be tore down into a number of different phases where humans understanding and attitude has alternated towards mother Earth along with time. Observations showed that it all initiated by having both Humans and Earth living in harmony; where simplicity and survival altogether entitled the scenery. Later on in time, Humans attention started bit by bit to neglect the Earth and strive to explore and achieve the very purpose achieving standards of living through the means of invention. Time after time humans attachment to advancement has grown and has led them to harm Earth . Harming Earth and neglecting its well being and presevation does not only mean harm for the place we live in; it means harm to us. It is at this point that some people have come to realize their effect on Earth and started to strive to re adjust our attitude as mankind to re shift our focus back to earth and reverse the equation we have created.

HUMANS + EARTH ==> TECHNOLOGY HUMANS + TECHNOLOGY ==> EARTH

REVERSING THE EQUATION; DOWN TO EARTH In order for the building to convey the statement, it had to express to the visitor a uniform language of structure that would strike them with different emotions. The composition of the frame and folds had to be used in order to show two different entities in the building that complement each other: - In the first entity, the visitor experiences a fascination by everything related to the interior of the building, thus he is secluded from the outdoor nature. - In the second one, he is walking over the structure, mainly exposed and preoccupied by the beauty of the nature around him, more specifically, how the structure itself is used to beautify the nature around it. The key element of reversal being expressed on both the PHYSICAL and EXPERIENTIAL level.

PHYSICAL

Expo displays clear reversal through the literal reversal of the frame structure (from above you to under you) that work in parallel with the folds (from sharp edges to smooth edges, accentuating the blend with the surroundings) Folds of different sizes and different intensities of exposure to the surrounding landscape are the main language components that express the nature of various spaces of the project.

EXPERIENTIAL

Spaces of the expo are created based on the various stages of the human dichotomy with Earth. The building being in place of technology. -Harmony -Neglect -Attachment -Realization -Reversal -Shifting interest

DESIGN IV|Design of Earth division in Cairo Expo 2030 PLANS

Basement floor (Choice of countries)

Countries are selected based on cross-correlation study of top technological ranking in 2012 and epi ranking of 2012 (environmental ranking) as these are the countries that prove most interested and able to influence true change of our statement; shifting interest to Earth. Various designs of interiors distinguish between different countries based on their nature and character.

Ground floor

STRUCTURAL DETAILS

Scale 1:10

THEME Earth "Reversing the equation: Down to Earth"

TEAM MEMBERS - Layla Sabry - Moaz Mohamed - Mona Serag

PROJECT Cairo Expo 2030

TUTORS Dr. Amr Abdel Kawi Ramy Bakir Ahmad Borham

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AENG 454 Architectural Design Studio 4

A5.02

Details

DEPA A AENG

DESIGN IV|Design of Earth division in Cairo Expo 2030

Costa Rica

Capturing the pure essence Briefing:

Capturing the pure Capturing the essence pure essence

Costa Rica is a land that purely reflects the beauty of nature and dominance of mother earth over humans. It is a land where extreme and constantly changing topography almost always provides visitors with infinite views. It is a land of exploration and adventure due to its vast size and differing unique spaces. Costa Rica's main elements that compose its beauty are mountains, greenery, waterfalls, lakes, ocean and finally its tropical weather.

Briefing:

Approach:

