/kuala lumpur, Malaysia /Fatimaelsiddig0@gmail.com /+60146191285
About Me
I am a Sudanese architect driven by a deep passion for the arts, culture, and exploration. My love for discovering how diverse experiences shape unique perspectives fuels my creative process. With a profound appreciation for history, I am deeply inspired by vernacular architecture and the ways it reflects the identity, traditions, and ingenuity of communities.
Education
University of Khartoum
bachelors of honour in architecture and urban Design 2020-2022
Infrastructure university kuala lumpur
bachelors of scince in architecture 2023-2025
Accomplishments
Al-hila Hilatna, Sudan Architecture Forum Rehabilitation of Tuti Island 2nd Place winners 2022
Rewind ASW 34th multiple prizes 2023 Workshops
Visual Poetry 2020
The search for Vernacular architecture of Asia 2021
Compitent
Autocad Revit
Lumion\D5
Sketchup
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe After effects
Cura
Microsoft Office
Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience 2021
Experience
Brand Identity and graphic Designer Majestry Edu 2024
Exhibition Co-director and designer for the forgotten war conference The Sudanese Embassy in Malaysia
Lead Organizer for University society Events
Connection Regeneration centre
Klang, Malaysia 2023
Acadamic - Individual community centre supervisor sharyzee Mohmad
Echos of Motion
Ipoh - Malaysia 2024
Acadamic - Individual Transpotration Museum Supervisor: Rizal Husein
Tuti Rehabilitation program
Tuti, Khartoum, Sudan 2022 non-Acadamic group Urban Design
Hainan Association
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia 2022
Academic - Group
Documentation
Suprevisor: Azrin Bin Abu Seman
Melodic Structures
Khartoum, Sudan 2020
Acadamic- Group
Architectural Modeling
Rewind ASW 34th
Rawang, Malaysia 2023
non Acadamic - Group
Hands on
Supervisor: Azrin Bin Abu Seman
Connection Regenertion
Year: 2022
Project by: Fatima Elsiddig
Location: Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Program: community centre
Supervisor: Sharyzee mohmad
This project explores the intricate relationship between architecture, society, and urban spaces by designing an Urban Hub that fosters connections—between people, places, and traditions. Situated at Taman Awam Pangkalan, a historically significant and well-preserved public space, the design emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve its cultural and social essence while creating a vibrant meeting place for the town.
Informed by research from UTM University, which highlights the erasure of traditional identities through the destruction or beautification of historical padangs (such as Padang Bandar Hilir, Melaka, and Esplanade, Penang), this project seeks to honor the deep-rooted traditions of the site. By quoting the research, “one can make the tradition of a race disappear by their plazas,” the intention becomes clear: preserve and enhance, rather than replace and disrupt.
By respecting the site’s traditions and existing movement patterns, the design focuses on enhancing pedestrian experiences, fostering community engagement, and creating a seamless connection between past and present. It seeks to celebrate the site’s unique character while ensuring it remains an inclusive and vibrant urban hub for future generations.
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
The design uses a vertical layering strategy, interconnecting building blocks to create dynamic spatial relationships and enhance visual connectivity across the site. Bridges act as social catalysts, aligning with the ground floor walkway and outdoor spaces to establish a visual dialogue between levels. This placement fosters interaction and flow between layers while maintaining a strong connection to the ground plane, the center of pedestrian activity.
The upper floor food court, featuring serves as a dynamic hub offering tions and seamless connectivity purpose rooms and the hall. Its it to function as a standalone extension of events, fostering adaptability for various gatherings. enhance versatility, providing events and creating a vibrant,
featuring rentable kiosks, offering diverse dining opconnectivity to adjacent multiIts flexible design allows dining space or as an community interaction and gatherings. The rentable kiosks tailored offerings for multifunctional space.
The preserved park serves as a vibrant backdrop, bustling with life as people enjoy their everyday activities—walking along the pathways, relaxing by the river, and gathering around the serene artificial pond. The study area’s design intentionally frames these scenes, inviting those inside to observe and engage with the dynamic interaction of nature and community, creating a harmonious dialogue between the architecture, the park, and its users.
