Reine Lahoud
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT rnlahoud@gmail.com
PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name:
Reine Lahoud
Nationality:
Lebanese
Education:
BSc. Landscape Design & Eco-Management
Qualifications:
Skills:
2010 - 2013
Freelance Landscape Architect Kingdom of Bahrain
Projects involvements:
Zen Inspired Garden - Budaiya; Kingdom of Bahrain
(American University of Beirut - 2008)
Durrat Marina Show Villas - Durrat Marina; Kingdom of Bahrain
Diploma Ingenieure Agricole.
Villa 4737 - Durrat Al Bahrain; Kingdom of Bahrain
(American University of Beirut - 2008)
BIW Public Space - Bahrain Investment Wharf; Kingdom of Bahrainv
Landscape Architect/ Designer,
Balinese Inspired Garden - Saraya 1; Kingdom of Bahrain
Member of the Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects
Amwaj Hacienda - Amwaj; Kingdom of Bahrain
Landscape Design AutoCAD Software
2010 - 2013
Adobe Photoshop Adobe In-Design (Basic Skill)
Landscape Architect WS Atkins and Parteners OVerseas - Kingdom of Bahrain
Projects involvements:
Sketch Up Pro (Basic Skill)
East Hidd Housing Development - Hidd, Kingdom of Bahrain North Al Wathba - Al Wathba, UAE Dammam 3 Industrial Area - Dammam, KSA
SUMMARY
King Abdulaziz International Airport - Jeddah, KSA
A qualified Landscape Architect, working in the Kingdom of Bahrain since September 2008. I
Al Wakrah Aquapark - Qatar
have explored different sectors of the industry, from contracting to consulting firms. I started
Prince Mohammed University Courtyard - Al Khobar, KSA
working in a Landscape contracting company where I’ve gained the experience of creating
Durrat Al Bahrain - Phase 2 and 3 (Final Documentation) -
and implementing practical design approaches.
Kingdom of Bahrain
I moved to Landscape cosultancy in 2010 and started developing artistic and aesthetic land-
2008 - 2010
RABYA Landscaping & Irrigation - Kingdom of Bahrain
scape concepts into practical designs through the different details required to achieve innovative useful landscapes. Being a Part of a multinational company, coordination among the
Landscape Designer
Projects involvements:
Private Residences - Durrat Al Bahrain; Kingdom of Bahrain
different teams to deliver projects on time was a key element that enhanced my coordination
BAPCO Refinery Lagoon - Askar, Kingdom of Bahrain
and time management skills
Private Compound - Budaiya; Kingdom of Bahrain
Currently I am woriking as a Freelance Landscape Architect, addressing projects from start to end. I have acquired entrepreneurial skills with clients and contractors. I manage, follow up, and supervise implementation of designs to meet the clients’ satisfaction.
Trainings:
Project Management Professional (PMP) - 2012 NOVOTECH Training Centre - Kingdom of Bahrain
CONTENT EAST HIDD HOUSING NORTH AL WATHBA DAMMAM 3 INDUSTRIAL CITY KING ABDULLAH INTERN ATIONAL AIPORT PRINCE MOHAMMED UNIVERSITY DURRAT BAHRAIN PRIVATE RESIDENCE BAPCO REFINERY BUDAIYA VILLA EAST HIDD
UNIVERSITY WORKS FINAL YEAR PROJECT- ROOMS IN A FOREST CASE STUDY AND DESIGN - COAS TAL QLAILEH
AMWAJ HACIENDA MASTERPLAN - BAHRAIN Amwaj Hacienda
A small residential development located on the islands of Amwaj. Desig development for the modules of open spaces between the residential units along with the streetscape, and public spaces. The challenge is to develop a low maintenance and cost of design. Personal Development: Developed entrepreneurial, communication, leadership and time management skills in delivering projects on time and presenting to the client.