Costa Rica is a land that purely reflects the beauty of nature and dominance of mother earth over humans. It is a land whereIn extreme constantly my approachand towards designing thechangCosta Rica section of the Exhibition space, I used the folds being the language of the building to play with ing topography almost always provides visitors with infinite views. It is a land of exploration and adventure due to its vast size andelements differing unique spaces. various in order to portray to the user an experience that reflects Approach: the country's essence. Folds were used to create variation in heights that Costa Ricaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main elements that compose its beauty are mountains, greenery, waterfalls, lakes, ocean and finally its tropicalhighlighted weather. the different zones of the exhibition space while plotting a clear In my approach towards designing the Costa Rica section of the Exhibition main circulatory path. The play in heights also helped create a mountainous space, I used the folds being the language of the building to play with Approach: effect similar to the one in Costa Rica where one could always view spaces various elements in order to portray to the user an experience that reflects Inthe mycountry's approach towards Costa Ricathat section of the Exhibition space, I used the folds being the language of the building to play with various of different heights from one point due to extreme existence of essence. Folds weredesigning used to createthe variation in heights topography, mountains and negative spaces in Costa Rica. Folds were also highlighted the different zones of the exhibition space while plotting a clear elements in order to portray to the user an experience that reflects the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essence. Folds were used to create variation in heights that highlighted used to create all the different physical elements in the country such as the main circulatory path. The play in heights also helped create a mountainous the dining tables of the restaurant and display cabinets. On the Restaurant & Cafe effect similar to the one inof Costa where one space could always view plotting spaces the different zones theRica exhibition while a clear main circulatory path. The play in heights also helped createwaterfall, a mountainous effect similar to other hand the folds also serve throughout the country as an informal of different heights from one point due to extreme existence of seating zone. In terms of function, the exhibition space is divided into three topography, mountains and negative spaces in Costa Rica. Folds were also the one in Costa Rica where one could always view spaces of different heights from one point due to extreme existence of topography, mountains and sectors placed along a main pathway that enables you with the use of folds used to create all the different physical elements in the country such as the towaterfall, enter and exit any dining of the spaces at various points giving you the negative spaces in Costa Rica. Folds were alsoOnused the tables of the waterfall, the dining tables of the restaurant and display cabinets. the to create all the different physical elements in the country such as the complete freedom to explore the space you want. However, the main other hand the folds also serve throughout the country as an informal restaurant and display cabinets. On the other hand the folds also serve throughout the country as an informal seating zone.sequence In terms function, the exhibiis asof follows: seating zone. In terms of function, the exhibition space is divided into three sectors placedisalong a main pathway that enables you with the use along of folds a main pathway that enables you with the use of folds to enter and exit- any Reception & Touristic sector tion space divided into three sectors placed of the spaces at various to enter and exit any of the spaces at various points giving you the - Exhibition & gift shop complete freedom to explore the space you want. However, the main points giving you the complete freedom to explore the space you want. However, the main sequence is as follows: - Restaurant & Cafe sequence is as follows: - - ReceptionReception & Touristic sector Features such as the waterfall, the trees, the ropes and the evaporative & Touristic sector cooling fans are main components in portraying Costa Rica. - - Exhibition Exhibition & gift shop & gift shop Exit Restaurant & Cafe - Restaurant & Cafe Features such as the waterfall, the trees, the ropes and the evaporative Features ascomponents the waterfall, the Costa trees, the ropes and the evaporative cooling fans are main components in portraying Costa Rica. cooling fanssuch are main in portraying Rica.

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Inspirations

Section Waterfall & Bridge

Bridge gives a strong essence of Costa Rica since it is a common element found in their mountains Gift shop and hills. The bridge is made of ropes and wood and passes over a small basin of water (lake).

Trees are placed in pots created from folds blending into the ground. The trees give the essence of Costa Rica along with the ropes creating a connection between trees in different zones of the country.

Waterfall & Bridge

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Restaurant and dining area composed of chairs and tables made of folds. While chairs are movable, tables are formed from folds coming out of the flooring. Tables give impression that you are part of the building as it occupies you.

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Folds create the transition zone between different heights located in the space. The folds could be used for different purposes Reception being either seating or walking area. Folds create the display cabinets in which products of various natures are being displayed. Cabinets are partially composed of glass.

Display area

Section A-A

Folds create the seating area in form of steps for observers to lay back and watch videos on the great screen displaying footage of Costa Rica.

Reception

Rendersofvariousperspectives

Physical model

Birds eye view of folded structure with space frame transluscent spine interplay.

Shot from bridge displaying the platf

Shot of lake and first phase of expo initiating with plain space frame structure.

Shot frominside the plain space fram

forms in which outdoor performances and events would be housed.

me structure at the beginning of the project.

Birds eye view of court area with the stepped seating arrangement and various platforms to house different events and activities.

Space frame after transforming from an enclosing structure above users to become the bridge they walk along.

