Architecture portfolio 2025

Portfolio Verena Rezkalla Architect

VERENA REZKALLA xverena.ashrafx@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/verena-ashraf/ As an architect, my work is rooted in the belief that design should not only be visually compelling but also deeply attuned to human experience. I strive to craft environments that inspire, elevate and resonate with those who inhabit them, creating timeless, meaningful and beautiful experiences.

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E D U C AT I O N 2024 - present MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, PA Pursuring the 4+2 track of the MArch program in Tyler school of Art and Architecture.

2017 - 2022 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY, EG. Graduated from the 5 year program that included 1 year of general engineering and 4 years of comprehensive architecture. Obtained a license to practice architecture upon graduation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign AutoCad SketchUp Microsoft Office Revit 3Ds Max Corona V-ray Blender 3D Rhinoceros Grasshopper Lumion EXPERIENCE APRIL 2023 - OCT 2023 Architect at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) Worked with a team on a fast-track “Service buildings” project as a part of Jeddah Central Development.

SEP 2022 - APRIL 2023 Junior Architect at Al-Binaa Developments Worked with a team on various Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design projects.

CONTENTS

i. GROUP PROJECTS (ACADEMIC)

1. Art Therapy mixed use

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2024 - 2025 Architectural Design | Academic - MArch

2. CU-ICAR Campus Extension

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2021 - 2022 Architectural Design | Academic - BArch

3. Neighborhood Design

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2021 - 2022 Housing | Academic - BArch

ii. PROFESSIONAL WORK

4. JCD Service Buildings 2023 | Dar

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5. Visualization 2022-2023 | Al-Binaa Developments

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iii. INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (ACADEMIC)

6. Car Showroom

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2021 - 2022 Design & Detailed Drawings | Academic

iv. PERSONAL WORK

3D Art

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i. GROUP PROJECTS

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ART THERAPY

Academic Year: Location: Philadelph Scope: Archite Keywords: Art, Well-be Software used: Revit, Rhin

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MArch Fall 2024 hia, PA, United States ectural Design eing, Senses stimulation no, Lumion and Photoshop

LO C AT I O N Bounded by South Street, Bainbridge, 5th street and Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia

TA R G E T G R O U P S

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Creating a space that allows the artist to express the lost connection to art and the community.

As stated in the data found, 78% of individuals expressing mental health issues showed considerable improvement after engaging in art therapy. There are many ways to engage in arts and improve mental health, including : visual and performing arts, such as traditional craft, pottery, and sculpture.

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PHYSICAL MODEL The making of the chunk physical model of the courtyard space incorporated a combination of advanced techniques and a variety of materials.

Laser cutting and 3D printing enabled the creation of the model’s complex shape. Ceramic pieces, stones, and seashells were incorporated as mosaic elements, adding a tactile and organic quality. The combination of these materials resulted in a model that conveys the architectural intent in both its assembly and beauty.

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i. GROUP PROJECTS

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CU-ICAR CAMPUS E

Academic Year: Fou Location: Greenville, Sou Scope: Architectural, Urba Keywords: Interconnectivity, Well Software used: AutoCad, Rhino, T

E X T E N S I O N Graduation project

urth year 2021-2022 uth Carolina, United States an and Landscape Design l-being, Sustainability, Fun college Twinmotion, Blender and Photoshop

S I T E A N A LY S I S SITE LOCATION

NATURAL PHYSICAL FEATURES ACCESSIBILTY

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Location: South Carolina, United states.

1- Location of Greenville County in Relation to the State 2- Location of CU-ICAR in Relation to the City of Greenville

Arterial Road: Secondary Roads: Laurens Road, 28m Millenum Blv rd, 25m Innovation road, 10m Old SRT Greenway trail proposed

Flood zone Wildlife Corridor Total Land Area: 12074955 ft2

D E S I G N S T R AT E G I E S Landscape

Micro space

Multi dimentional urban space

Space Enclosure

Interconnectivity

Flexibility

Plaza landscape

Well Being

VISION Enhancing the socio-economic growth of CU-ICAR

by Rebranding it using AI & VR technologies and applying sustainable techniques to create an Integrated city of automotive research.

L AYO U T G E N E R AT I O N

SITE PROBLEM

SRT and Millennium Blvd. Rd. intersect at a point which create a gap that make the layout appears separated

TN5

SOLUTION

Separate the site into 5 TNs and a central park.

