Alsinan Portfolio

a collection of designs and creative works by

e s ig n s a n d c r e a t i v e w o r k s b y

mo alsinan

Mo hammed Alsinan a hu m a n a des ig ner a v i sual i zat i on s p ec i al i s t a fi lmm a k e r a fe m i n ist

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MO HAMMED ALSINAN

University of Kansas

Master of architecture | May 2018

Master of Architecture, Health&wellness | 2017-2018

Bachelor of Architecture | May 2016

About Me

moalsinan91@gmail.com | (785) 424-4317

https://www.linkedin.com/in/moalsinan/ https://issuu.com/moe.sinan/docs/portfolio_-_2023

As a creative designer and director, have spent the last 5+ years partnering with 30+ clients in a variety of industries, including: Financial services, Design tech, Entertainment, and Healthcare.

I have managed all visual features of a project and have utilized different technologies to bring visions to life for clients.

My ability to deliver success is built on a foundation of strong work ethic, an eye for details, and a quest for the most recent procedures, methods and techniques to improve the outcomes.

I have consistently demonstrated effective collaborating skills to ensure ideation, creation, designing and implementing client driven solutions.

Led and worked with teams of designers to ideate, create, design and implement design solutions aligned with clients vision and expectations.

Design Work & Leadership Experience

Gensler | Designer - Visualization + Technical 2022

• Develop and execute strategic concepts for Fortune 500 companies worldwide

• Consult with internal and client teams to deliver concepts through all design phases

• Visual Production liaison for 32 individuals including principals, designers, and techinical architects

• Studio social committee lead focusing on organizing lunch+learns, project wins, to drive community engagement

Unispace | Designer - Visualization Specialist 2019 - 2021

• Worked on 20+ project designs from master planning to interiors as defined by the clients

• Led the North America visualization team to deliver designs which aligned with client expectations

• Created 20+ videos and flythroughs of designs/strategy for RFPs and clients meetings to win proposals

• Facilitated 8 social events to expand the client network connections and relations

• Worked with hundreds of interiors and furniture representatives to dource samples/products for design projects

UIC + iitAIAS | Education & Mentorship 2021

• Demonstrated social/professional practice to students at UIC based on my professional experiences

• Mentored 32 students and young professionals throughout their job hunting and interview process

• Helped students and young professionals build resumes and portfolios

Dewberry | Design Technician 2018 - 2019

• Worked on programing, construction documents, and design development phases of projects

• Produced visualization and graphic designs to communicate projects design concepts to 3+ clients

• Built a strong relationship with 2 clients through site verifications and meetings

Pulse Design Group | Healthcare Architectural Intern 2017 - 2018

• Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and marketing on 4 projects

• Developed and worked on healthcare designs for hospitals and treatment centers

• Expanded marketing efforts at in person events and through social media channels

KU SADP | Graduate Teaching Assistant + Media Production 2016

• Built a strong relationship with 50 students to ensure their ability to understand assignments

• Taught 5 3D modeling programs to help students develop their design projects

• Assisted 3 professors with lessons during class time

• Organized weekly schedule plans throughout the semester to help improve learning progress

• Built a strong relationship with professional faculty to advocate the school’s program

KU Applied English Center | Language & Cultural Liaison 2012 - 2016

• Assisted 80 new international students and welcomed them to the program

• Helped students to improve their language skills through daily meetings

• Produced 10+ educational activities to enable student success

• Worked with staff to create activities and meetings to ensure orientation was a success

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DVERTI S IN G TE C HN O L OG Y

A collection of design projects through the creator’s eye. The visual skill and the ability to envision untold stor ies is what makes these fl ythroughs and design projects unique as each of these projects has its own story to tell through design

A gallery of art pieces that were sitting in the mind of the creator. Look ing through it and wonder ing how these art pieces can be sold to the hearts and souls. It’s the appreciation of art and technology all together while craving for more ..

Throughout academic Design and Fellowship exper ience, and professional practice, these projects were selected among the rest so showcase the creator’s design creativity and the stor ies to be told for each project.

Th s project i s un ique i n so many ways. From the start to the end, there were many ups and down to fi nal i ze the workplace design for such a reputabl e beaut y b rand

To meet the ex pectation and the cl ient’s needs i s never eas y to accompl sh, but the vi sual th i nk i ng and creativity w i n over thi s s tuat on.

To be able to vi sual ze the design and walk through each and every deta i l of t i s the most successful way to sat s fy the cl ient! https://vimeo.com/609346512 p///

Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough

Media Production | Workplace Design

With a short deadl i ne given, the pro ect started f rom scratch and was ab l e to make it on t me!

