Landscape Architect - Portfolio 2018

M O H.

SHAHZAIB

moh.shahzaib3@gmail.com

P O R T F O L I O | 2014-17

STATEMENT OF INTENT Many definitions of landscape architecture convey the same general meaning, but a phrase that seems the most inspiring to me states that "Landscape Architecture is a unique discipline that acts as a bridge between the arts and sciences, design and the environment, and engages in core ecological, cultural and social issues in both urban and rural societies.”

So, in my opinion, Landscape Architecture is an aesthetic, political and social discipline in which both functionality and aesthetic have their own significance. I, as a landscape architect always strive to find the right balance between aesthetic and functionality while contributing to natural environment. Landscape design should be developed in harmony with buildings and in a manner that it further compliment the building design. In order to understand more thoroughly about Green building principles and practices I have attained LEED Associate Professional certification to enhance my knowledge about efficient irrigation systems to xeriscaping.

In studios, I start my projects with research which helps in generating basic idea sketches and then developed it with consultation and as per requirements. I prepare 3d models to analyse my design, light and shadow. The final presentation usually comprises of the sketches to well presented plans and 3d model views.

After working with IMAR, Urban consultants for more then 3 years, I have further enhanced my design skills and knowledge about landscape design. As a hard working Landscape architect with good knowledge of design, work experience and with the hunger to learn more with new coming challenges, I am seeking to align and associate myself with your team to enhance future growth of self as a landscape architect as well as contribute to your design studio. With this goal in mind, I am presenting my portfolio to demonstrate about my skills, knowledge and capabilities.

I am hopeful that based on my skills and the work which I would be presenting on the following pages of this portfolio would be helpful for you to understand my skills in depth and it would make it easier for you to provide me an opportunity to prove myself as a hard working Landscape Architect.

Conclusively, I am stating that I do understand it’s harder to work in a new environment and with new set of rules, but without any doubt I would leave no stone unturned to learn rapidly and to become a significant part of your team.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I will be looking forward to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

moh.shahzaib3@gmail.com

MOH. SHAHZAIB

+61-414025990 (AUS)

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE 2014 - 2017

IMAR, Urban Consultants, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Landscape Architect

EDUCATION 2004 - 2009

"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. Ideas have endurance without death."

SKILLS Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch.)

NED University of Eng. & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.

- Effective Time management - Conclusive Research Capablity - Innovative design solutions

2000 - 2003

Intermediate in Pre-Engineering DJ Sindh Govt. Science College, Pakistan.

- Flexible & Problem solver - Efficient team member - English, Urdu (‫)ودرا‬, Basic Arabic (‫)ةيساسألا ةيبرعلا‬

COURSES & WORKSHOPS - Revit Architecture training course by Autodesk authorised training center.

- SKETCHUP & LAYOUT

- Workshop on Future work spaces, organized by the N.W.F.P University Abbottabad campus.

- 3D MAX

- REVIT ARCHITECTURE

- Workshop on Origami, organized by NED Univeristy, Karachi

- SKETCHING

- ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

- Development of Transparent Concrete Block.

- MODEL MAKING

- MICROSOFT OFFICE

AFFILIATIONS

- AUTOCAD

- Workshop on Landscape design by Landscape Arch. Komal Parvez. (Member of IFLA, MS - Landscape studies from UK)

- LEED AP

(U.S Green building council)

- SCE

(Saudi Council of Engineers)

- PCATP

(Pakistan Council of Architects)

- IAP

(Institute of Architects of Pakistan)

AS AN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT IMAR, URBAN CONSULTANTS P U B L I C

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. A Respite Place for the People

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| Neighbourhood Park Design

P A R K S

2. Redevelopment of Park

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| District Level Park Design

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3. A Breathing Space for Neighbourhood

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| Park Design

4. An Oasis for the People

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| Public Plaza and Park Design

5. Understanding the Culture & Society

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| District Level Park Design

6. Interacting with Dynamic Nature

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| Bathroom Suite Design

P L A Z A S D E S I G N S

AS A FREELANCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

AS AN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT IMAR, URBAN CONSULTANTS B U I L D I N G P R O J E C T S & U R B A N D E S I G N

7. An Approach towards Villa Landscape 15

| Al Moghaileth Residence

8. Following the Contemporary Lines

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| Al Nakhlah Tower Landscape

9. Complimenting the Linearity of Site

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| University Campus Landscape

Design

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1. Converging the Line of Sights

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| Matyrs of Uhud Public Plaza

2. A Progressive Journey of time

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| Pavilion Design Competition

3. Urbanization of Karachi and P.E.C.H.S

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| The P.E.C.H.S Precinct Redevelopment

PROJECT #1 - The task was to design a neighbourhood park for the newly developed area that can act as a social and relaxing space for the neighbourhood people.

