Aya Said (Arts and Crafts Center)

GRADUATION REPORT
“CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS”
Presented to
Dr. Ahmad Rashed
Dr. Marwa Adel
By: Aya Said

ID:165939
Phase One
“Building Data Type”
CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS
Prime Way to get Communities Together for Learning
“In Rashid City”
Table of Content
Table of Content 14
• Building Type Data
• Site Analysis 44
• Case Study Analysis 74
• Building Design Brief 157
• Concept and Form Generation 176
• References 187
List of Figures
•
List of Figures
Figure (1), Land Location at Rashid City (Google Earth.com,2021) 15
• Figure (2), Linear Type of Building Typology, (denistyarchitecture, 2021) 20
• Figure (3), Organic Type of Building Typology, (Pinterest, 2021) 20
• Figure (4), Example of classroom Plan, (Washington University , 2015) 21
• Figure (5), Example of natural ventilation in classroom, (Viveiros, 2003) 21
• Figure (6) Offices Layout and Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 22
• Figure (7) Classrooms Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 23
• Figure (8) Lecture Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 24
• Figure (9) Studios/Workshops Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 25
• Figure (10) Exhibition Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 26
• Figure (11) Library Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 27
• Figure (12) Theatre Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 28
• Figure (13) Service Area Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 29
• Figure (14) Restaurant Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 30
• Figure (15) Market Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 31
• Figure (16) Playground Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 32
• Figure (17) Car Parking Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 33
• Figure (18) Bus Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 34
• Figure (19) Fire Exit Door Sample, (EgyptianCodeofFire, 2007) 36
• Figure (20) Concept of Sustainability, (Pinterest.com, 2021) 38
List of Figures
•
List of Figures
Figure (20) Concept of Sustainability, (Pinterest.com, 2021) 38
• Figure (21) Passive Techniques, (Pinterest.com, 2021) 39
• Figure (22) Piezoelectric floor tiles, (Pinterest.com, 2021) 39
• Figure (23) Heydar Aliyev Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) 41
• Figure (24) Sec. off Heydar Aliyev Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) 41
• Figure (25) ARCA Wynwood Design Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) 42
• Figure (26) ARCA Wynwood Design Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) 42
• Figure (27) Land Location at Rashid City (Google Earth.com,2021) 44
• Figure (28) A painting of the Canadian John Ilyot for Rashid in 1801, (TheBritishMuseum,2021) 45
• Figure (29) Location of Rashid City, (GoogleMaps,2021) 45
• Figure (30) Regional Approach Developed by the Author, (GoogleMaps,2021) 46
• Figure (31) Traffic Density Map, (GoogleMaps,2021) 47
• Figure (32) Local Approach Developed by the Author, (GoogleEarth,2021) 47
• Figure (33) Site Boundaries and Entrance , (GoogleEarth,2021) 48
• Figure (34) Site Accessibility developed by the author, (GoogleEarth,2021) 49
• Figure (35) Public Transportation Network, (GoogleMaps,2021) 49
• Figure (36) Solid and Void Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) 50
• Figure (37) Building Heights Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) 50
• Figure (38) Building Condition Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) 51
• Figure (39) Architecture Style Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) 51
List of Figures
•
List of Figures
Figure (40) Conservation Areas Analysis, (GoogleMap,2021) 52
• Figure (41) Vegetation Areas Surrounding Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 53
• Figure (42) Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 54
• Figure (43) Slope Section of Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 54
• Figure (44) 2D illustration of Project Site Contour, (QuikGrid,2021) 55
• Figure (45) 3D illustration of Project Site Contour, (QuikGrid,2021) 55
• Figure (46) Views Into the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 56
• Figure (47) Views Out to the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 57
• Figure (48) Sun Path Diagram in Rosetta, (Gaisma,2021) 58
• Figure (49) Sun Path Angle, (Hanieh,2020) 58
• Figure (50) Wind Rose Diagram in Rosetta, (ClimateConsultant,2021) 59
• Figure (51) Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 60
• Figure (52) Hours of Daylight and Twilight in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 60
• Figure (53) Cloud Cover Categories in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 61
• Figure (54) Average Monthly Rainfall in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 62
• Figure (55) Average Monthly Rainfall in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 62
• Figure (56) Average Temperature in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 63
• Figure (57) Average Hourly Temperature in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) 63
• Figure (58) Psychrometric Chart, (ClimateConsultant,2021) 64
• Figure (59) Proposed Design Strategies, (ClimateConsultant,2021) 65
List of Figures
•
List of Figures
Figure (60) Tourism Score in Rosetta , (WeatherSpark,2021) 66
• Figure (61) Climate Conclusion, (Developedbytheauthour,2021) 67
• Figure (62) Sources of Water Pollution in Rosetta, (Youm7,2021) 68
• Figure (63) Sources of Air Pollution in Rosetta, (Youm7,2021) 69
• Figure (64) Potentials of the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 71
• Figure (65) Constraints of the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 72
• Figure (66) Zhuhai Museum of Art(Behance,2014) 76
• Figure (67) Contextual Analysis (Behance,2014) 76
• Figure (68) Urban Context Analysis(Behance,2014) 77
• Figure (69) Key Deign Concepts (Behance,2014) 77
• Figure (70) Concepts Sketch (Behance,2014) 78
• Figure (71) Form Generation Analysis(Behance,2014) 78
• Figure (72) Layout Analysis (Behance,2014) 79
• Figure (73) Site Analysis (Behance,2014) 80
• Figure (74) Ground Floor Plan(Behance,2014) 81
• Figure (75) First Floor Plan(Behance,2014) 83
• Figure (76) Second Floor Plan(Behance,2014) 85
• Figure (77) Third Floor Plan(Behance,2014) 87
• Figure (78) Basement Floor Plan(Behance,2014) 89
• Figure (79) 3d Zoning Diagram (Behance,2014) 91
List of Figures
• Figure (80) Circulation Analysis (Behance,2014)
List of Figures 92