The design for med ia production workplace can go above and beyond w ith all the fun and i nnovative ideas. Work i ng w ith a cl ient that trusts the team can onl y results n success!

And what would be the best way to tell the story behi nd the design for a med a production company other than a fl ythrough to demonstrate the deta i ls and all the deci sions were made to come up w ith the fi nal p roduct

Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough

Sport Company | Workplace Design

Mak i ng thei r workplace represent thei r spi r it i n every event they sponsor was the ma i n challenge for a well known sport company design process. Goi ng through the markable events that made hi story was a keypo nt to help develop the design process for the company’s headquarter of fi ce. The vi sual i zation for th i s project spec fi cally i s out of th i s world, for wh ich it sold the design the moment the cl ient saw it. It su re touched thei r sou s befo re thei r m i nds wh ich made th is a WIN! https://vimeo.com/609418062

Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough

Network Company | Workplace Design

Among the most popular network ng compan ies i n the world, th s part cular company has ts own cultural reputation, wh ich makes it special Design i ng a workplace for th i s cl ient, and i n the city of Ch icago, was one of the most beautiful ex per iences. To th i nk outs de the box and design someth i ng unusual yet very creative and phenomenal, was the path the team app roached to end up w ith the fi nal results, wh ich d idn’t d i sappoi nt the cl ient!

The an i mated fl ythrough along w th the g raph ic works helped tell i ng the story and why certa i n areas were designed the way they are. I usua lly say that the art of the v i sual i zat i on s p eaks louder than the words descr b i ng it!

Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough

Healthcare Provider | Workplace Design

For a healthcare p rovider company, it’s not an eas y task to make it look and feel residentia l.

Per the cl ent’s request, the design ntent ons needed to be d ifferent than most - if not all - healthcare p rov der compan es. The work place had to feel l ke “a home” for th i s company’s employees. The d i rection of the design along w ith the creat ve team work ended up w th the most trendy, yet coz iest workplace design i n the city of Ch icago

I personally enjoyed mak i ng the fl ythrough and pay i ng attention to deta i ls that speak for th s design and its journey ... https://vimeo.com/609421721

Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough

E nter i ng the AIA F i lm Challenge 2020. I have put together a 1:30 m n short fi lm/documentary proposi ng to rebui ld Bei rut due to the recent d i saster that happened on Aug ust 4th 2020 In the fi lm, I’m proposi ng a susta nable, affordable and san tary housi ng project for those mpacted by the recent explosions n Be rut. The project i s designed to leverage ex i sti ng resources to create temporar y homes to susta n the commun t y as they rebui ld I was chosen to run for People’s choice, and even though the fi lm d idn’t make it to fi rst place, I was happy and p roud to be people’s second choice as the i ntent of th s project was to help bui ld the commun ty Click here to watch the animated design fl ythrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHv4qoI j2TM

A s a start up company, it’s of ten found that it m ight be d if fi cult to persuade the costumer w ith the stor y of the company and what it offers.

Through bra i nstorm i ng and storyboard sessions, the creator and the busi ness owner came up w th the idea of i ntroduci ng h i s name i n the logo i n a creative way that comes along w ith what he does.

It’s all about v sual i zat on and produci ng g reat pictures and footages to the world through the lenses of came ras.

Putti ng the owner’s name “Mo” and sell ng it n the action i s an excellent way of ntroduci ng the b rand to the wo r ld..

Mo-tion Production s a company that sees the world through un que stor ies and creative m i nds.

When it comes to technology, everybody gets excited!

We l ive i n a fast-pace world that designed by technology, and havi ng a smart phone i n the pocket or a laptop at the of fi ce, tablet on the go, or even a TV screen n the l ivi ng room i s a must to stay connected w ith the world.

Samsung i s a well know brand that connects people and the world together through its p roducts and not the apps.

To th i nk about a way to present that brand to the world, we have to be aware of how technology has ts own affects on us and that it has a huge mpact on our routi ne.

The development of th i s logo addresses si mpl icity and creativity.

Blend i ng all colors to si mpl if y it and also i ntroduce neuture colors i n cons deration of how technology i mpacts our vi sions and the way we identif y colors. Spl tti ng the name nto two parts by m i rror i ng the letter “S” that represents the brand to leave the two parts connecti ng i n a way that hasn’t been ntroduced before. Th i s whole p rocess c rcles back to the idea of how th s brand connects the world together i n so many ways

We all know that fast food are fast to made and we usually eat it on the go. To combi ne fast food and healthy options s a un ique combi nation, and w ll always w n. Mi x i ng g reens w ith protei n w ll eventually result i n healthy l ifestyle and longer l ives. Th nk i ng about tell i ng that short story through the logo i s also another success. It’s a compar i son between “d i ne i n” and eat a decent meal, and “On the Go” sandw ich that ful fi ll the body and the heart w ith no reg rets.

