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PORTFOLIO Department of Architectural Engineering The American University In Cairo Foundation Of 3D Design Doctor Aly Kandil Mariam Kamel 900221837

Spring 2023

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Can Yama Can

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Rectilinear

Curvilinear

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Lines In Space

Time

Break The Rules

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Curvi/Recti

Fragments

Planar Reconstruction

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Miniverse

Nylon Stocking Sculpture

Inside Outside

01 Assignment 1 06

"Can Yama Can" Reflection: This was my first experience creating a model from cans which was a little worrying. However, i liked my model as a first assignment submission.

Grading Feedback: Overall composition not bad, but when you look at it from different perspectives, the side view is planar, which is against the whole idea of the model.

Grade: 8.5 07

02 Classwork 1 08

Rectilinear Volumes Reflection: Using reusable clay for the first time was an exciting activity. The model i worked on had to be neat and well scaled with one another as per the grading criteria.

The model also had to follow the axis rule.

Grading Feedback: I needed better compositions as they were poor. However, overall good models and followed the axis rule.

Grade: 8.5 09

03 Assignment 2 10

"Here I am" Reflection: In this assignment, we were required to credit ate a rectilinear composition by the works of Guda Koster to express ourselves

Grading Feedback: The box was very dominant in the picture so it would have been better to show more of the body. The duck was a nice addition, since it was contrasting the background.

Grade: 8 11

03 Classwork 2 12

Curvilinear Compositions Reflection: Using clay, i had to make four models that presented curvilinear forms.

Thankfully, this workshop was very fun since i discovered i can make neat curvilinear forms.

Grading Feedback: Overall great compositions and very neat, but needed more variety as i overused the standing pin compositions.

Grade: 9

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04 Assignment 3 14

"Bubbletecture" Reflection: This assignment was extremely difficult, since we chose a semi complex building, Cathedral Of Brasilia. My group and i focused so much on the concept of tying the balloons instead of achieving the concept of the building itself.

Grading Feedback: The composition had very little similarity to the building. The only achievable thing was the color.However, Amazing crafting with the balloons was achieved.

Grade: 8.5 15

04 Classwork 3 16

Recti/Curvi Compositions Reflection: In this workshop we had to compose between rectilinear and curvilinear models, using five different shapes, which are centralized, linear, clustered, radian, and grid.It was very interesting to turn real life concepts into compositions.

Grading Feeback: Overall great compositions with good variations.

Grade: 9 17

05 Assignment 4 18

"El Shamadan" Reflection: This assignment was not difficult, however i underestimated it. I didn't take much time researching the concept however the execution of the compositions took alot of time.

Grading Feedback: In this assignment, we were required to come up with a theme for the candle, a concept, a style, and a scent if possible. I did fine in everything except i had no theme or concept for my composition.

Grade: 8 19

05 Classwork 4 20

Fragments Reflection: In this classwork, I had to make four models that presented fragmented forms.

By time I had knowledge on how to make spherical shapes and circular compositions. This classwork was particularly difficult to comprehend and execute, however, i managed to create the four models.

Grading Feedback: Models were well executed and neat. Also, they followed the axis rule, however, i needed a-little more variety.

Grade: 9 21

06 Assignment 5 22

"Carnival Of The Monobloc" Reflection: This assignment was one of my favorites, since we were asked to experiment using any materials, tools, substances we like.

For this chair i was aiming for a bloody scary look.

Grading Feedback: The chair was excellently executed, and very well themed. However, the placement of the top cut of the chair could be put in another way.

Grade: 9.5 23

06 Classwork 5 24

Planar Compositions Reflection: In this classwork, i was meant to compose four models using paper. Although paper looks light and gives off the impression that it is easy, it was fairly difficult. I struggled alittle in the begining, however, i got the jist and was able to finish on time.

Grading Feedback: The compositions were neat and followed the planar rules, but they needed more diversity in the cutting and shaping techniques.

Grade: 8.5

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"Mashrabeya" Reflection: In this assignment, we were required to get inspired by the mashrabeya and create an abstract composition reflecting our concept and inspiration.

Grading Feedback: The concept was very well researched, however, the execution could have been better. The box in the end needed more neatness as well as the overall composition.

Grade: 8 27

Concept Board https://www.stone-ideas.com/93647/climate-proof-construction-with-stone-mashrabiya/

These images demonstrate that the mashrabiya is secluded and damp on the inside, however, it bursts with light from the outside.

