Architecture Portfolio. Leena Mohamed

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

LEENA MOHAMED ABDELRAHMAN

MEMBERSHIPS

Master of Science - Architecture for sustainabillty Politecnico Di Torino , Turin , Italy. 2022 - present.

Bachelor degree of Science in Architecture (Honor’s) Full time.

University of Khartoum , Khartoum , Sudan . 2012 - 2017.

Identity Engineering Company I Oct 2020 -AUG 2021 .

Assistant Architect Architecture design, Interior design, Render work and post-production

Project Management Bureau (PMB) Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 .

Junior Architect Construction contractor, procurement and project management.

Faculty of Architecture - University of Khartoum Apr 2018 - Oct 2018.

Teaching assistant Crit sessions, supervision, studio rounds, handling paper work,

Arch Mod Engineering Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 .

Office Intern Architectural consultancy, Interior design .

Visit Sudan Platform Mar 2016 - Present . Graphic Designer Social media platform for tourism and innovation.

Sudan architecture forum Nov 2014 - Present - Sustainable urban planning in Sudan

Behance Sudan Oct 2016 - Present - Event planer committee in Sudan

MAJOR PROJECT

University of Khartoum project

1- Graduation Thesis Title: Khartoum design distrect.

2- Sharjah Grand Hall, Art Gallery & Institute of African and Asians Studies

Project Management Bureau (PMB) project.

1- Qatar Initiative for Development of Darfur, South Darfur,Mershing village and Sani-Delib

SOFTWARE & DESIGN SKILLS

INTERSET

Photography and Making Maquette -passionate about capturing the essence of spaces and stuctures through visual media and am committed to creating polished and professional final products that exceed expectations.

Architecture Design

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Landscape Design

LANGUAGES

Arabic Mother tongue English C1 Italian A2

1.VIA TARTINI PUBLIC SPACE

ADAPTIVE PUBLIC SPACES STUDIO

General Info:

Politecnico di Totino

Atelier: Adaptive Public Spaces

Location: Via tartini, Torino, Italy

year:2023

Description:

Team:

Leena Mohamed Abdelrahman

Laura Valentina Paerez Ortega

Maria Fernanda Serna Entzana

The main design concept is to enhance existing green public spaces by creating new connections and strengthening current ones to make an interactive core with activities for all ages. The intervention area has two main curved paths that connect the residential core with the linear park in Corso Taranto and Via Pergolesi. The park design includes interactive activities to reinforce the sense of a familiar area and a recreational-dynamic space. The design idea is supported by functional guidelines, including intervention in motorized and soft mobility, functional circulation, land and vegetation treatment, thermal improvement, and water management design. The strategies introduced in the park design include depaving, creation of ground paths, totally permeable areas, and sustainable drainage systems to improve thermal gains and lower the relative temperature for park users in summer times.

EMBRACING EXISTENCES

2.VIA MARSIGLI 25 PUBLIC SCHOOL

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN B STUDIO

General Info:

Politecnico di Totino

Atelier: Green Building Design

Location: Via Marsigli,25 Torino, Italy

year:2022

Description:

Team:

Leena Mohamed Abdelrahman

Laura Valentina Paerez Ortega

Natalia Zuleta Arnedo

The renovation of a building to achieve a multi-proposal distributive space. Two different concepts were applied for the envelope according to the interior functionality and comfort requirements Changes were made to the vertical circulation to improve circulation and create staying areas for learning and recreation. Different envelope concepts were applied for classrooms and common spaces to ensure visual comfort and reduce solar loads. The renovation hypothesis was simulated to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies used, including opaque envelope insulation, correction of thermal bridges, glazing redesign, and shading elements. The results showed a decrease in temperature and heating demand, as well as a reduction in solar loads. Three typologies of classrooms were considered, and balconies were added as overhangs to improve solar load reduction and achieve prescribed daylight levels.

Adition and subtraction of spaces

Buffer spaces and classrooms re-orientation

Aditional envelop glass shading device

North side angled roof and classrooms typology

Decreasing solar loads through classrooms design

• The overall design for classrooms count with balconies as overhangs of 1.9 mts large for all clasrooms typology and the new shape of the room rotation creates a 4 mts extension as a vertical fin

22% less of solar loads in summer

Indoor air quality (IAQ) and indoor thermal comfort improved

• Openings designed to reach 12,3 volume change per hour in summer cases

• Allow a correct Indoor air quality and improve the indoor temperature

12,3 volume of air change per hour

Rotation of the classrooms 30° to the north

• Improve classrooms illumination and pedagogical experience

• Afford continued windows

50% area above target for daylight requirement

3. A LONG HISTORY OF DISPLACEMENT AT THE ASWAN HIGH DAM; A STUDY OF GEOPOLITICAL AND CLIMATIC CONTRIBUTORS

ARCHITECTURE, SOCIETY AND TERRITORY B STUDIO

General Info:

Politecnico di Totino

Atelier: Architecture, Society And Territory

Location: High dan, Aswan, Etgpt year:2022

Description:

Team:

Leena Mohamed Abdelrahman

Bella Dower

Monika Mako

project centres around an investigation into the Long History of Displacement at the Aswan High Dam and the geopolitical and climatic contributors that have led to this history. Through imagined future scenarios, we explore whether this pattern of displacement is likely to repeat itself.

