Bachelors of Interior Design Undergraduate Portfolio
The American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates 2015
EDUCATION 2010 to 2015
The American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE Bachelor of Interior Design (BOID) Merited Scholarship Relevant Models: -Interior Design Studio I-VI -History and Theory: Global Issues -Interior Materials and Methods -Furniture and Furnishings -Comprehensive Project
2010 2008 to 2009
-Color and Light Theory and Practice -History and Theory: Regional Issues -Interior Materials and Construction -Environmental Control Systems -Design Built Project
The School of Research Science, Dubai, UAE -General Certification Education - Advanced Level -Edexcel General Certification of Secondary Education -University of Cambridge International Examinations: International General Certificate of Secondary Education
ABRAR ALBABA 11.11.1992 +971529844992 abraralbaba@gmail.com g00038859@aus.edu P.O.BOX 33040 Sharjah, UAE
COURSE PROJECTS AND RESEARCH 2011 to 2015
Studio Interior Architecture Design Projects Abrar AlBaba 2015 Portfolio
2015
Professional Practice Nikken Sekkei, Grimshaw, Leddy Maytum Stacy, John McAslan International case study. Archcorp Local case study.
2013
Michelangelo Art and Sculpture Tiziano Vecelli Analysis Report
2012 2011
Research Into the History of Global and Regional Elements and Issues
2011
Designing Stories of Our Lives
-Preserving Memory: Motifs Equals Identity -Tabun: The Palestinian Heart of the House Visual reflexion and recordings of a life-time story
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS 2015
Sheikha Manal’s Young Artist Award First Place Winner “Little wooden creatures” Design Category
2015
Dubai Expo 2020 Logo Design
2014
Urban Commissions Design Day Dubai Participant
2014
International Street Cat House Design Competition Spica Architects Associates Participant
2014
The Student Design Challenge
Annual design competition hosted by ISG and Tasmena and featured at the INDEX Exhibition in Dubai. -Futuristic Furniture Design -2014 finalist team: The Impeccable -Three-Day Workshop Experience at the JamJar
RESUME WORK EXPERIENCE 2015
Volunteer at Art Dubai
Dubai Design Week October, 2015 at Dubai Design District 2015
2015
Bee’ah Wall
Award Winning Interior Design/Build Studio VI Project Bee’ah Waste Material Supplier
Dubai Canvas: 3D Art Festival
Dubai Media, Brand Dubai, Cultural Office of her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Participated as a Local Artist: Shadowing International 3D4D Artist Anthony Cappetto 1st-7th of March, 2015 JBR, The Beach, Dubai
2014
Tarkeeb
2014
Internship
2014
ARWA LLC Trademark
2014
Career Day Presenter
2013
Exhibition Project DES 472
Award Winning Adv Tpcs of Material Fabrication Project Construction/Engineering/Lighting Algedra Interior Design Consultancy Six weeks Internship Two Logo and two brochure designs for separate departments at the company. A former student of the School of Research Science and a current member of the actors in the educational process.
The Gesture: Culture
TECHNICAL SKILLS Autodesk 3D Modelling Light building Adobe Microsoft
Hand rendering Autocad Rhinoceros DIALux Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop Word, PowerPoint, Excel
LANGUAGES Fluent Fluent
Arabic English
INTERESTS Art Social Media Design
Painting and Crafts Photography and Videotaping Product, Fashion, Graphic and Logo Design
EXTERNAL PROJECT Business
Une âme Fashion Line uneamedesigns@gmail.com @uneamedesigns +971529844989
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Valid
LINKS Website LinkedIn
Driving Licence Residential Visa http://issuu.com/abraralbaba Abrar AlBaba
CONTENTS
01 IDE STUDIO I II-VI POD Hotel
Parasite American Airstream Third Place Activity The Wall Live/work
02 FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS I 301-335 Personal Portrait
Cross Stool Modular Furniture Furniture Transformation
03 DESIGN AS FORM I 131-270 Paper, Clay, Cement 04 FOUNDATIONS Design, Photography, Drawing 05 SDC Design, Story, Workshop 06 URBAN COMMISSIONS Urban Seating Design
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IDE Design STUDIO Levels II-VI
POD HOTEL STREAMLINE
Pod Hotels are derived from the Japanese invention of Capsule Hotels. These types of hotels features a large number of extremely small “rooms� (capsules) intended to provide cheap, basic overnight accommodation for guests who do not require the services offered by more conventional hotels. Because Sharjah lacks such programs, the idea of introducing them to the area will probably be very successful. Near to the Sharjah Creek and other landmarks like SAF (Sharjah Art Foundation) and the Sharjah Herritage Area, my pod hotel is established. The design proposal and aesthetics play a harmony between its interiors and exteriors and the surrounding atmosphere of the area. Its very close nature to the art gallery and priority of their guests, the pod hotel celebrates artistic elements that are mainly inspired by the old Sharjah, however, implemented through contemporary and abstract fashion. The pod hotel required a comprehensive design project integrating all aspects of design. Theoretical, technological and representational, allowing us various scales of investigation within one design problem. Upon completion of the project, we were able to analyse client briefs and synthesize findings in the form of a comprehensive program. We were also able to demonstrate an understanding of life safety principles through our application in a design proposal, as well as develop and articulate clear conceptual strategies that support the integration of formal ordering strategies, furnishings, fixtures, finishes and mechanical, electrical and lighting systems in a comprehensive design proposal. Finally, we were able to evaluate representational techniques and demonstrate the ability to distinguish and employ those most appropriate for describing results of analysis and design proposals.