KING ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VILLAABDULLAH 06 & 09- DURRAT MARINA - BAHRAIN KING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTING FIGHTING FACILTIES FACILTIES -- FIRE MOOD IMAGES
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Durrat Marina Luxury Show Villas 06 & 09 - Client Durrat Marina / Inovest harmonious connectivity between the different components of the garden. Personal Development: I have developed entrepreneurial, communication, leadership and good networking skills through out this project.
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BIW PUBLIC SPACE - HIDD INDSTRIAL AREA (BAHRAIN INVESTMENT WHARF)
SHADE TREE
SHADE TREE SHRUB PLANTING FEATURE MOUND
SEATIN
INTEGRATED SEATING REVETMENT +1.00 0.00
A ELEVATION
FEATURE PLANTER (TURF)
SEATING BENCHES
FEATURE PLANTER
B SECTION (SHRUB PLANTING)
BIW Public Space - Bahrain Investment Wharf; Kingdom of Bahrain Sun and nature were the inspiration in developing the concept for a public area within an industrial wharf. Patterns were developed from virtual sun rays to add an interesting factor to the landscape.
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KING ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BALINESE INSPIRED GARDEN- SARAYA 1 - FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIES KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
MOOD IMAGES
Balinese Inspired Garden - Saraya 1; Kingdom of Bahrain A Balinese Inspired Garden, undergoing construction. Looking over the work that is being carried out by the contractors. Material Selection while assuring the best quality with the most competative price. Personal Development: I have developed entrepreneurial, communication, leadership skills.
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EAST HIDD MASTER PLAN - BAHRAIN East Hidd Housing-Bahrain A low cost residential development providing over 4000 housing units along with public spaces and pedestrian orientated streetscapes. It includes the design and development of the green corridors of the master plan starting at the waterfront and extending into the pocket parks, plazas and courtyards which sit within the housing ‘villages’. Personal contribution: Lead Designer Personal Development: Enhanced my Leadership and design skills focusing on maintinign a cost effective materials and methods of construction
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KING ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTH WATHBAMMASTER PLAN - UAE - FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIES North Al Wathba - UAE A mixed use, sustainable the development of 4,178 hectares that will provide a residence for more than 100,000 people and serve as a second downtown for Abu Dhabi and the capital city district. Landscape involvement was designing the public realm streetscapes along with the different types of parks and open spaces while accommodating sustainability Estidama Principles. Personal contribution: Concept Design and Design Development for Public Parks and open spaces Personal Development: While working on this large scale project my learning curve was incremental with regards to the coordination and delivery of work between landscape and the other disciplines. It also increased my knowledge of materials, designing with estidama principles and trained me to dealing with large scale projects and tight delivery timeframes.
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DAMMAM-3 INDUSTRIAL CITY COMMUNITY CENTER Dammam-3 Industrial City - Community Centre, KSA The Dammam 3 Development includes the construction of the road network and the public realm for an industrial area. As part of the Landscape team I Worked on the design and development of the streetscape and public realm which includes the community centers, public parks, district and neighborhood centers. The design aimed to provide originality through the elements of the landscape. Introducing a forest aspect into the surrounding provided a new component while it still functions as part of w holistic landscape. Personal contribution: Lead Designer, Concept Design, Design Development, Detail Design and documentation Personal Development: Through this project I greatly improved my knowledge and skills in design for the public realm. As the lead landscape architect on the project I ensured the quality of design and coordinated the compilation of the design documents.
