Fares_DESIGN PORTFOLIO.

FAROUK FARES

DESIGN STUDIO

PORTFOLIO

CONTENTS

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410 RIBBION. A CULTURE OF VEILS. PROJECT LUNA. A FRACTURED JOURNEY. PARAMETRIC FABRICATION. BUILDING TECH II 1 JOHN ST. 1050 Fifth. 7 8

1- 410 RIBBON

We strive to fix the common “everyday office”, and we found no other client that would benefit from this greatly then the NY Department of Transportation. As this is the department that quite literally keeps NYC moving and alive. We want to push back the old, dull and uninspiring past of work spaces. Where individuality is lost and productivity is greatly reduced. This new design should embrace the change we see in office spaces. With the use of Atrium, green spaces, and a new informative museum about the unique history of NY Department of Transportation. Where we not only provide a unique headquarters in the heart of Chelsea. But also a new functional attraction for the city. Where this new building becomes a collaborative and informative space. We do not wish to design just another “office building” far from it. We want to create a space where not only employees flourish, but as a space that is open to all and welcomes you to sit, relax and explore. Headquarters should act as pre pre-existing member of the neighborhood, not just an addition. Bridging all that Chelsea has to offer. Allowing multiple entrances and paths to stimulate all the unique backgrounds we come from. It is also crucial that this building is not only environmentally sustainable. But it is environmentally beneficial. It should try to give back more than we take. It’s no longer enough to be net zero.

We Want To Be The Ribbon That Ties The Urban Fabric Together..

2- A FRACTURED JOURNEY

IMMIGRANTS TRAVEL ACROSS A FRACTURED

LANDSCAPE TO ARRIVE AT A BETTER FUTURE. chose immigration as my protest topic because it’s something i feel deeply about. I firmly believe immigration should be a human right. With a growing amount of political, financial, and environmental instability. It’s purely human nature for people to seek out a better life. And we should not punish people for that.

My project looks into the fracture and the division that immigrants face for just for a glimpse at a better life. The hardships they cross. The challenging journeys they endure. How they risk it all for a better future. wanted to represent that into my project by envisioning a fractured and disturbed landscape that sets its self as a path for hope. The help center and community center. I want the community center to act as the hope, and end journey for immigrants. Where all the help they will ever need is housed.

3- A CULTURE OF VEILS

THESE INTRICATE DETAILS FLOW EFFORTLESSLY

THROUGH OUT

ALL

OF THE

MEDITERRANEAN

AND NORTH AFRICA REGION. The beautiful patterns help express and communicate the unique style of the amazigh people.

With a culture so vibrant, distinct, and powerful. It’s crucial to capture the elements that make it distinct. To tell a narrative that not only showcases the art and artifacts. But the history behind it. North African culture is a culture that is hard to pinpoint to a single element. With its rich diversity and history. But when we take a second glance. We will notice the beautiful and intricate patterns. That veil everyday objects. A simple bowl is made into a detailed work of art. A simple carpet becomes engulfed in unique patterns. The Amazigh people are individuals that find joy in making everything into a beautiful piece of art. Usually draped in pattern cloth and heavy ornate jewelry. This isn’t done to be flamboyant or to show off. But as a way to celebrate life. To celebrate every little detail that defines us. The exhibits captivate this statement. Showcasing intricate patterns and unique objects to celebrate life.

SIXTH FLOOR

4- PROJECT LUNA

A mothership, a place of community. A building that transient time and space. Lifting off from the ground as a representation of the communities response to hardship and change.

5- PARAMETRIC FABRICATION

1-NYC OPEN RESTAURANTS THE NAVEM PAVILION

A maritime-inspired design. This pavilion combines the fluidity and movement and the enclosure of a magnificent sailboat. The form takes a flowing shape inspired by the creatures deep below in our oceans and seas. From the very beginning of this project. I wanted to experiment with organic design. I first was inspired by a dragon fly’s wing. I then moved away from the literal and began to abstract my design more and more. Overall this Pavilion not only harbors and shelters. But It acts as a centerpiece. With its dramatic curves and intricate details.

This semester we looked into developing and redesigning a multi-story home from the 1600s. Into a new high-performance house. We developed an outrigger system that helps more than double our capacity to hold more insulation. We further developed the system to be as efficient as possible. We wanted to reduce the amount of wood we used. So we opted for a light-wood framing system. Overall we achieved our end goal. To boost the efficiency of the house without radically changing the overall building design.

1 JOHN ST

This is an intensive dive and study into Revit modeling software taking the site 1 JOHN ST. was, tasked with managing, developing, and producing a multipurpose building. This project heavily focused on structure, facade, and finishes. This project was the most detailed and fully developed.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

1. CEMENT BOARD TO BE USED THROUGHOUT ALL NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN WALLS.

2. THE ENTIRE BATHROOM, LAUNDRY & KITCHEN FLOOR AREAS MUST BE WATERPROOFED WITH A MONOLITHIC LIQUID APPLIED WATERPROOF MEMBRANE SUCH AS LATICRETE HYDROBAN OR AN APPROVED EQUAL.

3. ALL KITCHEN AND BATHROOM PLUMBING TO BE CHANGED ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE RISER WITH RED BRASS PIPING.

4. BATHROOM, LAUNDRY & KITCHEN SHUT-OFF VALVES AND PLUMBING PIPES TO BE REPLACED ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE RISER.

5. PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CONTROL VALVES FOR ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES, WITH ACCESS PANELS LOCATED AT READILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.

6. CHOPPING OF THE SLAB (CEILING AND FLOOR) OR DEMISING WALLS IS PROHIBITED. NEW WIRING MAY ONLY BE CONCEALED WITHIN THE DEPTH OF THE EXISTING PLASTER, FURRED OUT WALLS OR CEILING, OR BEHIND MOLDINGS.

7. NO GARBAGE DISPOSALS SHALL BE PERMITTED AT THE KITCHEN SINK.

8. SEE FLOOR FINISH DETAILS ON SHEET A-004.

9. SEE BATHROOM SHOWER CURB DETAIL ON SHEET A-004.

10. ALL APPLIANCES TO BE ENERGY STAR RATED.

11. EXHAUST HOOD OVER COOKTOP TO BE SELF-CIRCULATING WITH NO EXTERIOR EXHAUST.

12. WALL OVENS TO BE ELECTRIC.

13. DRYER REPLACEMENT TO BE ELECTRIC, NON-VENTING.

14. WASHER AND DISHWASHER TO SIT OVER A WATERPROOF STAINLESS STEEL PAN. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET A-004.

15. REFRIGERATOR TO BE A NON-PLUMBED TYPE.

16. ALL PTAC UNITS TO BE REPLACED IN THEIR EXISTING SLEEVES.