THE GATEWAY LIBRARY RENOVATION OF EXISTING NDP BUILDING

AENG 455| DR. CHRISTIAN BAURIEDEL

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO V

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

DESIGN V|The Gateway Library. Re-Design of NDP building. EXISTING BUILDING

The launch of a blazing future from the heart of the dusk past.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

The existing building lies in the NDP building in downtown Cairo at the Kournish. The building is at a very influential and important area of downtown as it is located beside the Cairo Museum, Tahrir square, 6th of October bridge and finally infront of the river Nile. The building is of great historical value as it is the location of the mainformer ruling egyptian democratic party led by all Egypts former presidents. Its importance has grown after the glorious egyptian revolution as it had been subject of attack and a main cause of the revolution in the first place. This is why this building should be preserved in order to tell a story.

PROPOSED MAIN ELEVATION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

BRIEFING

PAST VS. FUTURE The library is created to emerge from the core of the old existing building. The luminous curtain walls and high tech screen along with the dynamic form moving out of the existing building give clear indication that the existing old ndp building is nothing but a shell that the library has been trapped into and is finallyemerging from its core to become the dominant component. The remaining parts of the NDP facade will remain preserved with their present condition (burnt & partially destroyed).

DESIGN V|The Gateway Library. Re-Design of NDP building. BREAKING THE BARRIERS

PLANS

The goal of breaking the boundaries and creating connections on several different levels is amongst the main goals of the project.

Seventh floor

PERSONAL (HIGH TECH LIBRARY)

PHYSICAL

Library uses cloud networking & servers in order to connect various users of the library. People could assist each other in finding books. Send each other articles and e books, and finally discuss various topics with the common interest of knowledge.

The building is located across the street from the river Nile and from the Cairo museum on the other side. The library is to be directly connected to both in order to serve several functions. - Give locals space to walk and enjoy this beautiful location of cairo (users of current kournish and 6th of october bridge) - Give users of both the library and the museum an opportunety to interact and make use of both the spaces. -Water front activities such as a marina for feloukas & a water based open air theatre are created for people to use since there are no such places along our dear old river nile. The connection will be created by moving the kournish vehicular to the underground (creating a tunnel).

GLOBAL

Fifth floor

Huge High tech screen that displays material designed by everyone. Content could be anything that expresses users thoughts, ides, experiences or feelings to be shared by users with all his fellow egyptial citizens and media. It is an idea that enables a large collection of expressions to be viewed by random people. Other than this the screen could be used for : i. Polls ii. breaking news iii. expressions iv. commercial content

ANALYSIS

Structure

Third floor

Ground floor

Building structural system is basically a reinforced concrete slab and column system. The old existing column locations are to be preserved although a number of columns are to be eliminated to give a more flexible space for use. New allocation of columns create a grid of 5.5m x 8.5m which are good spans to flexibly design spaces of various natures.

Vertical circulation There are three different types of vertical cirulation that enable the users to move from one floor to another. There are the existing staircases and escalators on both sides of the building that will be preserved from the existing building alongside the escalators that are placed in the center open space that add a sense of exploration and connect the different slabs together.

Horizontal circulation All spaces of the same level are connected through a rotating 1.2m slab alongside the elevation walls of the building. The slab allows the users to access the services and the buildings main circulation zones. They also allow the users to experience various views of the buildings interior overlaying slabs.

Services Services are located at the side of the buildings in excluded zones that do not cross the experience of the library itself. Services include bathrooms, kitchens, storage rooms...etc

DESIGN V|The Gateway Library. Re-Design of NDP building. ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AND DETAILS

LAYOUT

Shots of Main Elevation Key

1 Main Plaza 2 Expression center 3 Outdoor Seating 4 Outdoor Cafe extension 5 Entrance 6 Restaurant Roof top 7 Intermediate Balcony w/ Museum 8 Reading Area 9 Nile Performance Stage 10 Felouka Marina 11 Park (Picnic Area)

REDEFINING THE OUTDOOR DESIGN IN DOWNTOWN CAIRO

AENG 456| DR. BASIL KAMEL

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO VI

Studio on design in critical Settings- Designing in Historical Contexts. A critical review of works, theories, and polemics in modern architecture. Case studies of buildings within urban settings will be the focus, with an emphasis on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, urban and landscape design practices. Within the context of a historical survey, students will develop a framework to assess and design for contemporary issues in architecture.