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KING ABDULLAH AIRPORT DAMMAM-3INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CITY - FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIES DISTRICT CENTER Dammam-3 Industrial City - District Center, KSA The Dammam 3 Development includes the construction of the road network and the public realm for an industrial area. As part of the Landscape team I Worked on the design and development of the streetscape and public realm which includes the community centers, public parks, district and neighborhood centers. Inspired by the urge to break the rigidity of the surrounding industrial atmosphere, the design of the district centre aimed to emphasize the mosque plaza add add a greener feel to have it transformed into an open space to function as a small retreat to the labors and users of the surrounding Personal contribution: Lead Designer, Concept Design, Design Development, Detail Design and documentation Personal Development: Through this project I greatly improved my knowledge and skills in design for the public realm. As the lead landscape architect on the project I ensured the quality of design and coordinated the compilation of the design documents. 11
KING ABDULAZIZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIY King Abdulaziz International Airport - Main Rescue & Fire Fighting Facility, KSA we have created a raised and variable height feature garden with simple pavements, simple planting and hardscape features that allow visitors to enter a private and relaxing retreat. Personal contribution: Concept Design, design Development, Detailed Design, coordination with the different discipline Personal Development: Through this project I developed coordination skills among the different teams and disciplines, and learned new approaches and details that helped obtain a practical and creative design. 12
KING ABDULAZIZ ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL KING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRPORT - FIRE FIGHTING RAILWAY FACILTIESSTATION King Abdulaziz International Airport - Railway Station, KSA The railway station is the centre of the area known as the hub. At the southern end it adjoins a large open concourse and drop off and collection point. The landscaped centre of the concourse sits on a podium above the platforms. The design portrays swaths of planting that sweep down along the service roads to connect the body of quiam Dem quiam ressinum ressinum ipsamenis ea pratus. pratus. the Dem station into the surrounding fabric ipsamenis of the landscape.ea velia nobit velia audaerr nobitDesign oreptae audaerrDevelopment, est oreptae aboris estam aboris utemam hil Design, utem iscieneturia hilCoordination iscieneturia quam eum quam dolupta eum tibustota dolupta tibustota cum aut cum etur re autpre etur dolestia re pre qui dolestia qui Personal contribution: Detailed with different disciplines Personal Development: This project enabled me to understand the landscape requirements of the different features, and the topography of the area which plays a major role in the design and trained my holistic view of the project in conjunction with the different disciplines. 13
PRINCE MOHAMMED UNIVERSITY Prince Mohammed University - Floating Garden - KSA A courtyard located between two separate buildings of King Mohammed University to function as an outdoor retreat space for the students. The design involved concrete blocks that serving as seats and planters over a pond of water connected with green lines of planting and different paths made of concrete blocks. Personal contribution: Concept Design Personal Development: Through this project I developed my design skills in particular when dealing with small scale spaces that provide for the needs of the users while maintaining both creative and practical approach 14
DURRAT AL BAHRAIN RESIDENTIAL VILLA Residential Villa Garden - Durrat Al Bahrain, Bahrain A garden to a private villa, designed to accomodate the client’s needs and requirements and to display a luxurious style suitable with the entire development through simple landscape elements Personal contribution: Concept Design Personal Development: With This project my conceptual skills had started to develop further and where it allowed me to expore new techniques and ideas.
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BAPCO ECOLOGICAL LAGOON Bapco Ecological Lagoon - Bahrain lagoon and in an industrial area. Personal contribution: Concept Design and development, design implementation, plant selection, site supervision Personal Development: This project helped me further explore the ecological and sustainable side of landscape through the materials and plant selection.
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KING ABDULLAH VILLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL IN SAR-BUDAIYA - FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIES Budaiya Villa Garden - Sar - Bahrain A 3000sqm residential compound in Sar designed to accomodate the family’s needs. The design was to present a luxurious yet authentic side of the garden with the dense planting and the various types of vegetation. Personal contribution: Concept Design and development, design implementation, plant selection, site supervision, pricing, BOQ Personal Development: This project helped me familiarize myself with the vegetation in the gulf and study the different species that can endure the harsh climate of the gulf.
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UNIVERSITY WORKS
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FINAL YEAR PROJECT ROOMS IN A FOREST
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FINAL YEAR PROJECT - ROOMS IN A FOREST
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KING ABDULLAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COASTAL QLAILEH ECOLOGICAL HIMA - FIRE FIGHTING FACILTIES