The site was surroundered mostly by newly constrcuted residential houses and by a mosque on the northern

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side. Most of the houses around the site had modern contemporary architecture which made me think about modern landscape designs.

The project would contribute to the social character of the neighbourhood where families would visit it during cool evenings of riyadh and it can also be utilized for socio-cultural gatherings of the neighbourhood and by the visitors of the mosque.

SITE AREA : 2580 sq.m

SITE RESIDENTIAL MOSQUE PARKING OPEN SPACE

DESIGN COMPONENTS

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK DESIGN : A RESPITE PLACE FOR THE PEOPLE designing a social & relaxing space for the neighbourhood of Laban District, Riyadh

24° 38' 04.5" N 46° 36' 26.5" E

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STATUS | ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONCEPT The intent behind the design was to create a landscape design of the park that blends in with surrounding modern architecture of houses. The park is bisected diagonally from the middle by a pathway which is also segregating family and singles area as per the requirement of conservative society. The central pathway has a gradual slope and its two points are the highest and lowest levels of the park. The natural contour levels were respected in the design which is also helpful in reducing construction cost.

CENTRAL PATHWAY

NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK DESIGN : AN APPROACH TO MODERN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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PROJECT #2 - The task was to redevelop an already existing park that is not utilized by people in great numbers due to less people oriented facilities and to incorporate Prince

PRIVATE LANE

Salman Proto type Oasis (Auditorium) in new design.

The site is located at a place well connected by

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primary roads of Riyadh. Its location has an advantage that it is adjacent to city famous King Abdullah park so the area is visited by great number of people and only by providing people oriented facilities can make this park lively again.

The park would be a district level park with an area of 27683 sq.m. It would be further complimenting surrouding area which already has a city level park, stadium and other leisure facilities.

SITE AREA : 27683 sq.m

PRINCE SALMAN OASIS

SITE OPEN SPACE MOSQUE PARKING GOVT. BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE ZONE

KIDS AREA

DESIGN COMPONENTS

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PARK DESIGN : REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DISTRICT LEVEL PARK Utilizing the exisiting well grown up trees and reshaping the park at Malaz District, Riyadh

24° 39' 56.9" N 46° 43' 58.6" E

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STATUS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION

CONCEPT The intention was to design in a manner that can merge with philosophy of design utilized in the neighbouring city famaous King Abdullah park while incorporating the already well grown up existing trees.

Most of the redevelopment design was done in coordination with survey of already existing trees and only few trees were affected that were shifted to different locations within the park. Prince Salman Oasis was incorporated in new design with its public entrance & Display screen facing majority of park area.

Playfields for football and Basketball are provided as these sports are quite famous among youngsters while seatings are placed under the shade of trees mostly.

The pathways are organic interms of design creating interesting and ever changing views while following the design language of the dominant King Abdullah Park.

PARK DESIGN : RESHAPING THE PARK AND INCORPORATING PRINCE SALMAN OASIS

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PROJECT #3 - The requirement was to design a park that would compliment the neighbouring mosque users as well as

MOSQUE

surrounding residents of the neighbourhood.

The site was connected on the north with the mosque

8 Meter Pedestrian Walkway

by a narrow 8 meter lane while the other three sides

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have 15 meter streets. The site was located in recently developed district of Riyadh and still some residences in the surroundings were under construction at the time of site visit.

The project is intended to unify socio-religious aspects of life. For instance, father can leave children in park while he goes to offer his prayer or after prayer time people from mosque can sit in park etc.

SITE AREA : 1647 sq.m SITE RESIDENTIAL MOSQUE PARKING OPEN SPACE

DESIGN COMPONENTS

CONCEPTUAL MASTERPLAN

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PARK DESIGN : A BREATHING SPACE FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD amalgamation of mosque & park to address socio-religious aspects at Al-Ezdehaar District, Riyadh

24° 46' 59.5" N 46° 42' 57.8" E

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STATUS | ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONCEPT The idea is to create something that is easily accessible from the mosque so the 8 meter narrow lane between mosque and park is pedestrainised which would also be encouraging for the handicapped people to visit the park after they finish their prayers.

The landscape design is intended to follow the modern lines as all the surrounding development have the essence of modern architecture including the mosque.

Kids play area is on pedestrian lane side so that the kids will be secure from vehicular movement.

CENTRAL PLAZA

PARK DESIGN : AN APPROACH TOWARDS MODERN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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LIGHTING POLE DETAIL . . . . .

PARK DESIGN : CONCEPT DESIGN INSPIRED SEATING ELEMENTS' DETAILS

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PROJECT #4 - The task was to design a public plaza and a park which should attract people and have an inviting open design. The building was already a prototype design that have to be incorparated in the design.