• Figure (81) Circulation Analysis (Behance,2014) 92
• Figure (82) Elevation Analysis (Behance,2014) 93
• Figure (83) Section Analysis (Behance,2014) 94
• Figure (84) Section Analysis (Behance,2014) 95
• Figure (85) Structure System Analysis (Behance,2014) 96
• Figure (86) Environmental Strategy Analysis (Behance,2014) 97
• Figure (87) Environmental Strategy Analysis (Behance,2014) 98
• Figure (88) Taichung City Cultural Center (ArchDailly,2020) 101
• Figure (89) Contextual Analysis (ISSUU,2021) 101
• Figure (90) Concepts Sketch (ArchDailly,2020) 102
• Figure (91) Form Generation Analysis(ArchDailly,2020) 102
• Figure (92) Layout Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 103
• Figure (93) Site Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 104
• Figure (94) First Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 105
• Figure (95) Second Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 107
• Figure (96) Third Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 109
• Figure (97) Fourth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 111
• Figure (98) Fifth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 113
• Figure (99) Basement Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020) 115
List of Figures
• Figure (100) 3d Circulation Analysis (ISSUU,2021)
List of Figures 117
• Figure (101) Elevation Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 118
• Figure (102) Section Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 119
• Figure (103) Section Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 120
• Figure (104) Structure System Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 121
• Figure (105) Environmental Strategy Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 122
• Figure (106) Heydar Aliyev Center (ArchDailly,2013) 125
• Figure (107) Contextual Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 125
• Figure (108) Heydar Aliyev Center (ArchDailly,2013) 126
• Figure (109) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ArchDailly,2013) 127
• Figure (110) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ISSUU,2019) 127
• Figure (111) Site Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 128
• Figure (112) Section of Heydar Aliyev Center(ArchDailly,2013) 128
• Figure (113) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ISSUU,2019) 129
• Figure (114) Heydar Aliyev Center Function Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 129
• Figure (115) First Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 130
• Figure (116) Second Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 132
• Figure (117) Third Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 134
• Figure (118) Fourth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 136
• Figure (119) Fifth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 138
List of Figures
• Figure (120) Sixth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
List of Figures 140
• Figure (121) Seventh Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 142
• Figure (122) Eighth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013) 144
• Figure (123) Circulation Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 146
• Figure (124) Elevation Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 147
• Figure (125) Cladding Material (ArchDailly,2013) 147
• Figure (126) Elevation Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 148
• Figure (127) Section Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 149
• Figure (128) Section Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 150
• Figure (129) Structure System Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 151
• Figure (130) Structure System Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 152
• Figure (131) Lighting Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 153
• Figure (132) Project Land, (GoogleMaps,2021) 159
• Figure (133) Spatial Components of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 160
• Figure (134) Ground Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 169
• Figure (135) First Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 170
• Figure (136) Second Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 171
• Figure (137) Functional Relationship of Main Components of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 172
• Figure (138) Project Bubble Diagram (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 173
• Figure (139) Project Matrix Diagram (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 174
List of Figures
•
List of Figures
Figure (140) Project Proposal Number One (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 178
• Figure(141) Project Proposal Number Two (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 179
• Figure (142) Project Proposal Number Two (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 180
• Figure (143) Project Proposal Number Three (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 181
• Figure(144) Project Proposal Number Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 182
• Figure(145) Project Proposal Number Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 183
• Figure(146) Project Proposal Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 184
• Figure(147) Project Proposal Five (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 185
• Figure(148) Project Proposal Six (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 186
List of Tables
• Table (1) No. of Exits Per Floor, (Developed by the author,2021) 36
• Table (2) Calculation of Parking Plots, (Developed by the author,2021) 37
• Table (3) City Distance to Rashid (Developed by the Author,2021) 46
• Table (4) City Distance to Rashid (Developed by the Author,2021) 48
• Table (5) Guidelines Criteria (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 74
• Table (6) Spatial Program of the three case Studies(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 155
• Table (7) Spatial Program of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 161
• Table (11) Number of Users Calculations (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 165
• Table (12) Plumping Fixture Calculations(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 166
• Table (13) Required Plumping Fixture of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 167
• Table (14) Parking Plots Calculation(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 168
Phase One
“Building Type Data”
Project Justification
Cultural Center
“LINK BETWEEN HISTORY AND MODERN LIFE”
Social Educational Economical
- City Identity - Improve Culture Aspects - Improve Local Production

