Ahmed Abubakr PORTFOLIO

ARCHITECT AHMED ABUBAKR AHMED HAMID PORTFOLIOPORTFOLIOPORTFOLIOARCHITECT AHMED ABUBAKR AHMED HAMID

PROJECT:5 STAR HOTEL BUILDING5-star HotelLocation: Khartoum, SudanHilat Hamad on River Nile Bank

The city hotels are an ideal choice for business travellers, and the Resort hotels provideexcellent facilities fortourists. The 5 star brand enjoys worldwide prestige, known for its luxury, personalised serviceand magnificentlocation in leading cities.

400 rooms.

ROOM TYPES The hotel will provide the following room types:! Standard! Superior! Junior Suites A! Junior Suites B! Suites! Presidential Suite! Room for the Handicapped! Room for Honeymooners (recommendable)! Royal Service Floor!Local cultures of the areas surrounding the hotel must be taken into consideration; i.e.:signs to the Mecca inIslamic countries

Dimensions and DesignStandard rooms: will be comprised of an entrance hall, bedroom, cupboard, bathroomand terrace.Surface area: 22 m2 excluding entrance hall, terrace and bathroomHeight: 2.7 mTerrace: 8 m4Bathroom surface: 6 m2Superior rooms are standard rooms that are larger or better locatedJunior Suite model A: Will have a lounge area in the same room. This area may providea sofa (or sofa bed) withtwo armchairs and a TV if the one in the bedroom isn't visibleSurface area: 28 m2 excluding entrance hall, terrace and bathroomJunior Suite model B: Rooms comprised of two separate areas with entrance hall,bedroom, cupboard, bathroomand a loungeSurface area: 40 m2 excluding entrance hall, terrace and bathroomThey are recommended on the Royal Service floorSuites: comprised of three areas. The bedroom and lounge areas must be two separaterooms (the division mustbe a built wall). They will have an entrance hall, bedroom, cupboard, two bathroomsand one or two loungesSurface area: 70 m2 excluding entrance hall, terrace and bathroomThey are recommended on the Royal Service floorPresidential Suites (or equivalent): unique rooms comprised of separate areas:entrance hall, bedroom, twobathrooms, two lounges (meeting room and lounge-dining room), kitchen with sculleryand service roomSurface area: 96 m2 excluding entrance hall, terrace and bathroomThey are recommended on the Royal Service floorGarden Villas: if the design and structure of the building/plot of land allows, separatelodging units with maximumprivacy and luxury will be built. The rooms will be unique with certain elements incommon, such as patios, lounges, rest areas, private swimming pool, etc.Rooms for handicapped guests: all hotels should comply with existing legislations ineach region or country concerning facilities for handicapped guests.The assigned room will be double, free of obstacles, with wide hallways and bathrooms,doors with a width of 90cm and connected to another roomThey will try to be located on lower floors, near a lift or an emergency exit. Access torooms and common areas should not be hampered by architectural barriers. Ifnecessary a chair lift, orconstructed or portable anti skid ramps will be provided.

ROYAL SERVICE City hotels will have one or several floors dedicated to Royal Service,with independent front desk services, lounge for breakfasts and bar and private loungesThese rooms will have the best location and should provide a butler service. EachRoyal Service floor will have a service room for the butler on dutyThe public areas of these bungalows will have a higher quality than normal ones

The lounge will have a bar-salon for serving breakfasts, aperitifs, cold dishes and acocktail-bar service. It will have an auxiliary counter and a small cocktail cabinet.


SITE PLAN

3D- CUTAWAY ENTRANCE VIEW

VIEW FROM GOLF COURSE


NIGHT SECTION (PODIUM)

MORPHOLOGY OF MASSES

EXTERIOR PRESPECTIVERIVER NILE VIEW

IN THIS PARTICULAR DESIGN THE EXTERIORFORM MORPHOLOGY WAS BASED UPON THEINTERACTION OF THREE STRONG CUBICALSOLID MASSES, RESULTING IN A FORMAL,ELEGANT COMPOSITION WITH ADISTINGUISHED MASS SUPERIOR IN HEIGHTAND TREATMENTS.

THE DESIGN ALSO INCLUDED A SPECIAL SKYCOURT FEATURE A 10 FLOOR VOID OVERLOOKING THE RIVER NILE, SEMI OPENSPACE BETWEEN THE 10TH & 21ST FLOOR,SKY GARDEN AND RESTAURANT & CAFEWITH PANORAMIC LIFTS AND FLOORSAROUND GIVING THE DESIGN A UNIQUETOUCH AND ICONIC EXTERIOR LOOK.

AS ALL OTHER THE TOP HOTELS, NIGHT LIFEIS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT TOCONSIDER IN THE DESIGN, IT SHOULD NOTONLY BE ATTRACTIVE TO THEGUESTS AND VIEWERS BUT IT SHOULDBECOME AN ICON TO LIGHT UP THENILE . SPECIAL LIGHTS IN THE CENTRALVOID, WILL CREATE A MAGNIFICENTSITE TO VIEWERS MILES AWAY.

TO ADD TO THE COMPOSITION IS ANELEMENT OF LANDSCAPE AND ART, ANEXTERIOR CASINO IS SCULPTURED INTOTHE FORM OF TWO DICE, NUMBERS 5 + 2 = 7TO INDICATE THE 7- STAR HOSPITALITYAVAILABLE IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT.


