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09-2023 Selected Works

GRADUATE ARCHITECT KIDIST BELAY

Hello. I’m Kidist

THIS IS MY C U R R IC U LU M V IT E A My name is Kidist Belay. I just graduated from Wollega University majoring in Architecture.

For a long time I’ve been extremely amazed by building spaces, how building were designed, made and maintained which sparked my interest to pursue this course.

But from what I’ve learned in college Architecture isn’t only about buildings, its also about human; how human use the space around them and how it makes human feel comfortable in it.

During college, I’ve also spent joining and contributing myself in campus events and organizations where I could develop my soft skills such as leadership, communication skill, problem solving and time management.

This portfolio is cumulation of selected works of my academic work across initial stage of Architecture. This projects has various sense of scale and approaches towards the design and spaces.

My personal interest are I love to hand-drawing and Architectural rendering and I’m still developing my skills in that fields. I love to communicate and meet new people to expand my relations and increase insight from others. I’m also hard working and punctual.

CONTACT

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +251934420565 +251983655260 kidibelay27@gmail.com @Kidann @kidi_st @kidi_st16

SKILLS

Conceptual Sketches Hand Drafting Physical Model Making 3D Model Making Planinng Architectural Rendering Speaking And Presentation

SOFTWARE SKILLS CAD AND 3D MODELING

Revit ArchiCAD Sketchup AutoCAD RENDERING

Lumion Enscape Twinmotion 3ds Max PRESENTATION

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adoobe Indesign Microsoft Office

PERSONAL SKILLS Adaptability Critical Thinking Punctual Communication Team Work Problem Solving

WORK EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

H H C O N S U LT IN G A R C H IT E C T S A N D E N G IN E E R S

As an intern, i was entrusted with the duties that included 3d modeling, rendering and presentation making with the supervision of senior architects.

FREELANCE ARCHITECT

Along with the undergraduate studies, I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of some residential projects, where I learned how to deal with the clients.

ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN FREELANCE

Mid my through college i got some opportunities to design logos and do illustrations on commission through telegram.

EDUCATION BACHELORS DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE From Wollega University Nekemte,

Ethiopia With CGPA - 3.62 I also passed the 2023 exit exam.

2018 - 2023 GC

LANGUAGE Amharic - Native English - Fluent

ACHIEVEMENTS *I got a recommendation letter from

HH CONSULTING ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS

which is the company i was intern. *I also got a certificate for my contribution in architectural works and exhibitions from the campus i was studieing.

CONTENT

QUARANTINE HOUSE

Personal work during covid break

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METEBABER LE ETHIOPIA MIXED-USE

3

Internship project

INTERIOR DESIGNS

Freelance project

5

G+2 RESIDENCE

Internship project

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NEKEMTE CULTURAL CENTER School project

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RESIDENCE P E R S O NA L W O R K D U R IN G C O V ID B R E A K

US E D S O F T WA R E S

S IT E LO C AT IO N Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Akaki Kality

D E S IG N B R IE F As an Architect you have always want to change the world.

The time is now Covid-19 or Novel Corona Virus is a mirror that has shown human beings their true self. In this introspection; the learning of today should at no cost be forgotten. Human life style is the most affected aspect of this outbreak and because architecture is way of living, it is important to have a speculation on possible changes we should incorporate in our living on daily basis. With the change in outlook towards our personal and professional styles, our spaces of function shall need a change in outlook too. Life after Covid-19 may never be the same as before. If not for a long time, it has left mankind with an undue mental pressure for the immediate times ahead. What if the nature of the virus is repetitive or the world had to look forward at look themselves to fight against bio-weapons?

CONCEP T

The site follows the simple technique of cut and fill. Whichhelps create a site with a lot of potential to have water body, a raised garden and a home in the middle. Every inch of the site is used but not for financial profit but to make someone’s life better.

During the time of the lockdown with all these restrictions on every other thing, a person is bound to lose his cool. Social gathering, festivals, going to a public space are few things that a person can only dream about during this time. However, the house that we live in is the one thing that can make or break a person living in a lockdown.

Connect with the nature is a Key to a healthy life, mentally and physically.

KitchWR

Bedroom

Living

Bedroom

Kitchen

WR Living

Porch

What has been proposed here is a blend of building and nature because during the lock down more building might not help but more might just keep you sane.