- Community Interaction - Improve Knowledge - Increase Job Opportunities
“Physically and Mentally” - Raise Awareness - Reduce Poverty
- Celebrations
- Attraction Point
“National and International”
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Land Justification
Land Justification
Rashid City Background

• Rashid is a historical city located at
the north of Egypt.
• It is the second city in Egypt that
remain some of its historical
building with its architectural
buildings that belongs to the
ottoman era.
• The project is new Rashid that has
been promoted by the
government.
• Land Location “Old Rashid City”
• Land Area 44,000 m2
• Reasons to choose the land:
- Has easy access
- Near the residential units
- Next to Rashid Citadel of Qaitbay Fig. (1) Land Location at Rashid City (Google Earth.com,2021)
- Nile View
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Project Components
1. Administration Area 2. Creative Area 3. Crafts Area 4. Educational Area

- Manager Offices - Studios - Workshops/Studios - Library
- Staff Offices - Classrooms - Classrooms - Theatre/Auditorium
- Security Rooms - Lecture Rooms - Lecture Rooms - MPU
- Lounges - Exhibition Spaces - Exhibition Spaces - Open Air Space
- Lounges - Lounges - Lounges
6. Services Area 5. Commercial Area 7. Outdoor Space

- Elevators - Restaurant - Kids Area
- Stairs - Cafe - Lounges
- Restrooms - Shops/Market - Parking 17
Users Need and Activities
Users Need
Artists Students Visitors Handicapped
Need Need Need Need

- Workshops/Studios - Workshops/Studios - Exhibition Spaces - Access to all
- Lecture Rooms - Classrooms - Library project areas
- Exhibition Spaces - Lecture Rooms - Theatre/Auditorium
- Library - Exhibition Spaces
- Theatre/Auditorium - Library
- Theatre/Auditorium
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Activities
Events Courses Entertainme Kids

“Temporary” “Daily” nt Area Activities
- Exhibitions - Workshops/Classrooms - Restaurants - Outdoors Playing Area

- Theatre Shows For different crafts and - Café
- Conference activities. - Lounges
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Conclusion
Conclusion
1. Clear circulation between spaces 4. Public/Private area separation
2. Good connection between spaces 5. Natural ventilation
3 . High level of security at workshops 6 . Natural Lighting
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Building Typology
Building Typology
- Building typology refers to the building form which is based on the building function.
- Building typology can be divided into three categories,
Linear Typology Organic Typology

Series of spaces organized along a pathway Designs that are balanced with their
natural surroundings and tailored to the
function they serve for their inhabitants
Figure (2), Linear Type of Building Typology, (denistyarchitecture, 2021) Figure (3), Organic Type of Building Typology, (Pinterest, 2021)
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Conclusion
Conclusion
- All the project components could be designed with the linear or organic typology
- Some spaces should be designed following the linear typology to appropriately arrange the
furniture with respect to the users age, number, circulation, and interaction in addition to the space
orientation that should respect the aspects of natural ventilation and lighting (Ex: Classrooms, Lecture
Halls, Design Studios)
Figure (4), Example of classroom Plan, (Washington University , 2015) Figure (5), Example of natural ventilation in classroom, (Viveiros, 2003)
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Design Standard and Guidelines
Administration Area
Figure (6) Offices Layout and Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 23

Creative/Crafts Area
Handicapped Students
Figure (7) Classrooms Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 24

Figure (8) Lecture Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000)
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Figure (9) Studios/Workshops Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 26

Figure (10) Exhibition Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 27

Library
Figure (11) Library Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 28

Theatre/Auditorium
Figure (12) Theatre Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 29

Services Area
Figure (13) Service Area Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 30

Restaurant
Figure (14) Restaurant Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 31

Market/Shops
Plan of Market/shop of grid 10mx10m
Figure (15) Market Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 32

Playground
Figure (16) Playground Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000)
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Car Parking
Figure (17) Car Parking Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 34

Bus Parking
Figure (18) Bus Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 35

Relevant Code and Regulation
Building Code and Regulations
- Percentage of the built-up area for a - Building heigh for streets with width less
land with side exceeds 175m is 70% than 8m is ground with two floors.
maximum. - Building heigh for streets with width of
- Minimum length of setbacks is 2.5m 8-12m is ground with three floors.
- Building heigh for streets with width
more than 12m is ground with four
floors. - Building established on the Nile shore
should be approved by the “Ministry
of Defense” and “Supreme
Committee for Licensing” for defining
Conclusion Conclusion the setbacks from the water shore.
Steet
Minimum
2.5m
Width Steet
setbacks less Width
3rd Floor - Construction in Rashid prevents any
than 2nd Floor between 2nd Floor encroach to the historical buildings.
Built-up 8m
1st Floor 8-12m 1st Floor
2.5m Area 2.5m Ground Ground
Maximum
70%
4th Floor
Steet 3rd Floor
2.5m
Width
More than 2nd Floor
12m 1st Floor
Ground
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Emergency Exits
It consists of 3 components - Minimum exit door width 0.9m
Access to Exit Safe

