To whom it may concern; This document is a statement of my intent to apply for a RIBA part 1 placement in your prestigious establishment. I am a new graduate from the Newcastle University BA Hons of Architecture. I am always willing to learn new skills that would help in improving me either personally, professionally, or both. I would really appreciate it if you would allow me to gain the required experience that would help me in continuing my architectural journey at a prestigious and award-winning firm such as yours. I have seen your firm’s website and was intrigued by the quality of the projects that you produce, and I believe I will benefit so much from the highly interesting studio culture of your firm. I hope that you may find that there is potential in my current experience and set of skills and that you may find them useful for your firm. Thank you for your concern and awaiting your prompt reply. Sincerely, Ramez Khalil
. RAMEZ KHALIL C.V. . Architectural Assistant
- PERSONAL INFORMATION Name:
- ABOUT ME I am a highly enthusiastic newly graduated architecture student, who studied architecture in both Egypt & the UK & is always eager to learn from new experiences. I am extremely flexible & have an all encompassing taste in architecture which is not bound by a certain style or ideology. I can work effectively individually or within a team & can perform well under pressure. My intrests are vatious & include music, the arts, & sports, among other things.
Ramez H. M. Khalil
Date of Birth:
23/08/1992
Place of Birth:
Cairo, Egypt
Nationality:
Egyptian
Languages: 1. Arabic (mother tongue) 2. English
Basic
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015
3. French
Fluent Fluent
My graduation project was featured in an article in the Newcastle Chronicle dated Friday the 26 the of July, to view the article copy & paste the following link into your web browser: h tt p : //w w w.c h ro n i c l e l i ve .c o. u k /n ew s /n or th - e a s t n ews /n ewc a s t l e - un i ver s i t y- a rc h i te c t s - ra d i c a l l yreimagine-9528009
Managed the curation and preparation of the Grainger Market Exhibition in which my graduation project and models were displayed.
- CONTACT -
Helped in the curation and preparation of the Newcastle University Architecture Degreeshow, in which my graduation project and models were displayed in both the Newcastle and London campuses.
Phone Number: 07463779823
2014
E-mail Address: ramezhany@aucegypt.edu
2011/14
UK Address (Temporary): Flat 37, 14 Pitt st, St. James’ Point, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE45SU
Internship at Al Watan Al Araby for Design Consultency Services, Dubai, UAE: Aiding in the Urban Planning of El Souk Market, Dubai. Two internships at ArchiLab for Design Solutions, Cairo, Egypt:
2013: Research and Presentation Design for Mahra ja Complex, Dubai.
2011: Aiding in the Design of ArchiLab’s Entry in the competition for the design of the Rio Di Janiero Olympic City.
- CAD SKILLS -
- REFERENCES -
Rhino
Revit
Photoshop
V-Ray
3D Max
InDesign
Sketchup
AutoCad
Illustrator
Dr. Neveen Hamza Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University & head tutor for my dissertation neveen.hamza@newcastle.ac.uk Dr. Josep-Maria Garcia-Fuentes Lecturer at Newcastle University & head tutor for my design project josep.garciafuentes@newcastle.ac.uk Consultant Architect Hany M. Ibrahim Director of Archilab for Design Solutions Archilab89@yahoo.com
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THE CURTAIN CUBE
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SIMALUCRUM
together. This design explores ationship present in Grainger
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of the book as a reference for
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THE BICYCLE HUB
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LIVING ON THE EDGE
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PLACED, DISPLACED
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- WORK EXAMPLES -
BA Honours Degree of Architecture from Newcastle University & RIBA Stage 1 with a final grade of 2:1
A year of Erasmus Mundus Exchange Scholarship to Newcastle University for studying Architecture
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THE HOUSE OF OUD
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AL-DIWAN LIBRARY
2009/11
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3 years of BSc in Architectural Engineering from the American University in Cairo with an average GPA of 3.8
IGCSE at NRC: Advanced Levels: Maths (B) Chemistry (A)
Ordinary Levels: Maths (A*) English (A) ICT (A*) Physics (A*) Chemistry (A*) Biology (A*) Arabic (A*)
. GRADUATION PROJECT .