THE FIRST AND STRONGEST IMPRESSION ISGIVEN OFF BY THE LOBBY, THEREFORE I HAD TOENSURE ITS EXUBERANCE.

HAVING THE MAIN LOBBY ON THE FIRST FLOOR ANDUSING A DOUBLE HEIGHTGLAZED FACADE WITH AN UNDISTURBED TERRIFICNILE VIEW, AND A GENTLE RAMP TOWARDS THEFAMOUS INFINITY POOL, THE INFINITY WALK.

THE SECTION SHOWS THE VARIETY OF LIVE ZONES INTHE PROJECT AND THE STRONG IMPACT OFLEVELLING IN CREATING SEVERAL POINTS OFINTEREST AND A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT.

THE BREAKFAST HALL LIKE ALL THE OTHER RESTAURANTS IN THIS PROJECT MUST HAVE SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES AND UNIQUE VIEWS ON ASOARING ALTITUDE, THIS BREAKFAST DINING AREA IS CANTILEVERED TOWARDS THE NILE RIVER AND RISING ABOVE THE LANDSCAPE BELOW.USING DOUBLE HEIGHT GLASS FACADES AND VISIBLE STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AS A DESIGN FEATURE DEFINES ITS CHARACTER AS ITBECOMES A SPECIAL POINT WITH SPECTACULAR DAY AND NIGHT VIEWS.

THE SKETCH INTERIOR VIEW BELOW SHOWS THE INTERESTING ENVIRONMENT CREATED BY THE VOID. THE STEEL TRUSS PENETRATES THESPACE WITH UNIQUE SCULPTURING AND LIGHTING. IN ADDITION TO THE HANGING PLANTERS THIS SPACE NOW GIVES THE ILLUSION OF HANGINGGARDENS AND AN ARTISTIC TOUCH TO THE INTERIOR, GIVING IT THE 7- STAR EDGE REQUIRED.

NIGHT VIEW

PART SECTION

CONCEPTUAL INTERIOR SKETCH

THE BREAKFAST HALL IS DELIBERATELY PLACED ONTHE 8TH FLOOR, ON A SEPARATE CANTILEVEREDSTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE SPECTACULAR VIEWS, ANDSINCE IT IS USED MOSTLY BY GUESTS AND NOTVISITORS, ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING HOURS, THECONCEPT WAS TO PLACE IT ON AN INTERMEDIATELEVEL BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT GUESTACCOMMODATIONS.

DURING THE NIGHT IT STILL OPERATES AS ARESTAURANT BUT AN EXCLUSIVE RESERVATION ONLYCUISINE TO AVOID LARGE INFLOW OF PEOPLE TO THEUPPER FLOORS SO AS NOT TO DISTURB THE GUESTS.


WHILE SKETCHING THE DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THIS PROJECTS A SECTIONAL 3-DIMENSIONAL APPROACH WAS TAKEN 3D CUTAWAYS NEEDED TO DETERMINE THE COMPLEX CIRCULATION AND FLOW OF GUESTS, VISITORS STAFF AND SERVICES.A SUCCESSFUL HOTEL DESIGN DEPENDS ON THE EFFICIENCY OF SERVICE DELIVERY AND GUEST SATISFACTION.

MANY THOUGHTS WERE PUT INTO CONSIDERATION TO PROVIDE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE EDGE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS 5-STAR HOTEL SEEM "7-STAR" FOR INSTANCE THE "SKYCOURT" OR THE VOID WITHIN THE TOWER IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DESIGNFEATURES THAT MAKE THIS HOTEL STAND OUT AMONGST THE OTHERS, IT PROVIDES HUGE AESTHETICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES. FOCUSING ON DESIGNING A MIXTURE OF ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS ON MANY LEVELS AND DIFFERENT VIEWS WAS ONE OF THEMAIN GOALS IN THIS PROJECT, MAKING THE GUEST HAS A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES EACH REFLECTING THE BEST OF MODERN HOSPITALITY AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

MORE CONSIDERATIONS WERE PUT INTO THE EXTERIOR FORM TO ACHIEVE A MODERN YET PRESTIGIOUS OUTLOOK, USING RHYTHMIC AND MODULAR FLOOR PANELS AND MIXTURE BETWEEN MODERN GLASS AND NATURAL STONE FINISH.


PROJECT:SHOPPING MALL

KHARTOUM NEW SHOPPING MALLLOCATION: EBEID KHATIM ROAD DUE EAST OF THE AIRPORTAREA: 20,000 SQMSTATUS: ONGOING / SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE.


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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

PROJECT INAITIVES

Due to cultural and socialimportance of a shoppingcomplexin the area since khartoumlacks this type of facility.

Market research andevaluation shows very highconsumer demands andconsumption rates forrelativecommercial products inKhartoum, Sudan.

Lack of retail outlets, andallocated indoor spaces withcomfortable air-conditioned,well designed shoppingenvironment.

Lack of nightlife and acentral plaza to act as acommunity hub for the city.

