Architecture Urban Design Portfolio

ABOUT

Hi! Wecome to my portfolio.

I am Alia Basheer. I graduated from American University in Dubai with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2021. Since then I have worked in Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape. For my portfolio I have selected some of my most recent professional work as well as university courseworks.

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Contact Details:

Email: aliamb27@gmail.com

Number: +971 501887245

Relevant Architectural Work Experience

2022- Current

Stantec- Junior Urban Designer

2021-2022 (8 months)

Stantec- Urban Design & Landscape Intern

2021-2021 (5 months)

Godwin Austen Johnson- Architectural Intern

2017-2017 (1 month)

Arab Engineering Experts- Architectural Trainee

Softwares Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino Sketchup

Certifications

Indesign Illustrator

Photoshop Enscape

Lumion

Autodesk Revit Professional

Rhino Level 1

Grasshopper Level 1

RASHID & LATIFA SCHOOL FOR GIRLS & BOYS

Education

Company : Stantec

Year: 2023-2025

Location: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE Client; Engineering Office

A prestigious school tailored to fit the Boys Site (RLSB), and the Girls Site (RLSG). The schools project, is a demolition and renovation of the original schools established in 1982 and 1986 by late H.H Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The new schools set to open in September 2025 will exude state of the art facilities in the arts and technology. The School is intended for use by the Dubai Royal Family as well as other significant Emirati families. In addition, the School will provide scholarships for other Emirati and Expatriate families.

Rashid & Latifa School- Boys Site

Rashid & Latifa School- Girls Site

Boys Site- Ground Floor

Boys Site- First Floor

SAADIYAT MARINA

Community Development

Company : Stantec

Years: 2021-2022

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Client: Modon

Stage: Conceptual

A large scale development with luxury homes situated on two large hills, beachfront residences and a marina water front devlopment consisiting of retail components and parks.

Works Contributed:

• Masterplanning of plots on hills. Illustrative masterplan render.

• Full project 3d mass modelling on Revit and Sketchup.

• Landscape diagrams include waterfront edges.

• ROW research and diagrams for different districts of the project.

Full Masterplan Plan Post Production:

I received the CAD drawing of the masterplan and was tasked with rendering it from scratch for the Design Masterplan report submission.

Right of Way (ROW) Diagrams

Assisted the Landscape and Transportation Department. I had received CAD sections and plans of 4 variations of ROW passages throughout the masterplan as well as technical government guidlines. Using the provided information I was to produce diagrams that resonated with our reports preferred aesthetic while demonstrating the required information clearly. Each ROW section had its matching plan.

Water Front Edge Conditions

Revetment Edge

Stepped Edge

I was tasked with creating and rendering a variety of waterfront edge conditions on different portions of the Masterplan.

This demonstrates the different types of possibilities that would work best along the promenade, retail sector, beach homes etc.

Boardwalk

Quay Promenade

Quay Park Mangrove

3D Massing

As the client wanted to understand the construction phasing of the masterplan, I was tasked with doing the entire massing of the site along with a video walkthrough on Revit. The entire process of modelling the project took one week.

Gatehouse Concepts

I designed and modelled two immaculate gatehouses leading into the luxury mansions on the hills.

The concepts provided to me were to be abstract and to reflect the topography.

Initial Concept Sketch

Apartment blocks facing the Marina. Boulevard effect with cafes and seating for a luxury feel.

One of multiple hill sections I rendered to show the height difference between the tiers.

UPTOWN PLAZA

Urban Development

Company : Stantec

Years: 2021-

Location: JLT, UAE

Client: DMCC

Stage: Conceptual

An urban public plaza development with a purpose of rejuvinating the JLT area. Facilitated with a stage for performances, water features, retail and dining components, etc.

Works Contributed:

• Architectural floorplans for community spaces within the devlopment.

• Floorplans, sections and illustrative masterplan renderings.

• Landscape research inlcudes select habtable plants, outdoor furniture selection, play area facilities, etc.

• Supervision of physical masterplan model

Full Masterplan Plan Post Production: I received the CAD drawing of the masterplan and was tasked with rendering it from scratch for the Concept Masterplan report submission.

Full Architectural Plan and Post Production:

I was tasked with designing conceptual plans for an F&B and BOH amenities building for the masterplan in accordance with the required brief. Once plans were approved, I did the postproduction of plans with the addition of creating sections and supporting diagrams for the client report submission.

Sections of the F&B / Amenities building

Section and perspective of a proposal plant wall for the exterior facade of the building.

