Portfolio 2022

MARYAM AL NAHAWi

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

INTERIOR

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

URBAN PLANNING + LANDSCAPE DESIGN

MARYAM AL NAHAWI

Muwaileh, S h a r j a h, UAE

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Maryam.nahawi@gmail.com

Growing up in a home that appreciates art, creativity, education, and generosity shaped my personality and built my passion for designing unique environments and products.

Hearing my grandpa's voice saying, "People are enemies to what they don't know," pushes me to dig deep, search for better understanding, and learning new skills.

From designing small pens or jewelry to large architectural buildings and urban fabrics, No matter their scale and impact, I see all projects as opportunities to explore and innovate. Therefore I pure my heart into creating and designing each project. As my Mum always says, "what comes from the heart reaches the heart."

I still remember that windy, cold day when I was in bed, covering myself with a blanket and searching for housing case studies for a university project. I came across a mind-blowing article with a video demolishing Pruitt Igoe social housing project in ST Louis as it encourages crime and vandalism.

At that time, I didn't know how architecture could affect our behavior and well-being as humans. The video stopped me for a while and forever changed my perception and conviction of architecture. We, as architects, are responsible for designing a better urban and built environment for humanity. The social and emotional aspects are crucial and should be studied and considered.

Maryam Al Nahawi

Education

08-2017

National Theature, Al Marsam Al Hor

Abu Dhabi, UAE PHOTOGRAPHY

2010 - 2015

University Of Jordan Amman, Jordan BACHELORS DEGREE ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

2009 - 2010

AL Montaha

Secondary School

Abu Dhabi, UAE HIGH SCHOOL

Software

Experience

15/09/2015 - 31/05/2022

UNii ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY, ABU DHABI, UAE

CONCEPT ARCHITECT & SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Responsibilities:

- Initiate concept design from research, sketches, moods, etc..

- Preparing interior design sketches, mood boards, materials and FF&E selection along with leading interior design team to produce 3D renders and detailed drawings

DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

- Understanding the project contract and scope

- Preparing a draft project plan and timeline for the project planner

- Hiring sub-consultants and preparing LOA

- Leading and coordinating with internal and external teams to deliver submissions on time

SITE ARCHITECT AND PROJECT COORDINATOR

Responsibilities:

- Meeting clients and shareholders

- Coordinating with internal team, sub-consultants, contractors and suppliers

- Site inspections and reviewing shop drawings

DESIGN ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGNER

Responsibilities:

- Developing concept sketches

- Preparing 2D and 3D concept presentations

- Research and prepare concept narrative and sketches

01/05/2015 - 01/05/2016 (Started as full time job then continued as part time when I joined UNii till I finished one year)

Areas of experience

Interior design

Architecture design

Landscape design

Graphic design

Photography

Interests

Autonomous buildings

Environmental Psychology

Learning and Teaching

Exploring and research

SERENE STUDIO, TEXAS, USA

DESIGN ARCHITECT

Responsibilities:

- Designing the company portfolio, business cards, and visual questionnaire

- Designing houses layouts, exteriors and interiors

- Producing drawings set for authorities approvals

- Coordinating with structural engineer and authorities

2012 - 2014 (All University vacations till graduation)

RW ARMSTRONG, ABU DHABI, UAE ARCHITECT TRAINEE

Responsibilities:

- Delivering with the team CD, SD, DD and IFC drawings set and reports

- Producing detailed drawings

- Help in 2D and 3D visualization for design proposals

“For the past ten years, it has been a pleasure to work with Maryam. She joined my team as a student intern at first, and from the very beginning she had a great deal of talent, passion, and most significantly, discipline at a very early age. Following a few encounters with various offices, she returned to my team in Abu Dhabi and quickly established herself as a key member of the core group, taking on several duties ranging from idea generation, sketching, and project solving, all the way to the detailed stage.

Maryam is one of my coworkers that has grown the fastest, is a fantastic team player, a selflearner, and has excellent and adaptable values. Her commitment to her job and to design is exceptional and invaluable. She was constantly looking for a task, not a mission. Maryam was more than just a team member; she was the inspiration behind the whole design team, ensuring that all of the project's core principles were upheld. Maryam has always been a terrific addition to the squad and will continue to be a force of nature for any future teams.“

“ Maryam Al Nahawi is one of the best Architects/Individual/ Human Beings I got a chance to work with over the past years, she is a very talented person who is not only keen about herself, but also willing to support and inspire/ motivate people around her. Her love for architecture & interior design is very inspiring and she is always improving her skills & talent year by year, I have witnessed her constant growth and I believe that growth will keep on expanding and branching over the next coming years.

She takes her work seriously and always pursues her dreams no matter what. Her prime goal was always to do good and I would title her a Goodwill Ambassador. I personally recommend Maryam in any organization, firm, company or team.”