SITE LOCATIONLARGE EXISTING STEELSTRUCTURES ARE FOUND INTHE NORTHERN POINT WITH ATHICK CONCRETE BASE,DESIGN TO INCORPORATE THESTRUCTURES AND UTILIZE THEEXISTING SITUATION TOMINIMIZE COSTS AND TOBENEFIT FROM THE EXISTINGSITUATION.

MALL LAYOUT PLAN

SITE PLAN

SITE LOCATION

BASEMENT FIRST FLOOR LAYOUT


REVIVING THE KHARTOUM NIGHT LIFE


COMMUNITY ARCHITECTURE

SPORTS COMPLEX WITH OUTDOOR MULTI-PURPOSE COURT

LANDSCAPED PLAZA, ADDING TO THE COMMUNITY A TOUCH OF NATURAL GREEN WATER SURFACES, AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT

Community Design + Architecture is when planning, urban design andarchitecture is focused on integrated transportation/land use planning, mixed-useand pedestrian-friendly community design, and sustainable development. Thegoal of the design is to shape public policies, land use plans and increase tobuild more projects that are sustainable in terms of:

• The linkages between land use patterns, urban design, andtransportation systems;

• The economics of both the public and private sectors;

• Building technologies and infrastructure;

• Integration of natural and built environments;

• Short-term as well as long-term goals and needs;

• Support of community and social welfare.


MALL ENTRANCE / VIA MIXED ENTERTAINMENT BOULEVARD

MAIN PLAZA ZONE LIVE WITH DANCING FOUNTAINS AND CHANGING COLOURED LED LIGHT DISPLAYS

MALL DROP OFF AND TAXI LINE' / VIEW FROM EBIED KHATIM MAIN ROAD

ENTERTAINMENT BOULEVARD,

A MIXED ARTS WALKWAY WITH FREESTANDING STALLS, LIVE ACTS, GALLERIES,DISPLAYS, SEATINGS. SURROUNDED WITHLED CHANGING COLOURS SCHEMELIGHTING SYSTEMS.

THIS COMMERCIAL WALKWAY IS RIGHTUNDER THE LARGE SPACE ALLOCATED FORWELL LIT BILLBOARDS AND ADVERTISING,THE MIXTURE OF LIGHTS COLOURS ANDACTIVITIES WILL MAKE THIS ZONE THELIVELIEST IN THE MALL AREA.

HERE THE DESIGN WOULD HAVESUCCEDDED IN NOT ONLY PROVIDING ANINCREDIBLE USER EXPERIENCE BUTREVIVE A STRONG COMPONENT OF THENIGHT LIFE AND ENRICH SOCIAL BONDINGAND UTILISE ADVERTISEMENTS ANDPROVIDE A STAGE FOR HIDDEN TALENTSAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE.

THIS WILL BE THE NUMBER ONE SPOT INKHARTOUM.

DANCING FOUNTAINS,

THE CENTRAL PLAZA WILL HAVE MANYWATER SURFACES MIXED WITH GREENLANDSCAPE AND AN ADDITION OF ADANCING FOUNTAIN, WITH APPROPRIATELIGHTING AND MUSIC WILL BE AN ICONICSITE IN KHARTOUM, AND REVIVINGNEIGHBOURING AREAS AND INCREASINGLAND VALUE DRAMATICALLY.


PROJECT:OFFICE BUILDING

SUDANESE NATIONAL SECURITY TRAINING CENTRE MAIN OFFICE BUILDINGLOCATION: SOBA EAST OF THE NILE BANKGFA; 60,000 SQMSTATUS: ONGOING / DETAILED DESIGN PHASE.


DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AN ICONIC STRONG CHARACTERED BUILDING, AS AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL USE, BUILDING DESIGN WAS TO COMPREHEND EXACT SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE CLIENT AND PROVIDEVARIOUS CIRCULATION ROUTES WITH STRICT LIMITED ACCESS ACCORDING TO OFFICERS RANK.PROJECT INCLUDES OFFICES, DINING HALLS, REST AREAS, STORES, INVENTORIES , ETC.COMPLEX CIRCULATION AND FURNITURE LAYOUT ACCORDING TO FUNCTION AND SPATIAL REQUIREMENT PRESENTED A CHALLENGING TASK TO PROVIDE BOTH AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING EXTERIOR WITH RATHER RIGID FUNCTIONAL ARRANGEMENT OF SPACES.


SITE PLOT HAD A LONGER EASTERN- WESTERN LENGTH WHICH LEAD TO SHAPING THE STAGGERED EDGES AS SHOWN FOLLOWED WITHLARGE WOODEN LOUVERS ACTING AS SUN-BREAKERS ON THE EASTERN- WESTERN FACADE, THE STRENGTH OF THE CENTRAL MASSGIVES THE BUILDING ITS SOLIDITY AND PRESENCE, TO TRULY REPRESENT A STRONG GOVERNMENTAL BODY, BALCONIES ARE HIDDENWITH FREE STANDING WALLS TO INCREASE PRIVACY AND PROVIDE IN-DIRECT SUNLIGHT INTO THE OFFICES.

EXTERIOR PRESPECTIVE


PROJECT:BARBECUE MARKET(GHANDAHAR)

BARBECUE MARKET REHABILITATIONLOCATION: UMM BADDA , SUDANNO. OF UNITS / STALLS: 48 ( 5.6X7.2M)STATUS: ONGOING / SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE.