The dea beh i nd every logo and signage, i s the connection between the i nd ividual and the usage of the product. Wh i le one m ight prefer a luxur ious option to stay i n wh i le travel i ng, others enjoy the feel i ng of home and cozy places. Ai rbnb offers var et y of options to stay when you choose your desti nation. No matter the p r ice you pay, you w ll always feel l i ke home when you book w ith Ai rbnb. Look i ng at the logo and wonder i ng how t speaks louder and connects w ith everyone sees it. The cursiveness represents the calmness we all fi nd i n the a i r, wh ch demonstrates the feel i ng of bei ng at home l ke you never lef t your own. Keepi ng two letters w ith the scheme colors that has been used n the or igi nal idea to i llustrate the or igi n of the company j ust l i ke how we all do when we renovate our homes, we of ten fi nd someth i ng that rem i nds us of the old days.

Chicago, IL

Crossing The Line

Design Competition | Chicago

The New Line

Chronic Stresses of taxation, unemployment, inefficient transportation and violence are weakening the fabric of Chicago. The New Line offers Chicago a means to survive, adapt, and grow.

Growth in the form of development has a history of creating lines that divide the Chicago region. Post-World War transportation infrastructure and suburbanization was followed by neighborhood decline as freeways tore traditional neighborhoods apart. New housing opportunities shifted demographics and many older neighborhoods declined. Today these lines are healing, neighborhoods are revitalized and traditions are re-built. How do we create a new basis of economic growth without redrawing lines that divide?

The New Line defines a path for smart growth that builds upon a framework of massive public works development not seen since the 1930’s. The new line creates opportunities for immediate expansion and growth while maintaining the best of Chicago neighborhoods.

The New Line creates a fiscal strategy of jobs programs allowing precision redevelopment in existing neighborhoods to proceed without the need for reckless clearing of historic context.

The New Line resolves existing transportation alignments in the region while supporting future transportation models of drone deliveries and autonomous vehicles.

The land mass of Chicago will be expanded. Man-made islands and associated transportation have proven viable as means of economic development from Denmark to Dubai to Tokyo. The new line defines a new resilient Chicago.

The New Line

Resilience

Chicago is a member of 100 Resilient Cities with a specific goal focused on identifying and integrating the needs of its vulnerable populations, building community cohesion, and reducing crime. Severe weather creates challenges of high water along Lake Street and within the city and blizzards create havoc on infrastructure, transportation and economy. The New Line distributes resources and opportunities to all with connectivity between lifestyles and vulnerable populations, offers a protected harbor to the lakefront region and creates microclimate conditions that dissipate the lake effect snows.

Transportation Economy

Transportation is changing, personal and commercial modes of travel are evolving yet the traditional growth pattern of the hub and spoke remains important. Historic Chicago transportation alignments are based on railroads and great lakes shipping. When overlaid by the traditional hub and spoke interstate freeway system in the 1950’s neighborhoods were devastated and Lake Michigan blocked the completion of the rim. The New Line completes the outer rim of transportation mitigating congestion at the hub with only positive impacts to existing neighborhoods.

Job creation is a key element of The New Line. Initial development supports manufacturing and construction followed by a balanced economy of services, government, agriculture and education. The fishing industry will be revitalized as biodiversity increases around the new land masses.

Urban Food Production

Urban Land Institute has defined agrihoods as single-family, multi-family, or mixed-use communities built with a working farm or community garden focus. The new line land mass creates a viable base of production and minimizes the processing and transportation aspects of the farm to table equation.

Infrastructure

A net zero approach to infrastructure development is supported by a layered approach to energy production and carbon offsets. Vertical axis wind turbines gather breezes from offshore and highway traffic to power street lighting. Regenerative building envelopes balance loads within the east loop development. A symbiotic relationship with Lake Michigan recycles water and provides tertiary treatment systems improving aquatic ecosystems on and off the lake.

The New Line - Redefining the boundaries of Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area

Arcology

East Loop City is an arcology, an urban environment founded on social and economic interaction minimizing the use of energy, raw materials and land. The selfcontained mixed use community is developed within a mega-scale roundabout where visitors will find parking and loading docks on the lowest levels with aquaculture and hydroponics below and residential, commercial, educational and governmental facilities above. Ecofriendly transportation is provided for both horizontal and vertical destinations which are constructed over a framework of physical support structure and utilities.