0.9m
the exit Area
Conclusion
- Minimum corridor or stairs width 1.1m
- Minimum distance to the exist 35m
(Building supported with sprinkles system)
1.1m
Exit
1.1m
0.75 - 1.1M
No. of Exits No. of People/ floor
- Clear heigh of Corridors and stairs 2.05m
4 1000 Person
3 600-1000 Person Figure (19) Fire Exit Door Sample, (EgyptianCodeofFire, 2007)
2.05m
2 Less than 600 Person
Table (1) No. of exits per floor, (Developed by the author,2021)

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Parking Plots Calculations
• The number of parking plots are calculated according to the building function and its net area or no. of seats.
Building Function No. of Parking Plots Net Area of the Building

Library 1 50m2
Theater 1 50 Seats
Restaurant/Cafe 4 100m2
Exhibition 1 40m2
1(Bus Plot) 400m2
MPU 6 100m2
1 5 Fixed Seats
Workshops 1 Seat/Bus for each worker According to the number of
workshops
Youth Center 1 200m2 (Total area of the
project)
Table (2) Calculation of Parking Plots, (Developed by the author,2021)
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Environmental and Sustainable Aspects
- Sustainability refers to designing a building with no negative impact on the environment. It is an eco-friendly
approach that includes the aspects of the designing, planning, construction process, implementation of heating,
cooling, ventilation systems and the integration of the built environment into the natural landscape.
(Hohenadel,2021)
- Sustainability development can be applied in three approaches Economically, Socially, or Environmentally.
Smart Building designs which

depends on Passive Techniques
The main concept of the project is to

Improve the community quality of life.
Usage of recycled materials

in construction and
Piezoelectric Floor Tiles.
Figure (20) Concept of Sustainability, (Pinterest.com, 2021)
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Conclusion
• Passive techniques that depends on

renewable source of energy like sun and
wind to provide natural ventilation and • Piezoelectric floor tiles where energy is produced by steeping on the tiles that
lighting. helps is reducing energy consumption
Figure (21) Passive Techniques, (Pinterest.com, 2021) Figure (22) Piezoelectric floor tiles, (Pinterest.com, 2021)
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Structure System
Structure System
• Project components are different in their spans, accordingly the structure system will vary according to the space
function.
Small Span Medium-Large Span

- Flat Slab - Waffle Structure System
- Beam and Colum (Steel, Concrete) - Paneled Beam
- Hollow Block - Frames Structure System
- Shell Structure System
- Space Frame System
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Conclusion
Heydar Aliyev Center

“By Zaha Hadid”
Concrete Structure System
Large Span Cultural Center

Space Frame System
Figure (23) Heydar Aliyev Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) Figure (24) Sec. off Heydar Aliyev Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021)
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Conclusion
ARCA Wynwood Design Center

“By Esrawe Studio, Superflex”
(Miami, USA)
Steel Beam
Small Span Cultural Center
Steel Column
Figure (25) ARCA Wynwood Design Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021) Figure (26) ARCA Wynwood Design Center ,Arcdaily.com, 2021)
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Phase Two
“Site Analysis”
Site Justification
• Rashid is a historical city located at the north of Egypt.

• It is the second city in Egypt that still remain some of its historical
building with it architectural buildings that belongs to the
ottoman era.
• Land Location “Old Rashid City”

• Land Area 44,000 m2
N
• The land is located in a residential area,
surrounding by buildings of moderate and poor
condition which need restoration to avoid
damage and bad views.
• Reasons to choose the land:

- Has easy access
- Near the residential units
- Next to Rashid Citadel of Qaitbay
- Nile View
Fig. (27) Land Location at Rashid City (Google Earth.com,2021)
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Introduction
• Rashid city is one of many historical cities in Egypt which is full of treasures. It is
called “The city of million palm trees”, has a lot of historical buildings related to the
Ottoman era, t is the second after Cairo in number of Islamic monuments famous
by its traditional crafts like shipbuilding, carpet weaving, and palm tree furniture
production.
• Rashid city follows Al-Behiera governorate with area of 3.417 km² for its center,
elevated by 15m from the sea, and population of 64,481
(worldpupulationreview,2021)
Fig. (28) A painting of the Canadian John Ilyot for Rashid in 1801, (TheBritishMuseum,2021)
Location N N
• Rashid is located near the Nile junction (West bank
of rosette branch) with Mediterranean sea east of
Alex. Which makes it one of the most important
routes especially during the middle age and one
of the main delta exits.
• Boundaries
- North: Mediterranean sea
- South: Ab-Mandour and Sand Dunes
- East: Nile River Branch
- West: Abu-Qir Bay
Fig. (29) Location of Rashid City, (GoogleMaps,2021)

