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BY USAMA AL MASKARI
ABOUT ME: A highly motivated 2nd-year UPAD student in GUTECH with a great eagerness to constantly develop and learn new things and skills. I have developed and sharpened my skills in the 2 years of my bachelor’s degree studies, and have been a part of a multiple of activities that have been of great significance towards building up my character.
Usama Al Maskari
I have had great experiences in traveling to multiple countries like Germany, Singapore, UAE, Tanzania. And that has inspired me to design and create sustainable and eco-friendly architecture that will be of great economical and social value to the county. I believe that its a crucial time to start and head with architecture and urban design in that direction.
17-0066@student.gutech.edu.om
+968 95885081
@usama1900
SKILLS:
EDUCATION:
LANGUAGES: • ARABIC (FIRST LANGUAGE) • English(Fluent) ILETS Band 6.5 • German (Basic)
2017-TO DATE:
PERSONAL SKILLS: • Creative thinking • Leadership • Team player • Photoshop and photography • Ability to work under pressure • Planning • Public speaking • Punctual with timing • Highly organized
BA URBAN PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, GUTECH GPA. 3.77 (Winter Semester 2020) Dean’s list (Spring Semester 2019) Dean’s list (Winter Semester 2018) 2016-2017: GED, MADINAT AL SULTAN QABOOS PRIVATE SCHOOL Graduated with a 83% overall
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
INTERESTS:
AutoCAD
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ArchiCAD Sketchup Indesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe illustrator
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: • DAAD Scholarship Excursion 2019 • Dean’s list (Spring Semester 2019) • Dean’s list (Winter Semester 2018) • Certificate of Appreciation Finland Oman School Extension • Exhibited ‘Where Oman Walks Project’ in Bait Al Baranda Museum
Photography Drawing Painting Interior Designing Creative Directing
CONTENTS:
01 : Where Oman Walks Project 02 : Al Qanater Historical DocumentationProject 03 : Finland Oman School Extension Project 04 : Villa in Bar Al Jissah 05 : Individual Housing 06 : Photography
01 Where Oman Walks Project
01 Where Oman Walks Project
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Pedestrian
SHADED WALKWAY
Aesthetics map
Aesthetics Map
BINS PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
BEAUTIFUL SPACE
MESSY SPACE
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
TREES WITH MINIMAL SHADE INTERESTING FACADE TREES WITH NO SHADE
MEETING the COMMUNITY
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
TREES WITH NO SHADE
NO WALKWAY
INTERESTING SIGHT
SHADED WALKWAY
BINS
BEAUTIFUL SPACE
On Tuesday November 12th we did a workshop for people of Al Ansab. Through the workshop we heard the people’s views and opinions of the community the positive and negative MEETING theand COMMUNITY aspects of the neighborhood were discussed. In addition, we divided the workshop into two Onparts, Tuesday November 12th did asection, work- as a women’s section and we a men’s shop for people of Al Ansab. Through the workthey each have different opinions and ideas of shop weown. heard people’s views about and opinions their Wethe also asked them the things of they the community and the positive and negative wish to change in the area, and the services aspects of the that neighborhood and functions they neededwere in thediscussed. community. InWe addition, divided the two atalso we discussed the workshop problems into and parts, a women’s section and a men’s section, as tempted to find solutions that matched they each have different opinions and ideas of their vision, goals and aspirations. their own. We also asked them about the things The experience Model Baranda Museum they wishoverall to change in in the Bait area, the services The wasAland enjoyable and a andvery functions that they needed in the community. useful, and it was very inspiring for us Weto also discussed problems and connect to the the community find atsoluUrbanand Structure
DIRT/GRASS STRIP OR PARALLEL PARKING AS BARRIER
MESSY SPACE
GARBAGE / BAD SPACE
INTERESTING FACADE
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Model of the proposed plan PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Males’ Session
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
INSUFFICIENT/DAMAGED WALKWAY
TREES WITH MINIMAL SHADE
TREES WITH SHADE GARBAGE / BAD SPACE
GOOD WALKWAY DIRT/GRASS STRIP OR PARALLEL PARKING AS BARRIER
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
01 Where Oman Walks Project
Pedestrian infrastructure map
INTERESTING SIGHT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
NO WALKWAY
TREES WITH SHADE
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
INSUFFICIENT/DAMAGED WALKWAY
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Aesthetics Map
GOOD WALKWAY
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Pedestrian
ussed. o two on, as eas of things rvices munity. d atatched ations.
AlAnsabHeights Mosque, Al Ansab STREET CONNECTIVITY
WALKING FREQUENCY
alternative routes
The Where Oman Walks Project was aimed towards planning and finding solutions for Omani neighborhoods to encourage walkability and to reduce the usage of cars as a means of transport in the neighborhood. As well as beautifying the neighborhood and increasing the services and making possible ways to make Males’ Session them easily accessed by the peopleOpinions of the neighborhood. PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
BUILDING TYPES
ANSAB
SIDEWALKS
SHADING
speed of traffic
ROAD SEPARATORS
streets well lit
garbage attractive sites
nd a or us solum it.