INTEGRATED CITY

CENTRAL PARK

Use the central park as the main control point that connects the whole cyber-security system

URBAN GRID

For re-branding of cu-icar from the highway 85 & ex- Although each TN is independent with a specific func- Taken into consideration each neighbourhood treme contour in TN5, best location for test track is TN5 tion, the four main pillars are located in each one. constrains to create the best fitting grid.

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APPROACH A vibrant destination

Rebranding

INTEGRATED CITY

LEARN WORK PLAY SOCIALIZE

AI & VR technologies

Integrated City

Exterior

Transportation

Exterior

AI-VR Gaming

Plaza

Platforms

Sustainability

Flood Zone

MISSION A vibrant destination for automotive research that promotes socio-economic sustainable growth , attracting new investments and students while ensuring the connectivity with Greenville community.

TN3

According to the noise from the highway 85 and Laurens rd., Best location for faculties is tn3.

HIERARCHY OF PLAZA

Create each plaza to fit its function either by its location or area.

TN2

Set student facilities and recreational spaces in tn2, where SRT passes.

BUILDING ZONES

Insert buildings according to the best location and orientation for each building.

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TN4

For re-branding of cu-icar, the best location for gaming arena and the commercial zone is tn4

CONCEPT OF PATCHING

Create green pockets as an environmental approach and for future extension.

CONCEPT -The crisis caused by the pandemic has resulted in a substantial change in the nature of education which directed our attention towards the importance of wellness and mental health in designing the campus.

-The issue here is to adapt a framework that promotes the human-nature relationship in the built environment which can be achieved by applying the principals of Restorative City design and adapting computational methods to facilitate its implementation.

Labs Contour Levels

internal public open spaces

Cluster Main Buildings

Deforming the cluster from contour Optimization of interior views and orintations

Air Direction

Roof gardens Roof terraces

Vertical Circulation User Flow

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MASTERPLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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CLEMSI - PROPOSED MASCOT -Having an attractive work environment and boosting educational process are

two of the main goals of this project, thus we considered achieving a vibrant unique physical environment that would positively connect the students to their campus and be a memorable experience for other public users.

-Designed, modeled and animated by our team, Clemsi is a robotic version of Clemson university’s mascot, Tiger. He acts as a friendly guide to the users of the campus as well as a walking and talking companion. This helps in further enhancing the user experience, facilitating way-finding and creating an attachment to the campus.

INITIAL SKETCHES AND PROGRESS

CLEMSI INTERACTING WITH STUDENTS

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M o d e l e d i n b l e n d e r, R e n d e r e d w i t h C y c l e s .

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i. GROUP PROJECTS

NEIGHBORHOOD

Academic Year: Fou Location: Al-A Scope: Urban and A Keywords: Integrated Com Software used: AutoCad, Rhin

D DESIGN

3 Housing project

urth year 2021-2022 Alamein, Egypt Architectural Design mmunity, Well-being, Diversity no, Revit, Lumion and Photoshop

LO C AT I O N Al-Alamein, it’s a city in the northern Matrouh Governorate of Egypt. Located on the Arab’s Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, it lies 106 kilometres west of Alexandria and 240 kilometres northwest of Cairo.

S I T E A N A LY S I S LANDPLOT

URBAN FABRIC

STREETS

CONCEPT “Having a spatial configuration that eases the flow and motion through an integrated community depending on number of users and activities which provides unique landscape, social integration and raises the sense of community and safety” -A Green main spine that connects different zones and houses social activities.

-Hierarchy of Spaces: public, semi-public, semi-private and private spaces.

-A fair distribution of services to serve different zones.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP

ECONOMIC

-Providing a public commercial and service area (street mall).

-Achieving a variety of housing types to suit different economic states (luxurious - above average).

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY -Multi-use streets that makes a valuable public environment.

-Controlling vehicular movement by minimizing car routes to ensure safety and walkability.

FUNCTION

ENVIRONMENT

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-Maximizing green areas.

-Optimizing the orientation of the buildings.

-Using proper sustainable materials.