[The following work is a selection of a larger/comprehensive collection of drawings, technical and detail information] Prof, Camilo Cerro 2015
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PARASITE
AUS Cooking Studio In a collage, were hard work and perfection is mandatory, special spaces are needful to take away the minds and bodies of tired students/teachers from their demanding worlds. After thorough analysis, backed up research, and interviewing clients, a smart and flexible cooking studio stood strong in place. This studio allows for a collaborative environment between the chef (with an assistant) , CAAD student/ staff, and other majoring students. An energetic cooking space will create a unique experience and feeling that’ll make it possible for one to escape the anxiety and stress resulting from work and from routines. Food also generally make people happy and may lead to inordinate thoughts and great inspirations. Physical activity is also a very important factor that lead me thinking into this active cooking space for healthier and less tired bodies.
Prof. Juan Roldan Fall 2014
CIF Client Information File
Client: Hadren Villedieu Position: Executive chef of the Top Chef cooking studio, Dubai Age: 30-40 REQUESTED FUNCTION: A kitchen/ cook learning environment. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: What is mostly important in a kitchen that is also a place for learning cooking is the following: - Separate oven - Cook top (individual electric or gas range) - Refrigerator - Choosing appliances that everyone can use and be safe around - Environmentally friendly appliances - Storage space - Kitchen hardware PROPOSED LOCATION: North-East of CAAD, between Pic and mix and Burger King in the Student Center. CONDITION OF SITE: - Good location and nice view but is not taken advantage of. - Encourages students to sleep and rest in rather than being active and energetic. - Lighting quality of the space is poor. - Overall condition of space is not advantageous for the students.
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Fig. 12. Site Panorama.
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The Mammut extractor hood combines the functionality of industrial exhaust fans with an appearance that makes it perfectly suitable in a cooking studio. Mammut has a flexible arm which rotates 360°, it is composed of an intake pipe and an angular cut cone “head� that can be moved in all directions, as needed. A ceiling-mounted extractor is applied in this space moving on an electrical belt depending on the location of the cook tops.
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Tolomeo lamp by Artemide moves on a track. It has the ability to elongate and rotate to accommodate to the hood features.
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Partitions to provide privacy in certain situations may be used.
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Kitchen work bench compromised of different modules can by changed with the help of the joint profile that is invented by bulthaup. Nomos legs however provide the ability to adjust the height of the bench to suit the activity (cooking/eating) from 89 to 93 cm.
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Plumbing fixtures are essential features of the plumbing assembly. They are the only part of the pipe and drain system accessible to everyone. Plumbing fixtures have one or more inlets for water supply and an outlet to the drain.
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F.g. Illustration Diagram of Technical components of Modular Kitchen.
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A work top and a wood cutting board are adjoined together with a waste box sliding under, achieving a flexible activity in preparing food.
Gas, electric, or stove cook tops of various widths each depending on the intensity of use.
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Tabular array having the function of a table, but in a much more practical manner. It lifts trays of plates, bowls, containers etc. for eating purposes.
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Fig. 14. Axonometric. Main Soup/salad bowl course plate
Fig. 15. Objects slide in this wheeled trolley where each contains enough space for three user.
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AMERICAN AIRSTREAM
Fashion Designer
Renovating the interiors of Air Streamers has become a new design trend in America. Due to its recent popularity as a low cost alternative to expensive hotels and apartment living, many interior designers are being commissioned by clients to re-design the iconic “house on wheels”. From young urban professionals to retired baby boomer’s the Air Streamer has taken on a new life of its own. Our task was to redesign the air streamer according to the needs and lifestyles of our clients. The new design must also accommodate the additional functions needed for their occupation.