I need some rest

But at the end of the day all we need is a home to rest and be safe.

In Ethopia, these days if someone possesses a parcel of land they will try to build on every last inch of their land in order to have more area to rent or sell.

Yay

Living with nature is always a win.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN (Rendered with revit only)

FIRST FLOOR PLAN (Rendered with revit only)

W O O D F IR E D O V E N

One major thing people like to do during lockdown is cook and with WOOD FIRED OVEN we can spice things up.

R A IN WAT E R H A R V E S T IN G

All the water on the site is drained into the water body and be re-used.

S O L A R PA N E L

The longer the slope of the pitched roof is facing the south direction, which can be used to install solar panels.

N AT U R A L LIG H T

This will reduce the overall power consumption by light bulbs.

FRONT ELEVATION(Rendered with revit only)

N AT U R A L V E N T IL AT IO N With the help of louvered openings facing the prevailing wind ventilation is achieved.

DY N A M IC O P E N S PA C E S During the time of the lockdown we run out of things to do that takes a toll on our mental health. The site offers a lot of different kinds of places to do all sorts of different activities.

EAST ELEVATION & SITE SECTION (Rendered with revit only)

RESIDENCE 2 IN T E R NS H IP P R OJE C T

US E D S O F T WA R E S

D E S IG N B R IE F Client - Abebe Asheny Location - Addis Ababa, Bisrate Gebrel Area - 165 m2 The clients were old couples so I made the funcion of the rooms as easy as possible and the exterior facade classical. I made the design with the supervision of Architect Biruk.

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOO

OR

GROUND FLOOR

MIXED-USE IN T E R NS H IP P R OJE C T

US E D S O F T WA R E S

D E S IG N B R IE F Client - Metebaber Le Ethiopia Share Co. Location - Addis Ababa, Merkato Area - 1700 m2 The aim was to build a huge market place in merkato. I made 3D design, 6-10 floor plan and terrace plan with the supervision of Architect Biruk.

CULTURAL CENTER F IF T H Y E A R F IR S T S E M IS T E R P R OJE C T

US E D S O F T WA R E S

D E S IG N B R IE F A Culture center is space to participate in cultural activities.

These centers aim to promote culture among the people of a community. The cultural center is often a meeting point in small community where people come together to preserve traditions and develop cultural activities that include the participation of the whole family.

S TAT E M E N T O F P R O B LE M There is only one museum around in Nekemte that serve as culture center. The museum is so small and does not have enough spaces for all of the heritages and the design is not attractive, the functional space is also not suitable for museum.

There is also some lighting problem in the exhibition hall of museum. The falling of direct daylight on museum objects causes deterioration of some heritages.

There is an absence of functional outdoor space that can be used as recreational space, social gatherings or for festivals.

There is also absence of standardize library, research area, workshop areas and some other spaces that must be found in the design of cultural centers.

M A IN B U ILD IN G G R O U N D F LO O R P L A N

M A IN B U ILD IN G F IR S T F LO O R P L A N

M A IN B U ILD IN G S E C O N D F LO O R P L A N

SHOPS

W ORK SHOPS & TEMPORARY SHOPS

3D

INTERIOR DESIGNS BED ROOM INTERIOR 1 F R E E L A N C E P R OJE C T

US E D S O F T WA R E S

MOOD BOARD Veneer (For wall paneling) Plain grey color laminate Wallpaper Wallpaint

Veneer (For door) Veneer (For door) Veneer (highlighter) Bed cushion Sofa cushion

Room plan

Front Elevation Ceiling plan

Rig ele

ght side evation

Rear Elevation

Left side Elevation

BED ROOM INTERIOR 2 F R E E L A N C E P R OJE C T

US E D S O F T WA R E S

Elevation AB

Elevation BC A

B

C

D

Elevation CD

Elevation BA

Room plan

OFFICE INTERIOR

F

A

E

B

D

C

F R E E L A N C E P R OJE C T C LIE N T - J& P DE S IG N S T U DIO

US E D S O F T WA R E S

Floor Plan

Elevation ABC

Ceiling Plan

Elevation DEF

Elevation BE

Elevation EB

Elevation FA

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION!