Portfolio 2022

Statement of Authorship

I, Ubaid Ibrahim, hereby certify that the work produced in this portfolio is entirely of my own creation. The original work from the professional experience has been adapted for this portfolio, and I do not posess ownership of them.

Ubaid N. Ibrahim

MSc. Architect Designer

Highly Motivated curious and design-driven. Extremely adaptable to new challenges and environments. Result-driven on a collaborative and individual level. Ability to multi-task and work on different stages of designing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intern Construction Technology* Mar ‘22GlobalArchitects|DenHaag,Netherlands

Summary : Measuring Historic Buildings ; preparing the draft of existing buildings and addition of new layers via ArchiCAD ; Creating presentation for Clients Drafting Projects using Sketchup Adobe Creative Suite. *current position

Intern Architect

KoenVanVelsenArchitects|Hilversum,Netherlands

Summary : Elective Traineeship during MSc at TU/e Collaboration with team on two architectural projects. Drafted orthogonal drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. .Creation of3D

Junior Architect

BuseDastanArchitects|Istanbul,Turkey

Summary Varying tasks, including presentation drawings for clients;working on website renders advertisement design.

3D Artist

AgifodentxSantasariaNazari|Erasmus+Traineeship|Granada,Spain

Summary Designing of 3 dimensional motifs, that were later prepared for photogrammatery with CNC machines. Working with CNC machines was part of the process. Painting

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Feb’ 20 - April ‘20

EDUCATION

Feb’ 19 - Aug’ 21

Masters of Science in Architecture (MSc)

FacultyofBuiltEnvironment|EindhovenUniversityofTechnology Full-time|Netherlands

Sep’13 - Jun’ 17

Bachelors of Architecture & Design (B.Arch)

FacultyofArchitecture&Design|BahçeşehirUniversity(BAU) Full-time|Turkey

PROJECTS

Tensile Structure Workshop

BahçeşehirUniversity(BAU)|Winter2016|Istanbul,Turkey

Feb’ 18 - Jun ’ 18

Sep’ 16- Feb ‘17

Exchange Semester (Erasmus +)

FacultyofCivilEngineering&Architecture|UniversityofMaribor 6months|Slovenia

Sep’ 17- Dec ‘17

ACHIEVEMENTS

University Scholarship (50%)

BahçeşehirUniversity(BAU)| Istanbul,Turkey

Summary Entrance Scholarship given out to students with outstanding academic record

Honor Roll

BahçeşehirUniversity(BAU)| Fall‘14,Fall’16&Spring’16|Istanbul,Turkey

Summary Certification of Appreciation for High Academic standing.

Study grant Erasmus +

Erasmus+|Sep’16-Feb‘17|Maribor Slovenia

Summary Grant administered by Turkish Educational Sector to limited students who display a high CGPA and fair well in an English proficiency test(OCLC).

ACTIVITIES

Member; AnArchi

EindhovenUniversityofTechnology|Feb’19-Sept’21|Netherlands

Summary Active member of The Architecture faculty’s study association participating in magazine editing(text), competitions,

Volunteer : Van Abbehuis

Eindhoven Netherlands

Summary : Organizing and partaking in a workshop consis��ting ofa series of lectures, after which practical excercises were carried out in teams of students. Fabric and tensile steel was used to create these structures.

Neighbourhood Workshop-Technical School in Barcelona(Etsab)

BahçeşehirUniversity(BAU)| Winter 2016 Istanbul, Turkey

Summary A field-trip followed by a design competition. Successfully organized a series of visits to different ethnic neighbourhoods in Istanbul. Presentation of cases were followed by a design excercise to show the gradual changes in those areas. The workshop consisted of participants from ETSAB and BAU.

SKILLS

Adaptability Problem-solving Self-management Efficiency Interdepedence

Summary :Van Abbehuis is a comtemporary art Museum; activities involved scanning visitors ticket, guiding them to the exhibition rooms and on-going activities at the venue.