Our work is divided into two panels, one focusing on the Long History of Displacement at the Aswan High Dam and the other focusing on the Geopolitical and Climatic contributors. In the centre of both panels is a context map of the Nile, highlighting the Nile flood plane pre- and post- Aswan Dam, the seismic activity as a result of the construction of the dam as well as the surrounding topology.

On either side of the map are our two imaged future scenarios for the Aswan High Dam area. Through an investigation into the possible future scenario’s we discovered a landscape of high polarity.

Orbiting around each scenario is a timeline intersecting at the Aswan High Dam territory. Through this timeline, intersecting and travelling in two different directions, we attempt to show the possibility of two different futures.

Both scenario’s centre around the question: The life-sustaining Nile water’s have been naturally fluctuating for centuries, but how much fluctuation can the landscape sustain?

WATER AS A THREAT (referring to the Flood scenario) and LACK OF WATER AS A THREAT (drought scenario)

4. KHARTOUM DESIGN DISTRICT

B.S GRADUATION PROJECT

General Info:

University of Khartoum

Location: Garden City, Khartoum, Sudan

year:2017

Description:

The concept design revolves around the idea of utilizing mandalas as a central theme to create an intelligent space that fosters creativity, spirituality, and cultural representation. The space aims to inspire individuals through its authentic and soulful ambiance. The concept draws upon the concept of mandalas, which are diagrams or geometric patterns symbolizing the metaphysical and symbolic representation of the universe. Traditionally used in various spiritual traditions as a tool for focus, spiritual guidance, and meditation, the mandala has evolved into an art form that represents African culture and traditions.

In this design, the square with four gates enclosing a circle and a center point serves as the basic form of the mandala. However, instead of using a circle, the design incorporates a cube to symbolize solidity and recognition, drawing upon the cube’s recognition as a Platonic form.

The use of circles and curves within the design represents landscape lines, creating a harmonious and flowing environment. Multiple levels of landscape are incorporated to enhance user movement, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Additionally, the design incorporates various spaces to increase the diversity of experiences for visitors.

5. SERVICE APARTMENT HOTEL

General Info:

University of Khartoum

Location: Khartoum, Sudan

year:2017

Description:

The main concept of the design is to create an energy-efficient building that takes advantage of natural airflow. To achieve this, the orientation of the building is crucial. The rooms are tilted at a 45-degree angle to optimize shading and shadowing from the sun.

By tilting the rooms, the building can effectively control the amount of sunlight it receives throughout the day. This helps to minimize heat gain during hot periods, reducing the need for artificial cooling and air conditioning. The shading and shadowing created by the tilt also help to create a more comfortable indoor environment by reducing glare and excessive heat.

Furthermore, considering the wind direction in Khartoum is northeast, the building design takes advantage of this natural airflow. The orientation and placement of windows and openings are strategically planned to capture and channel the prevailing winds into the building. This allows for natural ventilation, which helps to cool the interior spaces and improve air quality.

By combining the tilted rooms for shading and the utilization of natural air flow, the design aims to minimize reliance on mechanical cooling systems and maximize the use of natural resources for a more sustainable and energy-efficient building in Khartoum.

6. OFFICE BUILDING

B.S THIRD YEAR

General Info:

University of Khartoum

Location: Sikat st, Khartoum, Sudan

year:2016

Description:

it is a speculative investment office building with 26 story, The aesthetic appeal of the tower’s external envelope is matched by its environmental performance. Sheathed in silver, low-emissivity insulating glass, the tower’s single layer skin provides the maximum protection from solar heat gain while deploying a minimum amount of far;ade material. The silver coating has the unique quality of reflecting the heat-generating spectrum of sunlight (infrared, ultraviolet), while allowing the desirable visible light spectrum to transmit through the far;ade Moreover, the shingled panels provide self-shading of the main far;ades, with horizontal baffles in the re-entrant corners providing arlqitigngl sh.9ding -of the far;ade.

MAQUETTE &

PHOTOGRAPHY

WHEN ITS BLOOM PROJECT