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.
VERENA REZKALLA
Behance
EDUCATION
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 EXPERIENCE
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
AutoCad
SketchUp
Microsoft Office
Revit
3Ds Max
Corona
V-ray
Blender 3D
Rhinoceros Grasshopper
Lumion
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.
i. GROUP PROJECTS (ACADEMIC) ii. PROFESSIONAL WORK iv. PERSONAL WORK
Bounded by South Street, Bainbridge, 5th street and Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia
TARGET GROUPS
AVE.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
INTERVENTION
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.
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.
i. GROUP PROJECTS
Academic Year: Fourth
Location: Greenville, South
Scope: Architectural, Urban
Keywords: Interconnectivity, Well-being,
Software used: AutoCad, Rhino,
EXTENSION Graduation project
Fourth year 2021-2022
South Carolina, United States
Urban and Landscape Design
Well-being, Sustainability, Fun college
Twinmotion, Blender and Photoshop
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
DESIGN STRATEGIES
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.
LAYOUT GENERATION
SITE PROBLEM
SRT and Millennium Blvd. Rd. intersect at a point which create a gap that make the layout appears separated
TN5
For re-branding of cu-icar from the highway 85 & extreme contour in TN5, best location for test track is TN5
Although each TN is independent with a specific function, the four main pillars are located in each one.
CENTRAL PARK
Use the central park as the main control point that connects the whole cyber-security system
URBAN GRID
Taken into consideration each neighbourhood constrains to create the best fitting grid.
APPROACH
Rebranding
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.
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.
Contour Levels
internal public open spaces
Cluster Main Buildings
Deforming the cluster from contour
CO-WORKING SPACES - TN2
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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
Modeled in blender, Rendered with Cycles.
i. GROUP PROJECTS
NEIGHBORHOOD
Academic Year: Fourth
Location: Al-Alamein,
Scope: Urban and
Keywords: Integrated Community,
Software used: AutoCad, Rhino,
DESIGN Housing project
Fourth year 2021-2022
Al-Alamein, Egypt
Architectural Design
Community, Well-being, Diversity
Rhino, Revit, Lumion and Photoshop
LOCATION
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.
SITE ANALYSIS
LANDPLOT
URBAN FABRIC STREETS
“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.
-Multi-use streets that makes a valuable public environment.
-Controlling vehicular movement by minimizing car routes to ensure safety and walkability.
ENVIRONMENT
-Providing a public commercial and service area (street mall).
-Achieving a variety of housing types to suit different economic states (luxurious - above average).
-Maximizing green areas.
-Optimizing the orientation of the buildings.
-Using proper sustainable materials.
CALCULATIONS
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
CLUSTERING
PEDESTRIAN ROUTES
MAIN SPINE BUILDINGS
ii. PROFESSIONAL WORK
Consultant: Dar Year:
Location: Jeddah,
Scope: Architectural Design, Production
Software used: AutoCad,
BUILDINGS
Dar Al-Handasah
2023
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
fast-track project
Production and BIM Coordination
AutoCad, 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.
SELECTED MATERIALS
BODY Stone Cladding
Lattice with Geometric patterns and Screen walls
WINDOW FRAMES & MASHRABIYAS Aluminum profile with wood texture
STORM PUMPING STATION - LAYOUT
VISUALIZATION
Design Studio: Al-Binaa
Year: 2022-2023
Location:
Scope: Architectural
Software used: AutoCad, Revit, 3ds
VISUALIZATION PROJECTS
Al-Binaa Developments
2022-2023
Location: Egypt
Architectural Visualisation
3ds Max, lumion v-ray and photoshop
ii. PROFESSIONAL WORK
Al Dar (The house) Residential Compound
“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.
Al-Baqal (The Grocer) Sandwiches
Fast food restaurant
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.
iii. INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
Academic Year: BArch
Location: Cairo,
Scope: Design, detailed technical
Keywords: Futuristic, Functionality
Software used: AutoCad, Revit,
FOR A CAR SHOWROOM
BArch Forth year 2021-2022
Cairo, Egypt
technical drawings, visualisation
Functionality and Sophistication
Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion
STRUCTURE SYSTEM DETAIL
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.
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”.
FULL PROJECT + ANIMATION
Modeled in Blender, rendered with Eevee.
iv. PERSONAL WORK
DONUTS AND COFFEE
First Blender modeling, rendering and animation project. Based on a tutorial.
