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PORTFOLIO ROWAF NAHHAS 2015-2017
Rowaf Nahhas
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Biography
Birth e-mail mobile Instagram linkedin
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1996 rowafnahhas@gmail.com +966543039010 Rowafnahhas Rowaf Nahhas
Education 2014-2020
Skills
B.S. in Architecture, Dar Al-Hekma University Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2014 - 2020 (expected)
Experience 2017
Freelance Storyboard Artist
2017
Partime Supervisor of training and qualification of contestants
2016
Development Consultant and Content Creator
2016 2015
Partime supervisor of training and qualification of contestants
September 2017 - Present
iRead Award competition 2017. at National TalentS Company | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia July 2017 - 2017
iRead Award competition 2016. at Tam Development LLC | Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia August 2016 - 2016 (1 month)
iRead Award competition 2016| 2015. at Tam Development LLC | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
courses 2017
Let’s talk Architectural Digram
2017
Rhinoceros 3D
2016
Architecture post production and rendering
2012
Basic Oil Painting Techniques
one day workshop, by Architect, Mashael Alshehri
AutoCAD Revit Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe inDesign Sketchup Rhinoceros Lumion Sketching Model Making Languages
Arabic English
intersets Urban Fabrications
Social Life Diving Reading Running Drawing | Sketching Music
five days workshop, by Architect, Shatha Abualfaraj
two days workshop, by Architect, Mashael Alshehri
four months course,at the Saudi Centre for Fine Arts under the supervision of the ministry of culture and media
competitions awards 2014
2nd place - iRead Award Competition
September 2014 | King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture of Saudi Aramco | Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Certifications 2018
Autodesk Revit architecture
2014
iRead Forum 2014
2011
Nanotechnology Educational Forum
Certification Date, Jan 2018 - Present Certification authority, Autodesk authorized training center Instructer, Emad Aref Mostafa
Certification Date, Aug 2014 - Present Certification authority, king Abdulziz cenetr for world culturet
Certification Date, May 2011 – Present Certification authority, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia
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Table of contents 8 The Museum Of Jeddah’s Cultural History
Through jeddah in search for the human scale Academic Solo Work
18 EduGrowth Elementary School
Light as the giver of all presence Academic Solo Work
28 W-Frame Housing
Modular system design Academic Solo Work
32 Architectural Rendering 38 Sketches | Drawings
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The Museum of Jeddah’s Cultural History Through Jeddah in search of the human scale
The proposed project of ‘The Museum of Jeddah’s Cultural History’ is aimed at creating an experience centre for the local inhabitants and the visitors (tourists) who enjoy visiting the city because of its tradition and culture. This museum is transforming the pattern of the urban fabrication of Al-Balad into a new perception of social hubs. It will not only display the art and artifacts of the city but will interact and share information with the citizens of all age groups to enjoy and be proud of their cultural heritage. The museum is divided into different clusters in order to reach an understanding of the relation between the human scale and the spaces, also examine the reflection of the relationship between humans their social habits.
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Approach
Based on Al-balad configuration
udying the urban articulation of Al-Balad:
urban life in Al-Balad showed the role of urban fabrication and figuration in creating bond social environments.It features narand small pathways leading to courtyards, these courtyards nect the social life of the area, this configuration allows for a ural wind system throughout the clusters.
Analyzing the abstraction of Al-Balad:
The abstraction of Al-Balad attempts to create a new layer of the articulation, in order to re-define cultural hubs, the clusters are connected with courtyards, these courtyards lead either to privet or semi-public areas extended to the enclosure of the forms, the design spreads in a horizontal organization, not a representation of the historic Jeddah but an extension from a building point of view.
Interacting the human scale :
The form is designed with respect to the human scale to create a natural transition that is not interrupting with the sea view. Taking into consideration the physical impact of the architectural volumes and the architectural expression of the buildings
Form Development
Plot
Courtyards
Dividing clusters
Carving pathways
Zoning
Creating Courtyards
Optimizing views
Levels
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EduGrowth Elementary School Light as the giver of all presence
The ‘EduGrowth Elementary School’ is a low rise building designed with respect to sustainable tools and resources. The main aspect or approach is to manipulate light and shadow in contrast with the void, imitating Louis Kahn’s vision of light, where he states that ”a column is where the light is not, and the space between is where the light is. It is a matter of no light, light, no light. Light is the giver of all presence.” Light and shadow form the unspoken or unbuilt aspect of the building. It provides a sense of understanding of spaces, where students get the chance to experience the spaces differently according to the light direction and shadow formation. The design debates the idea of defining spaces through light rather than built boundaries.
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Light study model: the contrast between light, shadow, and void.
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Masterplan
Form Development
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Opened patio
Courtyard
Optimizing views
Circulations Accesses vertical circulation along with the main access provides visual continuity, in order to maintain clear spatial directions for children.
insulation
Cave Seating at classrooms
Elevated stepped Seating in the courtyard
Cavity walls to eliminate heat gain in the east facade 21
Lighting Classification:
corridors
corridors/offices
atrium/multipurpose hall
assembly area
Sections :
Environmental controls : Wood-plastic composite Cross Ventilation implemented in classrooms
east wing serves as a shading device for the courtyard
- composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour.
Insulation: Fiberglass - helps maintain stable temperatures. - Helps reduce unwanted noise and provides moisture/mold resistance.
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Aspects of sustainability Sustainable goal and approach:
Passive strategies
-Reduction in energy consumption -Improved indoor air quality -Enhances walkability solar and heat protection
heat insulation
heat dissipation techniques without thermal energy
microclimate solar control hardscape
Sectional landscape
vegetation
thermal insulation cavity walls
natural ventilation natural cooling ventilation cross ventilation
glazing
earth coupling
shading
Ziziphus spina-christi
Rhus natalensis
Myrtus communis
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horizontal wooden panels implemented in the facade
Bridge shot Light and shadow
shrubs
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W-Frame Housing Modular system design
In this project, we were asked to design a pre-fabricated modular social housing. The project system is based on employing spatial interlocking and organizational strategies to define modular volumes. It is located in Jeddah, on Albatarji Street, west of the Saudi German Hospital, surrounded by four streets.However, the residential units serve couples and professionals, providing an environment where they can run their business from their units.
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Architectural plans Concept:
The occupants can run their business from their own unit. the volume consists of three vertical modular units composes one prototype, each volume is a unit and a half, all the units are connected with a shared vertical circulation. The spaces are divided into working areas and living areas, the first and third levels accommodate the living area, while the second level dedicated to the working area. Both areas have separate entrances. Each unit provided either with one terrace or two terraces overlooking the main street. The volume consists of three parts interlocked at the edges, some units have been shifted aside to form a terrace, an entrance area or a walking area beneath. some traces serves two functions, its main function as a terrace and as a shading device. The prototype is repeated with the same features along the site.
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Topview
Ground floor
First floor
Fisrt prototype
Second prototype
Prototypes
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Architectural Rendering Experiment 0.1
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Experiment 0.2
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Experiment 0.3
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Drawings Pencil on paper
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Sketches
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Thank you Rowaf Nahhas dedicated to all my sleepless nights