Site location and Brief

DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

The American University in The CairoA Dep. of Architectural Engineering Dep. o AENG 456 | Architectural design AENG studio 456 | Ar VI Presented to: Dr. Basil KamelP By: Alaa, Hassan, Mazen, Moaz By: & Alaa, Sherif Ha

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Site location and Brief Tahrir Square

Tahrir Square Mohamed Mahmoud

The assigned block of buildings to analyze is the residential building block define by Mohamed Mahmoud street from the south, Youssef El Gendy street from the east, Meret basha from the north and Tahrir square from the west.

Solid Vs. Void Vegetation

Skyline

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Skyline Datum

1980-1989 1965 - 1979 1940-1964 Pre 1940

Skyline Skyline Datum

Skyline datum Era of building Rhythm & modules Skyline Datum 1980-1989 Uni-element 1965 - 1979 Through Element

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ns Analysis

Skyline Skyline Skyline Datum

Era of building Skyline datum Post 1990 Skyline

Youssef El Gendy street connects Meret Basha and Mohamed Mahmoud street. The Street is loaded with residential buildings on the west side while the southern east side it the AUC greek campus. The plot lying at the intersection of Youssef El Gendy with Mohamed Mahmoud is an empty plot ad adds potential to the street composition.

Skyline Post 1990 Poly-element

131.8881

SkylineSkyline datum

Youssef El Gendy Youssef El Gendy street connects Meret Basha and Mohamed Mahmoud street. The Street is loaded with residential buildings on the west side while the southern east side it the AUC greek campus. The plot lying at the intersection of Youssef El Gendy with Mohamed Mahmoud is an empty plot ad adds potential to the street composition. Youssef El Gendy

Skyline Skylineanalysis datum Shadow

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Skyline Solid Vs. Void Skyline (Invert)

Meret Basha Meret basha street is a main collector one way road leading out of Tahrir square. The road is Double loaded with residential buildings, most of the buildings on this street date back to the 1930s and 1940s. However some newer buildings are found and were added to the context.

Solid Vs. Void Skyline Era of building (Invert) Skyline Post 1990

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DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interlace of the past and the presentâ&#x20AC;? The use of layering and expansion to incorporate sidewalk into the building experience. The expression of modern techniques is elaborated through the placement of the ismalic pattern over the layer of glass. The creation of roofgardens on each floor is of an environmental and aesthetical value.

DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shifting of experience to the modern age of designâ&#x20AC;? The language of layering, change in direction and integration of street within the facade by the abstract linear element create a memorable experience for both resident and street user. In addition to the integration of solar panels and greenery within the elevation giving the building an environmental aspect.

DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

REDEFINING the OUTDOOR Alaa Khalil | Hassan Safwat | Mazen Abouzeid | Moaz Sameh | Sherif Goubran

AUC Educational Hospital - Downtown Cairo Design 6 - 2013

For long has the image of hospitals and medical care in Egypt been perceived by users as dull, mechanical, contained and isolated spaces that promote and increase user’s tension and stress. This is due to the heavy procedures, requirements and measurements that are implemented to preserve and maintain the highest levels of hygiene and functionality that accompany the process of treatment and healing. In addition to the dominating phenomena of building to the fullest of allowable space to attain highest revenue while neglecting the user experience component and how it may reflect on their conditions. Today, with the development of architectural techniques and development of science a lot of doors have been opened and explored in an attempt to redefine and develop the standards of spaces to better fit and satisfy the human needs. In fact, recent studies have proven that the atmosphere in which a patient is allocated could have a recognizable impact on their recovery and response to treatment and medication. It is truly essential that a hospital which is a space of healing to provide a place that reflects openness, hope and a comfortable environment for its users in order to fulfil its potentials and provide better performance. Hospitals in Egypt could be generally characterized as enclosed, dull and overwhelming and this is why it is found essential to accommodate and imbed outdoor spaces within the entity of hospitals in a clear attempt of ‘redefining the outdoor’.