The site is located in one of the most busiest street

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of Riyadh. The street contains upscale shopping markets, malls and eateries. The street is usually crowded at evenings and stay lively till late night.

Therefore, this project would function just like an oasis in the desert where people can sit and relax in open air, have coffee while watching football matches which are quite popular in the region.

Whereas, the building is an auditorium intended to be used for cultural and other events.

SITE AREA : 11206 sq.m

DESIGN COMPONENTS

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PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK DESIGN : AN OASIS FOR THE PEOPLE designing a breathing space for the highly visited Tahlia street of Riyadh

24° 42' 14.5" N 46° 42' 01.5" E STATUS | CONSTRUCTED

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CONCEPT The intention was to create a design that invites people and create focal point towards the display screen and the main public entrance of the building. Therefore, plaza is extended till the pedestrain walkways to limit the transition from pedestrain walkways to plaza and pathways to minimum in order to make user feel that plaza and park are part of the pedestrain pathways.

The design of plaza and pathways flooring is such that it will direct visitors line of sights towards the focal point. This intent is further enchanced by the placement of palms trees at the sides of plaza which would converge the people line of sights towards the focal point. Three cafes with semi shaded sitting, Public toilets blocks are provided as part of design.

CONSTRUCTED VIEW

FOCAL POINT

PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK DESIGN : CREATING THE FOCAL POINT

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK DESIGN : MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS & URBAN FURNITURE

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PROJECT #5

SITE STUDY . . . . . . .

- To understand the social life and culture of residents at

NORTH

LOW INCOME HOUSING

- To transform the cultural and social values of the residents into a design that would provide people a relaxation space for the surrounding dense

ORANGI ROAD

the local neighbourhood scale.

ST. JUDE COLLEGE CITY EDUCATION ADMIN SPORTS FACILITIES

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neighbourhoods.

ABDULLAH COLLEGE

Requirements - To design a neighbourhood park that posseses

SHAHRAE NOOR JAHAN

entertainment facilities, gathering spaces and sport activites that are viable for the local residents and their day to day life.

- To come up with a design solution that promotes a healthy life style while the design should respect the norms of ultra conservative surrounding society.

Time Duration : TWO WEEKS

CONCEPT . . . . . . .

The intent behind the design is to make the park an important aspect of neighbourhood reisdents by providing facilities and activities which can improve the lifestyle of the low income earning residents of surrounding neighbiourhoods. The basic approach is to strive for a balance between sport facilities, culturally inspired relaxation spaces and commercial functions.

The park is divided in two parts by De-Silva road which is ideal for ultra conservative surrounding society so as one part can be is designed to be utilised for family and kids and the second part will be utilized specifically for men.

Culturally used spaces such as dhabas are provided in men section of the park as a lot of daily earning

PARK MASTERPLAN LAYOUT

people of the area are fond of sitting in dhabas

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(Cafe) in the evening while having tea with friends.

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200 FT.

PARK DESIGN : UNDERSTANDING THE CULTURE & SOCIETY designing for the residents to improve their social life

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24° 55' 56.5" N 67° 01' 14.5" E

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PROJECT #6 - To understand the requirements and spatial configration for a luxurious Master bathroom suite and to utilise interior backyard garden as a

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potential for the bathroom suite design.

- To develop interior design concept in

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coordiantion with interior landscape and exterior

1. Walk-in Closet 2. Medicine Cupboard 3. Skylight 4. Manicure Pedicure FTC Bench Building 5. Double Basin 6. Linen Cupboard 7. Jacuzzi 8. Shower Area

garden space.

Requirements - To design a Master Bathroom suite that may

4.

have all possible luxuries including Walk-In closet, Pedicure Manicure sitting, Jacuzzi etc.

3.

- To come up with efficient circulation and

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zonning of wet spaces and dry spaces within Master Bathroom suite.

- To landscape the interior of the bathroom suite

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following modern interior landscape techniques.

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CONCEPT . . . . . . .

The driving idea behind the Master Bathroom Suite design is to have interaction with nature while

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creating a dynamic environment and for this purpose a water filled glass box is used as a skylight which would be bringing ever-changing diffuse daylight thorough out the day and the water movement in skylight would be creating a dynamic rippling effect on the floor.

The interior of bathroom suite has a close connection with nature by having interior feasible plants, pebbles flooring and solid wood shelves and vanity design. The spaces within the bathroom suite are organised considering the flow pattern of user as Walk-in closet is near entrance while Shower area and Jaccuzi are at the end. This organization of spaces would also be helpful in separating wet areas and dry areas.

