TAMARA MELHEM Architectural portfolio 2017
CONTENT This portfolio contains some architectural works that were done throughout my 5 years in the university, solely and in cooperation with people
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CONTENT Curriculum Vitae
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Graduation Project
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iNNOVATE -Technological Innovation Center -Done in cooperation with: Lina Disi - Graduation Project
University Projects 1- Utter Rush
17 -Skyscraper -Done in cooperation with: Lina Disi -Forth year studio
2- Care and Cure
29 -Maternity Hospital -Forth year studio
3- Modern Schools of Jordan
39 -School Project -Done in cooperation with: Lina Disi -Third year studio
4- Youth city (Urban Planning Project)
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-Urban Planning Project -Done in cooperation with group of 6 students -forth year studio
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Autobiography Tamara Mustafa Melhem is a fresh graduate, from the department of architecture/ University of Jordan. She is seeking an opportunity that will empower her knowledge in architecture and design, and that could give her a good experience base as she is focusing on developing herself in many aspects
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iNNOVATE OUR DUTY WAS TO INCUBATE INNOVATION APPLYING TECHNOLOGY AS ITS ACCELARATOR iNNOVATE Technological Innovation Center seeks to provide innovative individuals with an empowering environment to transform their ideas into realistic products, Applying a sustainable flow of knowledge that starts from ideas and through research and guidance develops through experimentation into projects, then presented for the public and redevelops from feedback.
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OUR VISION As innovation is regarded as the most important driving force of advancement -and today's economy, and in order to activate our role in the development of our society; our duty is to incubate innovation applying technology as its accelerator, in order to turn ideas into a functioning reality.
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION ECHOSYSTEM
STRATEGY
Which is a dynamic network of agents interacting in a specific economic/industrial area under a particular institutional infrastructure and involved in the generation, diffusion, and utilization of technology.
According to the technological innovation ecosystem the suggested project’s components are:
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CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM Our market (THE STREET) in this project is a public function, it works as : 1. A linking part that connects all the project together 2. A gallery and market for the inventions that are made inside our project 3. Incubation for companies in flexible offices
Technological Labs Innovation Center
Market Administration
MAIN FUNCTIONS The three main functions in this project conclude in: 1. The innovation Center (Private) 2. The technological Labs (Private) 3. The market (Public) Innovation Center
Research Zone
Market Technological Workshops
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Educational Zone Auditorium
Virtual Labs Gaming Zone
Workshops
Flexible offices
Rentable zone
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
SITE CRITERIA
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
Build an innovative culture
Engage the surrounding community within the project
Our site is located in Al- Jubeiha at AL-URDON ROAD, which provides visual and physical permeability which is important to promote the new idea of the project. The site is close to some universities and scientific institutions.
Reduce the academic/economic gap
Focus on university students in the production of new artifacts in collaboration with the local organizations
Focus on the latest technological methods
Using nanotechnology, robotics ,and virtual reality methods
Guarantee a sustainable flow of knowledge
•Marketing the products •Focus on the development of products by feedback from consumers •Housing companies for providing services
Attract innovative individuals and help them turn their ideas into products
Provide an empowering and collaborative atmosphere
SITE PLAN
VIP Parking Graduation Project
Underground Parking
Main Entrance
Service Entrance 9
MORPHOLOGY Due to the site shape, slope, location, functions, and user experience, we concluded the project into the following strategies:
5. LEVELS Representing site forces
1. GENERIC FORM grid layout generated from site topography
6.SURROUNDING COMMUNITY Attractions (Plazas, green roofs)
2. Division into three masses Applying conceptual Approach
7. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAYOUT Representing levels
3. ARTICULATION program layout
8. CIRCULATION Private path parallel to the connective path Vertical circulation
4. CONNECTION Connective path
9. ARTICULATION Forming main entrance, a kinetic masse and breathing masses
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EXPLODED
ENVELOPES
PUBLIC SPACES
STRUCTURE Innovative spaces Research spaces
PRIVATE SPACES Production unit
Flexible offices and spaces CONNECTIVE PATH Administration
Restaurant Market and gallery Social hub
Theater
PARKING
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
THE STREET (Connective Path) This path was made to be used as a market and gallery for public people, as well as connecting all parts of the project together. The columns in the middle are hydraulic, they are used to open and close the ceiling of the path, making this mass a kinetic one. The slabs on the left are the flexible spaces for the multi-use.
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Basement Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Section B.B
Section C.C
Section A.A Graduation Project
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Second Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
Forth Floor Plan
North West Elevation
North East Elevation Graduation Project
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THE CONTRAST ISSUE
UTTER RUSH Adventure is a statement of adrenaline. It's a source of satisfaction as it motivates your mind, body and soul. This project will take you through a journey that will work your body out, overwhelm you and will forever stay in your mind.
