I am a fresh graduate architect who has completed a professional internship. My academic journey has provided me with strong skills in architectural design, technical drafting, and proficiency in a range of design software. I have earned winning positions in several competitions related to architecture, sustainability, and innovation. I am passionate about developing sustainable and human-centered urban environments that reflect local culture and values. I am seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills within a creative and forward-thinking team, while continuing to grow professionally and intellectually.
EDUCATION
Dar Al-Hekma University- Jeddah
HARD
Teamwork and Leadership Public
Zaynalshamammar@gmail.com
Zayn Alsham Ammar
Zayn_Alsham
Maida Mohyeddin Nazer Innovation Competition
at King Abdulaziz University
Heritage- thon at Dar Al-Hekma
Heritage- thon at Dar Al-Hekma
Sheikh Khalid Al-Turki Award for Creativity Capusathon- Sustainability sector
JULY 2024- AUGUST 2024
Sabbagh Engineering Consultants & Associates
architectural practice, including planning, project review, and data analysis. This hands-on experience complemented my academic training and enhanced my ability to work in a professional setting. The internship enhanced my understanding of design processes and improved my communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
1- FENA’A INSTITUTE
STUDIO CAPSTONE, SPRING 2025
2- AL-YASEERAH MEMORY
STUDIO VII, FALL 2025 (Group Work)
3- THE 360 TOWER
STUDIO VI, Spring 2024 (Group Work)
4- AQUABIN
DESIGNATHON, 2025 (Group work)
5-
MUJASSAM WATAN, Summer 2024
6-
7- STORAGE UNITS
SABBAGH INTERNSHIP
ABYAT X JUSOOR, 2025
AL- A’ASEMA PUBLIC SQUARE
LAYALI ASEER
1- FENA’A INSTITUTE
STUDIO CAPSTONE, SPRING 2025
Fena’a is a mixed used building of an Islamic institute, a mosque, a library, and a guesthouse. It is located in the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh and spans 21,000 square meters. The project delivers core common values between educational and Islamic buildings by focusing on sustainability, functionality, spirituality, and social engagement.
The project reintroduces Islamic architecture through contemporary design. It combines sustainable strategies such as Riwaq, inner courtyards, and mashrabiyas.
The projects name can be pronounced with either a fatḥa (a) or a kasra (i). When pronounced with a kasre, it refers to the “courtyard,” a key element in Islamic architecture. When pronounced with a fatha, it signifies the concept of “ephemirality” reflecting the idea that all creation is subject to disappearance. This dual meaning is embodied in the architectural masses, which appear to either emerge or dissolve, capturing the essence of both interpretations.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The problem is both spiritual and architectural: 1- The absence of Islam influence on our daily life and 2-The lack of integration between traditional Islamic architectural principles and modern sustainable design in contemporary educational spaces, resulting in buildings that often prioritizeefficiencyoverculturalidentityandengagementwiththenaturalenvironment.
Usage of Islamic Design
Lack of integration between Islam and modernity
Architecture
STRATIGIES
MAIN FINDINGS
Islamic architecture is deeply tied to heritage and carries functional, spiritual, and aesthetic purposes, which make it a must in a spiritual context. Islamic architecture balances functionality and aesthetics through features like arcades, which create transitional spaces, and courtyards,whichoffercomfortandprivacy.
Islamic architecture adapts seamlessly to different climates and cultures, ensuring functionality while preserving identity. It encourages passivedesignstrategies,suchasorientation,naturalventilation,andshading,whichreducerelianceonmodernmechanicalsystems.
Emphasizes change as an inherentpartofimpermanence, where one form evolves into another.
Seamless transition and fluidity, showing how things continuously evolve without afixedstate.
Start, Peak, End
EPHEMERALITY
Thenaturalcycleofexistence emerging, reaching perfection, then fading symbolizing the transient natureofallthings.
Emerging
Cycle Reflects continuous change and movement, showing that nothing remains static in time.
Hierarchy
Structured progression of states, where each phase has itsmomentbeforegivingwayto thenext.