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C A L C U L AT I O N S Total area: 650x400= 260.000 sqm=62 feddan Footprint= 40-50%= 104.000 sqm Residential area= 62.400 sqm Gross density= 150 person per feddan Total density= 9300 person= 2325 family Assuming that the average family consists of 4 persons LAND-USE BUDGET

Open spaces

Roads

Services

Residential

CLUSTERING

Buildings

Landscape views

CAR ROUTES

Green Areas

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GREEN

PEDESTRIAN ROUTES

MAIN SPINE

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BUILDINGS

ii. PROFESSIONAL WORK

JCD SERVICE BU

Consultant: Da Year: Location: Jedda Scope: Architectural Design, Pro Software used: AutoCa

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fast-track project

ar Al-Handasah 2023 ah, Saudi Arabia oduction and BIM Coordination ad, Revit and Navisworks

PROJECT OVERVIEW -Starting from the Vision of Jeddah Central Development – to be the number one waterfront destination in Jeddah, creating a new heart for the city, and inspired by the city’s cultural heritage and urbanism of Al Balad - the Jeddah Central Development will be a contemporary and environmentally sustainable new addition to the city, setting a benchmark for sustainable design, master planning and construction, within the Kingdom and beyond.

-The service buildings are 6 buildings distributed among different districts designed to work as a part to complete the infrastructure of the Jeddah Central Development Master Plan. The Project assets are: a command and control center and 5 pumping stations built over a total area of 26,180 sqm.

-Project scope: All project phases starting from Initial Concept stage to Issue for Construction.

S E L E C T E D M AT E R I A L S

BODY Stone Cladding

ACCENTS Lattice with Geometric patterns and Screen walls

WINDOW FRAMES & MASHRABIYAS Aluminum profile with wood texture

COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER - LAYOUT 30

STORM PUMPING STATION - LAYOUT

COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER - EXTERIOR SHOT 31

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Design Studio: Al-B Year: 20 Location Scope: Architectu Software used: AutoCad, Revit, 3d

ON PROJECTS

Binaa Developments 022-2023 n: Egypt ural Visualisation ds Max, lumion v-ray and photoshop

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A l Da r (Th e h ouse ) Re s i de n tia l Compoun d “Reviving the past to improve the future” Located in New Zayed city, Al Dar is a modern residential compound designed using vernacular architecture techniques and local building materials. The main goal is to create a modern serene residence while achieving sustainability and maintaining the overall aesthetics.

The goal is achieved by using Rammed Earth construction technique which is local, durable, environmentally friendly and have a unique appearance.

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A l - B a q a l ( Th e Gr oc e r ) S a n dw ic h e s F a st food r e sta ur a n t Located in a local street in Giza, the client requested a small restaurant that serves traditional Egyptian sandwiches.

The design is inspired by old Egyptian grocery stores with hanging groceries and kitchen utensils. The interior decoration using old radio, fan, TV, telephone gives the place vintage vibes.

The vibrant colors were chosen to make the place stand out from its surroundings. The surrounding exterior environment was modeled in 3ds Max using reference pictures to simulate its reality.

Modeled in 3ds Max, rendered with V-ray, edited with Photoshop.

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iii. INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS

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Academic Year: BArch Location: C Scope: Design, detailed tech Keywords: Futuristic, Func Software used: AutoCad, Rev

FOR A CAR SHOWROOM

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PROJECT TITLE:

WORKING DRAWINGS FOR TESLA MOTORS SHOWROOM

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APPROVED BY: CHECKED BY: DRAWN BY:

Verena Ashraf Magid

DRAWING TITLE:

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STRUCTURE SYSTEM Gridshell structure system is used to maintain the wide span of the showroom and allow the circulation of cars and people without the interruption of columns. It consists of a gridshell resting over 4 huge semi-ellipse steel columns with skylights on top and 2 circular columns. The skylights allow natural sunlight to fill the showroom giving an aesthetic atmosphere.

Flat-slab structure system is used for the services and administrative spaces of the building.

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Z I R E A E L Based on the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Zireael was a 200 year old gwyhyr, a very expensive and precious sword, forged by the gnomes of Tir Tochair. The sword may have one of two possible inscriptions in Elder Runes, depending on the dialogue option that is chosen. Zireael, meaning “Swallow” in Common Speech, is one possibility. The other is Dubhenn haern am glâdeal, morc’h am fhean aiesin which translates to “the flash that cuts through darkness, the light that breaks the night”.

Modeled in Blender, rendered with Eevee.

FULL PROJECT + ANIMATION

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D O N UTS AN D CO F F E E First Blender modeling, rendering and animation project. Based on a tutorial.

Modeled in Blender, rendered with Cycles.

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