Selected Work
Lina Alharthi Alsharif PORTFOLIO
Digital 2021
ax.on Transport Hub 2017 Hotel Sils 2017 01 02 03 07 08 09
AlUla 2021 PXW Pavilion 2021
Collaboration 2016
WACAFE
WACAFE
WACAFE Digital
City
Collaboration Project 2021
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
01. Grab and Go 02. Coffee bar
Baking area
04. Pick up zone
Sugar station
Coffee of the day
07. Community table
Storage area
Coffee of the Day Station
Wacafe Corner Stone
Grab & Go
Pick Up & sugar Station
Community Table
Baking area
Storage area
A lasting impression....
WACAFE AlUla
Collaboration Project 2020
AlUla , Saudi Arabia
The design offers a refined experience that tells the story of Saudi Arabia, drawing inspiration from the heritage of AlUla and the culture of Al Ahsa. It weaves a minimal, textured, and detailed narrative, presented in a contemporary, cohesive, and thoughtful way—uniquely tailored to the WACAFE experience.
Old Town AlUla is located in the narrowest part of the AlUla Valley, elevated slightly above the surrounding area. The town is crowned by the Musa bin Nusayr Castle, a historic citadel dating back to at least the 10th century.
WACAFE is situated in the heart of Old Town, AlUla Valley, and spans between two buildings.
Building 2
*Coffee Bar
*Bakery
*Roastery
*Retail Zone
Building 1
*Courtyard seating
*Rooftop Seating
*Seasonal Food experience
01. Bakery display
Retail display
Coffee bar
Baking area
Pick up zone
Roastery zone
Dining Area
Sugar station
Outdoor seating
Building 1
*Courtyard seating
*Rooftop Seating
*Seasonal Food experience
Building 2
*Coffee Bar
*Bakery
*Roastery
*Retail Zone
PXW Pavilion
Collaboration Project 2020 Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
A modern fusion of two cultures, the design offers an elevated experience that tells the story of Ahsa and Bahraini cultures, inviting users to explore and
discover. The PXW Pavilion is located at the heart of Digital City, offering a unique blend of Food, Coffee, and Culture.
FORM
The design deconstructs the form of an arch, resulting in three pavilions set on an elevated platform that seemingly floats above the grass. Abstract clusters of columns, broken up with
segments of lighting, draw inspiration from Al Uqayr and the Pearling Trail, creating a cohesive and harmonious story. The pavilion is a semipermanent structure, capable of being assembled and
Elevations
A minimal organic combination of .. crafted, raw, & greens .. create a unique material selection that is special to the Palmetto x WACAFE pavilion ..
Cafe order cashier
Grab & Go Fridge
GRASP PAVILION
Entry, first impression, wow factor.
BELONGING PAVILION refined dining experience.
GATHER PAVILION
cozy dining experience.
RITUAL PAVILION
coffee & retail experience.
Structure
LED Strip Light
6 mm Polycarbonate Sheet
Tan Travertine Stone Veneer
Column
grasp pavilion Section
WACAFE
Collaboration Project 2020
Damam , Saudi Arabia
BEAMS & COLUMNS
The project is a fit-out where the existing columns and beams are preserved in their original condition, becoming an integral part of the design. The concrete texture is paired with a grasscloth material, adding warmth to the space while emphasizing the architectural elements.
grasscloth
Concrete
Ground Floor plan
01. Retail Area
Fast Bar
Baking / cold storage
Dry storage
Service hall
06. Slow Bar
Community table
Quite Zone
Toilets
Shared work space 11. Meeting room
Quite room
Open work Zone
Mezzanine Floor plan
Kanzan Sociaty
Collaboration Project 2020
Alahsa , Saudi Arabia
The KANZAN experience is a thoughtfully crafted system inspired by the rich architectural heritage of Al-Ahsa.
The design features a layered and textured structure that draws on the region's distinctive forms and materials, creating a tactile environment that invites interaction.
Every element within the space is carefully designed to engage the user, encouraging them to touch, feel, and explore.
This immersive experience allows visitors to connect with the space on a deeper level, discovering the intricate details and stories woven into the design, all while celebrating the timeless beauty of Al-Ahsa’s architecture.
A minimalist fusion of stone, brass, wood, and greenery, inspired by the topography, architecture, and craftsmanship of Al-Ahsa— distinctly crafted for KANZAN.
Arch System
The arch concept is an abstraction of Al-Ahsa's iconic arches, realized through a layered, textured skeleton system. This design incorporates elements that pay homage to Al-Ahsa's topography—featuring mountains and springs—its craftsmanship, and its lush greenery.