APPROACH
INTEGRATION OF NATURE Paradise mimicry
HIGH CEILINGS
God’s greatness
COURTYARDS
HIERARCHICAL SPACES Journey to inner peace
LOW GROUND LEVEL Worshippers Humbleness
SYMMETRY
Balance and perfection
MODULAR SYSTEM Muslims brotherhood
Social and Environmental equity QUR’ANIC CALIGRAPHY ORIENTATION TO QIBLA
Spiritual reminders
One Direction, narrow paths
PROJECT INFORMATION
inclusive
Students (17-28 y.o)
Employees ( 30-60 y.o)
Visitors (Variable age groups)
GROUD FLOOR WITH SITE PLAN
1ST FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
SECTIONS
SECTION A-A
Communal spaces with view
SECTIONS
SECTION B-B
Research Exhibition
FORM GENERATION
IALAMIC COURTYARD CENTRIC FORM
AXIAL ACCESSIBILITY
CLIMATE RESPONSE
ISLAMIC TREATMENT OF PATHWAYS
DIVISION ACCORDING TO SUN MOVEMENT
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
SPACES BELOW SKYLIGHT
GATE
RESIDENTIAL
LIBRARY
ELEVATORS
CONFRENCE HALL
CLASSROOMS
ADMINSTRATION & SERVVICES
BOOKSHELFS
MOSQUE
MOSQUE
ELEVATIONS
NE ELEVATION
ELEVATIONS
NW ELEVATION
BUILDING STRATEGIES ANALYSIS
Wind cooling and sun protection
Shaded circulation and thermal comfort
Easy cross axial plan
Significant transitions
Indirect sunlight
Passive cooling and natural lighting
Decorative light print
GEOMETRIC ORNAMENTATION
SYMMETRY
COURTYARD
TILTED GLASS
IWAN
MASHRABIYAH
3D SHOTS
3D SHOTS
3D SHOTS
2- AL- YASEERAH MEMORY
STUDIO VII, FALL 2025 (Group Work)
The urban projec t aims to transform Quba into a vibrant neighborhood that serves as a living palimpsest, honoring the historical significance of its site while embracing the collective experiences of its residents. By enhancing the human experience through urban sensory engagement—sight, sound, touch, scent, and taste— storytelling, and deep community connections, we aim to create a place where the past shapes the present. This fosters a rich, dynamic cultural identity that celebrates both heritage and innovation, transforming Quba into a destination that connects people to history through immersive and meaningful experiences.
1-
Main Plaza
Residential
Mixed Used
4- NORTH AND SOUTH WING
Residential NORTH WING WING BAYT AL MADINAH BAYT AL MADINAH
QALB AL MADINAH QALB AL MADINAH MANARAT AL MADINAH MANARAT AL MADINAH
Commercial
Instituntional
SOUQ AL MADINAH SOUQ AL MADINAH
SOUTH WING SOUTH WING
2- BAYT AL MADINAH
3- QALB AL MADINAH
5- SOUQ AL MADINAH
6- MANARAT AL MADINAH
BAB AL MADINAH
SLUMS DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL HUMAN CENTRIC CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL HUMAN CENTRIC CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL HUMAN CENTRIC CONSIDERATIONS
HEALTH: All streets should be pedestrian friendly, minimum of 2 m wide lien for walking.
ENVIRONMENT: All streets should be pedestrian friendly, minimum of 2 m wide lien for walking.
SAFETY: Zebra lines and roundabouts are provided on crossing streets.
CLIMATIC: One shade tree should be planted every 10 meters (33 feet) along streets and in public spaces. Native and drought-tolerant species should be prioritized.
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
STREET TYPOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE
Buildings lower than 15 m can use roofas
social green spaces and celebration hubs
Low to no structure on north direction to allow good wind, social spaces placed on cross ventilation direction
When the distance between two residential blocks is higher than 12 meters, shading device should be providedonthatArea
FACADE DESIGN FACADE DESIGN FACADE DESIGN
Stepping, Rectilinear roofscape
Aligned Frontages
Courtyards and Semi Private Squares
3- THE 360 DESIGN SCHOOL
STUDIO VI, Spring 2024 (Group Work)
Located in King Abdullah Economic City, the city's with unique landscape, a blend of Striking buildings, the calming sea, and vibrant plant life, influenced the design of this school. The concept behind the 360 Degree Design School is to not only house five design schools but also to become an extension of their identities, reflected in its architecture, this approach aims to achieve a two fold mission: maximizing the variety of views students experience and strengthening the connection between humans and nature. incorporating perspectives and encouraging unconventional thinking, the building it self becomes a canvas for creativity.
MASTER PLAN
CONCEPT
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
SEA VIEW
MAXIMIZED VIEW
ROTATION
UNIQUE DESIGN NATURE IDENTITY
ART CENTERED
BUILDING ANALYSIS
TYPICAL BUILDINGS THE 360
CASE STUDY- THE GHERKIN
SUSTAINABILITY
The building skin is designed in which windows open on the side shafts when the temperature is over 20and below 26, however, it only happens if the wind speed is safe and pleasing, specifically when it’s 10 mph. DROP CEILING: 0.8 +4.2 = 5M HEIGHT
DORMES GRID AND CORE DESIGN
STEEL SKELETON SPACE FRAME- 3D
The steel support is located on the exterior of the building which is inked together by the spine, acting as the loading backbone from the winds, the steel support transfers shear forces to the supporting concrete core.