Echos of Motion
Year: 2024
Project by: Fatima Elsiddig
Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Program: Transprtation mueseum
Suprevisor: Rizal Husein
This project draws inspiration from the rich cultural and historical heritage of Ipoh, Malaysia. Taking cues from the caves of Ipoh, a significant tourist landmark, and the traditional shophouse archways that reflect the essence of the city, the design aims to create a space that resonates deeply with its surroundings. The concept utilizes the interplay of light and darkness, invoking the feeling of moving through caves towards the light, symbolizing exploration and discovery.
At the heart of the design is the vault, a structural element inspired by the archways and cave forms, encapsulating a journey through various spatial dimensions. The changing scales, moods, and contrasting inward and outward flows of the space create an immersive and transformative experience for visitors.
The museum seeks to take its visitors on an emotional and educational journey, exploring the evolution of transportation in Ipoh, while celebrating the mines and caves that played a pivotal role in its development. By incorporating thoughtful spatial design, natural light, and the volume of space, the project aspires to deliver a unique and memorable visitor experience, deeply rooted in the identity of Ipoh.
A cross-section through the main exhibition spaces, showing the light-guided journey through the exhibition that symbolizes the cracks of a cave and the emotions evoked by it.
Door way Diagram
Spatial connectin Diagram
The tunnel connecting Galleries 2&3
The wave, the part of the place making where people relax laydown or use the walls as a little bouldering training, its also a covered waiting area for the boats .
The second connection is from exhibition, this connection is coming only from the skylights the light at the end of the tunnel
the final exhibition is an open space that is very bright and open to the outside space returning the connection with the place, with a water body passing through it on which people can enjoy trying sampan boats a unique experience from Ipoh’s history.
from gallery two to the boats is a tight tunnel with light skylights guiding the visitor to tunnel .
Totti Island, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles in the heart of Khartoum, is a historic and cultural gem with over 500 years of continuous settlement. The island holds a special place in Sudan’s history as the site of the first settlement in Khartoum, founded by the Almahas. It became a hub of resistance against colonialism, with its residents contributing martyrs and intellectual movements to the fight for Sudan’s independence. Despite colonial ambitions to exploit its fertile lands and strategic location, the tightly knit community preserved the island’s integrity, culminating in the formation of the Totti Reconstruction Company Ltd.
Today, Totti Island serves as a harmonious blend of rural and urban lifestyles. Its 950 acres are lush with greenery, producing crops like mangoes, lemons, and arugula that sustain both local and national markets. The island is a beacon of education, with a 100% literacy rate and a history of religious scholarship spanning centuries. While the community has historically resisted outside influences to maintain its traditions, the younger generation, shaped by education and urban exposure, is fostering greater openness. Totti’s breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant agriculture, and rich cultural heritage make it a vital part of Khartoum’s identity.
The narrow streets and alleys are the most distinctive features of the neighborhood on Tutti Island. Historically, street design was not prioritized; instead, the layout evolved organically to meet the residents’ needs. However, this led to several challenges, including a lack of shading devices, inconsistent pavement that obstructed movement, and varying street widths. Additionally, many streets end abruptly due to randomly constructed houses, resulting in a lack of emergency routes and parking issues.
To address these challenges while preserving the neighborhood’s character, we redesigned the streets with a focus on sustainability and functionality. Superstructure streets were introduced, featuring green courtyards surrounding each superblock and interconnected through cul-de-sacs with shading devices as focal points. The inner streets were left unchanged to retain their original charm. The superstructure streets now serve as pedestrian and cyclist routes, while vehicular access and parking are provided at ground level beneath the elevated pedestrian paths. Houses have been raised to align with the pedestrian street level, with entrances accessed from the upper street structure.
The central area of Tuti, often referred to as Old Tuti, is one of the most significant parts of the island. It is home to key landmarks such as the Old Tuti Mosque, the oldest mosque in Khartoum, as well as a variety of shops, making it the island’s commercial hub. Additionally, the area houses the Tuti Health Center, the public transportation station, and numerous residential buildings.
These features make the central area the busiest and most congested spot on the island, impacting the comfort and daily lives of Tuti’s residents.
To address this, the new design focuses on preserving the area’s identity while optimizing its functionality for mixed-use. Shops have been relocated underground, while the surface area has been transformed into a public park, creating a serene and accessible space for all inhabitants of Tuti.