Observing the plot of the project and the nature of the context it lies within, it could be verified that the building is part of a densely developed and occupied zone. The plot located in downtown Cairo is aimed to serve a high occupancy load of users in an environment that is subtle, sensitive and imperative. In order to achieve the acquired environment, a wise treatment was approached in order to overcome the challenge of providing a suppressed zone of comfort and functionality in a relatively small area and harsh environment. Observing the calculations and space program formulated, it was concluded that the acquired FAR for the hospital was 6. Given the plot dimensions, it was decided to break the plot to several planes that would then rise vertically and interplay with one another in a manner that defined outdoor spaces embedded within the building core on different levels. This interplay has created a continuous language and experience for users of the hospital providing them with spaces that would break the tensioned and overwhelming atmosphere exerting continuous pressure; patients could restore their spirit and grasp an opportunity to have a break from their depressing moods.

Concept | Generation & illustration

In this task , the design of a general hospital to take place in the piece of land neighboring the AUC downtown campus is required.

In the process of dividing the plot and zoning the different allocations of departments and units, a clear approach and concept of treatment was developed to provide a logical and functional design component. The concept lied in the distribution of the zones of reduced severity such as the educational, administrative and recreational towards the outer shell of the building mass while preserving and positioning the therapeutical and diagnostic zones in the heart and core of the building mass forming a protected ‘nucleus’. The zones are designed to overlook the open spaces and to be sheltered from the harsh contextual chaotic environment of downtown Cairo.

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DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

REDEFINING the OUTDOOR

environment that is subtle, sensitive and imperative. In order to achieve the acquired environment, a wise treatment was approached in order to overcome the challenge of providing a suppressed zone of comfort and functionality in a relatively small area and harsh environment. Observing the calculations and space program formulated, it was concluded that the acquired FAR for the hospital was 6. Given the plot dimensions, it was decided to break the plot to several planes that would then rise vertically and interplay with one another in a manner that defined outdoor spaces embedded within the building core on different levels. This interplay has created a continuous language and experience for users of the hospital providing them with spaces that would break the tensioned and overwhelming atmosphere exerting continuous pressure; patients could restore their spirit and grasp an opportunity to have a break from their depressing moods.

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DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo Floor Plans | Ground to Roof Floors Contextual Ground Floor 1:200

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DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

Layout of project displays the blending of language and geometries of the project to the existing urban fabric. The context of downtown Cairo posseses and identifies a unified style of massing and treatment to outdoor areas.

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DESIGN VI|Design in downtown Cairo

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The main points of connections between the site the context are the 2 main axis roads: Sheikh Rihan leading from Tahrir Square into downtown a & Mohamad Mahmoud Street Leading from within the Downtown Area to Tahrir Square.

A large number of access points are located within the surrounding of the building: 1- Underground Garage exit. 2- Staff & pharmacy entrances. 3- Underground Garage entrance. 4- Outpatient Clinics entrance. 5- Egress Exit for main emergency core. 6- Emergency & ambulance ramp. 7- Helipad for Emergency cases. 8- Main court and access into the AUC campus. 9- Visitors Underground Garage entrance. 10- Main hospital Entrance.

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Pedestrian Access Points:

The building is surrounded by two main functions in the neighbouring structures: Educational activities taking place on the AUC main downtown campus as well as residential and mixed use (residential, commercial and administrative) functions taking place in the historic or modern buildings located in the surrounding.

The main pedestrian access points are located on all roads, with an even distribution putting in consideration traffic, street density & directionality. The Pedestrian access points to building are distributed to meet egress conditions requirements as well the segregation of various user groups of the hospital.

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All streets surrounding the site are one directional in relation to traffic

The vehicular access to the building is restricted to two main entrances to the Underground garage levels with one main outlet on the side road. This distribution helps in the limitation of traffic congestions. The emergency entrance area is located at the first access point to the site from the main square of Cairo to facilitate and speed the emergency access of ambulances and visitors.

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A PLATFORM FOR LIFE THE SEED MODEL EL KHAYALA SITE RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP RE-HABILITAION RECREATIONAL & SERVICES

SENIOR PROJECT II A continuation of senior project I. Comprehensive architectural design demonstrating an understanding of the different conceptual and technical aspects of architecture. In depth analysis and design study for specific aspects of the project.

THESIS II|A platform for life

A platform for life Concept & Project Briefing

Precedents & Inspirations

Approach

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Cloud: Two Connected Luxury Residential Towersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MVRDV

This concept rose from the analysis conducted, the focus and aims of the phase that were described above. The concept puts in focus the main aspect of creating a parallel-level of living that inhabits a very diverse function that contrasts with the existing site dynamic giving the site a new layer and dimension. The additions applied to the site are a key factor for the alleviation and up-cycling of the living, social and economic status of the users in the site and its surrounding.