Females’ Session
SAFETY
CROSSWALKS
trees along the streets
AESTHETICS
DENSITY
too much traffic
The survey we took out to the community contained strategical question that aimed to give us answers for our analysis of the area. They include questions that touch upon various aspects in the neighborhood such a land use, density, safety, street connectivity, pedestrian, infrastructure, ae thetics. The responses from the survey varied a lot, but all in all everyon agreed that the area needs shading, sidewalks and crosswalks. Which a the main elements that encourages and makes walking easy. Adding that, when it comes to the aesthetics of the area, we found out that a l of the members of the community don’t walk around the area becaus there aren’t enough trees or shading in the area. When it comes to th pedestrian infrastructure, we found that the walk-ability is extremely lo due to the lack of shading and proper laid sidewalks in the neighborhoo Moreover, we found that one of the reasons why the walk-ability is low Al Ansab Heights Mosque that there weren’t many facilities and functions available to the reach Opinions the community close by which means that they use cars to go elsewhe Heights. After the thorough analysis, we then moved for that.
Our project was held in Al Ansab to the second stage where we met up with the people from the community and discussed plans and wishes from the residents of the community. We then later, proposed solutions based on the past discussion and following survey results that were a factor in the development of our plans. Overall, the project was a success and our project was picked to be showcased at Bait Al Baranda Museum.
Overall proposed plan
01 Where Oman Walks Project
1.50 Detailed Map
02 Al Qanater Historical Documentation projects
02 Al Qanater Historical Documentation Project
02 Al Qanater Historical Documentation projects
Ibra is one of the most architectural historic rich cities in Oman. Al Qanater, specifically, has been one of the most important cities in the country and the middle east region as it held a lot of history and power from ancient times. This mud house is about 300 years old. It is made of stones, wood, and mud. It has an area of about 521.2 m2, and it consists of 2 floors. This plan shows a typical Omani family mud house. It’s directly derived from the research conducted on the site. The ground floor consists of a store, 2 halls, a men’s Majlis, a women’s Majlis, a storage room and a kitchen adjacent to it.
Photo illustrating the arch ways that are very famous in Al Qanater Mud houses
Photo illustrating the store door
Photo illustrating the details and embelishments on the main door
02 Al Qanater Historical Documentation projects
Photo illustrating an arch on the upper floor with embelishments and carvings on the wall
03 Finlad Oman School Extention Project
3rd semester 2019 - UPAD
03 Finland Oman school Extention Project
03 Finlad Oman School Extention Project
We were inspired by the FOS logo, and we wanted to design something thats fun and dynamic at the same time. The idea was to make the structure of the building functional and convertible, so that the classrooms could serve as many functions as possible. The aim to stray away from the traditional structure of a school and to design a fun and bright enviroment for the children of the FOS to learn and grow.
The extention is made up of 6 floors. The ground floor features the public functions like the Cantine, Prayer rooms, and a library. The upper 5 floors consist of class rooms, art rooms, computer labs, student reading and relaxing areas and 3 balconys. The design was picked as one of the best designs in the contest and was awarded by the GUTECH recotorates and FOS staff members.
03 Finlad Oman School Extention Project
Balcony for fresh air Art Room
Main Reception
Students reading and relaxing area
04 Villa in Bar Al Jissah
04 Villa in Bar Al Jissah
Ground Floor
04 Villa in Bar Al Jissah
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS: Bar Al Jissah Villa is a spacious beach-villa for a great summer season. With plenty of outdoor and indoor space to entertain and have guests.It features deck-style balconies and patios with a large infinity pool looking out to the ocean. The villa is strategically placed on a hillside for a breathtaking. The villa is heavily inspired by the houses in Santorini, Greece. You can see that in the dramatic arches throughout the whole villa. Also the connection of the villa with the pool and the ocean. The open plan living encourages the pool to be the focal point. All the windows have been utilized to ensure complimentary views towards the ocean and beachside and the infinity pool.
04 Villa in Bar Al Jissah
Main Entrance
Site Plan
Foyer with magnificent skylight
Living Room
South Facade Showcasing the Deck-style balconies and infinity pool
05 Individual Housing
05 Individual Housing
GROUND FLOOR
05 Individual Housing
FIRST FLOOR
NORTH FACADE
05 Individual Housing
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS: This contemporary yet classical villa is very spacious. Starting with the foyer, this is a transitional room that takes you to 3 directions of the house and splits the public space from the private space to provide maximum privacy for the household members. It consists of 3 living areas, one aimed to host guests and the other two are more private and can be used by the household. It also features a double-height ceiling dining room with two areas looking downwards. Adding to that it has a private courtyard situated in the middle of the house for maximum natural lighting. The villa also features a large swimming pool that can be accessed from the ground floor and can be seen from both the ground floor and the first floor on the east side of the villa. The windows on the east facade look onto the large swimming pool and it ties in the indoor with the outdoor very well.
06 Photograpy
06 Photography
06 Photograpy
Victore
Fluidity
Static dimention
6.05 am
Into the unknown
Orientalism
06 Photograpy
Lock it down
Strolling to the light
Asymmetric
Hi! Nice to meet you
Sweet memories
Tearing the sky
P o r t f o l i o by:Usama Al Maskari 17-0066@student.gutech.edu.om
+968 95885081
@usama1900