Maram Al-Dahawi
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Architectural designer.
Transforming ideas into unique visual representation
About me
I am a passionate fresh graduate architect with a keen eye for visualization and a deep appreciation for the aesthetic image. My journey in architecture has been driven by a desire to transform ideas into unique visual representation. I believe that architecture is not just about creating spaces, but also about crafting experiences through the art of design. My strong interest in graphic design have given me the opportunity to blend it into architectural projects, turning concepts into captivating visual narratives.
Technologies are evoloving rapidly therefore, it is crucial to keep up and integrate it to our architectural work for a quick, contemporary, and innovative performance.
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Catastrophe Enclosure
Humanitarian Residential
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Through Time
Public Project
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Interconnecting Park
Recreational
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Fountain of Youth
Hospitality, Healthcare center & Spa
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Walk Green
Urban Design
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The Bronze Museum
Adaptive Reuse - Political Museum
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Summer House
Residential
Through the years of learning...
01
Catastrophe Enclosure
Humanitarian Residential
Introduction
As we know the world is facing major humanitarian crisis in various aspects, I was influenced by the natural and man made disasters happening around the world. As we can see Jordan is one of the countries that is prone to disasters and people are affected mentally and physically by these crises and have many fears. So, we as architects should provide such opportunity. Disaster-resilient housing is an urgent need and an incredible opportunity. We all need a safe home; a home that will protect us from the natural and man-made disasters and will be preserved to the passage of time, people are forced to adapt and live with more extreme environments. The resilient home is one that can take inspiration from regenerative practices.
Definition of the project
The aim of this project is to provide a prototype of housing where it protects and is protected in the case of earthquakes and prepared in the case of emergency crises. Catastrophe enclosure provides a time saving construction methods with special arrangement and luxurious character, taking into account the use of sustainable materials.
Concept statement
Supporting the mental safety and well being of users by designing a self sustaining catastrophe enclosure through contemporary methods of comfortable living.
Catastrophe Enclosure
This image shows the prototype aesthetically, which represents the contemporary industrial style as a result of using the stacked shipping containers, fiber cement cladding, polycarbonate sheets, and the concrete underground shelter.
Ground floor plan
First floor plan
Prototype on site
The site is well connected and surrounded by three main streets which gives the opportunity to add multiple entrances.
The modules are placed on the different levels of the site which gives the chance to create a new whole city with different slopes, nature, and connections.
Underground shelter & Apartment unit
the space of the hydroponic garden and shared living spaces have this industrial contemporary style with the use of the concrete and steel, In addition, the greenery of the garden added serenity to the space.
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Through Time
Public Project
Introduction
A project that is located in one of the slopy hills of Jabal Amman in Jordan, which was one of the challenges to make a captivating project that integrates with the environment and surroundings.
Definition of the project
A community center with multipurpose spaces. a restaurant, library, galleries and offices. The building signifies the past, present and future of the community of Amman.
Concept statement
Representing the different periods of time of Amman community through multiple architectural experiences.
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lobby
WC
meeting room
circulation area
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offices
reception
security room
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Ground floor plan
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cafe and gallery
kitchen
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First floor plan
Through Time
This visual shows the importance of the composition of the building, in addition to its integration with the site.
The use of concrete, steel, and glass, gives the building this contemporary look integrating it with vegetation and natural element of the site.
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Interconnecting Park
Recreational
Introduction
The idea that nature is also infrastructure isn't new. But it's now more widely understood to be true. Nature can be harnessed to provide critical services for communities, protecting them against flooding or excessive heat, or helping to improve air and water quality, which underpin human and environmental health. When nature is harnessed by people and used as an infrastructural system it's called "green infrastructure."
Site Selection
The site is located near the most important landmark, which is the Roman amphitheater. Seil Amman runs beneath the site, the Public Library Department is adjacent to the site and they are important aspects to be taken into consideration.
Project Goals
The project goals are to make use of the space in an efficient way, provide different services for the community, and ensure its safety and serenity.
Concept statement
Integrating people with different backgrounds through the existing elements in the site and the new intervention.
