Architectural Portfolio 2023 - Cheramlak Worku

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Best Thesis Project award from department of Architeture at Bahir dar university in the academic year of 2019/20

University; Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Architecture at Bahir Dar University.

Abyssinia Fineart and Vocational Training Center

Preparatory School; Ginbot 20 Preparatory School Secondary School; Lafto Secondary School

Internship- at NEMAD Architectural and Engineering Consulting PLC. Under the supervision of senior Architect Yeshanew Teshome; Head of NEMAD consult.

Full time- Lead Architect at Duharka Engineering PLC. Part- Time- Architect at Bekur Architects and Engineers.

Cheramlak Worku

SUSTAINABLE RESIDENCE DESIGN

This is the South- East part of the residence which shows the Semi Basement floor is partially inserted inside the landscape. The relationship between the Building and the beautiful terrain makes the place natural without disturbing the Ecosystem. Existing trees are also retained in the South- West part. To reduce the thermal gain in summer, the building is nurtured by ample vegetation and landscape which also generates an Ecosystem.

SITE PREPARATION

The nature of the slope is a strong conditioning factor for the design and building. Seeking to create a balance of caring for the environmental value of the site is also mandatory.

Cut+ Fill

Cutting out the upper soil part and filling the lower void to create a suitable new flat surface for the building as well as the landscape.

The main entrance to the house is raised, which allows finding a sense of grand feeling on the ground level, bridging the gap plus the elevation difference with the courtyard landscape will create a beautiful visual connection with the outside mother nature.

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

A low, dim, and Semi- Basement space leads to the ground floor, with great entrances of natural light and transparencies obtained in the front that allow continuous visuals towards the patio. On the ground floor common use programs are developed, as well as the service areas. The dining room develops in relation to an integrated kitchen. On the first floor, we can find programs of more private.

Consider an area Before the main entrance for better connection with the outdoor landscape.

Creating an extension wide outdoor seating space for the ground floor.

Connecting the two outdoor separate levels with a landscape and creating a sense of grand feeling on the ground floor.

Create a semi- Basement floor for the Service quarter.

The new flat surface

This volume is strategically shifed toward the East so that the west side façade conveys a sense of privacy when viewed from the street. A sunken courtyard at the entrance framed by concrete walls provides lateral and vertical separation between vehicular movement and guest arrival. A naturally planted garden courtyard opens up toward the sky in a double-height atrium to bring in filtered south light to the interior spaces below; A sheltered outdoor living room immediately next to the garden provides the setting for multi-seasonal activities. A fully glazed Spaces allows agreat visual connection to the courtyard, and garden.

GROUND FLOOR

SOUTH ELEVATION SECTION A-A

BAHIR DAR CITY HALL

This city hall office building design of Bahir Dar sets the framework for a modern and dynamic workplace, with a building that supports identity, knowledge sharing, and innovation and stands in harmony with its surroundings. The building consists of two main blocks, the administrative office block, and the public block. A dominant and iconic cone-shaped public tower is also attached to the office block to show all sovereign power resides in the Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples of Ethiopia. There is also linear access which passes throughout the site and separates both building blocks.

Giving the office chamber a way along the site boundary by bending the block to the inside so that it can get its own definition.

Separate the office block from the public zone to maximize the privacy for the office work environment.

The building consists of three main different parts, the administrative office part, auditorium, public tower, and public library. There is also linear access which passes throughout the site and separates both building blocks.

To create a welcoming space it is open and inviting to both visitors and passers-by, with a great view of the garden from the inside and into the building from the outside. The roof of the public library is a large staircase with steps furnished with seating pads that invite people to sit down for short breaks, informal meetings, and social interaction between staff and guests.

The façades consist of large glass sections that are rhythmically divided by vertical copper-plated slats. By shaping the building in a faceted and angled way, the employees are given multiple workplace opportunities with varied views and spatial contexts.

To show all sovereign power resides in the Nations, Nationalities and People of Ethiopia i want to attach a cone shaped public tower on the office block corner without disturbing the office work environment so that the public can control the overall site.

REHABILITATING THE HOMELESS 03

This facility, a residential, occupational, and healthcare center for persons with psychological, somatic, or social issues or issues arising from addiction, aims to offer a contained, structured environment while they prepare for their reintegration into the community. The project gathers the various functions under one roof, the dissected composition of volumes identifying the various sectors. Forming a large pedestal, the ground floor houses the common functions on either side of the central patio, the heart of the facility around which articulate the reception, dining and recreational spaces – a place for socializing that is open and articulate.

EAST ELEVATION

SECTION A-A

MIXED- USE APARTMENT DESIGN

This apartment has ‘A room arrangement matching that of the balcony pattern’, the part that was once unavoidable has now become a large subject of the design. Taking the challenge of a small apartment within those conditions, whilst dealing with a strict budget. This Apartment is a small apartment block built up on 290m² with outout the back side parking and consists of 9 stories, 2 apartments per floor and a total of 18 apartments.

MICRO ANALYSIS CONCEPT

SOUTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION SECTION A-A

MISKAYE HIZUNAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 05

This school design is situated in the historic neighbourhood of 6 killo, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Miskaye hizunan Secondary School is a state-of-the-art building designed expressly for its City climate. The school sustains a diverse educational community of nearly 700 individuals. Students, faculty and guests of all ages quickly feel at home and can find their way intuitively and without direction. It becomes a meeting place, a forum, a town plaza - a space that promotes and fosters the best sense of recognition and identity that creates a strong and vibrant learning community.

- Church always embrace everyone.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

- Analyzing the characteristics of Orthodox Tewahdo Church.

- Trying to respect the street.

- The building has to face the street for commertial purpose.

- Trying to create a quite backyard recreational space

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Connect the front part of the Building verandah with the main street.

- Creating a canopy inorder to create a sence of embracing to the public

- The new created canopy by itself attracts the public society to the building.

- The activity around the building will increase.

SECTION A-A

ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH MENBERE PATRICK MAIN GATE DESIGN 06

Located in 5 killo, in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the gate was designed for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church Menbere Patrick main office building entrance. The gate is designed to create a landmark for the central district of Addis Ababa. The entrance is actually a gateway which leads from the 5 killo main road to inside main office building, known as the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church Menbere Patrick Main Office.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

SITE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

LEFT ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION A-A