[About the project]

Who? Project targets the workshop owners of the Khayala site. Middle class citizens that are responsible for purchases, sales and supervising the workers or craftsmen.

Why? The workers and workshop owners were re-located from the Basateen zone in the 90s. Their workshops used to be in their very own neighborhood near their homes, friends and neighbors. The Khayala site they were moved to is a site of heavy physical boundaries. Workers feel isolated and homesick.

How?

Urban Island Prototype 01 / Erick Kristanto

The Khayala site is a site of a rough nature being an industrial site of a craft that produces a large amount of waste, and due to the fact that the site displays a complete dominance of males and a complete absence of women; it is proposed to create a PARALLEL PLATFORM above the workshops in an attempt to partially segregate the two zones.

Approach justification - Existing workshops have cultural and sentimental significance - Project execution will not involve stopping these workshops from functioning. - Built based on special needs of each individual based on functional logic. - No space to extend horizontally. Doubling the footprint of the site.

In addition, the introduction of essential services and auxiliary functions that the site lacks will take place within this project.

Goals & Project objectives - Re-rehabilitation of ground floor workshop area - Creation of a semi-segregated parallel community - Addition of various service serving the community with various services. - Addition of communal space that breaks the harshness of the site. AbCT architects: apartment no.1, mahallat, iran

Keywords

Social

Blending

Abstract

Environmental

Connecting

Contrasting Open

Irregular

Interaction Heritage

Oriental

Functional Natural resources

THESIS II|A platform for life Form generation process

Approach & Concept

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

1. Workshop rehabilitation 2. Residential units 3. Recreational and open space 4. Services

“To create a parallel platform floating above the existing workshops that works on en-housing a newly introduced community of families to this industrial site. The parallel community works on introducing residential units, recreational spaces for interaction and services to serve the community. On a whole other level, the existing workshops and ground floor are rehabilitated to lighten the roughness of the site and increase its productivity and feasibility to outside visitors.”

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Design approach | Project layering

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Flexibility of module

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

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Since the structural system and grid used to support this building are situated within the core of the buildings and not on its boundaries, along with the fact that there is a modular consistent structural system, there exists flexibility in the process of extruding and intruding spaces. This along with the numerous configurations of residential units creates an interplay of masses and allows for an irregular, non symmetrical building with various social spaces.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Diversity within prototypes

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Based on existing The grid generated structural system of workshops located on PRODUCED site to create living unitsPRODUCT for the khayala workBY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL which span 6-9m reflecting absolute irregushop owners and their families allows for larity. A grid inspired by the dominating spans numerous combinations of stacking that was created in order to maintain and build form living units of various natures and onto the existing system. The grid guarantees sizes. Stacking of these irregular shaped an opportunity to be flexible when designing units allows for the creation of social spaces while preserving fixed margins for spaces and different private zones within circulation. Every two stacks of buildings share the building itself offering diversity and a single circulation means forming a residential displaying interplay. building. The building is able to connect to other buildings following the same language of the workshops on the ground floor of the site.

Clustering process PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Grid generation & the existing structure

2 Bedroom - 65m2 1:100

4 Bedroom - 115m2 Top floor 1:100

3 Bedroom - 92m2 1:100

4 Bedroom - 115m2 Bottom floor 1:100 PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

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THESIS II|A platform for life Axis generation & logic Physical aspects

Design reasons & logic

Axis is mainly inspired from two basic physical components:

- Creating maximum openings to the workshops in an attempt to expose the workshop walkways to sunlight. - Create intermediate zones that inspire interaction between community on an intimate scale creating a social hub. - Giving the workshop zone a third dimension and dynamic

- View to the newly introduced fruitful garden - Orientation towards the optimum North-West

Live section

THESIS II|A platform for life Plans Ground floor plan Rehabilitation of workshops

Close up section of workshop after rehabilitation process: - Mesh encloses Semi-outdoor working area and provides space for storage - Double face openings to workshop - MEP newly introduced to the site placed in gap area above workshop and platform - Exterior pocket added to workshop to be used for vegetation, display or storage

In order to design the platform, there had to be a study of spaces and their hierarchies. The main spaces being the plaza ( far right of illustration below) and the main circulation node (far left of the illustration below). The secondary spaces are the nodes at which the main circulation passes through being open public spaces. The third being the residential buildings who should be private and could be reach from the secondary nodes who act as connectors.