I am going to create a planar 3d model of light bursting out.

I made the decision to base my abstract composition on the effect that a mashrabiya's light has.

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https://www.archilovers.com/projects/51360/lam-lille-museum.html

Research Paper A typical wooden lattice screen or window known as a mashrabiya—also written mashrabeya or mashrabiyya—can be seen in many homes and structures designed in an Arabic architectural style.

Inspirations

Many purposes are served by the mashrabiya in conventional Arabic architecture.

Using the screen, people within a building may view outside without being seen by those outside, which is one of the major purposes. The mashrabiya's shape also offers shade and ventilation, which helps to keep the interior cool in hot temperatures. The complex mashrabiya pattern also acts as a decorative element, enhancing the building's façade with beauty and personality. The mashrabiya was sometimes employed as a sign of wealth and status since it was expensive to make and install.

Ultimately, the mashrabiya is a significant component of traditional Arabic architecture because of its utilitarian uses and beautiful appearance.

The mashrabiya's unique design enables concealment while yet let light and air to pass through. The screens are normally constructed of wood and decorated with geometric designs, frequently including Islamic calligraphy. In many contemporary structures in the Middle East and North Africa, the mashrabiya may still be seen. It has a rich history that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia.

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07 Classwork 6 30

Lines In Space Reflection: In this classwork, we were required to listen to twenty songs, and according to each song we create a wire composition.

This was fairly difficult but fun.

Grading Feedback: I did not have a variety of compositions, also all the lines are required to fly up in the air.

Grade: 8 31

08 Mid-Term 32

"Time" Reflection: Since i was already familiar with the six models we were supposed to do, this part did not consume my time. However, The word time was very complex to form into a composition.

Description: Using the concepts and principles of 3dimensional design, we were required to express the term “TIME” abstractly, using 3-dimensional modeling principles and formal ordering systems.

Grade: 81% 33

09 Makeup Classwork 34

Break The Rules Reflection: The makeup classwork was a well-needed bump in the grades. It required to do the opposite of what we learned throughout the whole semester. A bump that made me release all the negative energy collected throughout the semester because of deadline pressures.

Grading Feedback: Very good composition and followed all the rules correctly with heirarchy.

Grade: 9 35

09 Project-1 Feedback 36

Nylon Stocking Reflection: Nylon is known to be very stretchy, which was one of my main struggles. I had too much nylon left over, and i added glue layers without water, which made a very thick layer that was moist and resulted in cracks.

Grading Feedback: The crack effect was a very nice addition, even though it was unintentional. The composition needed alot of improvement and work. Also, determine better techniques with the glue and more neatness.

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10 Project-1 Submission 38

Nylon Stocking ‫الفيل االزرق‬

Reflection:

This project required alot of planning before hand and preparations. The search for the right nylon stocking size was difficult, including the process of painting the nylon with several layers of glue for a more confined composition. However, it was very fun and i ended up with a great model.

Grading Feedback: Great composition overall, however the texture could have been more spread out.

Grade: 92% 39

11 Make-up Classwork 40

Miniverse Reflection: This make-up classwork was a little different. It required a little nature in order to composition a building. Since my human creatures were already children, i decided to go for a camping themed play like area.

Grading Feedback: Very good composition and followed all the rules, however, could have added more to it.

Grade: 9 41

12 Final Project Mock-up 42

Inside Outside Reflection: Our project was centered around mirrors, so we decided upon creating an outside smooth calming feel with an opposite of a creepy inside feel. Meaning anyone entering the inside of our composition would not see himself properly, which was the element of surprise.

Grading Feedback: Very nice mock-up with a good concept.

However, it is important to pay attention to detail like closing up the corners of the model with 20cm mirrors.

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13 Final Project Submission 44

Inside Outside Reflection: Group projects are the most interesting since we bounce ideas off one another.

The final result turned out great, however, we had hoped for the interior sheets to give off more the clumsy effect. We bought four 50cm mirrors that reached the height of 2m. And 20cm to close off the edges. Then, we taped the mirror-like sheets on the inside using foam in order to get the clumsy effect and for the mirror not to look flat. Finally, we spray painted the ground to give the wood color a clean effect.

Grading Feedback: Overall, great effort.

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