LANGUAGES

English Advanced C2 (Native-like)

HOBBIES

Turkish : Intermediate (B2)

Urdu : Advanced (Native) Dutch Beginner (A1)

Photo-walking travelling architecturalphotography Readingabouthistoryandpolitics, Hiking,hitch-hiking,workaway-ing

Autonomous Spaces

When it comes to the confluence of Architecture and power, capital cities occupy a place of special significance. In a capital city especially in cases where they have been explicitly designed to be capitals, the architecture and urban design sponsored by the state carries an undeniable political agenda, albeit one subject to multiple interpretations. Bucharest is one such city. Capital cities are not only the result of political decisions; they are meant to embody and envelop them. One of the main concerns of this master studio is to uncover the relationship between power and architecture, or in more general terms, between politics and urban space, as this relationship is manifested in the (re)making of a capital city. Along these lines the key question of the studio was: “What is the relationship between particular styles and designs, and the power structure of the regime responsible for building the capital?”

To distill these notions, a design- based research is carried out for the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. The building was designed and constructed in the period 1984 – 1997 by the architect Anca Petrescu commissioned by Nicolae Ceaușescu the general secretary of the Romanian Communist Party. This exploration resulted in eleven design proposals questioning the ideological and historical representation of this building and its potential transformation from different perspectives.

Site Location : Bucharest, Romania

Palace of Patriarche

Master Studio : Architecture & Power Advisors : Husnu Yegeneoglu Oana Druta

Contributors : Raluca Munteanu, Alexandru Tanase, Dorothee Hasnas

Fig 1.1 - SiteAxnometric ofThe Palace ofParliament &TheAutonomous Spaces

YEAR 2020 | LOCATION BUCHAREST, ROMANIA | TYPE : ACADEMIC

Design for reusing Palace of Parliament, Bucharest.

DESIGN STRATEGY

The strategy devised takes into account the original N-S Axis upon which the old Bucharest existed. The design strategy draws from the concept of ‘Deconstructivism’ and the different Architectural ‘syntax’ that can be used to rearticulate space. The strategy proposed attacks the Monumentality of Palace of Parliament with a Monumental Intervention one that seeks to ‘democratize’ the loose spaces, atop the Uranus Hill upon which the Palace is situated. Using the existing parking and vehicular mobility routes present under the Uranus Hill the Palace is well connected underneath. However on the surface it is very detached. With Deconstructivism comes the following strategies by which space is rearticulated;

Extrusion, Rotation, Offset, and the imposition of Grids. Using the shape of a Ziggurat, as a model, the base of the palace is rearticulated.

-15 level is accessible by vehicles and pedestrians alike. The spaces above that build up to the ground floor of the palace, are resultantly more pedestrian friendly.

1. Left overspace around Uranus Hill 2. Existing Network ofPedestrian |Vehicularmobility

Fig 1.2 - Existing Site Conditions ( Left)

Fig 1.3 - Existing Conditions ofPalace ofParliament (Right)

Fig 1.4 - Proposalto rearticulate leftover spaces

Fig 1.5 - Sequence ofArchitectural elements, that form part of the intervention

1. Left overspace around Uranus Hill

2. 50x50m grid to add levels |Articulate Space

3 . Expansion ofUnderground network (-15)

3. Public Pathways and green areawas configured next.These pathwayswere extended outwards to allowforvisibilityon both sides.

6.VerticalCirculation (Ramps)were added in the last step.

2.The second architecturalelements,were the public passageways, mostlyforthe mobilityofcars.

1. In terms ofarchitectonics, the structure precedes relevance andwere the first elements configured using the grids.

3. Parking and green areaswere configured next.The GreenAreaswere used as a mediating space between the two types ofpathways : forvehicles and users.

5.Verticaladdition oflevelswas the next step.The green spaceswere also separated.

Fig 1..6 - Resultant Spaces

1. Pedestrian pathwayunderthe Uranus Hill.

2. Green and recreationalspaces Autonomous Spaces |Scenes

Conclusion

The goal of this design-research was to reassert the importance of breaking power structures through Architecture. In the Post-Modern era Architecture must transform, in order to make spaces more accessible, for an ordinary person. By making a space more accessible for an ordinary person, the design strategy takes back ‘power’ and creates spaces that are autonomous ; free from the grasps of hierarchal separation.