Stone Arch
Cane Arch
Cane Arch
01. Retail zone
02. Dining zone
03. Roastery zone
04. Fast Coffee Bar
05. Slow Bar 06. Toilets
07. Bridge
08. Roastery Zone
09. Training zone
Competition 2020
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia Dohah Pavilion
A childhood lullaby .. can bring back precious moments
When hearing the lullaby ‘’dohaa ya dohaa’’ (ﺎﻫﻭﺩ ﺎﻳ
) we were taken right back to our childhood nostalgic moments.
‘’
‘’ seems to resonate through generations, passed on from generation to generation, a lullaby holds cultural knowledge and traditions.
A lullaby “
” is a soothing song or piece of music that is sung to children. Lullabies are often used to pass down or strengthen cultural roles and practices. The music is often simple and repetitive, convening heightened emotions, usually of love or affection. Rhythmically, there are shared patterns.
Moment Pavilion
The dohaa ( ﺎﻫﻭﺩ ) pavilion is designed to evoke childhood memories.
The dohaa ( ﺎﻫﻭﺩ ) pavilion is based on a simple and repetitive forms and materials conveying a sense of tranquility and ease.
The materials of the dohaa ( ﺎﻫﻭﺩ ) pavilion represent a contemporary representation of the Saudi identity. The interaction with the space opens up the conversation between guests of their different memories evoked by
User Journey
the experience. The pavilion experience unpacks the journey of a memory, when first hearing, smelling, touching to three experiences Pause, Pieces, and Moment.
The pavilion form was inspired by rhythm and repetition of a Lullaby. The lines was repeated and abstractly pivoted to create the main axis of the pavilion.
Pause Pavilion
Pause and remember .. When first entering the pavilion you are in a sense of Pause in a dark purposely lit space, mimicking stars and pattern you see when closing your eyes.
The roof cutout lets in narrow light beams reflected on the floor. The wall consists of a modular stone system.
Washers and bolts
Stainless steel sheet cladded ceiling
Stainless steel tube 25 mm
Riyadh stone desert white limestone
150 x 300 x 800 mm
Stainless steel channel
200 x 100 mm
Stainless steel sheet cladded floor
Assembly
Pieces Pavilion
Pieces .. Moving through you are in a space of movement and change, you start piecing the memory together. You interact with the space touch, hear, smell and connect.
Before you exit you are encouraged to write down a memory and add it
oasis granite pebble pre-assembled
Washers and bolts
Stainless steel tube 200 x 100 mm
Washers
Stainless steel sheet cladded ceiling Steel rode 25 mm
Black
Moment Pavilion
Moment .. a moment in life can shape the person you become. The lastexperience is where you start living in the moment. Entering through closely scattered columns leading to
open space. Unleash your playful self and interact with the pieces.
Assembly
Stainless steel sheet cladded ceiling
Stainless steel tube 25 mm
Rope mesh hammock
Najran Granite
200 x 150 x 800 mm
Stainless steel mounted plate
Stainless stell sheet cladded floor
50 mm black oasis granite with 15mm creaving to design
ax.on Transport Hub
Academic Project Spring 2017
Chicago , Illinois
Prof.
ax.on Hub is an inter-moble system of multiple component. The component by itself act as an individual, but when we create a link and connection between the components we create a system. We pair this system is paired with a stretched canopy to link the Components.
The canopy shape is generated from the different component on site, its organic shape bring social interaction to the central of the hub, and then redirect them to their destination.
Location
ax.on transport Hub is located in south Chicago next to an existing Green line (Metro station). This prime location will generate 2 more transport nods ( Bus Stop and Boat Stop)
Train Station
Area : 1400 Sqf
Area : 32000 Sqf
Hub Plaza
Boat Station
Area : 5200 Sqf
An Alternative working environment for people.
The inside of boat design is universal design that could create any desirable layout, more flexible to the needs.
It will invent a new way for boat tour.
The layout is a grid system that seats will plug in to be stable. This plug in system will create a more customized experience.
Boat
Academic Project Fall 2017 Chicago , Illinois
Prof. Anders Nereim
Prof. Carl Ray Miller
Hotel Sils is a luxury hotel in the picturesque town of Sils, Switzerland, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
The design create a serene and immersive retreat, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and landscape.
Central to the hotel’s concept is a thermal bath spa, utilizing the region’s natural thermal springs to provide guests with a rejuvenating wellness experience.
