Senior Design Project II

2021 - 2022
Table of Contents

Head of the Department Message

Senior Project Supervisors and instructors

Projects - Part 01
Group 01 - “H2O” (Home 2 Ocean)
Group 02 - Sea and Sand Resort
Group 03 - Artscape: Promoting Innovation, Sustainable Development,
and Tolerance Through Art
Group 04 - Emirates Heritage Urban Evolvement
Group 05 - Memorify (Tidhkar) Senior Complex

Projects - Part 02
Group 06 - To The Moon and Back
Group 07 - City Concourse (Designed Urban Space)
Group 08 - Elderly Care Complex in a Low-Income Community
Group 09 - Sharjah Art City Center
Group 10 - Net Zero Vision
Projects - Part 03
Group 11 - Innovation in Governmental Housing
Group 12 - The Future Workplace: A New Approach to Office of Tomorrow
Group 13 - Botanical Research Center
Group 14 - Sustainability and Community Planning for Sharjah Public
Library
Group 15 - Al Wahda Boulevard: Reviving Al Wahda Street in Sharjah, UAE

Projects - Part 04
Group 16 - CYAN (Coastal Center)
Group 17 - Addiction Treatment Center
Group 18 - Zayed Touching Mars
Group 19 - Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings

Projects - Part 05
Group 21 - NAMA’ Community Center for Borj El-Brajneh Camp
Group 22 - Sharjah Youth Hub
Group 23 - Power Hub Youth Center
Group 24 - Intelligent Sandscraper
Group 25 - Revitalization and Integration of Heritage Elements in UAE
Head of the Department Message
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you on behalf of the
faculty, staff and students of the Department of
Architectural Engineering, at the University of Sharjah, to
this virtual exhibition celebrating the achievements of
senior students graduating 2022/2023. The Department of
Architectural Engineering, part of the College of
Engineering, is one of the largest and leading architectural
engineering departments in the United Arab Emirates

delivering a five-year degree program, Bachelor of Science in Architectural

Engineering. Our program is designed around the three cross-cutting themes of
sustainability, digital technologies and virtualization, and globalization.

By studying this program, our students combined the creativity and flair of
architectural, urban and building design with the technical knowledge and skills in
building technology, energy systems and environmental engineering. It, therefore,
equips our students with a wide range of skills and abilities with an interdisciplinary
attitude and appetite to solve real world problems. The program is accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), http://www.abet.org.
ABET accreditation provides assurance for our graduates that this program not only
meets the quality standards of the profession but also helps to prepare them for a
successful and rewarding career.
We are one of the most creative, innovative and diverse departments within the
University of Sharjah, attracting students from around the Gulf Countries, Middle East,
Africa and Asia seeking a high-quality and international education. The Department of
Architectural Engineering is unique in the diversity because of the diverse academic
and professional backgrounds of its faculty staff and academics.

We pride ourselves on our close working relationships with government bodies, the
community, the industry and professional institutions as well as international partners
across the globe. The Department of Architectural Engineering is committed to
instilling a global vision coupled with an understanding of a range of different
geographical and local cultural settings in our students. We strive to work
collaboratively with all our local, regional and international partners to develop the
enquiring and creative minds necessary for the leadership of tomorrow's local and
global built environments.

It gives me a great pleasure to share with you this virtual exhibition celebrating the
best of architecture, engineering and built environment work by our graduates.

Prof. Abbas Ali Elmualim

Chair, Department of Architectural Engineering
Senior Design Project
Supervisors and Instructors
Projects - Part 01

Group 01 - “H2O” (Home 2 Ocean)

Students: Maureen Gamal, Riyadh Fernini
Supervisor: Ms. Sumana Hossain

Group 02 - Sea and Sand Resort

Students: Abdalsalam Fayad, Hanan Khattab
Supervisor: Prof. Abbas Elmualim

Group 03 - Artscape: Promoting Innovation, Sustainable

Development, and Tolerance Through Art
Students: Nada Radwan, Rama Alhammouri
Supervisor: Dr. Majd Musa