At 45 million square feet and 600 feet of height

East Loop City has ten times the floor pace of Willis Tower at less than half the height. This creates connectivity and conditions for social interactions that are not found in typical office or condominium towers. A true compact urban environment where residents work and live with all amenities within easy walking distance.

East Loop City is a major urban destination with cultural, exhibition, arts, entertainment, and retail that build upon the existing Chicago institutions. Its breathable skin transforms from summer to winter while optimizing daylighting and views. Low carbon energy generation and on-site renewable design strategies support a net zero approach to energy management that does not rely on existing Chicago area infrastructure.

Future Active City Case Studies

• A $2.7 billion economy has proven beyond a doubt that this 1912 development was not a folly. Following a hurricane in 1935 the State of Florida reconstructed the destroyed bridges, constructed roadways, and dredged and re-defined natural island forms.

Fossil-Free Energy Production

The islands of The New Line will provide a base for green technologies. Referencing a similar project in Denmark, the largest island will be home to a waste to energy plant that will handle the regions population. When waste to energy is combined with the heat storage, wind mills, and other green technologies the CO2 reductions will be significant.

• Palm Islands are three artificial islands, on the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Creation of the islands started in 2001. As of November 2011, only Palm Jumeirah has been completed. Each island will be host to a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centers and will add a total of 520 kilometers of beaches to the city of Dubai.

• Is a series of artificial islands constructed by the Dutch government. The main aims are to create breeding grounds, islands and coast line and to improve the water ecology. The new three square mile nature reserve will be accessible to tourists.

• Is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district, and has developed since the 1990s as a major commercial, residential and leisure area.

• Designed by Norman Foster this arcology is have 27 million square feet of floor space with a height of 1450 feet. Inside Crystal Island, there is planned to be an exhibition and performance space, cinema, hotel and apartment complexes, along with office and retail space, and a school for 500 international students.

Flagler’s Folly, Florida Keys

Palm Islands, Dubai

Marker Wadden Islands, The Netherlands

Odaiba, Tokyo

Crystal Island, Moscow

Educational Institution

Design Entry

Waubonsee, IL

Main Challenge | Proposal

Between a Lecture Hall and the Student Center l ies an opportun t y to bolster student l ife on campus wh i le connecti ng students to a number of ex i sti ng resources. The i mmed ate ci rculation and space needs for student prog rams are clear, and then there’s the opportunity to transform the student exper ience by mak i ng th i s fac l ity a hub for student l ife. Th s Campus i s look ng for a student ife i nk that provides an i ndoor connection and a student gather i ng and study space Creati ng a student gather i ng space requ res attractors. Food and coffee, vi si ble activity, easy access, comfortable furn iture, and connections to resources broaden the appeal of th i s t ype of faci l ity and help to make it a place where students want to lounge Prox m it y to classrooms and amen ties are i mportant factors for success ful study spaces. Beyond the locat on, students want the abi l it y to choose between envi ronments that var y i n terms of: pr ivacy, s ze, furn ture, and technology. They also value opportun ties to move seamlessly between focused study, social zation, and enterta i nment. A d rect connection between Lectures Hall and the Student Center will provide protection from the elements, and lounge furn ture will prov de students an opportun ty to sit. This link prov des the opportunity to do even more. It’s an opportunity to create a dynamic student hub that spurs all sorts of connections: indoor-outdoor, student-to-student, student-to-faculty, and student-toresources. By creating a place where students want to be, you can introduce them to advisors, classmates, books, d scuss ons, student organ zations and other valuable resources that they might not have otherwise discovered.

Diagrammatic Sketch

PROPOSED EXTERIOR RENDERINGS | Aerial - Perspective

Veterans Wellness Village | Healthcare Design Competition

ARCH 808 | Capstone Studio Spring 2018 Prof. Cai

Burke County | Morganton, NC

• The primary employment sectors are healthcare, education and the manufacturing industry.

• There is a need for public transportation.

North Carolina has a high veteran population but not a dedicated rehabilitation center.