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Regional Approach
• Rashid rounded by Nile branch named after it.
City Distance Direction Road Name Hours BALTIM

to Rashid ROSETTA
N
Cairo 263 North Cairo-Alex 3:07
Desert Road
ALEX.
Alex. 60 East International 0:54 Al-MANSOURA
Coast Road
Tanta 15 North Tanta-Alex 2:15
TANTA
Desert Road
Al- 186 West Mansoura- 2:15

MANSOURA Gamasa
Desert Road
Baltim 79 West International 1:04 CAIRO

Coastal
Road
Table(3), City Distance to Rashid (Developed by the Author,2021)
• Rashid City has a very strong network to the surrounding cities
Fig. (30) Regional Approach Developed by the Author, (GoogleMaps,2021) 47

Traffic Density Local Approach
N N
Fig. (31) Traffic Density Map, (GoogleMaps,2021) Fig. (32) Local Approach Developed by the Author, (GoogleEarth,2021)
Primary Road Secondary Road
• The site is accessible by the main road named “Bahr Al-
The map shows very low traffic density to reach Rashid city on Sunday at Azam” Street which is parallel to the Nile.
12:00 p.m “Rush Hour” leads to an easy access to the city. • Recommendation; Nile Accessibility to the project land could
increase the culture value of the product f “Nile Cruise”. 48
Site Boundaries and Entrances Landmarks
N N
Symbol Name of Destination Distance Time Taken

Masjed Abu-Mandor 8.6km 16min.
Rashid Police Station 8.2km 17min.
Masjed Zaghlol 7.1km 15min.

Fig. (33) Site Boundaries and Entrance , (GoogleEarth,2021)
Rashid Museum 6.4km 13min.
Roads Site Entrance Rashid General 5.9km 11min.
Nile River Hospital
Rashid Citadel of 400m 5min.
The site is surrounded by Nile river from three sides and has one Qaitbay
entrance from “Bahr Al-Azam” Street.
Table(4), City Distance to Rashid (Developed by the Author,2021)
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Site Accessibility
Primary Road
Secondary Road
N Pedestrian Access
Vehicle Accessibility by Car
Fig. (35) Public Transportation Network, (GoogleMaps,2021)
• Rashid city suffer from a lackage of public

transportation network.
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Fig. (34) Site Accessibility developed by the author, (GoogleEarth,2021)
Surrounding Land Use
Solid and Void Map Building Heights Map
N N
Fig. (36) Solid and Void Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) Fig. (37) Building Heights Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020)
1-3 Floors 4-6 Floors
• The map shows a dense urban • The majority of the surrounding

surrounding the land which building heights varies from 1-3
ensure the need for open spaces floors due to the regulations of the
that could be used in the projects maximum numbers of floors (4
like green or recreational areas. floors) that is related to the street
width for better visual connection.
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Surrounding Land Use
Building Condition Map Land Use Map
N N
Fig. (38) Building Condition Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020) Fig. (39) Architecture Style Analysis, Data Source(ISSUU,2020)
Good Condition Fair Condition Bad Condition Residential Mixed-Use Religious
Green Area Historical Educational
• Most of the surrounding buildings • The site is surrounding by

are in bad condition and need many different types of
maintenance. buildings
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Legal Restrictions
Conservation Areas & Protected Zones Building regulations and Codes
• Percentage of the built-up area for a land with side exceeds 175m is 70%
maximum.
• Minimum length of setbacks is 2.5m
N Minimum
2.5m
setbacks
Built-up
2.5m Area 2.5m
Maximum
70%
2.5m
• Building heigh for streets with width less than 8m is ground with two floors.
• Building heigh for streets with width of 8-12m is ground with three floors.
• Building heigh for streets with width more than 12m is ground with four floors.
Steet
Width
4th Floor
Steet Steet
less
3rd Floor 3rd Floor
Width Width
Fig. (40) Conservation Areas Analysis, (GoogleMap,2021) than 2nd Floor between 2nd Floor More than 2nd Floor
8m 8-12m 12m
1st Floor 1st Floor 1st Floor
Rashid Citadel of Qaitbay Ground Ground Ground
• Considered one of the Islamic monuments that is
located on the western shore of the Rashid • Building established on the Nile shore should be approved by the “Ministry
branch, about 6 km north of the city of Rashid. It of Defense” and “Supreme Committee for Licensing” for defining the
was established by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay, setbacks from the water shore.
one of the Mamluk sultans, in 1482.
• Construction in Rashid prevents any encroach to the historical buildings.
• It is located 300m away from the project site. 53
Trees and Vegetations
Trees and Vegetation Map
Fig. (41) Vegetation Areas Surrounding Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021)