Group 04 - Emirates Heritage Urban Evolvement

Students: Nada Alshamsi, Nouf Albeshr
Supervisor: Dr. Aseel Hussien

Group 05 - Memorify (Tidhkar) Senior Complex

Students: Manar Alojeh, Salma Sherif
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmad Sukkar, Prof. Abbas Elmualim
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S enio r D esign 2
F all 2 02 1 – 2 02 2
Supervised by Dr. Aseel Ali Hussein
Nouf Albeshr U16103614
Nada Alshamsi U17101204

Emirates Heritage Urban Evolvement

1 Grid 2 Massing 3 Arcades and Courtyards 4 Levitating and Wind towers 5 Shading device and green areas

PROJECT CONCEPT GUI DLI NES

Applying Local Plants

Designing Traditional Houses styles

Provide Traditional Games

Providing Traditional Crafts Designing Adaptive Structure

“ Who has no past, has neither a present nor a future”

Sheikh Zayed said it one day, and it became an example, a wisdom and a popular saying on the lips
of people. Sheikh Zayed had a firm belief that civilization and wealth are not a reason for us to
abandon the traditions we believe in.
As we know UAE is a notable country that has great cultural values and raw resources,
This transformation caused UAE to gradually lose its cultural identity not being exposed well enough
to upcoming generations and to the tourists.
As a response to this dilemma, we propose to design a city within an Emirati heritage, but in a
modern and contemporary way in order to keep within the track of architectural and technological
developments.
Since the majority of the case studies have the problem of the lack of shading and ventilation, We
propose to design an adjustable shading elements that can close and open according to the climatic
condition. Moreover, we propose to develop the traditional brajeel element as now days the air
conditions are must in our country, so this element will not be useful as before, so it is needed to be
developed by a way that serve us. We created a method, which is to exploit the brajeel as a mist
system to cool the ( open spaces ) with the consider of following the narrow arcades to cool the
MASTER PLAN SCALE 1:3000 pathways.

Sustainable Approaches

Courtyard and Mist barjeel Narrow arcades Solar Trees

 Historical Cluster
Main administration

Ground Floor Plan Scale 1:200 First Floor Scale 1:200 Second Floor Scale 1:200 To p F l o o r S c a l e 1 : 2 0 0

Northwest Scale 1:300

The main administration is part of the Historical

cluster, which is the welcoming zone for the
project. It Ground level contains reception,
offices, meeting rooms and café . While the
higher levels dedicated for rental offices, meeting
rooms and workshops for multi purpose.
Section A-A Scale 1:300 Main Administration courtyard

Evolved Tent

5 7
Southeast Elevation Scale 1: 400
1 Cinema

2 Ladies Majlis

4 8 3 Men Majlis

6 1 4 Café

5 1930 to 1980 Expo

3 2
6 Information Desk

7 Traditional Technology

Games
8 Store

Ground Floor Plan Scale 1:550 Section A-A Scale 1: 400

Tradition Chalets

One Bedroom Chal et Two Bedroom Chal et Three Bedroom Chal et

Scal e 1:100 Scale 1:100 Scale 1:100

The Tradition chalets followed the

same layout of the old Emirati
houses in terms of the presence of
internal courtyards, and their
rooms open to the inside, which
serve to meet the needs of the
residents, and are dominated by a
square or rectangular shape.
One Bedroom Chalet Section Scale 1:100

Native plants garden

The historical and perennial trees in the Emirates are
evidence and a living witness to the history and
civilization of the country and important landmarks
that are no less important than the historical and
archaeological
In this area of the project, we liked to highlight the
historical trees such as palm trees, Ghaf, Samar
and Sidr to create awareness and opportunities to
the resident, visitor and citizen to discover about
these trees.
Projects - Part 02

Group 06 - To The Moon and Back

Students: Noor Al Khamiri, Leen Waleed
Supervisor: Ms. Sumana Hossain

Group 07 - City Concourse (Designed Urban Space)

Students: Tasneem Shahin, Leen Alsmadi
Supervisors: Dr. Salem Abdallah, Dr. Ahmed Abdeen