Redesigning in parametric

Redesigning in Parametric is a project about designing a pedestrian pathway that can replace the Pedestrian passages present at the Eindhoven University of Technology’s Campus. Several themes were the basis of the concept and design process of the ‘Da Vinci’s Bridge’. The themes selected were sustainability and health. These themes inspired the materiality, and the addition of a single landing staircase between the pedestrian bridge. The bridge draws inspiration from the history of TU e campus, as it becomes more pedestian and bicycle friendly, the redesigned bridge with a stairwell was a conscious decision to include an architectural element that enhances the possible adjustable parameters within the design. Several parameters that are adjustable were designed via grasshoppper which makes this redesign adjustable to fit between different gaps , between different buildings present at the campus.

Task : Concept

Parametric Script (1/2)

Research Text

Booklet Design

Rendering/ 3d modelling

Site Location : Eindhoven, Netherlands

Collaborators Marino Moschella , Marko Masostuni

Fig 2.1 - SiteAxnometric ofDaVinci’s Bridge

Da Vinci’s Pedestrian Bridge

1. SequenceA;TheTU buildings are disconnected. In this era, the ground floorwasvehicle friendly.The buildingswere accessiblevia the first floor

2.The newbridges are added, to make the access between buildings easier.

3.TU Eindhoven becomes a campus, onewhich is accessible bybikes and pedestrians..With assigned roads and restricted access, the use of space changes in the current stage.

Fig 2.2 - Site evolution

Parameters

The

The script for the el are divided into three parts.

.1. Elements Design :

Unit a.

Longitudinal Beams

Stairwell

Fig 2.3- DaVinci Bridge ( ModulesA+B) (Above)

Fig 2.4 - ModulesA,B,CAs showin the node generation of the DaVinci Bridge (Right)

adjustable parameters include the Modules A B and C. The smallest unit of the arches needed to be rotated in order to fit the A-B-C connection between the arch pairs.

Elements’ Design

Fig 2.5-The sequence and Grasshopperscript generation ofthe main elements ofthe design.

2.Rotation |Arch Generation

3.Longitudinal

Fig 2.6 - Rotation,Arch Generation Scripts

1. Ground Frame A+B

2. Module A+B

Beams

3. Details

Fig 2.7 - Details ofDaVinci Bridge

1.

2.

3.

YEAR

: 2019 | LOCATION Utrecht, NETHERLANDS | TYPE : ACADEMIC

Redesigning in Detail

Courtyard Space: Janskerkhof 2-3A, , Utrecht Faculty of Law

Architecture Firm : Max and Steketee Architects

Professor : Jan P.A. Schevers

The project focuses on redesigning of an existing detail with a desired outcome detail to be more sustainable than the original. The courtyard space for the study centre in Utrecht Faculty of Law, called Janskerkhof, 2-3 a was selected for this project. The existing detail, designed by Max and Steketee Architects, consists of a wooden column, a triple glazed glass roof with aluminum reinforcements and fixtures. To get a grip on which architectural elements of the courtyard space could be redesigned, a survey and drawing analysis was conducted for the entire building, as part of the process. As a result three major changes were made to the courtyard space, that were explicated with a redesigned detail.They are as follows :

1. Replacement of the Aluminum Frame to a Wooden One

2. Replacement of Triple Glass Roof with four layered Bio-degradable Inflatable Plastic Roof

3. Changing the Gutter in wood redesigning the basin to adjust to the other beams

Location Utrecht, Netherlands

Project Size : Tasks :

-3d Model : Site/ Context/ Sequence/Material/Detail (Old and New)

-Physical Detail (1:1) -

-Transporting/Carrying material/Participation in cutting/assembling/joining detail

-Interviewing Architect(Max Steketee)

Fig 3.1 - Image Courtesy:The Courtyardswith thewooden column and beams

Wooden Columns

WoodenBeams

Steel Gutters

SecondaryElements (Fixing the roof)

Aluminium Frame

Glass Roof

Backside Glass FinalFraming

Fig. 3.2 (left) Explodedviewofthe courtyard

Fig 3.3 (right) Ground FloorPlan ofUtrecht FacultyofLaw( Highlighted Courtyard Space)

Original detail

Fig 3.4- 3dAxonometric ofOriginalCourtyard Detail

Timber column and beam

SteelLprofile andwaterproofmembrane Rockwool insulation

The basin/gutter

Fig 3.5 - Sequence ofConstruction

The aluminium finishing

Final detail

The primaryalminiumwindowframe

The secondaryalminiumwindowframe

Redesigned detail

Fig 3.6- 3dAxonometric ofNewCourtyard Detail

The newbasin design The newgutterdesign

column and beam

Fig 3.7 - Sequence ofConstruction (newdetail)

MODEL-MAKING PROCESS

Bus Station Leiden

The Bus Station Leiden project is one of the upcoming projects led by KVV Architects. A larger study and proposal is generated as a result on a conceptual level.

