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almost natural soft robotics
Pa g e 4
Pa g e 9
performative urbanism
Pa g e 1 4
the grove
Pa g e 2 2
amalfi villas
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garden pavilion
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arabian ranches iii
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liquid skin
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future vehicle
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NASSER GHANNAM 23 APR 1994 JERUSALEM CONTACT
SKILL SET - Rhinoceros 6 - Grasshopper - AutoDesk AutoCAD - AutoDesk Maya - Keyshot Render/Animation - Programming (Processing 3.0, Arduino) - Vray, Mentalray, Krakatoa Rendering
- Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Premier Pro - Lumion 9 - Enscape - Microsoft Office
+971 50 3257516 nasserghannam@hotmail.com EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Masters in Advanced Architecture
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia Barcelona Spain 2016-2017
U+A Architects
Architect at U+A, involved in multiple projects ranging from masterplans to townhouses Dubai, UAE 2018-Current
Touza Architects
Internship in architecture design and detailing
Bachelor of Architecture
Madrid, Spain 2015
Sharjah, United Arab Emarites 2011-2016
Japan Research Trip
The American University of Sharjah (NAAB accredited)
As part of the Digital Matter Intelligent Construction studio, research on concrete construction by Tadao Ando Japan 2017
Bifurcation
Intensive workshop with Sagrada Famillia Architect Mark Burry regarding the logic and process of constructing the Antoni Gaudi style columns Barcelona, Spain 2017
Cricursa
As part of the liquid skin seminar, worked on a collaboration with world leading glass working firm Barcelona, Spain 2017
CerĂ mica Cumella
As part of the liquid skin seminar, worked on a collaboration with clay experts at Cumella Barcelona, Spain 2017
LANGUAGES Arabic
Mother tongue
AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
English
Omrania CSBE - First Place
Six Degrees Exhibition at D3
Fluent (Second Language)
Spanish
First Prize winner of the Omrania CSBE Excellence in Architecture -9th cycle, Collaboration with Khalid Al-Tamimi
Graduate student exhibition by the American University of Sharjah
2016
Dubai, UAE 2016
Innovation Week
IAAC Graduate Exhibition at MUHBA
Sharjah, UAE 2017
Barcelona, Spain 2017
Basic knowledge As part of innovation week in Maraya Art Center, furniture piece
INTERESTS
Graduate student exhibition by IAAC
Sports, poetry, classical music, drawing, architecture history 3
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DRAWING
COLLECTION
SECTIONAL PARTI
ITERATIONS
almost natural
An architecture that extends the earth is the concept behind this project which was inspired by Paleontology. The monolithic form aims to amplify te massivness of earth into becoming inhabitable . This is also explored through
Sectional Diagrams
Iterations
establishing a relationship between the skeleton and the skin, adding a protective layer that covers the
Ground
Excavation
Ground Extrusion
Platform Shifting
Living Spaces
Skin
inhabitable form. The program, a collector’s residence, is a spacial experience that begins undergound, transforming to a synthetic surface, ending with natural voids. Collaboration with Khalid AL-Tamimi. 4
Cabinets Map CURATORIAL DIAGRAM
Air Cabinet
Main Vertical Circulation
Starting Point - Car Park - Entry
Land Cabinet
Water Cabinet
Earth Cabinet
Reception - Introductory Gallery - Excavation Site
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5TH FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN A
A
4
5
2 26.9 m
14.7 m
22.9 m
B
B
of
aesthetics in the
space
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1
4
1
2
3
16.3 m
Almost natural attempts to explore production
B 3 15.1 m
almost natural
the
B
1 Top Reception Hall 2 Cabinet 1 - Air Creatures 3 HVAC Room 4 Service Room 5 Service Room
and
1 Cabinet 4 - Earth Cabinet 2 Storage 3 Courtyard 4 Private Balcony
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A
Fifth Floor Scale 1:125
Anthropocene
Second Floor Scale 1:125
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through blurring of the natural and the synthetic. The aim of this agenda is to present an attitude that utilizes
1ST FLOOR PLAN
A
UNDERGROUND PLAN A
advanced digital design ideas and non linear fabrication to what
almost
natural
define 4
proposes.
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B
2
B
3
3
5
11.0 m
B
B 2 11.3 m
1
5
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1 Examination Lab 2 Archive 3 Workshop 4 Observation Deck 5 Control Room
1 2 3 4 5
Public Parking Privavte Parking Reception Excavation Site Access Glass Floor Hall
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A First Floor Scale 1:125
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Underground Floor Scale 1:125
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SECTION AA
SECTION BB
39.00 m
31.10 m
26.90 m
25.80 m
23.00 m
22.30 m
19.10 m
18.10 m
16.20 m 15.20 m
14.30 m
11.30 m
10.50 m
00.00 m
00.00 m
-05.00 m
-05.00 m
-13.30 m
-13.30 m
Section BB Scale 1:100
Section AA Scale 1:100
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02 soft robotics
Creating a lightweight adaptable passive
shading
system
that
is capable of creating a micro climate to accommodate specific uses.that is light, relatively cheap, and is suitable for a wide range of
architectural
typologies
with
easy attachment solutions. SoRo relies on the
temperture of the
sun to evaporate liquid into gas, causing it to activate the soft robots passive
and
provide
complete
sustainable
shading.