The core of the new market is inspired by the island’s traditional architecture. The market begins with three domes, symbolizing Tuti’s religious heritage. Beneath the domes lies a traditional clay water jar (al-Zir), serving as a source of drinking water. The domes are adorned with climbing plants to cool the air and provide a haven for birds. The lower corridors are enhanced with brick arches, crafted using traditional techniques native to Tuti, preserving the island’s architectural identity.
The project, carried out as part of the “Measured Drawing and Report (ARCH 2230)” module, aimed to document and preserve the historical significance of the Hainan Association building .
We were tasked to Measure the building and producing detailed drawings of its architectural components. Conduct research on its history, cultural significance, and architectural features.
The building served as a vital hub for the Hainanese community, providing a gathering space for immigrants to adapt to local culture, network, and find employment.
The open first floor facilitated social activities like chatting, playing mahjong, and hosting newcomers.
The association organized vibrant festivals, such as the Mid-Autumn and Winter Solstice celebrations, along with cultural programs like singing, dancing lessons, and drama rehearsals, guided by hired coaches.
During World War II, the building was occupied by Japanese soldiers as their East Coast headquarters, but it resumed its community functions post-war. Over the years, the association fostered welfare, literacy, and recreational initiatives, cementing its role as a cultural and social epicenter for the Hainanese in Malaysia
- ARDEX ROOF SHEETS AT 30° PITCH - 80 MM THK TIMBER FASCIA BOARD - LIGHTNING PROTECTOR - 110 MM x 110 MM TIMBER RAFTERS - 80 x 80 MM TIMBER BATTENS - 80 x 80 MM PURLINS - 450 MM SOFITS - 150 MM WIDE FLASHING
CAITLIN RODRIGUEZ
RASVENI BATUMALAI
AIDIN HARITH
NUR HAFIZAH SAHAR
FATIMA ELSIDDIG
AISHATH HAMSHA
SARAH SHATHIR
ZULAIKHA HUSNA
QISTINA ROMIZAN HP ARCHITECTS
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HAINAN ASSOCIATION 363, JALAN BUKIT UBI, 25150, KUANTAN, PAHANG
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NOTES: ROOF PLAN RASVENI & AIDIN 1:100 19/05/2023 MR. AZRIN
This architectural model draws its conceptual inspiration from the rhythm, intensity, and structure of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The creative process begins with the deliberate randomness of throwing twenty 2x2 cm wooden cubes onto a base, The act of throwing introduces three interwoven possibilities—chaos, chance, and creativity—which guide the initial arrangement and define the axes around which the model evolves. This process reflects the dynamic interplay of order and chaos, much like the symphony itself.
The model experiments with The model experiments with space-defining elements, including volume, axis, edge, ties, form, and cluster. Irregular geometric forms are constructed from light wood, their edges chamfered into triangular profiles to create a sense of precision and movement. These forms are clustered and connected using copper wires, symbolizing the melodic ties that weave the symphony together. A textured fabric base introduces a tactile layer, contrasting with the rigid geometry and adding depth and dimensionality to the design.
This model embodies a harmonious balance of texture, materiality, and spatial experimentation, echoing the dramatic themes and rhythmic intricacy of Beethoven’s masterpiece. It serves as a study in architectural abstraction, translating the emotional and structural complexity of music into a physical form.
Rewind
Year: 2023
Team: Caitlin Rodriguez, Aqeef ar-rasyid, Fatima Elsiddig, Harshine yohanathan, Rasveni Batumalai, Hafizah bint sahar, Mayukha Gamage, Kaviraj Anpalahen, Muhammad Syakir, Siow Ming Hong, Brian Soong Ee Xuan
Advisor: sir Azrin Bin Abu Seman
Participating in the REWIND’23 – 34th Architectural Student Workshop was an invaluable experience that combined creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Centered around the theme “Rewind to the Past, Embrace the Future,” the workshop provided an opportunity to explore sustainable design, cultural preservation, and innovation through a series of competitions and collaborative activities. From the creation of eco-friendly installations for the Society Rebuild competition to engaging in talent showcases and photography challenges, the event fostered a holistic approach to architectural thinking and design.