Morganton | Site Conditions

Downtown Greenway

Commercial Center | Morganton Heights

Connection

New Broughton Mental Hospital To be occupied in 2019

Blue Ridge Hospital

Existing Broughton Mental Hospital Built in 1886 Soon to be un-occupied

Western Piedmont Community College

Problem Statement | Thesis Conceptual Zoning

Give back to the veterans what they lost amidst the chaos and harshness of the combat zone by creating an environment that enables them to transition back nto the commun ty. Leverage the exist ng resources of the landmark mental health campus of the Broughton hospital in Morganton, North Carolina, and return the site to a state of wellness as a combination of Healthy Environment, Revitalized Community, and Veterans Transition. y, All of these brought together w ll create an intricate layer with n the urban fabr c of the campus to cater to the financial, physical and mental health of the veterans and help them transit on successfully into the community by successfully revitalizing the historic campus that would create an experiential journey for its vis tors to explore the history set in a modern context

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

EDUCATION

Mixed Use - 328,332

SF

Healthcare - 190,620 SF Veterans Mental Health Primary Care Physical Therapy

Residential (Adaptive Reuse) 277,000 SF Transitional Housing Nursing Home Assisted Living

Administration - 18,984 SF Convention Halls (Adaptive Reuse) 72,000 SF Hospitality (Adaptive Reuse)- 58,662 SF

Commercial - 57,066 SF Retail Food Outlets Recreation

Name : Mary Age : 35 years old

Status : Single mother | 2 kids Case : Sexual Trauma

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When n t ally reach the campus, I register at the reception (1) and, check nto the guest house (2) and pay a v sit to the mental health cl nic (3) to work out a rehab program. I get a job at the nearby blue-ridge hosp tal and take up one of the un ts n the affordable hous ng (4) neighborhood. I go for regular sessions at the outpat ent sexual trauma clin c (3) after dropp ng off my kids at the daycare center. I use the trails and bus to move around the campus, I go to the rec fac l ty (5) to work out and am an active part c pant at the commun ty farming (6) program. Two and a half years later meet Bruce.

Name : Bruce Age : 42 years old Status : Single Case : Severe PTSD , Substance abuse

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After registering at the reception (1), I take the c rcu t bus to the new hospital (2) and get adm tted into the inpatient un t. I receive treatment for substance abuse and PTSD ssues for a month after wh ch I move into the trans t onal hous ng (3) at the beautiful old h stor c building. get a diploma from the commun ty college (4) followed by job training (5) to work in the manufacturing industry. During this t me, I continue my treatment for PTSD n the outpatient clinic (2). After two years, I move nto one of the apartments n the affordable hous ng (6), get a job and start iving there having trans t oned completely nto the c v l an world. I then meet Mary and we get married

Name : Steve Age : 75 years old

Status : Widower Case :TBI resurfacing, Rheumatism

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On arrival at the reception (1) and I get checked n, and am led to one of the ass sted iving (2) units. The next day v s t the pr mary care geriatric cl n c and also the TBI cl n c (3), where I get treatment at the Ger atric day treatment center. I go for regular physical therapy sess ons (4) and my TBI also gets treated. love spend ng time at the daycare interact ng with the k ds, tak ng a stroll through the community street (5) adjo n ng my ass sted iving home, and enjoy talking to fellow veterans at the din ng halls and l v ng room areas. Recently my health deter orated with age, and move to the nurs ng home (6) to get proper care in my final days.

• Connects the historic campus to the existing mental hospital

• Numerous narrow wings to let in adequate natural light

• Mental health component oriented towards the mental hospital

• Primary care clinic oriented towards the community at the historic campus

3. COURTYARD4. WELCOMING

• Formation of multiple courtyards to form enclosed outdoor spaces

• Staggered blocks to minimize building shadow from blocking natural light

• Partially opening the courtyards to create a more welcoming entrance

• Central court retains enclosure to create secure garden

Veterans Integrated Care Center | Daylight + Sustainability

Food Design- Community Farming

Acute Inpatient Terrace

Mental Health Courtyard

Active Courtyard

Solar Panels

Veterans Integrated Care Center| Floor Plans

5500 SF D.T. Geriatric Geriatric 3233 SF Rehab 3233 SF Level 1

Lobby + Waiting 5000 SF Dining 2000 SF Daycare 10000 SF Peds Clinic 3233 SF Women’s Clinic 3233 SF Adult Clinic 3233 SF Community Health 6467 SF 2780 SF Admin. 3000 SF Lobby + Waiting

Residential Inpatient 15000 SF Healing Garden Residential Inpatient 15000 SF

Family Garden Outdoor Rehab

Therapeutic Gardens

D&T 4000 SF

Family Lounge 6500 SF Therapy & Treatment 7000 SF Rehab Treatment 11000 SF

Admin & Support 6000 SF

Level 2

6250 SF D.T. General N 50

Veterans Integrated Care Center| Floor Plan Zoning + Circulation

Zoning

Outpatient Clinics

Acute Inpatient

16500 SF Acute Inpatient 16500 SF Acute Gardens

Circulation

Veterans Integrated Care Center | Perspective Sections - Lobby - Residential Inpatient Room - North Entrance