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BATHROOM SUITE DESIGN : INTERACTING WITH DYNAMIC NATURE bringing nature in the design and designing around it

Akhtar Alam Residence at Karachi

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24° 56' 15.7" N 67° 05' 50.2" E

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having provision for multiple levels of landscape design.

- To come up with a design solution that enhances privacy from neighbours and streets

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while designing in harmony with building plans.

- The landscape design must work out efficient circulation, great placement of swimming pool so that it becomes main attraction of landscape

SITE STUDY . . . . . . .

- To design a landscape for a spanish styled villa

15 Meter Street

PROJECT #7 The site is located in the developing residential neighbourhood

PLOT

of Hateen district. The plot dimensions are 35m x 35m which makes an area 1225 sq.m. It is a corner plot with 15 meter

NORTH

streets on the two sides and the other two sides have empty as

PLOT

residential plots at the time of designing a proposal for AlMoghlaith family.

Since its a corner plot so it would have more daylight for the

15 Meter Street

landscape design as two sides of the plot does not have any obstruction for the sun.

development.

Requirements - To came up with landscape design solutions that brings daylight at basement levels without adversely effecting circulation at different levels of architecture design.

1st Floor Plan

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- Landscape design should be developed in harmony with overall Mediterranean style villa and it should further compliment the building.

DESIGN SOLUTION . . . . . . .

The intent was to make swimming pool a focal point of whole design and creating views of pool from interior of residence. The diagonal placement of swimming pool has helped to effiiciently utiliise central space while creating a combination of patios that varies interms of privacy level.

The concept of sunken courtyards is utlised to make the basement more lively by bringing in daylight, wind and creating picturesque views from interior of Basement level. The sunken courtyards were developed in coordination with architecture so that it does not adversely effect the design from architecture point of view.

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AL MOGHAILETH RESIDENCE : AN APPROACH TOWARDS VILLA LANDSCAPE DESIGN designing multi-level landscape for a spanish styled villa at Hateen District, Riyadh

24° 45' 26.1" N 46° 36' 51.9" E

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STATUS | ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

Landscpae design comprises of Arabic palm trees utilised at both ground floor and basement level in sunken courtyards, different types of shrubs that define edges within landscape, Creepers plants are utilised at first floor projected balconies and trees are place considering views from interior and privacy.

Sunken courtyards are placed in a manner that they do not effect ground floor circulation pattern while they are openning towards main lounge spaces of basement. This helps by increasing the quality of basement lounge spaces, as a person, one doesnot feel that its a basement due to abundance of daylight and great landscape views.

Terrace garden are provided at second floor with casual sitting spaces for evening discussions on a cup of coffee or can be utilised as early morning exercise area. Being close to nature always make us feel better no matter whether its a workplace, residence or an exercise area.

AL MOGHAILETH RESIDENCE : SWIMMING POOL AS A FOCAL POINT OF DESIGN

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PROJECT #8

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AL NAKHLAH TOWER

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The idea behind the landscape design was to have strong structural and graphic elements along with clear clean lines in the landscape design so that it can gracefully harmonise with the modern tower design and with the surrounding development of King Abdullah financial district which is region's prominent business district as well as great example of

Requirements

contemporary sustainable design. The design

- To design landscape that truly reflect building

involve well planned pedestrian circulation

design and overall surrounding development.

while creating recreational urban pockets for the users as the site is siutated at intersection of three main arteries of Riyadh.

- The design has to generate recreational urban pockets and act as interactive buffer zone between building users and passers-by.

AL NAKHLAH TOWER LANDSCAPE : FOLLOWING THE CONTEMPORARY LINES designing a contemporary landscape which would act as an urban park at As Sahafah District, Riyadh

24° 46' 42.6" N 46° 38' 28.7" E

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STATUS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION VIEW

AL NAKHLAH TOWER

SIGNAGE PLAN

A well planned vehicular and pedestrian circulation was

AL NAKHLAH TOWER

worked out during early conceptual design so that different user groups can have efficient circulation patterns, for instance, separating entrances for building occupants and public. Similary, different parking zones were allocated for building occupants and public.

CIRCULATION PLAN

Different levels of signage was incorporated in design. A potential location was choosen for urban scale signage due to its significant location & clear visiblity to location from nearly 180 degrees. Bulding level signage boards were provided for public users that would be visiting for their day to day business.

AL NAKHLAH TOWER LANDSCAPE : WORKING OUT MASTERPLAN CIRCULATION PATTERNS

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The site development plan includes every detail that is vital for the

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS:

eventual construction of landscape design from planting schedule

PLANTING SCHEDULE:

to material spoecifications and detail drawings for urban fuurniture. This plan is developed in coordination of survey levels of the site and eventually would be used for irrigation plan.

