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F A T E M A O T T O Z B E E R 2021-2026

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

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ABOUT ME Introduction

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01 - Design II - Co-X Sp

Resume

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02 - Low Income Housi 03 - Design I - Fashion 04 - Design 0 - Library

CONTENTS

ESIGN PROJECTS

OTHER DESIGN WORK

ace in Tahrir

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Freehand Representation and Sketching

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ng in Athar AlNabi

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3D Design

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Literacy Center

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n Azbakeya

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F A T E M A

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fatemaottozbeer@aucegypt.edu +201020038230 As a third-year architecture student, I am passionate about transforming spaces into meaningful experiences. My journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of challenges, pushing boundaries, and stepping out of my comfort zone. Embracing the unknown has been pivotal in shaping my design philosophy, encouraging innovation and resilience.

From complex studio projects to real-world applications, I thrive on tackling intricate problems with creativity and determination. Each challenge becomes an opportunity for growth and discovery, a testament to my commitment to evolving as a designer. My portfolio reflects not only my technical skills but also my unwavering dedication to confronting and conquering design challenges.

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EDUCATION The American University in Cairo Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering 3.649 GPA Hayah International Academy International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 44/45 points

LANGUAGES English Arabic French

SOFTWARE

Autocad REVIT Lumion D5 Microsoft Canva Photoshop Procreate Rhino

VOLUNTEER Summer internship at Sherif Adel Consultancy (2023) Job shadowing with Archimid Architects (2023) Interior Design workshop with Dr. Heba Safeiy ElDeen (2021) Introduction to Architecture workshop with Dr. Heba Safeiy ElDeen (2020) Basics of Freehand Drawing workshop with Dr. Heba Safeiy ElDeen (2018)

EXTRACIRRICULAR ACTIVITIES Member, Make a Wish Committee at “Mashrou Kheir” Club, the American University in Cairo (2021-2022) Member, Academic Affairs Committee at “Student Union (SU)” Club, the American University in Cairo (2021-2022) Member, “Nabta”, Community Service Club (2021) Member of the Academic Committee, Hayah International Academy Model United Nations (HIAMUN) (2019-2021) Member, Servant Leaders, Community Service Club (20192021) Advocate, International Court of Justice, Cairo American College Model United Nations (CACMUN) (2019) Delegate, Hayah International Academy Model United Nations (HIAMUN) (2018-2019)

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A R C H I T E C T U R E D E S I G N P R O J E C T S

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01 Design II - Co-X Space “By the Hands of Egyptian Women” The idea behind this project is to make use of two highly skilled user groups who face difficulties when joining the market, namely the old, highly skilled craftswomen who specialize in outdated jobs like perfume making, fashion, and jewelry, and the young, innovative marketers that have awareness of modern trends and technology. Our project location, situated in Tahrir, is a highly commercial site that is saturated with male-dominated businesses such as banks. Therefore, our project creates a shared economy and establishes a continuous cycle of exchange of knowledge in the retail and production field.

Concept Statement: Designing a dynamic hub that creates a productive environment to foster collaboration amongst diverse professionals through the heart of the project: The Creative Lab, in which women of different specialties are encouraged to share ideas, brainstorm, and connect with one another.

1- Building Footprint: taking into account setbacks, dropoff, location of main street, pedestrian paths, and adjacent buildings

2- Sectors: based on concept, my building has three sectors for perfume, fashion, and jewelry.

3- Massing: estimating needed area for each sector. Perfume (orange) mass is staggered while fashion & jewelry (pink & green) are building block-like.

4- Circulation: added a main central ramp, one egress staircase, and two panoramic elevators on extreme ends of the project

5- Skin and Materiality: here the details start to show. The three materials used are white plaster, light-blue tinted glass, and steel (for mesh) alognside greenery

6- Awareness & Connection to Context: overhanging corridor for pedestrians to easily move between me and my partners’ building

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Section AA

Section BB

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North Elevation

West Elevation

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Operable Shades on Atrium Roof

Plant Nursery - extensive vegetation acts as a humidifier as well as creates more enjoyable user experience.

Translucent Louvers surrounding glass atrium to prevent undesirable glare

Exhaust air out through solar chimney

Extensive use of Curtain Wall to allow natural light in

Self shading due to cascading/staggered form

Vertical Garden acts as sun breaker from Southern glare Glass louver system for cultivation

Cool air in due to positive pressure

Mechanical Louver system around Atrium

Self shading due to cascading/staggered form

Glass louver system for cultivation

Waffle Slab Detail

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02 Low Income Housing “Community Reflections” Creating a fully self-sufficient residential space that mimics the true nature and identity of a “7ara” by allowing residents to occupy and personalize the space uniquely - just as they do in a typical “7ara”. The housing unit draws inspiration from architectural elements found in the “7ara” (i.e. pigeon tower patterns, colors, tents and commercial spines)

Strengths

Weaknesses

accessible + near metro station job opportunities near touristic/revamped area

Overpopulation Narrow streets Poor Hygiene Topography - expensive Inadequate building materials

Opportunities

Threats

near touristic/historical area Job opportunities

Main

Landmark

Path

Secondary

“7ara”

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Edge

Activities gaming, gym, football, sitting in street

Landfills around the homes Pollution from ring round traffic

Values Needs & Wants Ownership, Identity, Accommodate animals, privacy, Community, of services (coiffeur, Preservation culture koshk, etc.), sense of identity

Commercial

Location

Node

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION

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Circulation 10%

Public 35%

Wet Areas 17.5%

Private 37.5%

3 - Bedroom Apartment Circulation 13.2%

Public 36.8% Wet Areas 19.1%

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN Private 30.9%

2 - Bedroom Apartment

SECTION AA

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03 Design I - Fashion Literacy Center “Silky Styles” Culture-based fashion school targeting low income women who have been suppressed in the Egyptian workforce due to societal pressures. This project offers an opportunity for women to pursue their dreams in fashion design while generating an income through community engagement (i.e. fashion shows and selling products)

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

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04 Design 0 - Redesigning Azbakeya Book Garden “Protective Nature” Tackling the issue of the lack of interest in reading books in community spaces due to the digital age. Reviving the Azbakeya garden by protecting its community, culture, and nature, whilst offering activities that cater for/attract all age groups

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NORTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

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O T H E R D E S I G N W O R K

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01 FREEHAND REPRESENTATION AND SKETCHING

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02 3D DESIGN

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fatemaottozbeer@aucegypt.edu +201020038230

Last updated: Dec 2023

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