The spa features a range of therapeutic treatments, integrating the healing powers of water with a modern, minimalist
Hotel Sils
Apollonian Hotel Room Mechanical Wall Section
BETWEEN TWO BUILDING BETWEEN TWO BUILDING
Prof. Ann Lui Columbarum
Academic Project Fall 2016 Chicago , Illinois
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with an aging population and a rising number of deaths each year. A common custom in the city is for families to visit the burial sites of their ancestors, particularly during special holidays when offerings such as money and food are brought to honor them.
This proposed program aims to create a structure within the spaces between buildings,
utilizing the area above the ground level while keeping the ground level accessible to the public.
By introducing this new program, the design fosters shared facilities that serve both the existing residents and the new users, providing a space that honors cultural traditions while integrating with the community’s daily life.
Proposed Location
HUNG HOM NEIGHBORHOOD
The main case study site is the (United Buildings Yin on Court) in Hung Hom neighborhood, Funeral District. The program will include the Memorial areas, ritual burning, and Cafe area.
The niches wall forms the skin of the columbarium. Every time the niche wall add more units the surface of the building change
Structure Components
GLAZING WITH FRITTED
Niche Wall growth
Niche Wall
Existing building Garden alley Steel skeleton
Glazing with fritted pattern
Niche wall growth
Niche wall
Ground Floor Plan
Garden ally Cafe
Ritual Burning
Pop up Exhibition
Academic Project Spring 2016 Chicago , Illinois
Prof. Thomas Kong
The Exhibition presents the multitude of influences on Mies’s thinking about architecture and its physical manifestation by utilizing the interior of the post office and the exterior plaza.
An overhead structure physically links the division between the inside and the outside and supports
the different exhibition canopies.
The structure also metaphorically links and calls to attention the design process, which moves between text, images and ideas in the development of the architectural object.
Site Plan Exhibition Journey
Indoor Exhibition typology
Mezzanine Floor Plan
Type A
Video Screening
Type B Furniture Piece
Type C Exhibit Display
Reception Area Section
Cross Section
OUTSIDE / PLAZA
INSIDE / EXHIBITION
Mies Buildings About Mies
Exhibition Program
Prof. Benjamin Nicholson Bird Observatory
Academic Project Fall 2015 Chicago , Illinois
This project is centered around creating a unique architectural space that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment of Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and Lake Michigan.
The goal is to enhance the experience of visitors while preserving the sanctuary's delicate
ecosystem, offering a space that serves a wide range of people for different purposes.
By carefully designing defined paths and designated areas for bird watching, the project ensures that the sanctuary’s natural habitat remains undisturbed.
Site Significant
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary extends dramatically into the Lake Michigan shoreline on the north side of Chicago. Although it is cherished as one of the few remaining “wild places” within the city, the sanctuary is man-made, created in the
1930s when fill material was placed on the lakebed. Since its development, Montrose Point has become a crucial stopover for migratory birds along the shoreline, gaining international recognition among ornithologists for the diverse range of bird species that frequent the area.
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MONTROSE POINT
LINKON PARK, CHICAGO, IL
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MONTROSE POINT
LINKON PARK, CHICAGO, IL
Design Concept
The lower part of the structure is anchored to the ground, facing the lake's wind, while the upper observatory platform reaches out toward the sanctuary, inviting visitors to engage with the nature around them. The design uses a concrete base supported
by steel tubes, which hold the upper platform in place. A hydraulic elevator in the core and surrounding staircase provide easy access.
To enhance the experience, structural arches extend into the lake, creating waves that crash against them. This interaction between architecture and water
brings a dramatic, immersive quality to the space, blending the built environment with the natural elements
Because the location of the observatory, along side of the pier, structural arches extended to the lake water to generate a force that makes waves hit it and create a dramatic experience.
Twist -
Extruding Shifting
Bird Sanctuary Structure
Extrude Twist Shift
Main Entrance
Secondary Path
Bird life Drawing
The bird drawing follows the life journey of the blue-gray gnatcatcher, highlighting the distinct experiences of both the male and female birds from the end of migration to its beginning.
The drawing illustrates the four seasons of the year, capturing
different stages in the birds' lifecycle. It portrays their migration patterns, how they meet, defend their territories, and the tragic challenges they face while protecting their nestlings. Ultimately, it shows how the family travels together to reach their next migration destination.
This drawing offers a glimpse into the incredible and often overlooked journey of these tiny birds as they navigate the trials and triumphs of migration, emphasizing their resilience and connection to the changing seasons.
