BIO
Faisal is a multi-disciplinary designer, and Architectural Visualiser with a keen focus and passion for sustainable architecture. Currently an Interior Architecture student, he has worked on and contributed to a wide range of projects across Europe and the Middle East, specializing in design, 3D modeling, and rendering. His work blends creativity with environmental consciousness, with a particular focus on promoting sustainability in the Gulf region.
A dedicated team player, Faisal was nominated for the Interdisciplinary Award for Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Practice for his role in the Butterfly Bench project, which aims to revive the butterfly population of Brighton while encouraging socialisation following the pandemic.
His ability and commitment to integrate context into design is showcased in his project, The Big Picture, where he used LiDAR detection data to create a 3D model of Newhaven and cast a plaster terrain map, highlighting his attention to detail and big-picture thinking.
Faisal holds a Foundation Degree in Art and Design and is completing a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture at the University of Brighton, achieving a RIBA Part 1 qualification upon completion of his degree.
D.O.B. 01.08.2001
EMAIL faisal.alsaleh1@gmail.com
PHONE +965 90966868
+44 (0) 7460799834
Education
BA (hons) Interior Architecture and Design
University of Brighton
Foundation in Art and Design
University of Brighton International College
International Bacalaureate
Selected Subjects:
Standard Level Psychology
American Highschool Diploma
American Creativity Academy ( Hawally, Kuwait)
Pencil & Graphite Drawing Course
Artspace Q8
Summer Architecture Course
Oxford Royale Academy
Work Experience
Designed, Developed Pilates Gym
Rise Studio, Kuwait Skills
Software:
Sketchup
Vectorworks
3DS Max
V-Ray
Twinmotion
Enscape
Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
Fabrication: Model-Making
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Hand Sketching
Plaster Molding
Other:
Site Research
Terrain Mapping
Team Coordination
Environmental Sustainability
Languages:
English, Arabic - Bilingual Fluency
Architectural Visualisation & Design Dev.
DForm Architecture, Kuwait
Designed, Rendered Living Space
Evian Les Bains, France
Designed, Rendered, Fabricated Entertainment Centre
Nuzha, Kuwait
Designed, Fabricated Kitchen Island, Pantry Ahmedi, Kuwait
Voluntary Work
Ambassador, Behavioral Counselor
Student Ambassadors of Goodwill
• Mentorship of Students
• Behavioural Guidance Counselling
• Academic Counselling and tutoring (English, History)
• Administrative Support (Events, PT Conferences)
Blank Hunts
Assigned role of Administrative Helpdesk and Student Counselor
• Management of Workplace Communication
• Management of Student Records and Attendance
• Student Advisor + Supervisor
PROJECTS
BENCH
The aim of ‘The Butterfly Effect’ is to serve as not only a social seating area for students and passers by but also as a home to the ever growing population of butterflies in Brighton. Situated in a well used corner near the future main pedestrian bridge, the design is in the perfect location for commuters to stop for a coffee or for students to sit and study while feeling at one with nature. The Honeysuckle canopy creates the perfect habitat for butterflies to thrive and act as a home for the duration of their life. The simple to assemble self-supported temporary structure requires no glue or screws and instead relies on a slot together structure where each layer is stacked onto a pole system allowing the design to be quickly assembled or taken down. The shape of the design allows for multiple uses with the main use being aimed at a group of 2 or 3 people being able to sit in the booth like part of the design and have a more private interaction while also allowing for people to sit on the outer benches and corresponding stools (Made from the centre offcuts from the CNC cutting) providing more space and functionality for bigger groups or individual people to make the most out of the space.
Wild Flowers Specific wildflowers such as kidney vetch, knapweed and marjoram
Honey Suckle Plant
The Butterflies Most Commonly Found
Connections Between Layers
Canopy Poles
Butterfly Life Cycle
Site Context
Plant Netting
Treated Plywood
Treated Plywood is a cheap and easy to source material, Its also perfect to be used alongside a CNC cutter allowing for precise large shapes to be cut out of the sheets creating a more precise overall finish. Having the plywood treated ensures it will hold up to the weather for as long as the temporary structure is erected. Plywood is also not too heavy making it easier to be transported to site and meaning it will take less people to assemble.
CNC Cutting
The main structure will be constructed of CNC cut plywood and then layered together being supported by a series of 60mm poles around the structure. CNC cutting is a cheap and quick source of fabrication for wooden parts and will allow us to use large sheets of ply to cut our shapes with the offcuts being used as stools to accompany the main structure. The main benefit of using CNC cut ply is that is means every layer will be perfectly cut allowing the structure to fit together without any alterations made. CNC cutting is also very quick meaning the fabrication time for the entire structure would be estimated at around 20 hours.
White-letter Hairstreak
The white-letter hairstreak is
PIER
WORK
VILLA
Designing Front door + first floor window
Tasked with converting Lead Architects Floorplans into a 3D Model and Render
GYM
Design Development - Materials Board
Zoomed in plan of pilates Machine Spatial Arrangement
CONSOLE
Entertainment Center 3D Model + Render (Sketchup, Enscape, V Ray)
Entertainment Center (Plywood, Veneer, Paint, LED Strips )
MISC.
HOPE
“HOPE” (adobe Illustrator)
“TIRED OF WAITING” (adobe Illustrator)
TOPOGRAPHY
Topographical Map of Newhaven (Lidar Data, 3DEM, Blender)
Topographical Model (PLA plastic filament, resin, Plaster)
STILL LIFE (Graphite Pencil on Paper)
SILVER BLAZE (Digital Painting)