• Project site has no tress or vegetation areas inside however there are nearby green areas that could help in decreasing the air pollution by purifying it.
• Rosetta used to be named as “The City of Thousands Palm” and man industries were based on the palm products but currently this industry has been
deteriorated as the expenses needed to plant the tree is much higher than the profit gain. As a result, palm product industry should be revived again.
• Recommendation; Using of palm trees in the project landscape 54
Topography
B 2.4m
0m
A A
N
Section A-A
2.7m
0m
Fig. (42) Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021)
B Section B-B
Fig. (43) Slope Section of Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021)
• Project site has little slope ranges from 0 to 2.7m.
55
Topography
1m
Distance
Intervals
between Bold 1m
Lines is 1m
Fig. (44) 2D illustration of Project Site Contour, (QuikGrid,2021) Fig. (45) 3D illustration of Project Site Contour, (QuikGrid,2021)
56
Visual Aspects
Views In
• Figures show the views into the project from the

four sides.
Fig. (46) Views Into the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 57

Visual Aspects
Views Out
• Figures show the views out to the project from

the four sides.
Fig. (47) Views Out to the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021) 58

Climate and the Influence of the Surrounding Environment
Sun Path Diagram in Rosetta
Fig. (48) Sun Path Diagram in Rosetta, (Gaisma,2021) Fig. (49) Sun Path Angle, (Hanieh,2020)
• The smaller the angle between sun and horizon, the larger surface rays spread, the less sun intensity in one place (Winter).
• The larger the angle between sun and horizon, the smaller surface rays spread, the more sun intensity in one place (Summer).
• Positive Aspects • Negative Aspects

• Knowing of the solar angle to calculate • High heat gain should be solved by
the length of the shading devices. cooling methods (ex. Passive cooling
• Solar panels will be used due to the high techniques, Air Conditioning)
radiance. 59
Wind Rose Diagram in Rosetta
Design Consideration
• Use techniques like wind catchers.
• Apply cross ventilation techniques.
• Use wind for electricity production for

Fig. (50) Wind Rose Diagram in Rosetta, (ClimateConsultant,2021) less energy consumption.
• The prevailing wind is a Northwesterly wind comes from the Mediterranean.
• The Khamsin wind is a Southwesterly wind comes from Sahara Desert.
• Positive Aspects • Negative Aspects

• Use of wind through passive cooling techniques for ventilation. • The wider part lasts
for only 4.9 months
• The minimum wind speed required to produce electricity by per year.
turbines is 7.8mph and the maximum is Rosetta is 11.8mph 60
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in Rosetta Hours of Daylight and Twilight in Rosetta
Fig. (51) Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021)
Fig. (52) Hours of Daylight and Twilight in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021)
• The earliest sunrise is at 4:53 AM on June 12.

• The latest sunrise is 2 hours, 5 minutes later at 6:58 AM on January 9. • The length of the day in Rosetta varies significantly over the course of the year.
• The earliest sunset is at 4:54 PM on December 3. • In 2021, the shortest day is December 21, with 10 hours, 6 minutes of daylight.
• The latest sunset is 2 hours, 12 minutes later at 7:06 PM on June 30. • The longest day is June 21, with 14 hours, 12 minutes of daylight.
• Positive Aspects
• Determination of the working hours of the project activities.
61
Cloud Cover Categories in Rosetta Design Consideration
• Use of solar panels where • Use skylight, Atriums for
the sky is clear for 5 months natural lighting.
per year
• Southern part should be • Using of shading trees .

shaded to avoid solar
radiations.
Fig. (53) Cloud Cover Categories in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021)
• The clearer part of the year in Rosetta begins around May

22 and lasts for 5.0 months, ending around October 20. • Negative Aspects
• The clearest month of the year in Rosetta is August.
• The cloudier part of the year begins around October 20 and • Clear Sky • Need for applying
lasts for 7.0 months, ending around May 22. shading devices.
• The cloudiest month of the year in Rosetta is December • Con not depend on the
rain as a water source 62
Average Monthly Rainfall in Rosetta Humidity Comfort Levels in Rosetta
Fig. (54) Average Monthly Rainfall in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) Fig. (55) Average Monthly Rainfall in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021)
1 Inch = 2.54 cm • The muggier period of the year lasts for 4.9 months, from May
27 to October 24, during which time the comfort level
• Rosetta experiences some seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. is muggy, oppressive, or miserable at least 25% of the time.
• The rainy period of the year lasts for 2.9 months, from November 25 to February 21. • The month with the muggiest days in Rosetta is August, with 29.9
• The month with the most rain in Rosetta is December. days that are muggy or worse.
• The rainless period of the year lasts for 9.1 months, from February 21 to November 25. • The month with the fewest muggy days in Rosetta is January, with 0.0
• The month with the least rain in Rosetta is July days that are muggy or worse.
Design Consideration • Positive Aspects Design Consideration

• Negative Aspects
• For better sustainability application, • Water Production • Use techniques to use water
• Low rate of rain fall.
use of grass that consume less water . content in the air
• Use plants to reduce humidity.
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Average Temperature in Rosetta Average Hourly Temperature in Rosetta
Fig. (57) Average Hourly Temperature in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021)
• The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the