Prof. Maria Mortera 2014
THIRD PLACE SEED CAFĂˆ
“3rd Place� is the concept of a comfortable place for a person which is neither their home nor their workplace, or possibly place of education. This place is a social space; a meeting point separated from home or collage,with a welcoming and comfortable feeling and at the same time a place stimulating creative interaction. Seed cafe provides all sorts of seating arrangements. Other than normal dining, spaces vary from big group gatherings to smaller and focused individual seating areas. One other unique function this cafe celebrates at its central space is the smart and rotative white board dividers that allow small meetings to be conducted and can be divided once again for even smaller ones. Likewise, materiality and lighting was considered depending on the type of activity happening. Reading or writing for example requires less general lighting and more focused light as well as comfortable seating forms and arrangements. Sound, for the more private spaces, is delicately manipulated as the magnificent book shelve defines the reading area and insulates it from noise.
Prof. Maria Mortera Spring 2014
SITE ANALYSIS Before approaching any design strategy for the Third Place project, we have learnt to closely analyse a space in order to gather as much information as possible to be able to rationally and strategically solve issues as well as introduce valuable elements in it. For our site analysis, we chose to analyse all the aspects of the site that we cannot change and will always have a great impact on our design. These would include the circulation from all entrances to the space, natural light and the colors and materiality present in the surrounding of the site such as the existing shell. The way we approached this analysis was by studying how people interact in the space, how they enter and exit from it at different times of the day. That was achieved by taking videos from all entrances every 3 hours. This approach helped us tremendously to understand how people behave in that space and also around it. Which entrance is used the most and which ones are not. Why are some areas more crowded than others and most importantly, when do people use it the most.
Construction Plan
Meeting/Exhibition Space Dividers
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Interior Sections
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ACTIVITY
Multi-Purpose Stage Activity by definition is: the condition in which things are happening or being done by a person or group. Although a single activity was requested to be considerable through the designing process, this ‘stage’ was capable to provide an atmosphere for many activities in just a single space. The main objectives was to cause interaction between people and the space and people with each other, movement, theatre, light manipulation, illusion, and surrealism.
Prof, Juan Roldan Fall 2013
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The mirrors on all sides of the space create infinite reflections of the light and the ceiling. This creates an illusion of a bigger and brighter space. Section A
Different day times produce different lighting effects and atmospheres in the space. Atmospheres are combined here into one. Section B
Dance Studio
The light enters the space from the different angles of the ceiling, in contrast to the dark centre space, to create a dramatic space.
Performances
Manipulating the ceiling to shift the light and create a focal area for less interactive performances.
Screening
The ceiling can also be completely enclosed to allow for night-time short projections.
THE WALL
Push/Pull/Rotate, Solid Wall Matrix A 3m high x 7m long x 26cm deep starting wall volume. First, different brick laying positions were tried; stretcher, header, soldier, sailor, rowlock, rowlock stretcher, and different bond/patterns; stretcher (running), english, flemish, header, stack, etc. Second, push or pull movement of the module along an axis perpendicular to the long side of the wall is applied to generate patterns with light and shadow. Finally, rotate individual modules as needed to alter the wall in plan and section. The pattern created was to combine rotation, shift, push, pull, void, gradient, rhythmic, simple and complex characteristics. Two contrasting conditions were identified for the wall (sold/void, open/closed, light/dark, etc) and a pattern was developed within the wall utilizing the module that moves from one condition to the next.
Prof. Maria Mortera Fall 2011
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Design Level 334-5
PERSONAL-PORTRAIT Self expression
When I was assigned to create a portrayal of myself, my life, or any characteristic of me, it really got me thinking of who I am. What kind of person/personality/life did these twenty-one years develop? This wasn’t the only difficult part of the project though, representing it in a 60 x 60 cm intervening medium through which self-expression is achieved was most intriguing. After going through many photo albums and digital recordings, I realised many changes that have happened throughout and it got me recognising the boundaries or limits I thought I, my mother, my sister, women in the family, in general would ever go beyond. I’ve created therefore two very distinct systems of weaving the fabric through the drilled holes of the wooden back. The first are a series of related fabric materials that are disciplined strictly in vertical lines through every and each hole systematically. The holes are representing the supposed “guidelines” or the path of one’s life and career. The fabric however represents the past and also current “generations” and how they follow or obey these arbitrary guidelines. The second set of series however are flowing, twirling, and moving flexibly in and out in the space. These are breaking the walls and crossing the limits to become more of an independent person, women, and opinion.
Fig. 9. A personal-portrait of inserted fabric pieces into a drilled wooden board which are integrated according to a rigid versus fluid system that made both parts into a whole. 60 x 60 cm.
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A 35 x 25 cm stool/table that was constructed and joined by two methods of joinery which are the half lap joint and the double corner bridle joint. The material added to the wood work is chosen and inspired by the double corner bridle joint raised upward emphasizing the beauty of it. They are weaved in a way were objects can be placed of top generally, through the ropes specifically, and inside the double layer of ropes.
