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The Art Hanok
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MArch Year 1 Project
Sylvan Public Theatre
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BA Grad Project
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Merchant Square
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Building 500 Urban Route 10 Oasis
Wimbeldon Al-Rayyan Court 1 Stadium
{PERSONAL INFORMATION} Name:
Ramez H. M. Khalil
Date of Birth:
23/08/1992
Place of Birth:
Cairo, Egypt
Languages: 1. Arabic (mother tongue) 2. English
Fluent Fluent
3. French
Basic
2018 2015/16
Egyptian
2015
Nationality:
2016/17
Part II Architectural Assistant
{PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE}
{CONTACT}
E-mail Address: ramezhany@aucegypt.edu
West
2014
Lane,
Hampstead, London NW6 2NE
{SOCIAL MEDIA}
Ramez Khalil
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My graduation project was featured in an article in the Newcastle Chronicle dated Friday the 26 the of July.
Internship at Al Watan Al Araby for Design Consultency Services, Dubai, UAE: Aiding in the Urban Planning of El Souk Market, Dubai. Reached the semi final of the TRADA national student competition to design the new Sheffield bicycle hub titled “VeloCity”.
2012/13
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Ramez Khalil
6 month Part I Placement at Robin Partington & Partners (RPP), London where I worked on the Merchant Square Masterplan, as well as, the tower 1MS and the commercial building 2MS.
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
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1 year Part I Placement at KSS Design Group, London worked on the Al Rayan, Qatar 2022 world cup stadium in Doha, as well as, the refurbishment of the Wimbeldon no.1 court, both at BIM 300. Helped in introducing the practice to Virtual Reality software in addition to formalising the workflow for its usage.
Managed the curation and preparation of the Grainger Market Exhibition in which my graduation project and models were displayed.
Website: www.srkdesigncollective.com
UK Address (Temporary): Flat 12, 56 West End
A peer-reviewed article regarding the research present in my MArch Dissertation to be published in the Architectural Engineering and Design Management (TAEM) Journal.
Two internships at ArchiLab for Design Solutions, Cairo, Egypt:
2013: Research and Presentation Design for Mahra ja Complex, Dubai.
2012: Aiding in the Design of ArchiLab’s Entry in the competition for the design of the Rio Di Janiero Olympic City.
{CURRICULUM VITAE} {ABOUT ME}
{REFERENCES}
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. I have various interests that include music, the arts, & sports, among other things.
Dr. Benjamin Spaeth Lecturer at Weslh School of Architecture & head tutor for my dissertation spaetha@cardiff.ac.uk Keith Chan Architect at KSS Design Group keith.chan@kssgroup.com Consultant Architect Hany M. Ibrahim Director of Archilab for Design Solutions archilabcons@archilab89.com Dr. Josep-Maria Garcia-Fuentes Lecturer at Newcastle University & head tutor for my design project josep.garciafuentes@newcastle.ac.uk
V-Ray
3D Max
AutoCad
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
20013/14
Sketchup
Revit
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Rhino
20016/18
{CAD SKILLS}
Music
Art
20011/13
Travelling
Virtual Reality
2009/11
{INTERESTS}
Reading
Film
{EDUCATION} MArch Honours Degree of Architecture from Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University & RIBA Stage II BA Honours Degree of Architecture from Newcastle University & RIBA Stage I
A year of Erasmus Mundus Exchange Scholarship to Newcastle University for studying Architecture
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*) 5
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MArch Thesis Project My thesis attempts to use the ethereal and dynamic properties of shadow in an architectural language of transparency, translucency and reveal that draws the users into a physical and emotional journey through the design. This is addressed in a project that creates a dialogue between the robust concrete and steel green roofscape, and the light glass pavilions housed underneath, with their timber screens slowly revealing the interiors to the users as they venture deeper within the architecture. The curvilinear form of the roof is achieved by using the landscape around the Grade I listed St. George-in-theEast as a fabric that extends below the highway and embraces the Grade II listed Tobacco Docks, creating a positive relationship between the two historic buildings, while responding to the site’s topography.
