Nadeen Al Khateeb - Architecture Portfolio

Architecture Portfolio Nadeen Al Khateeb

Experience Junior Architect at Khammash Architects - Amman, Jordan Since July 2023

Nadeen Al Khateeb Junior Architect

+962 7 9819 5096 Amman, Jordan Abu Dhabi, UAE (Residency) nadeenalkhatibx@gmail.com

Languages Arabic - Native English - Advanced German - B1 Level

Skills

Collaborated with senior architects on a confidential competition project, "Al Hamra," in Saudi Arabia, delivering diagrams, 3D sketch models, and poster designs utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Sketchup, and AutoCAD. Collaborated with senior architects on a confidential residential project in Amman, Jordan utilizing Revit.

Architecture Trainee at Dimension5 - Stuttgart, Germany March - July 2022 (5 Months)

Collaborated with Architect Jürgen Wünsch on multiple ongoing projects, utilizing the 2D drawing program AllPlan to create detailed architectural drawings.

Participated in site visits and meetings to gain valuable onsite experience.

Created 3D study models using Sketchup and graphic presentations using Adobe Photoshop.

Architecture Trainee at Smeirat Architects & Consulting Engineering - Amman, Jordan July – September 2020 (3 Months)

Generated meticulous plans, sections, and elevations in AutoCAD. Developed a 3D model using Revit to design a commercial complex facade.

Education Bachelors of Architecture March 2018 - June 2023

2D: AutoCAD, AllPlan 2D 3D: Sketchup, Revit Rendering: Lumion, TwinMotion Digital Art: Procreate Other: Microsoft Office

German Jordanian University (GJU) - Amman, Jordan

Bachelors of Architecture - Exchange Semester September - December 2021

Koblenz Hochschule (RheinMoselCampus) - Koblenz, Germany

High School Diploma (British Curriculum) May 2017

Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

Al Nahda National School - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Extracurricular Involvement ‘MOOC’ Coursera Various Courses (Ongoing Endeavour)

3D: Rhinoceros 3D, AllPlan 3D Rendering: Enscape Augmented Reality: Spark AR

Since August 2021 Use of "Massive Open Online Course"-Platforms, Participated in courses provided by elite universities (Yale, University of Pennsylvania, The University of Edinburgh).

Materials Square Workshop

August - October 2022 Overcoming the Global Energy Crisis by Materials Research.

Personal Pursuits Digital illustration (verified Giphy.com artist), painting, sketching, photography and model making.

‘Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ MESIL

March - June 2021 MESIL Program with the university HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen.

‘Smart Zero Energy Design for Housing Units’

November 2018 With the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt.

“One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again.” – Renzo Piano

Content 1. Educare 2. ‘Beit Sitti’ Elders Center 3. Abdoun Apartment Complex 4. Abdali Cultural Centre Complex 4. Ras Al-Ain Re-imagined 5. Practical Experience 6. Section on My Digital Art

Educare June 2023

Titled “Edcuare,” my graduation project delves into three key areas: the challenges faced in education within the Arab Region, an in-depth analysis of the selected site in Jabal Amman, and the art of adaptive reuse in architecture.

The comprehensive research I conducted on the issues and objectives concerning education in the Arab Region served as the catalyst for my idea of establishing a Liberal Arts college in Downtown Amman. This proposed college would function as an extension of the esteemed German Jordanian University’s “School of Architecture and the Built Environment.” Consequently, the significance of the program and design proposed for my project cannot be overstated, as it aims to seamlessly integrate within a vibrant environment teeming with diverse activities and users.

Adaptive Reuse Methodology The original building is situated in Downtown Amman, comprising three distinct structures: The Strand Hotel (built in the 1960s), the Villa (constructed in the 1920s), and an annex that served as accommodation for workers in the 1960s.

In approaching this project, I conducted a comprehensive analysis of the original building, examining its attributes, values, authenticity, and integrity. Based on my research and documentation, I reached specific design decisions for any new additions to the site.

To succinctly represent the outcome of my thorough research, I have created a diagram that highlights the nature of the proposed new additions. This diagram serves as a direct representation of the conclusions derived from my extensive investigations into the building.