Interconnecting Park
This image shows the open public area with sitting place and open library, as well as the diversity of vegetation and the sense of serenity it gives. The park is accessible at night due to the new lighting sources
Connecting spaces
The new addition is an elevated garden that can be reached by ramps which connect the people with different spots on the site. The main function is to connect people with places and to provide spaces for various activities.
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Fountain of Youth
Hospitality, Healthcare center & Spa
Introduction
Healing is the process of re-establishing harmony within the organism. Illness implies a loss of this balance and the need for reintegration with the body’s natural ability to heal and regenerate. Healing cannot be understood in isolation from the factors that operate in the dynamic life of an individual. These include the self, the family, the community, the environmental context within which life is carried forth, and the world of spirit or essence.
Site Selection
Without doubt, the world’s most amazing place, the Jordan Rift Valley is a dramatic, beautiful landscape, which at the Dead Sea. The Dead sea is well known for the therapeutic effects of the minerals in its waters and its mud as it improves skin ailments, relieves allergies, alleviates rheumatologic conditions, and anti-aging.
Definition of the project
Due to the importance of the Dead sea dramatic, beautiful landscape and its therapeutic effects, I wanted to create an environment that shows all of our inside senses through architecture and landscaping. By using the healing architecture principles.
Concept statement
Achieving sensual environment through healing architecture principles.
Section A-A
Section a-a focuses more on the entrance area, the double volume in the lobby, and the outdoor bar area.
Section B-B
Section b-b shows the vertical circulation in relation with the horizontal spaces. it also shows the distribution of the rooms in each floor.
Fountain of Youth
Fountain of youth which overlooks the spa. The beautiful aspect of this fountain, is that no matter what age you are, the healing environment and outstanding visual of the fountain feeds and bring out your youth side and allows you to relax and ponder peacefully.
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Walk Green
Urban Design
Introduction
The location of the site is in downtown Amman, Jordan. Being the heart and soul of the city; downtown Amman is rich in history and culture, making it one of the most authentic and lively parts of the city. Having have mentioned that this site does not go untouched with problems and issues that range from pollution, whether it be noise, smell, and especially excess waste or littering, to unused urban spaces, such as buildings and unutilized land. Hence, action is required to be taken and the aforementioned problems need to be solved, starting one step at a time. Research and analysis have been conducted on the area, in order to find the proper means of intervention in order to move
forward with the aim of bettering the area environmentally and socially.
Street Analysis
Lack of pedestrian zones, green, and open spaces.
The site is accessible.
Definition of the project
Upcycled urbanism for a green creative network
Printing Press & Open Space Before
Action Area II ( New Industries )
Upcycling and recycling will be more prominent
A stable source of income in the long term.
Workshop & Restaurant
The interior design incorporates old and new elements, featuring mosaic marble tiling for flooring, minimalist furniture, upcycled art paintings, and natural and artificial lighting for a modern, minimal aesthetic.
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The Bronze Museum
Adaptive Reuse - Political Museum
Introduction
The history of Amman is reflected in its buildings preserving this history through understanding, preserving and readapting is our duty as a part of the community.
Site Selection
Ibrahim hashim house located on one of the hills of Jabal Amman.
Definition of the Project
It is a political museum that represents the conflict between World War I and the foundation of emirate of Jordan. To break the rigidity of the existing site, the design focused on diagonal aces.
Concept Statement
Experiencing the conflict between World War I and the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan through multiple spaces
Exhibition Hall
Concrete was used in order for the visitors to experience shelter conditions.
Metal cubes were used to symbolize the bullets used during the war.
Turning Point
Showing the integration between the the old stone Facade and the new intervention.
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Summer House
Residential
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Living room
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Bedroom
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Library
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Balcony
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First floor plan
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Introduction
A villa with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living, dinning room, kitchen and an outdoor area with a swimming pool and barbecue area .
I enjoy the challenge of transforming a space into a cozy and luxurious environment.
Maram Al-Dahawi
+962795870352, maramaldahwi@gmail.com
Amman, Jordan