First floor plan Hierarchy of spaces

THESIS II|A platform for life Second floor plan

Third floor plan

THESIS II|A platform for life

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THESIS II|A platform for life Sections Section A-A

Metal structure

Stepped Platform

Steel columns & Girder

Market & Garden

Steel truss systems

Scale 1:100 Section B-B

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THESIS II|A platform for life Elevations Elevations plain

Main elevation 1:100

Side elevation 1:100

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Elevations in context

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THESIS II|A platform for life 3D Shots

Birds eye view of project Shot displaying the raised platform and the residential buildings along with the surroundings and context.

THESIS II|A platform for life Intermediate court & back facades of residential buildings Shot showing the different masses, connections, and intermediate spaces created for social interaction. Shot displays the bridges and relationship of raised platform to the ground floor of the existing re-habilitated workshops.

Workshops zone

Shot displays the workshops pedestrian walkway with all the additions introduced during the re-habilitation process. The relationship with the first floor platform (bridges) is apparent. The intermediate outdoor work area enclosed by the mesh, the outdoor formalized zone formed by the ladscape show how space has been organized and fluent.

THESIS II|A platform for life

Perspective of residential buildings front facades, Workshops and platform Shot displaying the connection between the ground floor and platform. The shot diplays the front and side facades highlighting the architectutal languages, masses and materials.

Bridge vs. Workshop walkway Shot showing the connections created by the bridges and its relation to the ground floor. Shot is taken from perspective of pedestrian on the first floor platform.

Raised platform from ground level View of the raised platform floating above the workshop area creating a noticable break by forming an interesting negative space contrasting to the relation between the ground and first where the residential platform intensly allocated on the first floor wings.

Urban

RESIDENTIAL COASTAL COMPOUND

AENG 468| DR. SAMI SHAKER

ADVANCED COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & WORKSHOP

URBAN DESIGN |Design of coastal resedential area compound BRIEFING The project focuses on a residential subdivision development located on a 25 to 30 feddan land that is overlooking two peripheral natural features. the project is to design single family dwelling units up to 350 meters squared ground floor area with maximum 8 meters height on 600 to 700 meters plots. With no back to back plots permissible and covering 25% of the total land, the challenge is to place and orient the units for best view and natural wind reception. The single family dwelling units has to cover 50% of the land area that ranges between 600 and 700 meters squared. The unit should include spacious reception and dining areas, living rooms, office, kitchen with outdoor access, a minimum of 3 bedrooms (one of which is a master bedroom) as well as the services and water circuits needed for the spaces.

PROTOTYPE CONCEPT & DEVELOPMENT The concept and approach to the design used breaking of the facade to create more surface area facing wind direction and to allow for better view for spaces located in the back. On the spatial level, all living and bedroom zones are designed for best wind reception and access to view. The spaces define a large backyard in the plot overlooking the view.

URBAN DESIGN |Design of coastal resedential area compound

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Section through compound

URBAN DESIGN |Design of coastal resedential area compound Proposal 1

Hierarchy of spaces: Using the design approach described this alternative is able to achieve a clear hierarchy of spaces moving from private to semi private to semi public and finally reaching public spaces. Each having their considerations and activities.

Vehicular vs. pedestrian circulation: A total segregation of pedestrian and vehicular networks is achieved through the focusing of pedestrian network on open public spaces limiting pedestrian walkways to sidewalks in areas that have vehicular roads. The pedestrian walkways are continuous even above the water feature located along the main axis of the project by the creation and use of bridges. Both networks cover all land to give access to all areas being public or residential. Solid vs. Void: The density of the solid is respectively low leaving a lot of open spaces surrounding each unit allowing for different auxiliary activities and services to be happening on the project area resulting into moderately harsh urban texture. The organization of the plots following the coastal line creates an interesting placement within the project.