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MArch Year 1 Project The main design idea is to create a circular non-directional multi-faith chapel space with the rest of the functions of the community centre revolving around it as a metaphor to how central religion/spirituality is to the various diverse communities of Grangetown. The design aims to use the distinctive curvilinear swirled shape created by the effect of revolving the building elements around the fulcrum of the chapel to carve out an outdoor shape for the users, as well as, to create an inviting funnel like entrance to the complex which would draw pedestrians in off the street.
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BA Grad Project 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.
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Building 500 Route 10 With the client’s goal to maximize the site’s potential in mind we created a brief that proposes a renovation to the existing building. The new scheme introduces a new architectural language that is both contemporary and cost effective, but at the same time poses a minimal structural impact on the existing building. With the new and bold design, we are aiming to improve the building’s presence and establish a new landmark, for the surrounding locale.
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The Urban Oasis The main concept of this competition entry is simple. The site is broken in three islands, each inhabited with mixed-use residential and commercial buildings the shape of which is inspired by the contours of the shores of River Parramatta. The master plan is developed with the intend to emphasize on nature and create a well harmonized mixture of the fast city life and the piece of a private setting to achieve a symbiosis between urban and suburban. With the design of the buildings we wanted to maximize the intake of sunlight, create unique apartment and office layouts and benefit greatly from the brilliant location of the site.
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The Art Hanok The scheme is a collection of linked pavilions, each oriented to respect the site and setting, inspired by the traditional Korean house (Hanok) design and connected by an open air courtyard exhibition space. As designers we wanted to create simple, elegant, sensible to the environment, respectful to the Korean tradition and yet contemporary design that welcomes visitors and brings art closer to the community. The separate volumes of the proposal allow a strong integration with the landscape and create a continuous journey through the world of art.
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The New Sylvan Public Theatre The proposal for the design of the new Cherkasy theatre was highly influenced by the strong spirit of the society to save the cultural treasures of the town. The project aims for environmental development, urban regeneration and further involvement of the people throughout all phases. The primary challenge was to create symbolic building that respects the environment that is not only for the people but by the people. The design is simple, unique and attractive, the form of a cube, made of interlocking vertical and horizontal mesh , using environmentally friendly and locally sourced materials. The final form of the design is achieved by subtracting simple geometric shapes from the original cube, in order to create negative spaces, where all functions take place.
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Merchant Square The four new buildings by RPP share a common basement and a new landscaped public Garden Square. The buildings are: 1 Merchant Square, a graceful 42 storey mixed use tower comprising 90 key boutique hotel, 222 residential apartments and a skybar. 2 Merchant Square, a spectacular 16 storey office building with panoramic views addressing the garden square and the A40, an important arterial route into London. 3 Merchant Square, a 21 story mixed tenure residential building providing 201 apartments with retail. Due to be completed summer 2014 6 Merchant Square, a 16 story mixed tenure residential building providing 119 apartments and retail. Merchant Square lies at the heart of a vibrant community, with amenity spaces for residents, workers and visitors alike, a place where cafes, restaurants and bars encourage you to linger.
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Wimbeldon Court 1 KSS was appointment by The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) covers a full range of architectural and design services for the redevelopment of No.1 Court at Wimbledon. The scope of work includes new hospitality and support facilities together with a fixed and retractable roof covering both the playing arena and spectator seating, giving the potential for uninterrupted championship tournament play. The contemporary façade properly respects Wimbledon’s unique heritage, and the new facilities will further enhance the quality of the spectator experience, thereby supporting AELTC’s aim of maintaining Wimbledon’s status as the premier Grand Slam event in world tennis.
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Al-Rayyan Stadium KSS were asked to deliver Al Rayyan Stadium and Precinct is one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Pattern were Lead Designer and Architect for the 40,000 stadium, indoor training pitches and master planner for the precinct. The client theme for the site is Desert. This translates into a master plan concept of a caravan or journey in the desert landscape configured using a circle packing geometry. Evoking the idea of a gathering, the stadium is a contemporary tent set in a metaphoric dune landscape. A key feature of the stadium is its elegant, ornate faรงade: a contemporary interpretation of traditional Naquish patterns specific to Qatari culture. This builds on our interest in how patterns are culturally rich symbols with a universal appeal.
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