Perspective Section | Community Health Exam - Courtyard - Active Courtyard - Gym - Geriatric Day Treatment

Perspective Section | Primary Care Clinic - Daycare - Dining - Lobby - Mental Health Inpatient

Burnett County Courthouse

ARCH 609 | Comprehensive Studio Spring 2017 Prof. Trefry

| Alsinan Badawi

Burnett County | Austin, TX

CONCEPTS - SELF OVERVIEW OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

An Aerial ViewA Prominent LandscapeA Cloud Formation

This aerial view is of a series of bodies of water that are all connected at one end. The many branches of this formation shows how easily the truth can be hidden between the lines, and that is why finding the truth is always difficult in the justice system. However, if we could go back to the source we can discover the truth. As shown in this picture, getting the source may not always be easy. Because of that bad people can get away with fabricating the truth to get what they want, which is why we have becoming so untrusting of the justice system.

3D DIAGRAMS

This is an image of a water fall. This image shows two elevations, similar to the American justice system where some people are placed on top and treated differently from those at the bottom. However, the water naturally flows down steam, proving that even those on top can fall, showing the connection between the top and bottom. The water can be used to penetrate the division between those on top and those at the bottom. Also because of the elevation change, we can see how difficult it is for those at the bottom to make it to the top.

This is an image of a cloud formation that struck our attention. The formation is mostly calm seeming except for one part on the right side of the page. This shows that there are two sides to the justice system – showing division between the right and the left side within the system. If we combined the two sides of justice, we can understand it and make it better. The chaotic part can show that even though things may seem calm, the back story can be chaotic, however we never like to face that side, we usually focus on the calm and good. – denial?

The perfect squareBreaking the square apart Massing and programming

d concr

We started concrete design work in earnest for the new Burnett County Courthouse. This building is tasked with supporting the courts and sheriff’s judicial presence as well as cementing a local civic presence as the figurehead building of the entire county. The project is approximately 50,000 square feet, contains 3 courtrooms, probation and pretrial services, the District Clerk’s office, sheriff’s facilities, and other support programs.

Combining the programAdding the courtroom

The final form

Third Level

To create our final form, we referred to our concepts rather than looking for precedents to follow. We wanted to relate everything to our ideas about the justice system, and we created a form that represented that. Designing an imperfect shape was exciting, yet it developed greatly through our design process. Our concept included using a perfect shape to represent the idea of the justice system in a perfect world, but because our world and the people in it are imperfect, this shape is broken and damaged as people try to hide the truth.

Judge’s Chamber

District Courtroom Jury

Pretrial

District Attorney

Public Defender

We decided to represent our concepts in different ways. For the windows, we broke away from the regularly shaped windows and used imperfect shapes to represent injustice, because we do not live in a perfect world. Throughout the building we emphasized the breaking up of the perfect square with the shape of our rooms and their locations, except in the public spaces. These public spaces, where everything can be heard and seen, are the only piece that we saved from the initial perfect shape, and we refer to this as “the spine.”

West Elevation

East Elevation North Elevation South Elevation

West Section

North Section

PUBLIC LOBBY | DISTRICT LOBBY EXTERIOR VIEW | DISTRICT COURTROOMS

Chicago Lyric Opera

ARCH

Team | Alsinan Jensen Ahammed

608 | Design Studio Fall 2016 Prof. Grabow Navy Pier | Chicago, IL

Thinking about a symmetrical design would be the first thing that comes to mind when looking at the vantongerloo piece. Taking advantage of that, it is clear to see it through our design

As one of the strong precedents we had as a whole class, Winspear got the most attention to make us look into the idea of transparency lobby where you can see through inside/outside. The huge cantilever structural roof was something we considered in our design as well.

John’s Tower unique Plaza is something to talk about. Everyone seems to enjoy the atmosphere of the plaza that creates a playful zone around the tasty restaurants and the shops surround the tower. Applying the idea of plaza would make the Opera house more useful and would increase the economy. The more people visit the Opera, the more money we make.

vantongerloo framedWinspear Opera HouseJohn Tower Plaza

As a team of three, we agreed on the idea of “easy plan”. To make everything easily accessible and clear to travel through. Starting from the plaza where people could have a time to enjoy the nature and the view of Chicago skyline as well as the beautiful Navy Pier. Accessing the design from the west side to face the lobby. A main bar is located in the first level along with the lobby main level, then people can find a table of drinks in every floor they go to. In the Top level, we decided to open a signature restaurant that stands out for our design, to be called “ the restaurant above the Opera”.