Group 08 - Elderly Care Complex in a Low-Income

Community
Students: Mohamed Fathi, Salisu Idris
Supervisor: Dr. Reyhan Sabri

Group 09 - Sharjah Art City Center

Students: Mariam Alnaqbi, Fatima Alzaabi
Supervisor: Ms. Sumana Hossain

Group 10 - Net Zero Vision

Students: Tala Alwaly, Sara Alshehabi
Supervisor: Dr. Vittorino Belpoliti
 City Concourse COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Supervisors:
DR. Salem Buhashima Abdalla
( Designed Urban Space ) SDP-II SPRING 2022 DR. Ahmed Abdeen Saleem

Done by : Tasneem Shahin - ID U16105218, Leen Alsmadi - ID U16107237

Urban Space: Site Analysis:

are those outdoor spaces that are among the buildings and allow Streets Analysis: Context analysis:
communication, transit and social interaction of the inhabitants within the
city. These may be public, semi-public and private, being delimited by the
«facing» of buildings and/or natural physical barriers that the clash (sea,
rivers, reliefs topographic, etc.).
It includes: urban square ( plaza ), pedestrian bridge, parks, etc.
Aim of the project:
Create a dynamic and interactive Urban Space that enhance the connectivity
with surroundings and the walkability within the site, in addition of promoting a
new experience for visitors by including variety of spaces and functions that
suits all ages.

Selected site:
High way Minor road hotels schools
Location: Main road Bus stops shops Resturants
Dubai Sports City,
Dubai, UAE. weather Analysis:

Site’s Area:
55,000 Sqm

Concept development:

Pedistrian bridge

Positive levels Sunken levels

Covering most of pedistrian paths

Creating levels, sunken and pedistrian bridge to improve the with attractive shading devices in
Locating pedistrian paths Defining the space by functional buildings interaction with the water body addition to the use of outdoor fans.
 Top view : GF Plan : FF Plan :
Openings Exhibitions
Parking Architectural Studios
Cafes & Restuarents Libraries

Section A-A:

Elevation:
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BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN – SCALE (1:6000) GROUND FLOOR PLAN – SCALE (1:6000) FIRST FLOOR PLAN – SCALE (1:6000)

ELEVATIONS ( 1:5000 ) SCULPTURE AND CUNVAS GARDEN

Providing multi-purpose outdoor areas for events such as an

outdoor sculpture exhibition in a garden�canvases exhibition�
and workshops

NORTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

SECTIONS ( 1:5000 )

SECTION A-A

SECTION B-B

CONSTRUCTION SECTION ( 1;4000 )

Projects - Part 03

Group 11 - Innovation in Governmental Housing

Students: Razan Hamid, Rodaina Hassan
Supervisor: Dr. Vittorino Belpoliti

Group 12 - The Future Workplace: A New Approach to Office

of Tomorrow
Students: Jomana Alsana’a, Fatima Alhayyay
Supervisors: Dr. Salem Abdallah, Dr. Ahmed Abdeen

Group 13 - Botanical Research Center

Students: Afnan Hajjaj, Roai Harb, Rawan Essam
Supervisor: Ms. Marta Bialko

Group 14 - Sustainability and Community Planning for

Sharjah Public Library
Students: Safiaden Altumi, Mhd Marwan Alesh, Adham Albacha
Supervisor: Dr. Emad Mushtaha

Group 15 - Al Wahda Boulevard: Reviving Al Wahda

Street in Sharjah, UAE
Students: Yazan Elkahlout, Aseel Haddad, Karim Abou Geib
Supervisor: Ms. Mariam Hassan
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HABITATION, THIS PROJECT
INVESTIGATES WAYS TO SAVE UP ON
LAND USED TO PROVIDE VILLAS FOR UAE
NATIONALS. THE "UNIT" OF TWO VILLAS
INTERLOCKED PROVIDES 3 LEVELS PER
VILLA AND VIEWS ON TWO SIDES CAN BE
DUPLICATED SEVERAL TIMES NEXT AND LEVEL 4 AXONOMETRIC PLAN
ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. IN THIS
UTOPISTIC BUILDING THE "CORRIDOR" IS
ACTUALLY A STREET FOR CARS TO PARK
NEXT TO THE VILLAS.
ILLUSTRATIONS OF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