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CONCEPT Adventure -Individual Affects mind, body and soul. (physical activities, emotional response and memory). -Society through creating a place that take people from their daily routine to a motivating journey that they enjoy all together. Landmark We wanted to create a unique place that resembles adventure where users go through a journey, and live the rush that they had never experienced before. All ages and categories can find their own journey in one place, which makes it a social landmark.
Main Implemented Aspects 1- Speed and funfair Lose control, unknown expectations, contradiction
2- Music Crowd/ Loudness/ Unity
Contrast: -Height
-Speed
3- Movies Simulation/ sound movement
-Space -Lighting
4- Learning High state of mind
-Technology (High-tech: Sky view Elevators revolving around the project) (Low-tech: stairs)
5- Drifting Fictitious movement
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MUSICAL JOURNEY Theater Music Halls
ULTIMATE RUSH Astrological Center Stargazing Zone Learning Center
RESIDENCE Apartments Garden Infinity pool Gym Café Services
COMMERCIAL AND ENTERTAINMENT Hanging hotel Restaurants Gardens Cinema
SPORTS SECTION Courts Climbing Area Running Track
ART EXHIBITION MAZE Visual simulation journey
UNDERGROUND SHOPPING AREA
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BUSINESS CENTER Meeting areas Offices Multi-Purpose hall Café and entertainment floor Services
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Site Plan The site is located in Wadi Abdoun One of the most important factors in choosing the sites is the view.
Parking Entrance Shopping Area Main Entrance
The shopping area and the entrance of the skyscraper University projects (Utter Rush)
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Section A.A University projects (Utter Rush)
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Section B.B University projects (Utter Rush)
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
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Plan 1
Plan 3 University projects (Utter Rush)
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Plan 2
Art exhibition maze University projects (Utter Rush)
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Plan 4
Plan 5 University projects (Utter Rush)
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Plan 6
The rooftop of the Residential Part University projects (Utter Rush)
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Plan 7
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Care and Cure (Maternity Hospital) The main concept was taken from the traditional courtyard houses in the area
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Site Plan The site is located in AlJubaiha resident B area.
Structural Grid
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Basement 2
Basement 1 University projects (Care and Cure)
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Ground Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan University projects (Care and Cure)
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Third Floor Plan
Forth Floor Plan University projects (Care and Cure)
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Front Elevation
Left elevation
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
Section A.A
Section B.B
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Modern Schools of Jordan A school project in Al-Urdun Street for students from kindergarten to highschool
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
The concept of our project was the (The Knowledge Pathway) This pathway connects all the buildings of the school together, as well as being an open space for students for breakout times.
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Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan University projects (School Project)
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
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West Elevation
South Elevation
Section A.A
Section B.B
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
The Knowledge Pathway
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The Kindergarten
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2D and 3D DRAWINGS
This shot shows the interior part of the classes section with the bridge that goes straight to the rooftop of the kindergarten
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The entrance of the school
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Youth City (Al-Jubaiha District) This project was about changing some aspects in one or some areas in the Jubaiha district. We decided to work on the university of Jordan and an open space near it.
METHODOLOGY WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN? 1. High youth rate 2. Existing useful facilities 3. Youth people spend their time there WHY THE SUGGESTED OPEN LAND? 1. Convenient area 2. Close to Al- Urdon street 3. Accessible through main roads
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THE SURVEY
Walkways
E-Trees
Gated Facilities
Open Campus
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SWOT Analysis
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ACTION PLAN We divided our work throughout the action area into 3 phases taking into consideration the obstacles we may face during this duration, in order to open the university for public users and make a future vision in an area near the university.
Phase 3 (Open space reflection) Objective The integration of the University into the surrounding society through its open campus. Tangible aspects Building an open opera house for cultural events Intangible aspects 1.All open spaces are open for everyone 2. Service buildings are used through subscriptions for public users
Phase 1 (Preparation phase) Objective Introducing the university’s activities to the public in an open campus trial during specific times. Tangible aspects 1- Development of parkings by expanding existing parkings and adding new parkings for public and private transport. 2-Planning events in an open spaces and creating an open public theater. 3-Rehabilitation of Student.com into a Microsoft technology Center and the Manuscripts building into a gallery. Intangible aspects Activating cultural exchange programs provided by The Language Center
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Future Expansion: 1. Learning and cultural center 2. Coffee shops and restaurants 3. Open spaces 4. Technology center 5. Library and study area 6. Coffee shops and restaurants 7. Sport courts 8. Service building parking 9. Green areas 10. Parking 11. Service buildings
Phase 2 (Open space implementation) Objective Investing the surrounding spaces in creating a cultural and educational atmosphere Tangible aspects 1.Bus stops at the UJ 2.Planing the UJ for pedestrians 3. Building new service buildings: A. Study lounge B. Supplies library C. Health center and a gym Intangible aspects Advertising for new facilities using two kinds of advertising: A. Print (Brochures, banners and transit) B. Media (Online, mobile and radio)
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3D VISUALIZATION Attic bedroom
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3D VISUALIZATION Minimalist house
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