2nd Balcony

3rd Balcony

SECTIONS

These two sections views were cut through out a particular points in the project in order to understand the circulation, floor plan, and the design. Starting from the parking, where people arrive first, to the top floor, where people ends their evening at the restaurant.

Section

North Section

AUDITORIUM

• Capacity = 1782 seats

• Volume of Auditorium = 434,775 ft3

• Area of Seating = 11,700 ft3

• Proscenium Opening = 2,160 ft2

• ST = 11,700 ft3

• V/ST = 36.9

• RT = 1.7 sec

Advanced Design Research Facilities for KU SADP

Accelerated Design II Summer 2016 Prof. VanDeRiet

3 DEPARTMENTS | 1 SCHOOL

Team | Alsinan Jensen Maddireddi Kinney

SITE CONSIDERATIONS

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• Semi-open gallery spaces

• Active Landscape

KEY DESIGN CRITERIA

PARTI DIAGRAMS

OPTION II

Experiential View A Experiential View

LIBRARY

To enable interdisciplinary working environments that promote intellectual diversity, creativity and innovation.

GALLERY

Experiential View A

By utilizing the school’s “sense of place,” adding to the site will develop a more inviting atmosphere for the neighborhood schools and buildings. A main bridge with students crossing the area beneath the bridge is quite open for interpretation.

LIBRARY

GALLERY

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RIBBON PROJECT FALL 2018

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

RING PROJECT SPRING 2019

Marine Cultural Plaza | International Aquarium Design Competition

Architectural Design IV Spring 2016 Prof. Sanguinttie & Castillo

Queens, NYC

The design of the park in the project is really interesting, as it connects the site and the aquarium to everything surrounded it, in which it creates a socializing zone as well as a pick-up/dropoff destination and that would eventually make the transportation systems work in such a safety/healthy way. Although, with a consideration of flooding issues especially if it’s a water front site

RELATED PRECEDENT EARLY DESIGN CONCEPTS

ALHAMBRA - PALACE IN SPAIN

. LEADING PATHS

. CULTURAL ASPECTS

. COMMUNITY

. TRANSITION SPACES

. CONTINUITY

The Marine Cultural Plaza’s design concept is based on the history of Alhambra Spain palaces; in which each palace represents a unique symbolic aspect that speaks for itself. Alhambra, as one of the famous palaces in Spain, was considered to be a major reflection and concept on this project.

Focusing on courtyards of Alhambra palaces, the fountains and water streams/ponds play a major role of how courtyards are placed and surrounded by nature. It makes it clear to understand the layout from just looking at the floor plan of the palace.

DESIGN PROCESS

The Marine Cultural Plaza is composed of four connected circles, and each one has its own purpose and use, but overall, they all cover the aquarium space

With consideration of to the courtyards, the design was applied to the Marine Cultural plaza. Putting together the aquarium and the design from the courtyards resulted in creating a combination of modern and medieval architecture.

The user can experience the space walking through a small courtyard that is inside each Circle. Which enables each user to rest and relax between each journey inside the exhibit and learn more about the Marine design, as they will be provided with informative panels inside the courtyard.

The users of the design will also enjoy being six foot above ground level. They will be in a perfect spot where they can view the skyline of Manhattan since a flat floor with supportive columns is holding the whole building

This main flat floor creates a circulation path between the design and the ponds, and connects to the ground staircase that will be added in different areas according to accessibility entrances and exits.

AXONOMATRIC DETAILS AND SECTION

ROOF

EXTERIOR SKIN INTERIOR WALLS

STRUCTURAL COLUMNS MAIL FLOORS EXTERIOR PONDS RAISED FLOOR ACCESSIBLE STAIRS

SUPPORTIVE COLUMNS

The roof of the building plays a huge role as a part of the design. It is designed in a curved wavy shape that represents the undersea life. It is made of metal, steel and glass in a rhomboid pattern to cover the connected circles and parts of the ponds. The use of materiality of the roof is used to reflect the water that moves on the top of roof as a way to mimic the waves, to give the user the experience of walking under water.

EXPERIMENTAL SCENES

Designing these four connected circles surrounded by water ponds and varying gardens is necessary to understand the idea of leading paths, community, transition spaces, and continuity. Additionally, in order to understand the idea of cultural aspects, each pond that surrounds the building represents a different cultural background. With each garden space, the plants are applied by presenting a certain type of tree that relates to each culture.