Omar Zoer Inspiring colleague

Archi. Raouf Abdulnabi My mentor for TEN years

Maryam Al Nahawi

Referees:

Archi. Raouf Abdulnabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONCEPT TEAM LEADER, UNii engineering consultancy

My supervisor and Mentor for 9 years

Mobile: 00971509238502

Email: raouf.abdelnabi@gmail.com

Prof. Wael Al Azhari, Amman, Jordan VICE DEAN OF SCIENTIFIC FACULTIES, University of Jordan

Academic Mentor, Email: w.alazhari@ju.edu.jo

Archi. Haytham , Abu Dhabi, UAE

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER/ TEAM LEADER, Khatib & Alami

Inspiring Architect

Mobile: 00971503247376

Email: haythammohamed_abdelrahman@yahoo.com

Archi. Rafal , Dubai, UAE

PROJECTS DIRECTOR, Roya international Hospitality & Project Management

Mentor, interior designer

Mobile: 00971543320777

Email: rafalridha@gmail.com

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN

Project Brief

This 435,600 sqm of land was bought by 2000 owners with their families to live in Hurghada, Egypt. The developer wants to create a unique family-oriented master plan that houses residential units and amenities.

Role and Scope

I was hired to participate in designing the master plan and rendering it for the final presentation.

Challenges and Contribution

Challenging the mind to build 2000 homes in 435,600 sqm with complete privacy, adequate vehicle network, and accessible social community spaces pushes me to examine the prototype of the district section.

For families to enjoy complete privacy, I initiated the stepping-building concept. Affording sunny homes, airy views, and delightful terraces. I proposed secured shaded parking to leverage the vast space at the ground floor level between apartments.

Establishing a green strip between buildings' backsides offers safe playground access and cheerful views for flats. The altering greenery on the roadside forces low car speed and introduces landscaping views for the roadside apartments.

PALATIAL STAIRCASE HALL

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

DESIGN

PALATIAL STAIRCASE HALL

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

INTERIOR DESIGN

COMPANY

LUXURY OFFICE RECEPTION

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

INTERIOR DESIGN

COMPANY

LUXURY OFFICE RECEPTION

MY ROLE DESIGNER

INTERIOR DESIGN

COMPANY

Maryam Al Nahawi Confidential

The Central National Archive Building

Maryam Al Nahawi

Challenge and Contribution

I joined the project in the competition's second round. The client loved the concept and the overall look but wanted to enhance the layouts and sections.

I worked intensively with the concept design leader after analyzing and studying project info (RFP, program, reference layouts from the client, and other case studies).

The Central National Archive Building

Maryam Al Nahawi

+ INTERIOR

VVIP PALACE

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

LANDSCAPE + INTERIOR

Role and Contribution

Leading and directing the interior design team to deliver design as per client preferred style.

Involved in Architectural and landscape design.

MARISSA RESIDENCE

MY ROLE DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER

Project Description

I was involved with the concept design team in a competition to renovate a residential building near the holistic site, Al Masjid Al Nabawi. The client wanted branded apartments with amenities and retail shops.

After winning the project, our company partner decided to assign me as a project design manager for this project, especially after succeeding in sea palace project as a project coordinator with a positive relationship with clients.

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

Role and Contribution

I directed internal teams and subconsultants to produce the IFC package and issue the permit within the project time frame, along with client liaison and preparing RFP and LOA.

Due to our performance and engaging client experience in the project, the client offered us the design project management of a larger designed commercial complex in Al Khobar, KSA.

COMMUNITY MARKETS

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

COMPANY

UNii Engineering Consultancy

CLIENT LULU Group International

EARTH MALL

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

Maryam Al Nahawi

+ INTERIOR

CREATIVE KID ACADEMY NURSERY

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

COMPANY

AL RAHA RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE BUA YEAR 2018

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

21,400 sqm each building

Maryam Al Nahawi

Project Brief

At a prime high end residential area with access to canal walk area and retails, 4 plots in a raw to be luxuries family oriented apartments and duplexes.

Challenges and Contribution

Leveraging from the area in between plots, a social hub and kids friendly space has been created for the tenants to enjoy safe outdoor activities.

All amenities from shared pools, gyms, party halls and sports activities have been placed to enjoy the best views while maintaining privacy for apartments through well studied space progression.

AL RAHA RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE BUA YEAR 2018

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

21,400 sqm each building

Maryam Al Nahawi

+ INTERIOR

ARMINIA NURSERY

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

COMPANY

UNii Engineering Consultancy

Creative Kid Academy

CLIENT

THANAYA

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

COMPANY

Project Challenge

How could we design a residential building that speaks to the offices' context while preserving the essence of home characteristics in a high-density location?

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

Maryam Al Nahawi

Role and Contribution

I collaborated with the concept design team to explore alternatives. We designed an animated facade with motorized perforated panels that could be opened in the morning to welcome natural light and closed at night to

ensure privacy while still viewing the surrounding.

The proposed concept caused the client to ask us to design five more residential buildings in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi.

HORSE ARENA

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

Maryam Al Nahawi

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR

COMPANY

UNii Engineering Consultancy

CLIENT Confidential

GAMEROOM

MY ROLE DESIGN ARCHITECT

LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

BUA 275 sqm YEAR 2016

DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS

Maryam Al Nahawi

DESIGN + DD

OTHER SKETCHES

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

OTHER SKETCHES

MY ROLE DESIGNER

LOCATION BUA YEAR

Maryam Al Nahawi

OTHER SKETCHES

MY ROLE DESIGNER

Maryam Al Nahawi

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

URBAN PLANNING + LANDSCAPE DESIGN DESIGN FOR HAPPINESS