Prof. Daniel Chafez Spring 2014
FURNITURE DESIGN BASICS
Cross stool/table
FURNITURE DESIGN Modular Furniture
It is not a normal furniture, it is quality, craft and design. This furniture piece was developed through a long process of careful thought to insure it can be nicely built, functional and aesthetically pleasing. Made entirely from Mahogany wood and stained with oil, this piece was shaped and constructed in the following format: 1. Two planks of wood where bought and surface plained to become at a cleaner state. 2. Wood planks where laminated and table tops where measured (40x40 cm) and sawed. 3. Right angled cuts where then made on the edges of the table tops where the legs would be attached. 4. Wood blocks (4x4x40 cm) where sawed ready to be transformed into the table legs. 5. The top part of the legs are 4 cm and the bottom is 1 cm allowing the legs to have their tapered nature. 6. The table top and the legs where joined, flat and sanded. 7. After a smooth and straight finish was given to the wood, it was ready to be oiled and cleaned. A result of high quality craft wooden unique modular furniture piece that can be transformed from a square coffee table to a long rectangular bench is successfully met.
First Place Winner at Sheikha Manal’s Young Artist Award, 2015
Prof. Daniel Chafez Spring 2014
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URBAN Design COMMISSIONS Urban Seating Competition
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT STATEMENT This project is inspired by the magical Oasis that prospers beautiful beginnings. With its desert warmth the Oasis intimately holds a blessing we fail to conserve day after another. Water, therefore is emphasized as it
acts as a metaphor throughout the project. However, I decided to approach the organic character of water differently this time as I have constructed my seating entirely from abstract volumes to represent instead
the reflective and refractive behaviours of water. This is demonstrated by the positioning of the axes of the solid volumes, the joining and the breaking resulting in a unified composition. I have learnt that the difference
between beautiful and ordinary form is the sensitivity of proportions. Having to understand proportions is one of the most valuable assets of being a good designer.
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F.g. The initial idea of an adaptable/transformable metal mesh furniture for the upcoming 100 years.
F.g. A movie clip produced by Maya modelling software representing the idea of a conscious mesh that can adapt to any circumstance its user may come up to.
PROJECT STATEMENT We were to envision a future 100 years from now and design a piece of furniture for personal use for that time and place. In a world where time is the most precious of all commodities, there follows the expectation to understand one’s surroundings and circumstances without having to purchase that awareness with a large amount of time and effort. Observing the real-
ity we live in now, we have replaced many cumbersome objects with fewer more efficient devices. The less objects a person has to keep track of, the more productive the task; that is the ideal of the Mesh. All the functions previously achieved by various gadgets, are now all housed within one efficient system. The infinite variability of forms achieved with the Mesh is
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one of it’s secrets to efficiency. Compatibility allows the user to carry it with them at all times, regardless of the activity. Its adherence not only to furniture forms, but also to personal safety and protection, as well as transportation and medical capacities surpasses the limit of all competing artificial-intelligences. Although adaptability is an important feature in time manage-
ment, the key ingredient to preserving time lies in the Mesh’s self-awareness. The time one would spend analysing the world is spared through the Mesh’s skill in understanding the surroundings of its user, making it the ultimate personalized, digital companion.
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Design as Form Design Levels 131- 270
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Fig. 40. (a,b,c,d) Various scaled shapes cut from heavyweight paper is manipulated and structured accordingly to express movement. Here it may suggest high, quick and sharp.
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Fig. 41. (a,b,c,d) Movement here is expressed with clay and therefore speaking another language of movement. It is steady, organic, and soft.
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Fig. 42. (a,b,c) Cement cast in a 30 x 30 cm squared cube.
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Fig. 43. (a,b,c) Carved with a chisel is an infinite movement which gradually moves insideout, growing further and bigger.
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CAAD FOUNDATIONS Design and Drawing
Fig. 50. This was the first try of using Illustrator as a drawing tool.
Fig. 51. Presenting an interesting connection between the letter and my photograph by taking into account size, contrast and shape.
Fig. 52. The int and the space environment.
Fig. 54. For this drawing project we were asked to use a grey scale of Conte colors (white and black, even though some fabrics are colored) an ric still life in front of us. The whole drawing was based on straight lines for all the curves of the fabric with particular care for detail and tone.
tegration of this word; which means “silence” in Arabic, e it is surrounded by, influences how one can perceive the .
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Fig. 53. In a memory assignment the place from My childhood was the cafe’ ceramic. I used water color to express the colors and beauty of that room.
Fig. 56. We were assigned to draw 5 or more objects from our place and color only 25% of the drawing. In addition to that, a distorting object is to be used by us to distort at least 10% of the drawing. My distorting object was a plastic bag on the left of the drawing. It distorted the lined fabric and the plant behind it.
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