Fig. (56) Average Temperature in Rosetta, (WeatherSpark,2021) entire year of hourly average temperatures.
• The horizontal axis is the day of the year.
0 Celsius =32 Fahrenheit • The vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the
average temperature for that hour and day.
• The hot season lasts for 4.1 months, from June 7 to October 11. Design Consideration
• The hottest month of the year in Rosetta is August.
• The cool season lasts for 3.3 months, from December • Use passive techniques to minimize the heat gain and usage of
12 to March 21 air conditioning as it always will be used
• The coldest month of the year in Rosetta is January 64
Psychrometric Chart
• Annual number of hours

for achieving the
comfort level are 1185
hrs. (13.5%).
• Most discomfort levels

need cooling or shading
design strategies.
• Improving the Internal

Heat Gain can be done
through:
- Use of specific
materials that
reduce internal heat.
- Use of light color.
- Increase Ventilation.
- Decrease number of
devices per each
room.
- Design larger spaces.

Fig. (58) Psychrometric Chart, (ClimateConsultant,2021)
- Use cooling systems.
65
Psychrometric Chart
Proposed Design Strategies
Fig. (59) Proposed Design Strategies, (ClimateConsultant,2021)
66
Tourism Score in Rosetta
“Best Time of Year to Visit”
Fig. (60) Tourism Score in Rosetta , (WeatherSpark,2021)
• The tourism score favors clear, rainless days with perceived

temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Based on this score, the best
times of year to visit Rosetta for general outdoor tourist activities are
from late March to late June and from late September to late
November, with a peak score in the first week of June.
• Determination of the best time for events through the whole year.
67
Conclusion
• Strength
Beloved Wind • Clear sky that allow use of solar panels.
• Use of wind for ventilation.
• Water production resulted from high
humidity.
• Wind speed suitable for power generation.
• Weakness
• Rare rain fall.
• High humidity.
• High temperature and heat gain.
• Recommendations
• Use passive techniques for cooling.
Kamathen’s Wind • Use wind speed to produce electricity.
• Use courts for natural indoor lighting.
• Use high humidity levels to produce water.
Fig. (61) Climate Conclusion, (Developedbytheauthour,2021) 68

Environmental Pollution
Water Pollution
• Cutting and throwing trees plumes for fishing • Sewage and Industrial Drainage
Fig. (62) Sources of Water Pollution in Rosetta, (Youm7,2021)

• Fishman throw tree plums to • Throwing of the industrial
collect fish below it which drainage and sewage affect
results in polluting the Nile. Nile negatively . 69
Environmental Pollution
Air Pollution
• Red Brick Industry • Ship Production
Fig. (63) Sources of Air Pollution in Rosetta, (Youm7,2021)
• Both negatively affect the climate and harming the environment.
70
Current State Analysis
Problems
Urban Environmental Traffic Infrastructure

Problems Problems Problems Problems
• Poor condition of the • Air Pollution. • There is a lack of public • A lot of areas in Rosetta suffer
surrounding buildings. • Water “Nile” Pollution. transportation network in from drainage problem.
• The maximum number Rosetta
of floors is four.
71
Potentials
• Rashid Citadel of Qaitbay brings attraction

to the area.
N
• The maximum heigh of surrounding
building is 6 floors so, no blocked views.
• The project access is directly to the

secondary road.
• Overlooking the Nile river.
Fig. (64) Potentials of the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021)
72
Constraints
• The surrounding buildings are of moderate Good Condition Fair Condition Bad Condition
and poor condition which need
restoration to avoid bad views.
• Respecting of the surrounding historical

buildings.
• Ship anchorage that is located mostly next

to the project site.
Fig. (65) Constraints of the Project Site, (GoogleEarth,2021)
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Phase Three
“Case Studies”
Case Study Guild Lines
Guidelines Criteria
The case-studies will be investigated with respect to a combined format of criteria fabricated from the student guide, in addition
to the AIA )American Institute of Architects). Case study guide in order to achieve a reliable analytic and comprehensive structure.
AIA Guide Student Guide Proposed Guide

Abstract Environment and Micro-Climate Introduction
(Project Description and Objectives)
Perspectives User Behavior and Requirements Stories
(Concepts and Form generation)
Illustrations Utility and Space Enhancement Layout Analysis
(Accessibility and Landscape)
Project Analysis Form and Function Plans and Elevations
(Zoning, Circulation, and Bubble Diagram)
Services Structural Details Type of Structure System
Design Standards Building Services Services
Design Detailing Design Considerations

(Environmental Consideration, Lighting)
Socio-Economic Profile
Site Planning and Landscape