Collaboration with Guoliang Zhang, Mohamad Al Chawa, Ye Dongliang. 8
PROTOTYPE A
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PROTOTYPE A CLOSED
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PROTOTYPE A OPEN
PROTOTYPE B FRONT
PROTOTYPE B BACK
PASSIVE MOTION
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GENE OPTIMIZATION
1550<R
100%
1250<R<1550
80%
950<R<1250
60%
650<R<950
40%
soft robotics
The case study building of choice is the 22@ Barcelona by Josep Mias. Situated by the Bogatell metro station in the Poble Nou district of Barcelona . This glass facade building makes an ideal subject for the integration of the shading system. By
using
evolution
intellegent through
Split Surface
Get The Surface For SORO
Radiation Analysis
Gene
Galapagos,
350<R<650
20%
R<350
0%
the ideal locations and amounts of
panels
where
studied
and
resloved based on this specific site, climate,
and energy saving. Distinguish Between Different Surfaces From Data
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The Choice Of Hundred Percent Depends On The Data
CASE STUDY
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PHOTOGRAPH SERIES 04
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performative urbanism
The project is generated by the concept of endlessness, initially achieved at a large scale where the light/sunlight projects on certain transparent parts of a physical model creating enigmatic shadows, light reflections and light refractions. This centralized and continuous loop of movement and centrifugal projection of light is translated to spiral ramps that are emended in a landscape site and are organized as a continuation of the hill contour lines. These ramps become the media library, reading rooms and accommodate 14
stalls
of
books.
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Pre existing r
EXISTING SITE
SITE PLAN
amps on the site
SECTION AA
SECTION BB
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PARTI DIAGRAM
SECTIONAL STUDIES
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PRESPECTIVE SECTIONS
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PHOTOGRAPH SERIES 04
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I.
Creation of main axis path along the podium.
SITE LOCATION & SETBACK
THE GROVE
II. Introduction of courtyards and nodes to create a heirarchy of publio spaces.
The master-planned destination in Abu Dhabi will be situated in one of the country’s most strategic and
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
III. Carving of podium to accomodate and enhance the interaction with surrounding context.
Guggenheim Museum
valuable locations in the heart of the Emirate’s Cultural district on Al Saadiyat Island, named Saadiyat
Lo uv re
Grove. The development is set to become Abu Dhabi’s most coveted
M us eu m
a Se
Park SH K
Pa rk
address, serving as a hub for visitors to three world-class museums as
w Vie
SURROUNDING VIEWS
well as residents of the island, which
Za ye d
Na tio na lM us eu m
IV. Retail pockets created to activate podium edge and create links with surrounding context.
is synonymous with natural beauty, cultural experiences, architectural splendor
and
vast
business
potential.
IV. Placement of Residential towers to enhance community experience. SUN PATH
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Masterplan
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4 BEDROOM VILLA
AMALFI VILLAS
The site is situated in the center of
the
island.
Hence,
direct
beach front view is obstructed due
to
the
surrounding
plots.
The design intent is to maximize views of the horizon. The centre of the plot needs to be raised to allow a stepping in height.
The aim is to maximize views overlooking the adjacent roofscape.
GROUND FLOOR
Collaboration with Maryan Owais. 26
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
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06 garden pavilion
A small garden which includes a shade pavilion in the current landscape area to the Northwest of the CAAD buildings at AUS. The intent of this garden is to highlight the possibilities of designing an outdoor space in the UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate 1.8 m
that is comfortable and enjoyable to be in, and additionally addresses issues
of
sustainability
and
0m
drought tolerance in this climate.
-0.5 m
2.8 m
SECTION 01
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Irrigation chanel around central tree
Detail of wood column meeting the ground
Detail of shadow gap
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SITE SECTION BB
DAY RENDER
NIGHT RENDER
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arabian ranches iii
The urban planning concept is a weblike composition of all the elements which define a successful community. Green nodes link all neighborhoods through shaded accessible pathways. Each node houses a different activity creating destinations between neighborhoods. Families live together in a socially vibrant atmosphere, creating oppurtunities for bonding, growth and forming new friendships.
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3 BEDROOM GF
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3 BEDROOM FF
4 BEDROOM GF
4 BEDROOM FF
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08 l i q u i d
MODEL IMAGE 01
s k i n
One of the our principal objectives is to attack the theme of glass curving with the suport of digital manufacturing means. In an early phase, we worked on a modelscale,
thermoforming
synthetic
materials to simulate the behavior of glass and its properties, molding with
analogue
and
numerically
controlled means such as laser cutting, cnc milling, 3d printing.
Collaboration with Shashi Vyas and Merve Savatli. 36
MODEL IMAGE 02
MODEL IMAGE 03
MODEL IMAGE 04
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08 If
l i q u i d
s k i n
we
architectureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
consider
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
primary role as to protect from the enviroment, water lies high within the list of unwated elements. Buildings are wterproof; water is the hazard, all construction detail aim to keep it out.
However potentials
liquids in
have
endless
architecture;
they
change state, and form, easily; they have thermal inertia, can store energy, have both transparency and opaque qualities, can dissolve other materials, and truly unique, falls from the sky - for free.
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PAVILLION IMAGE 01
PAVILLION IMAGE 02
CONSTRUCTION DRAWING 01
PAVILLION IMAGE 03
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PAVILLION IMAGE 04
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09 future vehicle
A futuristic vehicle inspired by a living creature i.e. the dragon fly which exemplifies the combination of a motorcycle and an aircraft. The form and layering in the vehicle mimics that of a dragon fly, while conceptually
the
floating
rear
simulates the notion of a dragon fly
floating
midair.
The
insect
relies on skillfully positioning its agile body in order to control its own body temperature. Similarly the vehicle is to use the exhaust and air grills to adapt itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the
driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
body
temperature
to their surroundings. The idea is to harness future technology in
order
to
create
a
modern
adaptable everyday use vehicle 40
TOP VIEW
PRESPECTIVE 01
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