The customised seating elements drawings are part of site development plan set because its really important that the idea that is conceived by designer and approved by the client is eventually constructed in the same way as designer & client have imagined. Since the project has multiple entrances, so input from security consultant was incorporated in themdevelopment plan.

AL NAKHLAH TOWER LANDSCAPE : DEVELOPING CONCEPT INTO MATURE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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SEATING ELEMENTS DETAIL:

WALL LIGHT DETAIL:

GROUND MOUNTED LED DETAIL:

SIGNAGE BOARDS:

AL NAKHLAH TOWER LANDSCAPE : DESIGN ELEMENTS DETAIL DRAWINGS

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PROJECT #9 The project is to develop landscape design for overall site - To design a landscape for the overall site of new Arab Open univeristy campus while taking in consideration the project phases of

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development.

of new Arab open university campus at Madina Al Munawara. The site is located on main King Khalid road and its near to Taibah university. The campus can accomodate 1500 enrolled students that is equivalent to

- To come up with a landscape design solution

375 full time students as it's an open university so only 25%

that would be practical, lively and has a

face to face attendance is required. The site has a

welcoming atmosphere for students.

rectangular form and comprisies of Basalt stone. The site

- To comply with local planning laws & standards

ground surface is expected to have layers of volcanic tuff

while designing with efficient irrigation system.

with basalt stone. Possibility of having surface water is very low though it is evident from soil study that there

Requirements

could be deposition of mud between the volcanic tuff

- To adopt a sustainable design approach that

which indicates there is a strong risk of ground soil to be

ensures economy of design solution particularly

boggy. Therefore, one need to make ground surface firm

in form of water and energy conservation.

before construction. The total site area is 36068 sq.m.

- The landscape design should promote efficient and safe circulation pattern for pedestrains while also having effective access control for vehicular traffic depending on time

The project would be developed in two phases. The first phase would comprise of all the necessary facilities required for the functionality of Arab Open University. The second phase that would be around 10730 sq.m would

and user group.

have Training/Social center and multipurpose sports field

DESIGN INTENT . . . . . . .

along with its required parking.

The intent for the landscape design is to compliment the linearity of site and to make the whole development harmonious by having linear grooved plaza throughout the site. These linear grooves are helpful in visualizing the whole site as one which is in reality bisected by the roads twice. All the main entrances has plaza in front of them with palm trees that provide shading and seating spaces to make the plaza more lively, happening and to promote interaction among students of different disciplines. Overall landscape design is intended to be dynamic while following contemporary landscape design language.

ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN Complimenting the linearity of site while creating a harmonious landscape design at Medina Al Munawara

24° 31' 07.5" N 39° 42' 06.5" E

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AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : HARDSCAPE PLAN & MATERIALS

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AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SOFTSCAPE PLAN & PLANTING SCHEDULE

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AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SITE SEATING ELEMENTS

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SITE SIGNAGE BOARDS

TRASH BIN DETAILS

CANOPY DETAILS

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SITE SIGNAGE & URBAN FURNITURE DETAILS

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1. PAVEMENT SECTION Scale : N.T.S

2. P/C CURB AT DRIVEWAY Scale : N.T.S

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : HARDSCAPE DETAILS

3. P/C CONCRETE CURB Scale : N.T.S

4. P.C INTERLOCKING Scale : N.T.S N STATUS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION

5. SERIES OF HUMPS Scale : N.T.S

6. WHEEL STOPPER Scale : N.T.S

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : HARDSCAPE DETAILS

7. ASPHALT CONCRETE Scale : N.T.S

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1. STAKING PLAN Scale : N.T.S

2. SPOT DETAIL #5 Scale : N.T.S

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SOFTSCAPE DETAILS

3. SECTION 4 Scale : N.T.S N STATUS | UNDER CONSTRUCTION

4. DETAIL PLAN PALM Scale : N.T.S

5. SPOT DETAIL #3 Scale : N.T.S

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7. GROUNDCOVER PLANTING PLAN Scale : N.T.S

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SOFTSCAPE DETAILS

8. SHRUBS PLANTING SECTION Scale : N.T.S

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9. LAWN SECTION Scale : N.T.S

11. TREE PLANTATION SECTION Scale : N.T.S

10. SAND & GRAVEL IN PLANT BOX Scale : N.T.S

AOU CAMPUS LANDSCAPE DESIGN : SOFTSCAPE DETAILS

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URBAN PROJECT #1

MARTYRS OF UHUD : PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL Emphasizing the significance of Archers mountain by converging line of sights of visitors, Medina

24° 29' 55.2" N 39° 36' 40.7" E STATUS | ON GOING

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The ground floor comprises of interactive walk through exhibition displays and galleries along with supporting spaces. The Oasis amphitheatre would act as a break out space and would be exhibiting future vision.