Taking the study of attributes as an example of my approach: The main attributes are the following: mix of residential and commercial spaces. The art deco influenced façade features sleek streamlining, bold geometric shapes with clear outlines, and strong profiles. For the Strand interior the design showcases ornamental, floral, and colorful patterns in textiles reminiscent of the art nouveau movement. Meanwhile in the villa the 3-bay typology is an important attribute. The sloped site seamlessly integrates the three buildings with the surrounding topography, while the Strand façade blends harmoniously with the street. The Strand incorporates a post and beam structural system, reflecting 1960s technology, while the villa has a retaining wall structural system dating back to the 1920s.

What I did after studying the attributes was to respect the structural systems while using strengthening technology, I did minimal intervention on the facades, meanwhile in the interior there were many changes as I will show in the plans but the only major one is on the first two floos of the Strand, but the rest of the decisions followed naturally from the theory conclusions.

New Additions

Original Building

Rehabilitation

Addition of an L shaped glass box which merged the Strand and annex

The annex building is turned into a student centre hub as it hosts a 2-storey study cafe Entry through a bridge

Shading element for extra seating

Minimal intervention on the facade to preserve the bold geometric art deco influenced design

The main entrance from the lower street invites you into this open space that is full of activities, the people passing by the street get a glimpse of what is going on inside due to addition of glass windows on the first floor in place of the roll up doors that housed shops in the 1960s.

Creating social spaces in the courtyard

Planting more greenery wherever possible

Addition of shading elements Minimal intervention on the exterior through preservation of the stone facade

New entrance design, through creating openings to allow for a sunken garden with tall trees going through

The two new glass boxes follow the 3-bay typology with a suspended shading element between them represeting the lounge area in the 3-bay where minimal activities take place (the addition that is behind serves as an extension for the research lab on the ground floor of the villa, while the other is a multi function room)

The biggest interior intervention lies on the first two floors of the Strand, where a huge part of the student centre activites take place

These two floors include an ampitheatre with a large foldable partition for privacy, a music room, a private study room, and an entrance to the 5-storey library

Plans

Original

Demolished

Addition Ground Floor Floor Opening

First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

Plans Original

Demolished

Addition

Floor Opening

Fifth Floor

Roof, Villa GF B

A

C

Roof of Villa

C

B

A

Section AA

Section BB

Section CC

South Elevation

North Elevation

The highlighted trail is where the main core connects to the student cafe in the annex and the existing SABE college campus

These two bridges are inside the L shape box that I added which connects the Strand to the annex merging them into one entity This bridge leads directly to the SABE campus

U shape circulation which is the main trail from the upper street connecting it to the courtyard which houses the entrances of all three buildings

‘Beit Sitti’ Elders Center June 2019

We were tasked with designing an elderly center in the Al Abdali region of Amman.

I decided to name it ‘Beit Sitti,’ which translates to ‘My Grandma’s House.’ My design concept focused heavily on the needs of the elderly users and the comfort of the workers, while also aiming to create a business model that would turn the elderly center into a vibrant social hub for the community.

To achieve these goals, I implemented a self-sustaining farm that spans the topography of the site. This farm serves a dual purpose: providing fresh produce for the facility to use for hosting cooking classes in one of the main buildings, and to act as a garden for the residents. This way, the elderly residents can actively participate in food production and engage in culinary activities, fostering a sense of connection and purpose.

In addition, I aimed to create a dynamic landscape area that fosters interaction between the buildings and utilizes the outdoor space effectively.

Concept The concept greatly influenced the overall design and layout of the elderly center, particularly in terms of incorporating numerous functions and creating beautiful outdoor spaces. I began by envisioning three distinct masses that would follow the contours of the site. These massing elements served as a foundation for determining the grid layout of the farm, ensuring a cohesive integration between the buildings and agricultural spaces. As the design progressed, I made the decision to tilt and extend two of the buildings in order to better align them with the surrounding context.

The elderly center comprises a range of facilities to cater to the needs and desires of its residents. These include a cozy cafe, a dedicated area for cooking classes, an activities building that houses the administration, a functional farm and garden, inviting outdoor seating areas, as well as housing units.