CASE STUDY- THE TURNING TURSO THE 360
CENTRAL CORESHEAR WALLS
HVAC Systam
14TH
INTERIOR SHOTS
LEVEL- Fashion department
13TH LEVEL- Fashion department
FLOOR PLANS
1ST LEVEL: ADMINSTRATION
9TH LEVEL: ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL
SHAFTS CIRCULATION
ARCH DEPARTMENT
4- AQUABIN
DESIGNATHON, 2025 (Group work)
Every day, a significant amount of clean drinking water is wasted at events, offices, and universities due to partial consumption, creating both environmental and economic challenges. AquaBin offers a practical solution to this problem through a smart container that collects surplus drinking water and repurposes it for watering plants, instead of discarding it as waste. Featuring an interactive design that encourages community participation in reducing water waste, AquaBin consists of a metal tank that effectively preserves water while supporting the growth of climbing plants. The container itself is designed to resemble a beautiful planter, turning the water collection point into a vibrant and green centerpiece. This transforms wasted water into a sustainable resource that not only supports plant life but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of spaces while promoting a more comfortable, inspiring, and productive environment in workplaces, institutions, universities, and events.
PROBLEM OBSERVATION
Over the two days of Designathon 2025, significant amounts of drinking water were wasted, making the event an effective practical experiment to .measure the scale of the water waste problem and test its impact
Beginning of the day
End of the day
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Liter of water is wasted per day
Of the water in bottles is wasted without consumption
Providing a decorative water waste container near the bottle recycling bins, designed for repurposing leftover water for irrigation, with community participation in pouring unused water into the container
Recycling containers
Adding a container to collect clean, wasted water
Planting system
Boots plant
Jahannami yah plant
Plants in Arid Regions
Plants in Humid Regions
DESIGN PROPOSAL
Openings that allow plants to wrap around
Water tank ladder
Overflow watering openings
The drawer opens to let you use the leftover water for watering plants outside
A filter for collecting clean wasted water
Water level sensor for tank monitoring x2
Stainless steel
Openings that allow plants to wrap around
Water tube
Stainless steel
Self-drip irrigation system
DESIGN PROPOSAL
Interactive design proposal with a transparent facade and hanging plants
A light-up sensor that activates when water is poured, encouraging social interaction and engagement
5-
Al-
A’asema Public square
MUJASSAM WATAN, Summer 2024
This public square design draws inspiration from the timeless beauty of Diriyah’s traditional architecture— Diriyah, the cradle of the Saudi state, its vibrant heart, and a beloved destination for visitors. The concept is deeply rooted in the poetic imagery of Prince Abdullah bin Muhammad’s “Ruins of Diriyah,” blending the authenticity of the past with modern creativity. By reinterpreting the forms of Diriyah’s historic buildings with a contemporary twist and incorporating its signature visual motifs and intricate details, the square becomes a living expression of Saudi identity and heritage.
The design aims to transform the square into a dynamic cultural and artistic hub that celebrates the spirit of heritage and the land. It seeks to awaken the visual and sensory memory of visitors, creating spaces that not only engage the eye but also evoke deep emotional connections—allowing everyone who experiences it to feel the essence of Diriyah’s rich history.
DIRIYAH ARCHITECTURE ANALYSIS
SLOPES
DIFFERENT HEIGHTS
MASSES INTERSECTIONS
PATTERN AND ORNAMENTS
RAMPS
MIZRABS
ZONING
FORM GENERATION
INSPIRED BY THE FIRST SAUDI CAPITAL
ABSTRACTION OF LANGUAGE AND CREATING FLOW
HARMONIZING SHAPES ADDING DIRIYAH IDENTITY
ASTHETIC DETAILS
PATTERN OF NAJDI SANDS
RAMP
MIZRAB
DIRIYAH POEM
TOP VIEW
SITE AND SECTION
nspired by the natural landscape of historic Diriyah, the design incorporates elements such as sand, cacti, and water. These features not only provide a natural way to ease the heat but also create a captivating sensory experience, where the soothing sounds of flowing water add an enchanting layer to the visitor’s journey. The result is a harmonious blend of form and function, bringing the spirit of Diriyah’s heritage to life in a space that invites connection, reflection, and wonder.
3D SHOTS
3D SHOTS
6- Layali Aseer
ABYAT X JUSOOR, 2025
The Layali Aseer collection is inspired by the art of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, an integral part of the heritage of the Aseer region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In Layali Aseer, the essence of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri is reimagined in a modern way that reflects authenticity and timeless elegance. Characterized by its harmonious geometric patterns that tell stories of simplicity and creativity in the life of Aseeri women, this art form has been thoughtfully incorporated into the design of the duvet cover and quilt, using four colors inspired by the traditional motifs. This collection offers users the opportunity to enjoy a touch of Saudi folklore in their daily lives, bringing the warmth and history of Aseer into their bedrooms
DESIGN GENERATION
Al-Bonah:Symbolize kingdom’smountains
Al-Amshat FullDesign
Al-Aryash:Symbolizepalm treesandfeathersofbirds
DESIGN GENERATION
Bed Cover Sheets and Pillows
7- Storage Units
Sabbagh Internship
During my internship, I worked on a project for special storage units of various sizes. After studying local and regional examples of this type of building, I was able to complete the project tasks that included preimplementation research, planning, design, and modeling.