Design Build | Bike Racks

Architectural Design IV Fall 2015 Prof. Gore

Levee Trail , Kansas City

Team | Alsinan . Lee . Tackes . Elkhateeb . Bosecker

By utilizing the trailhead’s own “sense of place” adding to the site will develop a more inviting atmosphere for the neighborhood surrounding the trail. A main bridge with cars crossing overhead, the area beneath the bridge is quite open for interpretation. With that in mind, we found it important to begin our ideas at a functional level and add aesthetics as we moved along in the process.

CONCEPT

SENSE OF DEPTH

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• By looking at the world through “your own perspective,” the Kansas City, Kansas community now has its own “functional perspective.”

• Distance and measurements are important when looking at a shape--understanding how far each shape needed to be from each other to create the image of a bike.

PRECEDENTS

AESTHETICS : -

• Utilizing simple geometric shapes to create a “new shape.”

• Connecting the concept of color to our peers’ designs to create a cohesive design

• Defining the perspective by walking around the bike rack yet defining it again by looking straight at it

RECREATIONAL IMPORTANCE : -

• Motivating others to use the bike rack when riding their bike

• Attracting those normally involved in recreation by adding something unique to the trailhead

DESIGN

It is important to have those using the Levee Trail to feel as though they had an experience. With that, it seemed clear that having signage reminding people of what they had done on the trail was necessary. Bikes, seating, natural, and a friendly farewell was the signage my team and I found as a nice gesture and a reminder to come back soon.

MEASUREMENTS

Lock Washer

Steel Base Plate 8’ x 8’ 104

Anchor Bolt Leveling Nut

PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

Understanding what kind of impression was needed in order to represent the shapes designed to make a perspective of an image; height, width, depth, and position were all considered in our design.

When being viewed from a particular spot, each shape had its own specifications in relation to its measurements. Due to the illusion of a bike being seen from that particular spot, the shapes had to be designed at larger measurements as they were positioned

at measurements as were itioned further away from us.

Residential Design

Accelerated Design I Summer 2015 Prof. Sanguinttie & Silva Lawrence , Kansas

Team | Alsinan . Wenhan . Shiqi

Through understanding what it means to be part of a multicultural family, the client was a major inspiration throughout the design process.

Working in groups of three, my partners and I found it necessary to relate to our clients and what it meant for them to live in a house they felt was designed to their needs.

NAs we discussed the various aspects of multicultural and sustainable design, my group and I resolute to the idea that smart design means accessible design. With that in mind, each approach unfolded and our collaborative ideas developed into a home for our client and his family.

Working with my peers for the majority of the semester, I was then given the opportunity to take our design and make it my own.

Gathering the aspects in which my group and I discussed throughout our design process, accessibility became a major factor in my own design. As a multi-generational family, the client felt it was important to make his home easily accessible for his disabled father.

Public Design

Sustainable Design Workshop Fall 2014 Prof. Klienmann

Argentine , Kansas City

SITE CONSTRUCTION MEASUREMENTS

Underpass: On Ruby Ave. Main Purpose: Middle school and neighborhood connector, on and off ramp from Highway

Mission Statement: As a team, to provide a safe and inviting passage for school students and other residents.

The existing sidewalk is two feet wide, which is not very much room. In order to provide more space , we suggest extending the sidewalk to five feet wide . Also we added a “ boardwalk ” walk way behind the columns. This gives a more playful feel to the space as well as seating that was not previously present.

SITE CONSIDERATION

In order to make this space a safe walk for the students , there should be a school zone sign with a flashing light It would only operate during the hours in which the students are walking to and from school. This is an easy and effective way to warn the traffic of the area that there are school kids in the area.

DESIGN

To give the pedestrians more safety, we provided a plexiglass wall as a buffer between the walk ways and the cars. To bring the scale of the underpass down to human size, we designed the wall to be four feet tall. This will also bring the drivers attention to the level of the students without blocking their view.

To make the plexiglass wall more noticeable, we added LED lights to the bottom of the wall. The lights on the ground will bring attention to the height of an average student. This will give drivers more awareness of students and overall provide more safety.

L i g h t i n g t h e s p a c e w i l l b e a k e y s a f e t y f e a t u r e . D e p e n d i n g o n t h e w e a t h e r o r t h e t i m e o f y e a r , t h e e x i s t i n g s p a c e i s v e r y

Lighting the space will be a key safety feature. Depending on the weather or the time of year, the existing space is very d a r k a n d u n i n v i t i n g B y a d d i n g s i m p l e l i g h t s t o t h e t o p o f t h e c o l u m n s , i t w i l l p r o v i d e a s a f e a n d l i t w a l k w a y f o r s t u d e n t s dark and uninviting. By adding simple lights to the top of the columns, it will provide a safe and lit walkway for students.

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