MASTERPLAN LAYOUT

COURTYARDS

INDOOR SPACE ARRANGEMENTFIRST FLOOR BALCONY VIEWS

VERNACULAR DESIGN FOR THE LOCAL SUDANESE WOMEN OF UMMBADDA DISTRICT TO UPGRADE THEIR SETTLEMENTS USED AS BARBECUE MARKET STALLS,A FAMOUS TRADITIONAL TOURIST ATTRACTION WHERE PEOPLE GO AND SELECT THEIR CATTLE GET IT SLAUGHTERED AND COOKED AS THEY WAIT AND SELECTTHEIR VEGETABLES AND COOKING METHOD, VISITORS REST IN SHADED NATURALLY VENTILATED SHELTERS ENJOYING THE TRADITIONAL WAY OF THE WESTERNSUDANESE COOKING THEIR MEAT, AS THEY SHARE STORIES AND DRINK TEA ENJOYING THE NEW MICRO CLIMATE DESIGNED TO SUIT THE FUNCTIONALREQUIREMENTS.

ALL BASED ON NATURAL VENTILATION, ARCHES AND SEMI-OPEN STALLS CONNECTED WITH GREEN COURTYARDS, USING LOCAL RED BRICKS LOAD BEARINGSTRUCTURES AND OTHER VARIOUS TRADITIONAL MATERIALS.


CONCEPT BASED ON INTEGRATION WITH EXISITING URBAN CONTEXT

My concept is based on designing a unique Site Specific Tourist Complex very well integrated with its surroundings trying to revive the neighboring area as a whole. Designing a well integrated facility via a harmonic form typology that offers conventional construction and design techniques.

MY DESIGN APPROACH: I looked at the project from various planning levels mainly focusing on the site layout and arrangement of the project components at an urban design level. The project to me presents a challenge in creating an establishment of very unique character and specific to its site and surroundings. I attempted to produce an outcome that will melt into the site and surroundings and not look artificial or irrelevant to the area and try to revive as much of the neighbourhood activities to provide a social and economic bond between my project and its neighbours. In addition to me a Tourist complex represents an area of various day and night activities with many attraction points. It should have an innovative approach towards guest circulation minimizing vehicular circulation and providing a unique enjoyable experience on site and integrated with the attractions off site. The Main concern of my design was the guest experience regarding the design of the attractions, the views on site, the leveling and general outdoor built environment. The Accommodations served as a less important function to me since it is where the tourist will spend least of his time, nevertheless it will include all necessary services and means of comfort with a sustainable design approach of adequate spaces and character without being highlighted as the most important component in the project.

DESIGN APPROACH

Designing successful tourism accommodation establishments requires an understanding of four fundamental planning issues: 1.Site Analysis 2.Master Planning 3.Architecture 4.Detail Control Management

HEALTH CLUB

HOTEL SUITES

HOTEL ROOMS

PLAZA, COURTYARD

ADMINISTRATION

CULTURAL ALLEY WAY

WATER FRONT CAFE

MUSEUM

HOTEL

CENTRAL PLAZA, RECREATIONAL ZONE

BEACH CLUB

HOTEL COURTYARD

EYE OF SUAKIN




DESIGN APPROACH


3D- CINEMA

RESTAURANT

CAVE DISPLAY &LIGHTWORKS

WATER POOLS

WALKWAY RESTAURANT

COURTYARD

BEACH CLUBSERVICE LOBBY

RETAIL

KITCHEN

PLAZA LEVEL

CULTURALALLEY WAY

LIVE CITY

PLAZA

SERVICE

CULTURAL ZONERESTAURANT

RESIDENTIALZONE

3D- PROJECTIONSCREEN

GLAZE AND CONCRETECLADDING WITHSUNBREAKERS

3D-SCREENCULTURALALLEY WAY

CAVES

LIVE CITY

BRIDGE

RESTAURANT

SERVICE

COURTYARD

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GALLERY

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HOTELROOMS

ARCHEDPERGOLA

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CONCEPT

RECREATIONAL TOURIST COMPLEX

UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE FINAL THESIS PROJECT

RED SEA STATE: SUAKIN AHMED ABUBAKR AHMED HAMID

DESIGNCONCEPT

The concept is to reach amature design that meltsinto the surroundingsintegrating functionally,socially and aestheticallywith the urban contextwhich has been achievedat the final stage.Form morphology, use ofmaterials and colours allmanaged to balance withthe existing fabric tocreate a unique sitespecific design.

The integration of theproject has to besuccessful with the directand indirect neighbours;

1. A cooperative bond withthe salt fields, social andaesthetic integration.

2. Suakin the historicalcity, a means of directtransportation from site tothe city and back andvarious viewing anglestowards the historical cityfor educational andobservation purposes.

3. The Old Port as a directentrance via ferry wheretickets can be purchasedon dock.

4. The Red Sea; includesall water sport activitiesand sea based lifestyle.

DESIGN FORM MELTING INTO THE URBAN CONTEXT

Above elevation gives a profile of thework, showing the variety of heights andmovement of lines along the design.

Conceptual North - South Profile sections,indicating the drastic levelling and creationof a new built environment literally buriedinto the island and melting intosurroundings.