LEVEL 3 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

INTERIOR RENDER OF LIVING ROOM OUTDOOR RENDER OF COOURTYARD

LEVEL 2 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

LEVEL 1 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

INTERIOR RENDER OF WOMEN MAJLES DAYLIGHT SIMULATION IN STREET

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VILLAS CAN BE INTERLOCKED AND
REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES IN AN
URBAN DEVELOPMENT. THE RESULT
OF THIS DESIGN CAN HELP SAVE ON
27-65% OF LAND USED TO PROVIDE
THE SAME NUMBER OF VILLAS IN A
TIPICAL RESIDENTIAL LEVEL 3 AXONOMETRIC PLAN
DEVELOPMENT.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 2 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

PARTIAL SECTION

LEVEL 1 AXONOMETRIC PLAN

INTERIOR RENDER OF DINING AREA OUTDOOR RENDER OF COURTYARD

ELEVATION

INTERIOR RENDER OF LIVING ROOM DAYLIGHT SIMULATION IN LIVING ROOM

 GROUP 14 SAFIADEN - MARWAN - ADHAM senior ii

Sustainability and community planning

for Sharjah public library
Brief: We propose a new extension to the sharjah public library that have many new
functions that will enhance the learning experiance of the sharjah community as a
whole. The existing building (on the left) will have new functions to improve the
reading experiance of the visitors. the glazing will be protected from the harsh sun of
the UAE with new shading element that have twist to it, this shading element will also
be applied to the new extension. The design had a sustainable approach to reflect the
values of the sharjah residence. Our proposal offer a sustainable way to make the
library a community hub for the people of sharjah.

existing building add mass develop the mass natural light connect respond to climate

site plan

a-a

this figure contains the general function scheme of the

new extension, we can see that it makes the library more
welcoming to a more diverse visitors. this will make it a
truly public library.

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5 11 1. Prayer room
2. reception 2 2. non fiction section 2. reference section
8 5 3. Periodicals 10 3. info desk 3 3. research section
20 4. cafe'
6 4. services 4. tech service desk
4 5. staff room 5 5. book event room
7 5. staff lounge

9 10 4
6. main reading area 6. group study 6 6. seminar room

17 7. cafe' 11 7. literature event space 7. special books display

19 18 7 4 3 9
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8. private reading 8. fiction section 8. computer workstation

10 8
9. kids discovery room
8 9. history section 9. research section
10. courtyard seating 10. gallery 10. printing room
11 16 11. exhibition space
1 11. fabrication lab 11. administration
12. loading room 15 14 12. science section 12. ladies majlis
15 13. vr room 13. comic section 13. roof

12 14. craft room 14. art display area

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15. gift shop
13 12
15. meeting pod
16. sharjah archive
14 17. storage room
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18. multi purpose room

19. services
20. security

ground floor first floor second floor

a-a section north elevation

GROUP 14 SAFIADEN - MARWAN - ADHAM senior ii

vertical circulation diagram detailed function diagram

References

administration

prayer room

ladies majlis

research section

non fiction

fiction section

art display

fabrication lab

science section

meeting pods

Multi purpose room

sharjah archive

craft room

vr room

kids discovery room

periodicals Twisted louvers details

main reading area

sustainable design strategies

the figure to the left shows how we considered the sustainable strategies in
our design. the performance of the existing building will be greatly improved
by the shading elements. the new light colors of the exterior surface will
reflect more sun rays. the new extension will be a sustainable addition to the
design. it will solve many problems that existed in the current building.
Projects - Part 04

Group 16 - CYAN (Coastal Center)

Students: Iman Al-Hussein, Alaa Yahia
Supervisors: Dr. Salem Abdallah, Dr. Mamun Rashid

Group 17 - Addiction Treatment Center

Students: Aesha Al-Nidawi, Othman Albezaz, Abdulrahman Toama
Supervisors: Dr. Abdelsalam Aldawoud, Dr. Moohammed Wasim

