ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
RASHED ALHAJAJLAH SELECTED WORK
2021 - 24
RASHED ALHAJAJLAH
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Architectural Designer with international experience in concept development, dedicated to crafting visionary structures and dynamic urban landscapes. Driven by a passion for innovative design and sustainability, I focus on reshaping cityscapes through creative, functional, and enduring architectural solutions that inspire and stand the test of time. My work blends aesthetic vision with environmental responsibility, aiming to create spaces that leave a lasting impact.
PHONE: +972526043497
EMAIL: Rashedd.alhajajlah@gmail.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashed-alhajajlah-5878a9242/
LOCATION: Bethlehem, Palestine
EDUCATION
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
Famagusta – North Cyprus | Bachelor of Architecture
Honoree Graduate | CGPA:3.10 | NAAB Accredited
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER | August 2024 - October 2024
-Designed a public attraction in Manger Square, Bethlehem, featuring engaging public spaces.
-Focused on creating a culturally resonant, accessible area to enhance community interaction.
-Proposed innovative solutions aimed at enriching the urban landscape and attracting visitors.
TERRAVIVA BANAUE LODGES COMPETITION
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER | March 2024 - July 2024
- Designed unique lodges tailored for hikers within a UNESCO heritage site.
-Integrated local traditions and sustainable techniques into the design.
-Proposed solutions using traditional assembly for multifunctional spaces.
AL - DEERAH ENGINEERING OFFICE - BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER | June 2023 - June 2024
-Developed concepts and managed workflow alongside the office manager.
-Created conceptual designs for residential and commercial projects.
-Conducted site visits to establish as-built drawings.
-Presented renovation project concepts using PowerPoint and Adobe software.
-Assisted in training interns in 3D modeling and basic drawing finalization.
BEITCO CONSULTANT ENGINEERS - BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE INTERN ARCHITECT | June 2022 - September 2022
-Conducted site analysis, created design solutions, and produced working drawings.
-Assisted with façade design, material selection, and rendering using Enscape.
-Organized CAD and 3D models, and proposed floor plans for a residential project.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Rhino
-Revit
-SketchUp
-AutoCAD
-Grasshopper
LANGUAGES
-Arabic (Native) -English (C2)
-Enscape
-Photoshop
-Illustrator
-InDesign
-PowerPoint
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXTRACURRICULARS
EDIIT - Online
COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN WORKSHOP | June 2024 – Present
-Covers The Concept and Techniques of computational design and digital fabrication in architecture.
ELAF DESIGN STUDIO – LIBYA (Online) VOLUNTEER DESIGNER | March 2024 – July 2024
-Managed social media, created bilingual promotional posts, and contributed to workshop content.
WONDER CABINET – Bethlehem, Palestine VOLUNTEER DESIGNER| February 2023 – May 2023
-Designed promotional materials and helped boost community engagement for public activities.
TU DELFT – EDX Online
FACADE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING: Complexity made simple.
-Understanding the fundamental technology behind façade designs and construction and the impact of the various components in facilitating the construction of sustainable, energy efficient, aesthetic and modern buildings.
The Urban Steps - Bethlehem, Palestine
Inspired by the gentle, rolling hills of Palestinian landscapes, the Urban Steps project features a smooth, curved design that seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings. This organic form flows through Manger Square, creating inviting pathways and public spaces that encourage exploration and community gathering. The structure’s soft, terraced layers pay homage to Palestine’s landscape, providing both aesthetic beauty and practical seating, making it a serene public attraction and a tribute to local topography.
Step 1
Defining the cuts that will make the mass.
Step 2
Creating the two main volume of the project.
Step 3
Rebuilding the volumes to create the urban steps.
Step 4
Two stepped volumes that make the public space.
An organic stone facade, quarried from Bethlehem, that embodies the flow and unity of Palestinian culture, casting dynamic shadows and blending with the stepped roof, echoing the terraced landscapes of Palestine. This design brings the region’s natural heritage into the city, inviting visitors to explore and connect with its layers.
Basement Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Perspective View
Perspective Elevation
Banaue Lodges - Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines
The design reinterprets the traditional Ifugao house as eco-sensitive lodges, crafted to harmonize with the iconic Banaue Rice Terraces. Facades incorporate local motifs, echoing the patterns and artistry of Ifugao culture. Designed for slow tourism, these lodges invite visitors to experience the landscape respectfully, fostering a deeper connection to the region’s heritage and natural beauty.
Step 1
Defining the Grid.
Step 1
Narrow roofs to let in the skylight.