Profile sections giving a clear indications of levels andfunction distribution on site, with a sectional approach.

FLOOR PLANS LAYOUT

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DESIGN APPROACH


HEALTH CLUB

HOTEL SUITES

HOTEL ROOMS

PLAZA, COURTYARD

ADMINISTRATION

CULTURAL ALLEY WAY

WATER FRONT CAFE

MUSEUM

HOTEL

CENTRAL PLAZA, RECREATIONAL ZONE

BEACH CLUB

HOTEL COURTYARD

EYE OF SUAKIN




DESIGN APPROACH


3D- CINEMA

RESTAURANT

CAVE DISPLAY &LIGHTWORKS

WATER POOLS

WALKWAY RESTAURANT

COURTYARD

BEACH CLUBSERVICE LOBBY

RETAIL

KITCHEN

PLAZA LEVEL

CULTURALALLEY WAY

LIVE CITY

PLAZA

SERVICE

CULTURAL ZONERESTAURANT

RESIDENTIALZONE

3D- PROJECTIONSCREEN

GLAZE AND CONCRETECLADDING WITHSUNBREAKERS

3D-SCREENCULTURALALLEY WAY

CAVES

LIVE CITY

BRIDGE

RESTAURANT

SERVICE

COURTYARD

SUITES

GALLERY

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SUITES

HOTELROOMS

ARCHEDPERGOLA

RETAIL

CONCEPT




DESIGNCONCEPT







DESIGN FORM MELTING INTO THE URBAN CONTEXT

Above elevation gives a profile of thework, showing the variety of heights andmovement of lines along the design.

Conceptual North - South Profile sections,indicating the drastic levelling and creationof a new built environment literally buriedinto the island and melting intosurroundings.

Profile sections giving a clear indications of levels andfunction distribution on site, with a sectional approach.

FLOOR PLANS LAYOUT

UPPER FLOORS

UPPER GROUND

LOWER GROUND

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The concept is to reach a mature design that melts into the surroundings integrating functionally, socially and aestheticallywith the urbancontextwhich has been achievedat the final stage.Form morphology, use of materials and colours all managed to balance with the existing fabric to create a unique site specific design.The integration of the project has to besuccessful with the directand indirect neighbours;1. A cooperative bond with the salt fields, social and aesthetic integration.2. Suakin the historical city, a means of direct transportation from site to the city and back and various viewing angles towards the historicalcity for educational and observation purposes.3. The Old Port as a direct entrance via ferry where tickets can be purchased on dock.4. The Red Sea; includes all water sport activities and sea based lifestyle.

DESIGN HARMONISES AND MELTS INTO URBAN FABRIC

PROJECT:TOURIST COMPLEX(GRAD. THESIS)

ARCHITECT AHMED ABUBAKR AHMED HAMID PORTFOLIOPORTFOLIOPORTFOLIOARCHITECT AHMED ABUBAKR AHMED HAMIDDEFINING THE PROJECT SCOPE:

•  Target users: Individuals, Couples, families & groups. !  Tourists. (Local & international) !  Archeology & Restoration students, professors. !  Business travellers. !  Local crafts men. !  Merchants

PROJECT COMPONENTS My Main Spaces

Residential Spaces:

Recreational Areas

Public Spaces:

Cultural Spaces

Suites

Bungalows

Rooms

Health Club

Sailing Club

Night Club & Casino

Scuba Diving, Fishing Docks & Snorkling.

Aquarium

Eye of Suakin “Carousel”

•  Gymnasium •  Whirlpool •  Sauna & Turkish Bath •  Outdoor Swimming pools •  Infinity Pool •  Tennis courts •  Basketball Court •  Volley Ball Court

Water Theme park

Restaurants:

Retail Shops:

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O b s e r v a t i o n D e c k

Cultural Alley Way

Light works Cave Gallery

Amphitheater

Steps to Suakin

Museum

Photo Lab-

Graphics Studio

Guest Rooms:

Workers’ Residence

Rooms 10

•  Cantilevering Restaurants •  Sea View Breakfast Hall •  Central Plaza Café •  Above Water Gateway Restaurant •  Beach Club Café / Restaurant

•  Corniche •  Retail Boulevard •  Gift Shops / Souvenirs •  Suk of the Live City

MY CHALLENGES: !  Integrating a resort with historic sites & Surroundings

!  Well integrated mode of transportation between the tourist attractions & the resort complex.

! An innovative approach to transport tourists within the large site while minimalising vehicular circulation.

!  Relating the latest technologies with local traditions.

!  The larger the resort the more it depends on the local points of interest, so in order to entertain guests attraction points such as museums, markets etc. should be created with in the project.

Ferry Hub / Terminal

Multipurpose Hall

Administration & Services

Front Offices Dept.

Executive Offices Dept.

Services;

Employee Facilities

•  Main Hotel Kitchen –M.P Hall Kitchen •  Service Distribution Kitchens •  Loading bays & Storage •  Laundry •  Detail Control

INNOVATIVE NEW CONCEPT: VERTICAL AXES

ADVANTAGES OF THE VERTICAL AXIS CONCEPT

•  Clear vision of 3 zones at all times, due to leveling.

•  Unique spaces built into the island topography due to landscape interaction with leveled zones.

•  No confusion on where the attractions are / no extensive need for signage.

