1. Safiya Yahaya ® 2018
ARCHITECTURE
+ DESIGN
P O R T F O L I O
Safiya Yahaya
S A F I Y A Y A H A Y A
2. Content
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portfolio are my original work and personal property.
I attest that the information and documents contained in this portfolio
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Soenos: Pier 7
Beluga Beach: Beach Club Design
Najah Kiosk
Nakheel Housing: Concept
Performing Arts Center
Urban Redevelopment: Dubai Creek
Smart City Parking System
Katampe: Block of Flats
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3. SOUTH-AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Soenos- Pier 7 Dubai Marina
The guest arrival experience is dominated by dramatic visuals into the grill
kitchen that can be shuttered off during later hours. Lush tropical wall paper, a
giant parakeet cage and a towering mango tree set the stage for a journey into
a tropical land of wonder, style, mystique and functionality.
To the left of the entry passage, opposite to the cocktail bar counter is a rotating,
elevated gazebo lounge that can either open onto the terrace or turn towards
the bar, depending on the season and operational requirements
- A focal cocktail bar, reminiscent of Havana’s legendary‘La Floridita’serves the
ultimate nation-standard Mojitos and Daiquiris along signature cocktails as well
as the great classics
- To the back of the bar, overlooking the Marina is an elevated indoor dining
deck with a variety of flexible seating options that can be adapted for larger
group bookings if required
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European Business Center,
Studio 268 - 2nd floor
Dubai Investment Park 01
Phone : 00971 4 8135390
Fax : 00971 4 813 5391
P.O Box 474067
Dubai - UAE
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copyright of ATELIER EPJ
1 THIS DRAWING IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METERS AND LEVELS ARE IN METERS
UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
3. DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING. ONLY WRITTEN DIMENSIONS
ARE TO BE FOLLOWED. A1 SIZE DRAWING SET IS FULL SIZE.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL AND
SERVICES SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ENGINEER'S NOTICE PRIOR TO
EXECUTION OF WORK AT SITE.
5. ALL DIMENSIONS AND LEVELS ARE TO BE CONFIRMED AND ANY
DISCREPANCIES OR ERRORS, SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE ENGINEER
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
6. ALL DRAWINGS ARE TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL OTHER
RELEVANT DRAWINGS, TOGETHER WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AND
GENERAL NOTES SHEET.
7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING A
COMPLETE SET OF DETAILED, COORDINATED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR
CONSULTANT'S APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF WORKS ON
SITE.
8. ANY COMMUNICATION WITH SPECIALIZED DISCIPLINES REFERENCED
IN THE DRAWINGS SHALL BE THROUGH THE ENGINEER.
9. REFER TO ATTACHED KITCHEN DRAWINGS FOR DETAILED KITCHEN
PLANS WITH EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES.
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PIER 7,
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4. SOUTH-AMERICAN RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT
Soenos- Pier 7 Dubai Marina
This South-American themes restaurant in heart of downtown Dubai was designed to seat 300
people across a circular plan. The space features a beverage bar, ceviche bar, human sized bird
cage and outdoor balcony seating. The kichen is fitted with professional grade equipment and
designed with maximum functionality.
DESIGN
The design features eclectic interior pieces such as murals, broken tile, suspended foliage, birds of
paridise, orchids and accents of rattan in the furniture.
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9. DESIGN COMPETITION
The idea behind the design was
to translate the slogan“...
a portal to canadian education”into a 3D form. The panels along the wall of the kiosk continue to
change & progress in shape and size as the user moves through the“portal”.The profile of the wall
panels are raised as they reach the back wall. Symbolic of reaching the end of the portal.
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THE KIOSK PROVIDES A LOUNGE. 3 MEETING AREAS, TECHNICAL/
STORAGE SPACE AND A RECEPTION DESK.
There is additional digital interactive function incorporated into the central circulation space.The
structure functions as an entire piece yet parts can be taken out to adapt it to different functions,
environments & users. This creates a functional & aesthetically pleasing structure that represents
the university.
INSPIRATION
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12. About the
Project
This residential project was aimed at creating a feasible housing estate along sheikh zayed road of
Dubai. It is a combination of medium density apartment blocks, villas & town houses.
The site is located adjacent to the dubai metro and a city parking structure.
The project focuses on trying to implement the reduced use of motor vehicles by transport by
supplying the residents with limited parking spaces and creating RTA bus tops around the estate.
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
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SPATIAL CONSIDERATION
The housing blocks are interupted by social spaces and roundabouts that bring in commercial functions to the area.
This makes it economically feasible.The apartment blocks have retail and commercial functions on the ground floor. It
is important that the estate be mixed-use enough to prevent it either being completely deserted during the day time
or congested with traffic during rush hour. The streets are designed as cresents to prevent a straight boring
streetview .
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16. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Concept
This is the begining stages of a conceptual design for a performing arts
center. The center has a concert hall, auditoria, exhibition spaces, studios and
classrooms.
The site is Opposite and urban park in the heart of Dubai.
The concept is integration between the 3 major facets of the performing arts
center.
The concert hall, the auditoria & the stu- dios are essentially 3 seperate
buildings that are connected by the organic circulation. The concert hall is
further emphasized by the the height and shape of the roof.
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