The amphitheatre would comprise of open displays and a digital screen.

The cafe is located along with Oasis as it is intended to be a place where people can sit around casually and view the future vision.

MARTYRS OF UHUD : PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL

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MARTYRS OF UHUD : PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL

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MARTYRS OF UHUD : PUBLIC PLAZA & PARK CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL

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URBAN PROJECT #2 DESIGN INTENT A Progressive journey of time through Arabian desert by remembering the past, celebrating the present and setting vision for future of Saudi

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Arabian Transportation industry.

INSPIRATION 1. Sand Dune The design is inspired by the local geographical features of Saudi Arabian desert and concept of journey.

As the journey begins, one experience various sceneries along the trip which in case of this design approach would be the experience of gradual

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change in transportation industry over the period

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of time. As a person moves through the pavilion he would be going through the development of

2. Rock in Desert

transportation industry, from the camels merchant caravans of old times to the futuristic metro rails and subways.

As every journey terminates at destination. The destination for pavilion trip would be Oasis. The Oasis would be breakout relaxing place where people could sit around just as it was used to be the case during merchant caravans passing through desert.

3. Desert Oasis

- To come up with a unique conceptual design

The Sand Dune building would be camouflage with the

The bridge itself would be acting like transitional space

essence of desert Oasis. The journey through Pavilion is

proposal for Saudi Arabia's Ministry of transportation

desert landscape and it rises from slopping desert sand

for moving from past to present while providing the

intended to go through different levels to make it more

Pavilion at Janaderiah Exhibition center.

dunes. The only thing dominant would be the Rock

view of overall developemnt.

interesting for the visitors and that would be more like in

- The prosposed concept should show the progressive transformation of Saudi Arabia

shaped building which would give a desert like scenery.

case of real desert landscape.

The Oasis would have an open exhibition along with the live wall that would be presenting the futuristic

The Sand Dune and Rock buildings would use ramps as

The Sand Dune building would be exhibiting the Past of

vision of the transportation industry. The Oasis is

main circulation component for easy movement of

- The design of pavilion should have efficient

Saudi Arabian Transportation industry while the Rock

intended to be depressed following the slopping sand

exhibitors while the wall along the ramp would be

circulation considering huge number of visitors at

shaped building that would be reached by bridge link

dunes contour lines of both sides. It would contain Palm

serving as an exhibition wall containing displays and

annual Janaderiah exhibition.

would exhibit the contemporary transportation means.

trees for shading that would also provide the true

information.

transportation industry over period of time.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PAVILION DESIGN COMPETITION a progressive journey of time through Arabian desert by means of Pavilion design at Janaderiah, Riyadh

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The ground floor comprises of interactive

The First floors of Sand Dune building and

walk through exhibition displays and galleries

Rock building are connected with a bridge

along with supporting spaces. The Oasis

which would act as a viewing platform for

amphitheatre would act as a break out

the whole development. The first floor

space and would be exhibiting future vision.

contains mostly gallery spaces and is

The amphitheatre would comprise of open

accessed by ramp for general visitors.

displays and a digital screen.

The whole tour of Pavilion is progressive in The cafe is located along with Oasis as it is

terms of time and is designed to have one

intended to be a place where people can sit

way flow of people movement to reduce

around casually and view the future vision.

congestion and to have smooth movement.

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URBAN PROJECT #3 The commercialization of six major corridors in the PECHS precinct caused a boom of commercial activity in the area, causing the real estate value to shoot up hence resulting in a lot of old houses being replaced by multistoried commercial ventures.

This loss of heritage is becoming a cause of concern as a major part of Karachi’s history is represented in this style of architecture.

SOCIO ECONOMICS - TIME

P.E.C.H.S is one of the earliest settlements in the city of Karachi since the time of S H A H Z A I B 2008

partition. Developed as a cooperative housing society for a specific group of people this area catered to all kinds of commercial activities. These commercial activities included small scale neighborhood markets, services and amenities. As the city changed this precinct has gained a specific importance. The changing scenario with time has resulted in alot of trends.

IMPACTS OF SIX MAJOR COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS OF

Shaheed-E-Millat Road

METHODOLOGY

Khalid Bin Waleed Road

To make a detailed study of the precinct with respect tp the processes which are Transportation, Ecology, Land use, Socio-Economics, Governance and Heritage. Collection of facts and figures through surveys and

KARACHI ON P.E.C.H.S PRECINCT.

questionaires and also through original office (Government) documents. Criticallyanalyzing the information based on facts and figures, and with its support generating conclusive statements. Formulation of the vision

- To study and analyze the existing Sir Syed Ahmed Road

scenario of the PECHS precinct with

with respect to the ground realities and real facts from the site. Implementation of the vision through design

respect to the six process i.e. Heritage,

proposal with an overriding theme.