URBAN DESIGN |Design of coastal resedential area compound Proposal 2

Hierarchy of spaces:

Vehicular vs. pedestrian circulation:

Solid vs. Void:

URBAN DESIGN |Design of coastal resedential area compound Shots displaying the segregation of the platforms created on different levels clustering each group of neighbouring units to share common exterior open space.

Shot of the clubhouse and lake that initiates at the entrance of the project extending along the center of the project passing by the various platforms till the beach.

Shot reviealing the relationship and form of the unit to the open space, private garden, pedestrian and vehicular paths.

URBAN MIXED USE MAGNETIC COLOSSUS

AENG 468| DR. SAMI SHAKER

URBAN DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Study & Analysis of Visual Elements. Urban Form, Grain, Texture, and Fabric. The Phenomenon of Perception. Space, Time, and Function. Space and Path Visual Analysis. Study & Analysis of Historic Urban Squares, Piazzas and similar spaces. Form and space generation in landscape architecture. Elements of Landscape Architecture.

URBAN DESIGN |Design of mixed use developmenton the Nile front. Magnetic Collosus.

URBAN DESIGN |Design of mixed use developmenton the Nile front. Magnetic Collosus. Pedestrian

Detailed zone |Cultural center

General Layout

Solid vs. Void

Hierarchy of heights

URBAN DESIGN |Design of mixed use developmenton the Nile front. Magnetic Collosus. SHOTS OF 3D PHYSICAL MODEL (LASER CUT)

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INTERIOR DESIGN|Oriental Arts and Crafts COFFE HOUSE

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DETAILED DRAWING|Samples of Engineering drawings produced on CAD.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

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Prototype A - Window & Details

MOAZ MOHAMED

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- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METERS UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED, ALL DIMENSIONS MUST BE REVISED BY CONTRACTOR IN SITE.

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- ALL STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS & MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE REVIEWED FROM STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAWINGS.

SCALE-1:2

- THIS DRAWING IS NOT VALID FOR ERECTION OR INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE ARCHITECTS STAMP AND FOR CONSTRUCTION STAMP.

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FOR REVIEW DESCRIPTION

25-3-2010

DATE

ISSUE: PROJECT NO:HLA-10003 CAD DWG FILE:HLA-100325.DWG DRAWN BY: MOAZ MOHAMED

D CHECKED BY: DR.BASIL KAMEL

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

SHEET TITLE

WOODEN WINDOW

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A-511

DATE: 13 - JAN - 2013

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PLAN

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DETAIL

- ALL STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS & MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE REVIEWED FROM STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAWINGS.

SCALE-1:2

- THIS DRAWING IS NOT VALID FOR ERECTION OR INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE ARCHITECTS STAMP AND FOR CONSTRUCTION STAMP.

SCALE-1:20

01 MARK

- ALL STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS & MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE REVIEWED FROM STRUCTURAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DRAWINGS. -

THIS

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FOR

ERECTION

DATE

FOR REVIEW DESCRIPTION

ISSUE: PROJECT NO:HLA-10003 CAD DWG FILE:HLA-100325.DWG DRAWN BY: MOAZ MOHAMED CHECKED BY: DR.BASIL KAMEL

- THIS DRAWING IS COPY RIGHT PROTECTED AND CAN NOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECT. - ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METERS UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED, ALL DIMENSIONS MUST BE REVISED BY CONTRACTOR IN SITE.

25-3-2010

SHEET TITLE

WOODEN WINDOW

DETAILED DRAWING|Samples of Engineering drawings produced on CAD. Layout |landscape

Insulation method details

DETAILED DRAWING|Samples of Engineering drawings produced on CAD.

Detailed section of Villa

Photography

Laguna Dahab

PHOTOGRAPHY SELECTION OF PHOTOS | FREELANCING

CAMERAS Canon EOS 600 D Canon EOS 500 D

LOCATION OF SHOTS Red Sea: Ain El Sokhna, Dahab and Taba

PHOTOGRAPHY|A selection of photographic shots from all over Egypt

Taba Laguna

PHOTOGRAPHY|A selection of photographic shots from all over Egypt

Dahab Light House

PHOTOGRAPHY|A selection of photographic shots from all over Egypt

Ain El Sokhna

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