•  Less wasted space on horizontal circulation routes and roads.

THREE zones integrated and ONLY separated by drastic leveling to create a more unique and stronger theme for each zone, each an island on its own without physical barriers to obstruct vision or large horizontal distances between the zones. This reduces confusion between zone, allows all round views and high integration between the zones.

CULTURAL ZONE

PUBLIC / RECREATIONAL

RESIDENTIAL

ABOVE SKETCH SHOWS CONCEPTUAL LEVELLING CONCEPT. CULTURAL

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RESIDENTIAL ZONE PUBLIC /

RECREATIONAL ZONE

SIMPLER COMPONENTS & REALATION

The complex relationships between the functions creates a huge horizontal spreading. This is also due to the complexity and variety of project components therfore simplifying the components is a solution.

COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS AND COMPONENTS

SIMPLIFY THE PROJECT COMPONENTS 1.  PUBLIC / RECREATIONAL ZONE

2.  CULTURAL ZONE

3.  RESIDENTIAL ZONE

COMPONENTS HORIZONTAL SPREADING & RELEATIONSHIPS

RED ZONE / CULTURALZONE, AN EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCE.

GREEN ZONE, RECREATIONALFACILITIES.. COURTS,&WATER SURFACES.(LANDSCAPED AREAS.

ORANGE, PUBLIC ZONE &MAIN CIRCULATIONSPINE.

BLUE ZONE, RESIDENTIALSPACES HOTEL & BEACHHOUSES

CULTURAL ZONE:

1,110 sqm. – THEATRE / MULTI-PURPOSE HALL2,143 sqm. – DISPLAY, GALLERIES,GRAPHIC STUDIOS, SERVICES

HISTORICAL CITY: HOUSES & RUINS

A: 35 sqm. B: 42 sqm. C: 51 sqm.

3D CINEMA 757 sqm.

RECREATIONAL ZONE: (TOTAL 6,546 sqm.)

WATER THEME PARK: 3400 sqm.CENTRAL PLAZA: 2864 sqm.SUNKEN ZONE: 6,979 sqm.OUTDOOR COURTS: 3200 sqm.

PUBLIC ZONE: (TOTAL 2,504 sqm.)

MAIN LOBBY: 596 sqm.RESTAURANTS: TOTAL: 3,459 sqm.FERRY HUB / MARINA: 2,104 sqm.CIRCULATION INTERIOR: 769 sqm.

RESIDENTIAL ZONE:

TOTAL BLDG COVERAGE: 3,638 sqm.

SERVICE CORE FLOOR AREA:#1: 180 sqm.#2: 145 sqm.#3: 65 sqm.

HOTEL FLOOR AREA: 779 sqm.UPPER FLOORS AREA: 458sqm.

BUNGALOWS UNIT AREA:#1: 165 sqm.#2: 135 sqm.#3: 105 sqm.

EYE OF SUAKIN MOVINGPANORAMIC CAROUSEL ONLEANING OBSERVATION TOWER

OUTDOOR PLAYING COURTS SUSPENDEDON PLATFORMS CONCEALING SERVICEENTRANCE AND ENJOYING SEA VIEWS

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCKWITH MAIN LOBBY BELOW

STAIRCASE TO HISTORYSTEPS TOWARDSANCIENT SUAKIN

CORAL STONE ARCHESAND GATES OFANCIENT SUAKIN

RESIDENTIALBUNGALOWS, BEACHHOUSES

GREEN ATRIUMS &OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONSIN MUSEUM

CENTRAL NIGHT CLUB / CAFE / BAR & CASINO ACENTRE OF NIGHT LIFE AND RESIDENTACTIVITIES SURROUNDED BY THE BEACH HOUSES

STEPS TO SUAKIN, A STAIRCASE TOANCIEN HISTORY LEADING TO ANOBSERVATION DECK OPOSITE THE OLDCITY.

CONCEPT




SITELAYOUT

In Consideration of theexisting neighbouringconditions and siteorientation the generalzoning has been made.It has also been madeaccordingly to the threemain project categories,Cultural, Recreationaland Residential.

The components havebeen distributed evenlyaround the site toprovide a variety ofattraction points andmaximising the allround sea view.

The circular form of thefortress allows users toenjoy the architectureon site, the layout andthe surrounding seaview all at the sametime.

LAND USE /ZONING ON SITE

PROJECT COMPONENTSLAYOUT ON SITE /DESIGN FEATURES

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MASTER PLAN




THE FORTRESSDEFINING THE PROJECT:

The facility is to be a deluxe, midrise,Tourist complex containing residential,commercial & recreational facilities nearthe historical island of Suakin. The designshould accommodate internationaltourists, convention groups & localvacationers.

The fortress is the name i chose for thisproject, as it symbolises the culturalidentity of the area many years ago inaddition to its unique location and isolation.When entering via bridge you feel thestrength of the strong curvilinear walls andawait the mysteries behind.The form morphology inspired from thehistorical city, circular planing and largecentral live zone (positive space) is one ofthe main concepts of the fortress as mostactivities take place between the curvedwalls. This does not mean the seclusion ofisland parts outside the wall, but they arefunctionally active whether servicecirculation or sandy beaches for tourists toenjoy. Their is also an all round islandwater side walkway, that circulates themain zones.