Step 2
Step 3
Creating four square-shaped masses. Different sizes, located to capture the view.
Step 1
Organic platforms on two levels.
Ground Floor Plan
Perspective View
Perspective View
Breathing life into Gulserin - Famagusta, Cyprus
Nestled around the breathtaking natural landmark of Gulserin Lake, the project envisions a revitalized lakeside haven. Beyond picturesque aesthetics, it ventures into the heart of Tekant, skillfully navigating through neighborhoods to address grid layout complications. The result is not just a physical transformation but a harmonious blend of nature and urban life.At its core, this project seeks to gift the city a renewed landscape, a sanctuary that beckons community engagement and fosters a sense of belonging.
Concept Development
1- The lakeside as a part of the city responding to its context.
2- The revitalized lakeside and lost urban gaps as a new addition to the urban fabric.
3- The lakeside as a green vessel to the city.
Gulserin through different seasons
Perspective View
Perspective View
EMU New Department of Architecture - Famagusta, Cyprus
The project is based in Northern Cyprus at the campus of EMU University. The building aims at creating a new creative inclusive space for the studends of architecture. Concentrating on utilizing circulation as a teaching and inspiring tool is the main starting point of the project, thus the project takes inspiration by the site’s proximity to our university green backbone right to the west of our department in addition to the slenderness of the site.
Second Floor Plan
Perspective Section
Perspective View
Perspective View
Famagusta City Hall - Famagusta, Cyprus
A new municipal and cultural spaces, designed to be located in the city of famagusta to serve as new public attraction.
The main inspiration for the city hall is the organic urban fabric of the city of famagusta, it is at the same time inspired by the richdiversity in the cityi, which resulted in creating land masses that differ from each other yet work as one coherent entity.
The building is aimed to be a daily destination for the people, so in this manner the concpet of designing a city park is proposed to have a nice urban space, in addition to carrying this city park within the building to create different green terraces on different levels.
Conceptual and Exploded Diagrams
Ground Floor Plan
Partial First Floor Plan
3D Structure Diagrams
System Details
Perspective View
Perspective View
Housing For Home-Based Working - Istanbul, Turkey
The aim of this project is to create a social environment that responds to its context and to create different courtyards and gathering areas in order to reflect users’ way of life in a way that will provide a better lifestyle for them and enhance their skills, based on this, the main idea of the project was to keep the axis of the park and the bazar connected in order to maximize the ability of increasing the social activity in the site, this was achieved by adding a glass mass to function as a focal point in the site, this mass will include functions of selling areas for the residents.
GAZIOSMANPASA - SITE ANALYSIS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS LEISURE FACILITIES MIXED USE SITE
SWOT ANALYSIS HIGHLIGHT
SECONDARY ROAD
SERVICES ROADS THE SITE TWO WAY MAIN ROAD
TERTIARY ROAD BUS STOPS
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL ENVIRONMEN T BUILT ENVIRONMENT
EASY ACCESS TO MAIN ROADS. GOOD NUMBER OF BUS STATIONS.
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIE MEDITARRENEA N CLIMATE.
GOOD VIEWS. S POVERTY.
LACK OF GREEN SPACES.
VACANT / LOST SPACES.
WEXTREME HUMIDITY.
• HÜRRIYET MAHALLESI IS 33 METERS AWAY, 2 MIN WALK.
• ATATÜRK CADDESI IS 297 METERS AWAY, 5 MIN WALK.
• GÜNE Ş LI MEYDANI IS 433 METERS AWAY, 7 MIN WALK.
Site Analysis
OVERY RAINY AND WET DURING WINTER.
COLLECTING AND USING RAINWATER.
USING SOLAR ENERGY.
EXTENDED GREEN SPACES.
HIGH EARTHQUAKE ZONE.
AIR POLLUTION AS A RESULT OF HEAVY TRRAFIC.
GENTREFICATIO N.
LACK OF OUTDOOR SPACES FOR INTERACTION.
SLUM HOUSES.
A VRAIETY OF LOCAL CRAFTS AND HOUSE HOLD CFARTS.
LOW
EDUCATIONAL RATE.
LACK OF BUSINESS FOR HOME BASED PEOPLE.
PROVIDING MORE AFFORDABLE RESTRAUNTS. JOB OPPORTUNITI ES. MORE BUS STATIONS CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE SITE.
CREATING A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORKS.
DECAY AND DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS DUE TO POOR MATERIAL SELECTION.
LACK OF PLACES FOR SOCIALIZING.
INCREASING CRIME RATE OF THE AREA.
-3.00 Floor Plan
Typology Plan