The Bus Station Leiden is a part of a larger macro scale project that consists of :

• Skyscrapers around the centre and expanding the business districts.

• Creating larger public avenues and spaces around the train station on the ground level.

• Alternatives for public landscapes.

The proposals were still in their initial stages during my traineeship. The status of this project is ongoing.

Fig 1.1 -ViewofBus Station (Exlusion ofSkyscrappers) Isometric View

Koen Van Velsen Architects

Fig 1.2 - Programmatic Scheme ofBus terminaland its pertaining Skyscapper(Left)

Fig 1;3 - Programmatic scheme ofproposed skyscrappers (right)

Fig 1.4 -Ground Floorplan Bus Stop Scale 1:250

Professional Experience Bus Staiton Leiden Floor Plan

YEAR : 2020 | LOCATION Rotterdam, netherlands| TYPE : internship

Huis Op Zuid

Located in South Rotterdam next to Paul Kruger Street is Huis Op Zuid ( House on South).

It is a multi-functional building, which is both a sports complex and residential building. The project scheme consists of three masses, the sports complex building, the base of the plinth, that connects the residence tower and the complex together. And finally, the residential tower. The mass of the residential block is tilted,angled to maximize sunlight. The facade consists of an alternating rhythm of concrete and metal strips. These strips and their rhythms match the sports complex on the front, and the residential building on the back. The building is also separated by entries at two different levels and risers on the external part to connect the two levels inside and out. My tasks for this project included making an exterior 3d model. I also edited and post-produced some floor plans and facade drawings of the buildings. The status of this project is completed.

Site Location : Rotterdam, Paul KrugerStraat.

Total Site : Total Project Area : Status : Completed(Under Construction)

Fig .2.1 - Building and Site, Isometric

Koen Van Velsen Architects

Fig 2.2 -Ground Floorplan ofthe

Fig 2.3 - Front and Side Elevations; Scale 1:250

Ulus Residential project

The Ulus Residential Complex, a proposed project by BDA Architects in coalition with the municipality of Nespitye, Besiktas.

The Ulus Residential Complex is situated on a once green, inaccessible and undulating terrain. The Complex splits this topography into three clear levels each with its own skyscraper. This project is still in its design stage.

Site Location : Besiktas, Istanbul

Tasks : Site Precedents/Analysis

Orthographic Drawing(AutoCAD)

Municipal Documentation/Area Calculation

Post-production (Render/Orthographic drawings)

Total Project Area : 227,592 m 2

Fig 3.1 - Isometric Section ofthe Built Complex ; Featuring Residential, LuxuryHotel, Public, Recreationaland Office Spaces.

Buse Dastan Architects

KEY

Residential Space

Public Space

Services/Technical Space

Parking (Residents)

Circulation

1.The site limits against its toopgraphicalbackground

3. Readjustment and division of the plinth into 3 sections, according to the topography, and public-private spaces.

5.Towers readjusted according tovisualaxis, and sun directions.

4. Addition of residential units on the basement levels, based on the sun route. extrusion ofthe masses ofthe skyscrappers, positioned according tovisuallinks along site

6. Towers, readjusted + rotated to articulate the views and let in more light.

2. Extrude : Expansion ofbase using a 800x800cm grid to articulate public functions on the plinth ofthe skyscrapper.

Fig .3.3 - Form generation Diagram (left)

Fig 3.4 - Programmatic Diagram (Above) Huis Op Zuid Program and Development

Fig .3.4- Ground FloorPlan ofthe foyers to theTowersA,B,C

Scale 1:500

Zoomed in plans Block B ,C Scale 1:250

Fig .3.5 - LongitudinalSection ofProject Scale 1:500

Fig .3.6 -Transverse Section ofTower Scale 1:250

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