First Floor

Ground Floor

Basement

Abdoun Apartment Complex January 2019

We were asked to work on a residential complex with a public function in Abdoun, Amman. I chose to focus on the topography and make it guide the space. My main concept centered around achieving an outdoor library using booths, and a main book cafe. I felt according to the location of the site, that this would have brought life back to the community by giving them this outdoor space where people can have conversations and discuss books in the outdoor library or cafe.

Concept This architectural residential sustainable project is a visionary development that seamlessly integrates eco-conscious design, functional living spaces, and a vibrant public landscape plaza. The plaza serves as a community library, featuring comfortable seating and bookshelves for borrowing and donations.

Sustainability is at the forefront, with green roofs, solar panel shading, optimal building orientation, increased greenery, grey water systems, and local limestone materials. These features promote energy efficiency, water conservation, biodiversity, and community engagement. The project creates a harmonious blend of aesthetics and environmental responsibility, serving as a model for sustainable residential design and a hub for community interaction.

Section C-C

Section D-D

Abdali Cultural Centre Complex June 2020 We were asked to design a mixed use commercial building in Abdali, Amman. I chose to create 2 main buildings with the idea of layering and double volumes to create an inner interactive vibrant space. Since the area is very commercial I had to be efficient but I wanted to keep the outdoor space and landscape in mind, to be able to introduce greenery into the area.

Concept This mixed use building required many floors which would have required a medium size skyscraper, but instead I chose an L shape to be able to create an outdoor ampitheater as an additional function to the youth center that would prove to be the heart of the project. The masses from the L shape created the grid that allowed me to make the fitting placement of the ampitheatre.

Ras Al Ain Re-imagined January 2020

This was an urban design project, this was a group work for me and 3 others, and it was a great experience to go through the process of this design. The main challenge we were given was to address a flood issue in the downtown of Amman, in Ras Al Ain. We did this by studying the main culvert of the area and we created space for underground tanks. We helped solve the issue, and design a open public space that re defined the uses and value of the Ras Al Ain strip. We made it more interactive using follies, an outdoor gym, an artificial lake, hills, landscaping and a cultural building with Cafes on the far right of the strip.

Master Plan Details

Smeirat Architects Experience

July - September 2020, Amman - Jordan During my internship at the Smeirat Architects office, I had the invaluable opportunity to acquire substantial experience primarily in elevation design, drafting intricate drawings, and rendering plans. A significant portion of my responsibilities involved enhancing AutoCAD drawings with meticulous details, organizing these drawings, and ultimately finalizing them in 2D. One of my most extensive undertakings was designing the facades for a commercial building situated in Amman. With guidance and feedback from the office’s principal architect and owner, I utilized Revit to accomplish this task. Additionally, throughout my internship, I was entrusted with various smaller assignments, such as rendering floor plans in Photoshop, alongside other graphic-related finalization work.

Dimension5 Experience

March - July 2022, Stuttgart - Germany During my internship at Dimension5, I had the privilege of working alongside the office’s architect and co-founder, primarily utilizing the AllPlan 2D software for creating 2D plans.

Despite being a smaller firm based in Germany, I had the opportunity to engage in various aspects of the architectural project lifecycle. This encompassed attending client meetings to grasp the typical consultation process, conducting on-site visits to comprehend the architect’s role in overseeing construction progress, participating in architectural photography outings, witnessing the intricate process of interior design, and observing the realization of a bespoke kitchen. This comprehensive experience provided me with invaluable insights into the multifaceted responsibilities and possibilities within the field of architecture.

The Kitchen I was asked to design by Architect Jürgen Wünsch.

Electrical plan and a barrier free bathroom design that I worked on from start to finish.

The Kitchen as it was being built.

Acoustic paneling design that I worked on and created renders for and a site visit for the GGB project.

My Digital Art I possess a profound passion for the realm of art, having dedicated a substantial portion of my creative journey to exploring the intricacies of digital art and vibrant illustrations as a means of self-expression.

Within this portfolio, I curated a small sample assortment of my digital illustrations

Nadeen Al Khateeb nadeenalkhatibx@gmail.com N.Alkhatib@gju.edu.jo