Landuse, Ecology, Governance, Socio-

THE ROLE

economics & Transport.

The tasks which we were given in this project need alot of concious hardwork and commitment. I started with the research on different commercial centers of Karachi and then focused on the analysis of Tariq

- To analyze the potentials and problems of the precinct leading to the vision and

road with respect to different processes. Planned the Schematic of CBD, Created different options of the

Allama Iqbal Road

design of CBD and then design the basic module of the Central Businnes district considering the vision. The

design proposal with details responding

Shahra -E-Faisal

to the vision.

POTENTIALS & THREATS OF PRECINCT

Time Duration : 19 WEEKS

project was realy helpful in understanding the relationship between different processes and the design aspects of a commercial center of a city.

Tariq Road

P.E.C.H.S PRECINCT

P.E.C.H.S is mainly dominated by two types of commercializations which are retail and corporate.

Tariq road over time emerged as a city level retail commercial center due to accessibility and important geographical location and it also effected Sir Syed Ahmed road and Allama Iqbal road which are also serving the retail shoppers of Karachi now. Similarly, Shahra -e-Faisail emerged as a city level corporate commercial corridor over time and its also effected the precinct as commercialization peneterated

City Level Analysis for Retail Sector Commercialization

City Level Analysis for Corporate Sector Commercialization

through the joining roads and other corridors which are Shaheed-e- millat & Khalid Bin Waleed Road.

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN : THE P.E.C.H.S PRECINCT. urbanization of Karachi and the development of P.E.C.H.S

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KHALID BIN WALEED ROAD & HERITAGE

SHAHEED-E-MILLAT & INFRASTRUCTURE

SIR SYED AHMED ROAD & SOCIO-ECONOMICS

ALLAMA IQBAL ROAD & ECOLOGY

At present Khalid bin Waleed road has become a jungle

The old residential quality and identity is almost lost

The socio-economics of road has somehow

Allama Iqbal Road has three open grounds. Houses

of car showrooms and rapidly flourishing apartment

due to this rapid commercialization. However, few

maintained its character. Mixed communities are

near Kashmir Road have their private gardens and

buildings. Though there are traces of 1960’s Bombay style

developments were done by the city government

seen living, but due to commercialization this is fast

trees on footpaths. The air and noise pollution levels

houses along with 1970-80s modern style houses.

such as garbage disposal system and infrastructure.

disappearing.

are quite high at tariq road junction.

VISION The vision of this design is to provide the city with a commercial district that meets the emerging SHAHRAH-E-FAISAL & LANDUSE THE FINANCIAL HUB The strip of Shahrah-e-Faisal depicts a trend of changing landuse from residential to commercial, and is fast

commercial needs of the city, a TARIQ ROAD & TRANSPORT

commercialized area that is

THE SHOPPERS PARADISE In 1994, Tariq Road was declared as the commercial

developed around its users needs.

corridor. Tariq road today has the biggest retail market.

The overriding theme of the vision

becoming a major employment center with more and more land being converted to offices and shops.

Presently its the city biggest commercial corridor and has the potentials to delivers the city needs.

The malls mushrooming in the area have introduced a

is the USER GROUP.

new architectural style. This style incorporates the

REDEVELOPING THE AREA AS A PEOPLE ORIENTED CITY LEVEL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

REDEVELOPMENT

VISION AND THE CONCEPT

usage of bright colors, glossy facades with minimum or no fenestration.

SHANGHAI : MULTI NUCLEI PROTOTYPE REDEVELOPMENT

A process of developing land which is, or has been developed.

Generally, it is the redesign or rehabilitation of existing properties and improvement of land in accordance with city’s goals and objectives. Strategies and Principles need to be derived for planned redevelopment.

ABU DHABI : HIGH DENSITY SUSTAINABLE CBD

MOSCOW : REDEVELOPED AS SOCIAL CITY MASTERPLAN 2030

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The spine of the design is developed by connecting the roads: Tariq road, Kashmir Road, Allama Iqbal Road and Khalid Bin Waleed Road. This then connected to the two parks and C- market. This skeleton runs throughout the periphery of the CBD, therefore incorporating the open spaces and

THE SCHEMATIC PLAN

recreational spaces in the over all pedestrian network.

The transportation system is set on the principles of the multi modal system. The design for this precinct incorporates a light rail system that starts form Kashmir sport Complex, that is connecting it with a city level amenity which can serve as an open space for the area; this is done by connecting it through Allama Iqbal Road. The light rail system passes through the food street on Allama Iqbal Road and passes through Tariq road, moving further down it picks height as it passes through the recreation of the CBD finally terminating at Jheel Park.