The project is also designed to extendbeyond the island boundaries to connectwith the sea and surroundings givingguests a full recreational experience.


An all round walkwayis made around islandboundaries atdifferent levels forguests to circulatefreely enjoying seaviews.

Lower ground parkinglevel is also exposed todirect sea views as itis right above sea-level.

Cultural alley wayleading into theexhibition area fromthe "Steps to Suakin"feature.

Cultural exhibitionarea, Museumincludes Outdoorlandscaped Voids intothe core of thebuilding for lightingand ventilation.

Cultural exhibitionarea, Museumincludes Outdoorlandscaped Voids intothe core of thebuilding for lightingand ventilation.

Waterfront Plaza Main circulation Spinebetween the threezones.

Service Zoneembedded withinlandscape belowhotel at lowerground level.

Green courtyardsdesigned to increasewindspeeds

Bungalows, built onservice spine. beachhouse concept.

Landscaped levelledbeach areas withwater canals

Beachclub embeddedin landscape withroof garden

Beach club andcasino, creates acentral nightlife hub.

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6"X 2" STRUCTURAL STEEL TRUSSMEMBERS CONNECTED TO600X400 I -SECTION RAFTER.

ANCIENT LIVE CITY MATERIAL:500X200X10MM GREY NATURALSTONE STANLEY SLATES FIXED TO5MM THICK PLASTER LAID ON 10MMTHICK CEMENT:SAND (1:4) MIXSCREED LAID ON 23OMM B.W.

Sea GateRestaurant

Cultural Centre

Bridge

WaterFrontwalkway andPlaza

Service Core

Beach club &Casino, night lifeActivities

Ancient live City

Steps to Suakin

Gallery

10"X 4" MAHOGANY TIMBER BOARDSFIXED TO 20"X20" ALUMINIUMFRAME HANGING BY METAL WIRESFIXED TO STEEL FRAME

600X600X20MM THICK HEAVY DUTYHIGH QUALITY GREY GRANITE TILES ON300MM THICK CEMENT;SAND (1:6) MIXSCREED LAID ON 10MM SAND BEDDINGLAID ON 250M, THICK R.C SLAB.

DOUBLE GLAZED 1800X500X15MMGLASS PANELS SUPPORTED WITH20X20MM TITANIUM FRAME ONBRIDGE WALL.

LARGE CONRETE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING STONEARCHES GREY NATURAL STONE STANLEY SLATESFIXED TO 5MM THICK PLASTER LAID ON 10MM THICKCEMENT:SAND (1:4) MIX SCREED LAID ON CONCRETESHEAR WALL.

Steps to Suakin

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DESIGNCONCEPT







Levelling is veryimportant to produceinteresting spaces and anattractive uniquecirculation route alongsite.

3D PROFILE SECTION

SECTION B-B

KEY PLAN

SCALE 1:400

SEA GATE RESTAURANT / STONE ARCHESSUPPORT GLASS FRAMED RESTAURANT

WATERSIDE PLAZA WITH CAFES / RESTAURANTS CENTRAL PLAZA WITH WATER FEATURES CREATING ANATTRACTIVE COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT

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Green Courtyards Flow between

the buildings increasing wind

speeds via narrow air passage

ways.

External envelope of the Fortress.

Glass Bridge with Sandstone precast

panels over looking suspended

playing courts.

Main circulation spinetowards the beach club from

the Main lobby paved plaza

Behind the waterside walkway concealed

under the hotel plaza service corridor for

the water front cafes and restaurants.

HOTEL BUILDING

WATERSIDE WALKWAY

UPPER DECK WITHRESTAURANT ABOVE

INFINITY POOL

CENTRAL PLAZA

Hotel Roof tops, green Roof gardens, Sky

Court / Verandahs

BRIDGE

ROCK FORMATIONS LANDSCAPE

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HOTEL LOBBY

RECREATIONAL ZONE

SANDY BEACHESHOTEL PLAZA

RETAIL / SHOPS

WATERSIDE WALKWAY WATERSIDE WALKWAY

RETAIL / SHOPS

TO HEALTH CLUB &RESTAURANT

LOBBY

RESTAURANT TERRACE

CENTRAL PLAZAWALKWAY

GREEN COURT

SERVICE CORRIDORSORTING / STORAGE

HOTEL BACK OF THE HOUSEMAIN KITCHEN

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LOADING BAYS

SERVICE CORESSERVICE CORES

CONTROL

SERVICE AXIS

RESTROOMS

CONTROLLOCKERS

RESTAURANT / CAFE

WATERSIDE WALKWAYWATERSIDE WALKWAY

COFFEE SHOP

SERVICE ROUTE

FEMALE SHOWERS /CHANGING ROOMS

MALE CHANGINGROOMS

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DESIGNCONCEPT







Cultural identity is also avery important factor toconsider on design spacesand form morphology. Asimplistic approach to atypical Suakin lifestyle,mixture betweencommercial andresidential spaces levelledout elegantly.

SECTION D-D

RENDER FROM WATERSIDE WALKWAY

SCALE 1:400

KEY PLAN

PART PLANUPPER GROUND

PART PLANLOWER GROUND

SCALE 1:400

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The Hotel Plaza; a very elegantsimplistic design for the entranceof the residential space.