Group 18 - Zayed Touching Mars

Students: Reema Aldosarey, Noor Al-Khafaji, Noorah Alkaabi
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmad Sukkar, Ms. Usha Rani

Group 19 - Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings

Students: Noran Abdelaal, Ragad Rezq, Lojain Alfailkawi
Supervisors: Dr. Aseel Hussien, Ms. Mariam Hassan

Group 20 - Ecological Urban Acupuncture

Students: Ihdaa Budairi, Shaymaa Al-Mahdawi, Aisha Al Amry
Supervisor: Ms. Usha Rani
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Projects - Part 05

Group 21 - NAMA’ Community Center for Borj El-Brajneh

Camp
Students: Orchid Dahab, Salma Dahab, Sondos Zaki
Supervisors: Dr. Reyhan Sabri, Majd Musa

Group 22 - Sharjah Youth Hub

Students: Mawda Khetrish, Fatimah Albahar, Fatimah Al Naji
Supervisor: Dr. Abdelsalam Aldawoud

Group 23 - Power Hub Youth Center

Students: Rahaf Nedal, Meera Alhammadi, Linha Al-Dabbagh
Supervisor: Dr. Mamun Rashid

Group 24 - Intelligent Sandscraper

Students: Malak Mohamedali, Dina Kishi
Supervisor : Dr. Aref Maksoud

Group 25 - Revitalization & Integration of Heritage

Elements in UAE
Students: Alaa Elyamani, Klaithem Alowais, Reem Alzaabi
Supervisors: Dr. Emad Mushtaha, Dr. Moohammed Wasim
 NAMA’ COMMUNITY CENTER FOR BORJ EL BRAJNEH CAMP

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

MASTER PLAN

SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR

In order to develop a concept for this

project in specific, certain factors
have to be taken into consideration.
Since the site is very limited and the
aim is to provide multiple facilities,
the conceptual design starts with the
whole site being one block.
Moreover, in order for the project to
NORTH ELEVATION fit in with the urban fabric of the
condensed camp, lines from paths all
around the site were extended in
order to split the big bulk into smaller
parts.

EAST ELEVATION

Salma Dahab – Orchid Dahab – Sondos Zaki

NAMA’ COMMUNITY CENTER FOR BORJ EL BRAJNEH CAMP

LAYERS

CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECTION A

SECTION B

Salma Dahab – Orchid Dahab – Sondos Zaki

 Reem Alzaabi
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT U00042668
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Ala’a Salah
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Revitalization and integration of heritage elements in UAE Klaitham alowais

U17102048

Introduction Concept
1 2
The directions are pointed into the main aim for this project: In the building limited
grids With the result in
Revitalizing and integrating heritage elements in UAE, with a
created blocks that
chosen specific building that owns a big value, by being the have harmony with
place that UAE highness used to sit and make the union each other and a

conferences. response to the

3
building With
Going to the next move which is arranging the most needed
integrated elements
facilities that help emphasize this building. token from the main
Location: the chosen building is located in al madam area. building.

Site analysis Master plan 1:500

Near facilities :
Highness entrance gate
3
Off Road History Museum 4 Main entrance gate

Al madam boys school Legend :

1- Entry ticket
2- Guards room
Electricity and water 3- Offices
authority 5 1
4- House of hospitality
5- Mosque
Al madam medical 2
6- Lavatory
centre 7 1
0 7- Museum
8 9 8- Library
Supermarket Airport Mosque Hospital
8 minutes 47 minutes 5 minutes 9 minutes Al salam Farm
6 9- Café
10- Gift shop

Elevations 1:100
H- House of sheikh saqer bin sultan Elevation 1:100

4 5 1 2 3

2 3

Elevation 1:100 Section 1:100

Ground Floor plan 1:100 First Floor plan 1:100
1 - Main entrance 1 - M-bedroom
2 - Meeting room 2 - Bedroom
Top plan 1:200 3 - Majlis room 3 - M-Bedroom
4 - M-Bedroom 4 - Terrace
5 - M-Bedroom

Interior view 3D views

3D