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The American University in Cairo
Department of Architectural engineering
AENG-352
Project “1”
Beyond style
In this project, it was required to take on an architectural “role” of a chosen
designer (which was Sir Norman Foster) and present an architecturally based critical
review and “reading” of his work. After this preliminary review it was required to
design a simple contemporary project in the spirit of the chosen designer, taking on
his architectural persona in the multi-dimensional context of the given site.
The Project required different presentation techniques including production of
drawings using manual and digital techniques. Physical model of site and building that
was the primary mode of exploration and design.
The Architect‟s style:
„Environmental, responsible, contextual and sustainable architect‟
Some of the Architects work:
UAE Pavilion Shanghai Expo
2010
Budenberg Haus Zayed National Museum Banyan Tree Cornice Bay
SECC Conference Centre Millennium Bridge
The Sage Gateshead
Concept models:
Final Design:
Integrating nature within
the building, for
environmental purposes to
filter the air from sand
and dust of the desert area
The roof of the building is
tilted to act as a wind
catcher from the northern
facade.
The roof openings are
wider towards the
northern facade and
narrows down towards
the southern direction, as
it acts as a sun breaker.
The form of building is curvilinear, both for environmental purposes and
contextual purposes.
Environmental purposes: as the curvilinear form moves and continues with the
direction of wind, which allows the wind to circulate all around the building
without any obstacles.
Contextual purposes: the building is located on the sea shore, thus it is inspired
by the nature of the place which is „‟sea waves‟‟.
Ecotect Analysis:
Air circulation within the building :( illustrated on plan)
Air circulation within the building: (illustrated in the cross section)
Final Design model
Main features of the design:
Environmental
Sustainable
Contextual