Surrounding the plaza is thecentral water feature, mainrecreational zone at the lowerground level.

The Hotel building is separatedvia a higher level and acommercial buffer zone on theupper ground level.

The lower ground provides theservicing for the main buildingand waterside cafes.

Different shots capturing aclose up view to thewaterside walkway, a purewaterfront designedattraction with cafes, shopsand restaurants alladequately serviced andarranged.

Design concept focused onthe built environment theviews from and to thebuildings and the culturalidentity approached witharches and verandahs fromthe old city.

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PROFILE SECTION B-B


MIXED-USE TOURIST COMPLEX& RESORT

IMAGES SHOW VARIOUSATTRACTIONS AND VIEWSWITHIN THE ISLAND.

FOCUS ON GUESTEXPERIENCE AND CHANGINGENVIRONMENTS WITH A LARGENUMBER OF INTEREST POINTSTO KEEP THE TOURISTENTERTAINED, ALL WITH ATOUCH OF EASTERNSUDANESE CULTURE ANDWITH RESPECT TO THE OLDCITY OF SUAKIN.


Use of the historical values and mythology of the old city to create a Replica at the heart of the cultural zone in my design; allowing tourists to relive thecultural experience of old Suakin. It includes the “Suk” and market square with live performances.Ancient Live City, featuring the main Cultural events in the centre is a traditionally designed market square with live acts and continuous retail alleys werelocal craftsmen can sell and interact with the guests.

PART PLAN CULTURAL ZONEPART SECTION CULTURAL ZONE

ANCIENT LIVE CITY DESIGN PROFILE SECTION


The Eye Of Suakin is a central design feature, avertical slanting moving cable car via conveyorbelt systems, carefully built on to the tower shearwalls.

The panoramic car slowly levitates a completecycle with a looping pattern custom made for thedesign.

The complete cycle starts and ends from the cablecar platform on the fifth floor and rises to the topand then descends back to the starting pointslowly providing an aerial tour and a unique touristexperience.

An addition to the cultural alleyway a “staircaseto Suakin”, steps leading from the site overwater to the closest point to the island, a highpoint with installed binoculars, and observationdeck directly facing the historical city.

This cultural Monument contains afloating restaurant with an 18thcentury theme, including massivegateways and arches, all decoratedand ornamented to represent thepast civilisations.

This Live city design feature not onlyproduces a highlyeducational entertaining attraction forthe tourists but alsohelps the local craftsmen of the areaand caretakers to bondwith the guests creating jobs and sociallinks between theproject and the people.

The historical city of Suakin has inspiredmy design in many ways including:Climate:• Use of narrow curvilinear multileveledcirculation paths to increase wind speedsandinvite the cool sea breeze.• Use of screening concepts inspired fromthe“mashrabiya” to keep out the sun and allowairflow.Materials:• Use of natural stones and coral rags andstones,to give a harmonic texture to the design inrelevance to the surroundings.

"STEPS TO SUAKIN"

"EYE OF SUAKIN"

ANCIENT CITY MORPHOLOGY


PROFILE ELEVATION A-A

PROFILE ELEVATION B-B


A TOURISTIC RECREATIONALCOMPLEX MUST PROVIDEENTERTAINMENT AN ATTRACTIONSAT ALL TIMES OF DAY ESPECIALLYTHE NIGHT AFTER ALL OUTSIDETOURISTIC VENUES ARE CLOSED.

THE PROJECT WILL NOT ONLYCREATE AN ATTRACTIVE SIGHT TOSEE BUT WILL IMPROVE THESOCIAL NIGHTLIFE AND ENHANCELOCAL FLOW TO THE UNBUILT AREAANDHELP LIVEN UP THE QUIETNESS OFTHE NIGHT.

"FROM AN EMPTY ISLAND ANDDARKNESS OF THE SEA THEFORTRESS WILL BECOME THEPLACETO BE".

The architecture of a project is central to thedevelopment of an integrated tourism facilitycharacter.Site analysis will not prescribe an architecturalstyle but aspects of the analysis should cuevarious architectural decisions.Major architectural considerations include:ImageryThe imagery is the sort of architecturalcharacter adopted for a project. It is importantto emphasise that no single type of imagery isright for tourist development. Rather, it shouldevolve through masterplanning in response to the results andconclusions ofthe site analysis. Each site is uniqueand hence should produce its owncharacteristic imagery.MaterialsMaterial selection should be a choice resultingfrom imagery consideration, visual context,site, and a realistic maintenance plan.InteriorsConsistency of imagery from outside to insideis crucial.Major internal spaces are the heart and soul ofa complex, being the areas through which allpeoplemove. The treatment of such spaces shouldreflect a facility’s unique quality.


This page showsconceptual sketches usedto develop the designconcept from the earlystages of this project,focusing on guestexperience andenvironment using sectionsand 3d views.

3D physical modelling isalso an important key indeveloping the exteriorform and overallcomposition, here areimages of the developeddesign model during thisproject.

SKETCH:WATERFRONT /CENTRALRECREATIONALZONE

DEVELOPED DESIGN MODEL 1:500CONCEPTUAL TOWER & LOBBY SECTION


TOURIST COMPLEX FINAL 3D PHYSICAL MODEL

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