The concept of the design is to tie in all the identified potential zones existing in the precinct.

These places are connected and established as important land marks making them significant for a city. All of these features are contributors of retail market, corporate sector, services and amenities. These are the perfect ingredients for any Central Business District; features both city level and neighborhood level.

STRATEGIES 1. CONTROLLED FUTURE COMMERCIAL EXPANSION 2. PROMOTE INTERACTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3. INFLUENCE THE CULTURE OF THE SPACE BY INTENTIONALLY INTERVENING IN THE DYNAMICS

These are factors essential for people oriented

OF SPACE AND CULTURE

design. The natural factor ties up the physical and socio- cultural factors. These provide the

4. INTRODUCING NEW TRAITS TO COMMERCIALIZATION

basis through which a people oriented design

5. CONTRIBUTE IN THE OVERALL ECOSYSTEM THROUGH INTERACTIVE SPACES

is evolved. The scope of such a design is the

6. SELF SUSTAINING ECOLOGICAL PROCESS

CONCEPTUAL

need of the targeted user group.

Open Built

OPEN BUILT PLAN

7. RETAIN THE HISTORICAL PHYSICAL HERITAGE AND MAKE PAST A PART OF OUR FUTURE Amentiy Residential Mixed - Predominately Commercial Mixed - Predominately Residential Commercial

LANDUSE PLAN

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN : THE SCHEME

Shoping Neighbourhood

G+ 1-3

Commercial CBD

G+ 4-12

Commercial Specialized

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Shopping Upmarket

G+ 40-100

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Central Business District is the area that is designated for community services, general business, interchange of services and commercial recreation. Central NO. OF PARCELS : 66

business district is the commercial and often a geographic heart of a city. usually

NO. MIXED LANDUSE : 17

typified by a concentration of retail and commercial buildings. The land use in

NO. OF COMMERCIAL LANDUSE : 49

the CBD may follow the core frame model.

TOTAL AREA : 18.17 ACRES The diagram shows the core frame model and how do different zones in a CBD

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interact with each other.

The area between Hill Park and Jheel Park has been redeveloped into a high rise high density zone, this area had the maximum potential for this kind of development since the two parks buffering it from the surrounding area act as the compensating open spaces to the high rise this area would cater to. The two parks act as the natural buffers and help the termination of the high rise high density to terminate through the area.

SECTION A-A

The central business district particularly targeting the corporate sector of the city consists of high-rises; residential and commercial towers, ranging from G+40 to G+100 stories and a central recreational space to add more life to the CBD. The central business district will be approached by both; the public and private transport and also by the light rail system i.e. the pedestrian linkage to Tariq road and K.M.C sports complex. The CBD is

ABU network DHABI : with HIGH DENSITY CBD designed for a pedestrian friendly environment by planning a transportation cul de sacs SUSTAINABLE .

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The recreational zone is completely pedestrianized and situated in the center of central business district. It is located between the Jheel park and Hill park and is linked with each module and through light rail to Tariq road. Thus creating a core of recreational activities for city dwellers.

The design is formulated in a way that the towers are arranged in modules on the periphery with cul-de- sac given at the end of each module, for the access of private vehicles.

The module design of towers, consist of 12 towers of which 6 are mixed landuse whereas 6 are purely commercial.

Designed parking spaces are given in each module, whereas parking plazas are given at the equal intervals throughout the design.

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1. Hotel

2. Lightrail Stop

3. Admin

4. Hospital

5. Mini Golf Course

6. Restaurant

7. Arena

8. Gymnasium

9. Exhibition Center

10. Cinema

11. Night Club

12. Hill Park

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DESIGN LAYOUT ALLAMA IQBAL ROAD The parcel of Allama iqbal, between khalid bin walid and jheel park have been pedestrianed so as to trim down vehicular circulation on tariq road as well. The strip is designed as a food street that facilitates shoppers throughout the day and would add up to the night life of the area. Also spaces have been designed for hawkers so as to arrange them as per shoppers’ convenience and to reduce the possibility of any future encroachments. To add up to the street life, Light rail stops have also been designed with sitting spaces, newspaper stands and several other utilities.

LONGITUDNAL SECTION FROM KHALID BIN WALEED ROAD

LONGITUDNAL SECTION FROM TARIQ ROAD

THE DREAM ........................

Project Video Stills Stake holders and their Dream...

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This portfolio would not have been possible without the guidance of several individuals who in one way or another contributed in it.

I dedicate this portfolio to my teachers, my colleagues, my mother who were always very supportive, my friends for encouraging me and all those who have been my guiding light throughout the years of graduation and professional life.

Lastly, I am thankful to God for giving me strength to plod on despite of my consistent desire to give up and forget about it.

Thank You!