Supervision of the Physical Model:

I was put in charge of the supervision for the physical model of the project. In the span of two months I was in direct coordination and communication with the model making workshop and the client. I made seven solo visits to the model making workshop to review and make the comments required to ensure that the model is accurate with the plans and up to the client’s standards before delivery.

DIRIYAH GATE

Community Development

Company : Godwin Austen Johnson

Year: 2021

Location: Saudi Arabia

Client; DGDA

A large scale cultural capital reflecting Saudis history through their traditional Najdi architecture.

Villas and Townhouses Modelling

Complete 3D modelling of multiple villas and townhouses on Sketchup. Rendering of the model was done on Enscape.

Works Contributed:

• 3d Modelling of townhouses and villas using Sketchup.

• Renderings done on Enscape.

• Sections and floor plans renderings done using photoshop and Sketchup.

• Facade Catalgue report done using Indesign.

• Masterplanning of residential plots within the districts as well as floorplans for community centres were contributed.

Multiple Floor Plan Rendering:

I received the CAD plans and was tasked with rendering them for report submission. This is one example from over 6 typologies of Villas and Townhouses I had rendered using Photoshop.

District Planning

Created Layouts on district plots and had to place the required villas and townhouses, pocket parks, MEP outlets and ideal circulation.

The concept was to create roads and landscaping that reflected the traditional neighbourhoods. A large podium was placed as basement parking for the residents below the townhouses. The villas are individually provided with garage parking.

Elevations Rendering

Elevations were created using the Sketchup model, Photoshop and AutoCAD

Multiple Site Section Rendering:

I received the CAD plans and was tasked with rendering them for report submission. This is one example from over 12 Site sections I had rendered using Photoshop amd Sketchup.

Facade Catalogue

When designing a community thats reflective of the heritage of Saudi, an immense amount of detail and accuracy is taken to reflect these traditional design elements throughout the architecture of the plan.

I was in charge of developing the facade catalogue with its relevant references, models from Sketchup as well as its dimensions.

This catalogue consists of over 40 pages and addressed; Parapets, Wall Treatments, Doors, Windows, Perforations, Furniture, Shading Devices, etc.

ALEVELATE Community Centre

Course : Architectural Design Studio

Academic Year: Spring 2021

Instructor: Takeshi Maruyama

Location: Sharjah, UAE

A Community Centre based in Al Tawuun, Sharjah. The centre aims to make use of the underutilized open sandy lots which is currently used for parking in the residential area. The centre consists of our facilities which would benefit the residents and enhance their quality of life.

Design Process

Site Analysis

An analysis of the site to understand the amenities provided and its accessibilty.

Initial concept sketch highlighting four main buildings, connecting ramp and existing roads.

Birds Eye View: Elevated Garden

Ramps:

• To connect the four buildings.

• To provide ease of pedestrian circulation.

• Elevated to prevent obstructions on the ground level due to multiple road crossings.

Access points into the buildings through the ramp.

Ramp Perspective 01

Ramp Perspective 02

Zoning diagram clarifying different facilities in each building.

Floor Plans

Elevations

Birds Eye Level View South Elevation West Elevation

Interior View of Library

Section AB

ENCLOSURE

Office Building

Course : Architectural Design Studio

Academic Year: Spring 2020

Instructor: Ghada Yaiche

Location: Dubai, UAE

An Office Building located on the Creek in Deira. The design treats the floors as shifting slabs with balcony features. The building is then enclosed by a brick facade with openings and greenery.

Design Process

Shifting Slabs

Birds Eye View

Interior Eye Level Perspective

Facade Supports

Brick Facade

Design Study

Detailed Part Plans & Sections

TRIFECTA Small Scale Community

Course : Architectural Design Studio

Academic Year: Fall 2020

Instructor: Nabyl Chenaf

Location: Dubai, UAE

A small scale urban design project that comprises of three districts; Apartments and offices, private villas, and a community centre.

Design Process

Zoning according to Heirarchy (Public, Semi Public, Private)

Massing of elevations and general look and feel

Enhancements reflecting the indentity of the community.

Distribution of sectors was determined on its functionality and purpose. ie. Office spaces, family villas, communtiy mall

Understanding building heights to stay in accordance with building height regulations, as well as to create heirachy in elevations.

Birds Eye View Site View

Courtyard Experience within the mixed use zone

Mixed Use Zone

Community Centre Courtyard Experience

Villas and Central Park

Staff Break Room

Staff Break Room

Home Office

Staff Cafeteria

MODELS & COLLAGES

Sustainable take on Dubai prioritizing public transport

Landscaping Backyard Plan Sketch