Static v. Dynamic
BUILDING ON WHAT IS ALREADY BUILT:
STATIC v. DYNAMIC
In my graduation project, the chaotic dynamism of the modern city of Newcastle is introduced to run rampant against the static Neo-Classicist Grainger Market, beneath a new geometrically fluid glass roof. The main concept of the design is creating a paradox in which the huge contradictions between the old existing building and the new extension are proudly celebrated instead of being hidden and shied away from.
4//5
. YEAR 3 PROJECT
NO. 1
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The Curtain Cube
THE SELLING ARTEFACT:
THE CURTAIN CUBE Based on the idea of different layers that link up together. This design explores and represents the flexible inter-planar relationship present in Grainger Market through the use of the circular motion of the book as a reference for the required planar motion. Given the flexibility of the design components, it is very easy to manipulate the pavilion/kiosk in the same way as a Rubik’s Cube. This flexibility enables the users to create endless forms and typologies in order to suit ther desired functions.
THE CURTAIN CUBE
6//7
. YEAR 2 PROJECT
NO. 4
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Civic Centred Complex
A MULTI-PURPOSE COMPOUND:
CIVIC CENTRED COMPLEX
This outdoor public comlex was designed to include two seemingly opposite spaces, an extreme sport complex & a public library. As a result of the paradoxical nature of the functions, I used the concept of the ‘Yin-Yang’ as the basis in my design. As you can see, the design tries to achieve the separation & unity of the ‘Yin-Yang’ through the use of seperaate buildings that flow with each other & with the surrounding exterior.
8//9
. YEAR 2 PROJECT
NO. 3 .
The Bicycle Hyb
THE TRADA DESIGN COMPETITION:
THE BICYCLE HUB
The concept for this design comes from the abstract representation of the various stages of a wheel’s revolutionary motion.
CROSSOVER
CROSSOVER CROSSOVER
Building consists of a number of horizontal timber frames each rotated at a different angle. These frames carry a single ramp, that revolves around a main central hall, & goes all the way to the roof. The entire building, being a single vast open space, is naturally lit through the use of a single large sky-light.
10//11
. YEAR 2 PROJECT
NO. 2 .
Living On The Edge
THE YOUTH FOYER:
LIVING ON THE EDGE
The idea behind this design stems from its function as a foyer. The linear design serves as a figurative representation of the users’ journey of recovery & rediscovery. The various spaces are layed out in a linear form to create a circulation system that runs in parallel to the pedestrian routes on the street & the stream side footpath.
12//13
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YEAR 2 PROJECT NO. 1
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Placed, Displaced Housing
SMALL SCALE ECONOMY HOUSING:
PLACED, DISPLACED
The aim of this project was to design a low cost residence & to accommodate for as many functions as possible in such limited space. As a reslut of these various constricions, the design utilises an open plan design that uses multiple-levelling to seperate between the various functions. The design also revolves around a skylight, which acts as the main source of natural light & solar energy all around the house.
14//15
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EXTRA-CURRICULUM
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The Design Charrettes
CHARRETTE WEEK 1:
THE SIMILUCRUM
CHARRETTE WEEK 2:
UN-WASTING OPPORTUNITIES
16//17
. EGYPT PROJECT NO. 2 .
The House of Oud
YEAR 3 DESIGN PROJECT:
HOUSE OF OUD
In this project, a handcraft workshop & visiting centre was required to be designed. My chosen craft was the manufacture of the oud. The octagon, a geometric representation of the oud’s sound hole, is used as a basis for a design module. This results in creating some sort of a beehive, which is in itself an analogy to Islamic Cairo’s various palaces. In order to create a stronger connection to the site, stone is chosen as the main material, which results in a massive monolithic look that’s csimilar to that of the nearby medieval city walls.
18//19
. EGYPT PROJECT NO. 1 .
Al - Diwan Library
YEAR 2 DESIGN PROJECT:
AL-DIWAN LIBRARY For this project, a themed library/bookstore was to be designed in down town Cairo. My chosen theme was ancient history, which is expressed in the use of vernacular architecture and stone. Stemming from the use of pure geometric shapes, a right-angled triangle based composition is created from mirroring the triangle at different angles. Each triangular space and floor corresponds to a different timeline in Egyptian history, with all floor open to a single atrium space, which is seen as soon as one enters through the main entrance hall.
20//21
“Creativity takes courage” - Henri Matisse
Ramez H. Khalil Design Portfolio RIBA Part I 2015