Table. (5) Guidelines Criteria (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
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Case Study (1)
Zhuhai Arts and Cultural Center
• Sea view
• Public Integration
• Environmental Strategy
• Serving Community
Zhuhai Museum of Art
Project Background
Architect: 10 Design
Location: Zhuhai, China
Year: 2013
Area: 15,000 m2
Description and Objective
• The project tries to reflect both the unique environment and the importance of
Zhuhai, but as a Museum of art it has to educate and encourage discussion and to
do this the facility must be a welcoming and truly public building.
• In order to encourage this building designed as an extension of Lovers Boulevard,
creating a series of elevated activity platforms that truly interacts and the public and
in doing so makes the building more approachable and hopefully entices them in.
• The project will provide a positive contribution to the urban realm and cultural
context and will not simply be a civic statement.
Fig. (66) Zhuhai Museum of Art(Behance,2014)
Site Context Macau City

• Lover road is considered
one of the most important Boulevard
Road
and well known of Zhuhai’s
public amenities .
• The project’s responsibility

not only to address the
road but to embrace and
continue the boulevard
into the facility to neglect
the sense of termination.
Fig. (67) Contextual Analysis (Behance,2014) 77
Constraints and Opportunities
End of Current Road Maximize Views

Existing Grid
Lover’s Condition and and Sea
and Structure
Boulevard Traffic Connections
Fig. (68) Urban Context Analysis(Behance,2014)
Key Design Concept “Interaction Aspect”
Gallery
• The design turned the boulevard into and up to the façade as it Space
become a vertical procession through a series of external landscape
desks viewing platform and sculpture area.
• These provide elevated views to Macau and views back up lover’s
Boulevard to Zhuhai and to the central exhibition. Food and
Beverage
• There are 3 elevated decks that interact with external boulevard
staircase
1. Contemplative pool that is also viewed from the permanent exhibition
hall.
2. Waterfront amphitheater that is semi covered providing external
learning area that extends the convention room and café facilities. Viewing Deck
3. Elevated plaza that provides views of both Macau and Zhuhai, it is also Infinity Pool
used for open air events and permanent activated by restaurants and
F&B.
Amphitheatre
This pull the public through the building and encourage a continual
interaction with the center even if the visitors do not enter the building.
Fig. (69) Key Deign Concepts (Behance,2014) 78
Concept
Erosion and Flow
• One of the unique features of
Zhuhai is the sculptural coastline
and rock formation created by
the movement of water, wind,
and tides.
City
Water
Fig. (70) Concepts Sketch (Behance,2014)
Form Generation
Building form
Building The public areas in
sculpted by
circulation the building are
tides coming in
becomes a accessible 24/7,
from the shore
continuous merging with the
and people
of the lover’s public realm of
coming from
boulevard. the city.
the city.
The main entrance

of the museum faces
View frames are There are several north, between the
formed within the water pools in the road coming down
building museum, creating east and the lover’s
architecture, external exhibition boulevard. The
maximizing views spaces that service entrances
to the key parts connects the are on the east side,
of the city and its building to the away from the
context. waterfront. promenade and
Fig. (71) Form Generation Analysis(Behance,2014)
boulevard.79
Layout
Accessibility
Pedestrian Path
“External Public N
Circulation”
Car Path
“Public Circulation”
• The parking is located at the basement floors
Landscape
• Simple landscape is created within the building
boundaries.
• Several water pools created within the museum

creating external exhibition spaces that connects
the buildings to the water front.
Fig. (72) Layout Analysis (Behance,2014) 80

Layout
Site Analysis
• The building oriented to the east to maximize

the sea view and wind breeze. N
• The prevailing wind direction in Zhuhai City is East
The continuous of lover’s boulevard affect

the building form to create public spaces.
Car Path located at the back of the

building to not interrupt the sea view.
Open public spaces designed to be open

24/7 and can be accessed by public even
if the museum is closed
Fig. (73) Site Analysis (Behance,2014) 81

Plans
Project Components
Space Number Area (m2)
of
Spaces
External Public Space 2 2,615
Internal Public Space 1 1,016
F&B 1 470 External Public

Spaces
F&B
Administration 11 1,160 Internal Public
Spaces
Special Exhibition zones 1 500 Administration
Special
Exhibition
Zones
Storage 8 2,040 Storage
Book Shop
Book Shop 1 930 Services
Services 2,269 Ground Floor Plan

Total Area 11,000
12% Fig. (74) Ground Floor Plan(Behance,2014)
26%
External Public Space Internal Public Space
22%
F&B Administration
10%
Special Exhibition zones Storage
5%
0%
Services Book Shop 20% 5%
82
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Storage
Internal Public Space

External
Administration
Public
Special
Book Space
F&B Exhibition Shop
External
Public
Space
Strong
Moderate
83
Plans
Project Components
Space Number of Area (m2)
Spaces
External Public 1 580
Space
Internal Public Space 1 655
Permanent 1 580 External Public

Spaces
Exhibition Internal Public
Spaces
General Exhibition 1 4,000 Permanent

Exhibition
Zone General
Exhibition
Zone
Book Shop 1 500 Book Shop
Services
Services
Fig. (75) First Floor Plan(Behance,2014)
Total Area 8,000 First Floor Plan
8% 7%
External Public Space 8%
Internal Public Space 21% 7%
Permanent Exhibition
General Exhibition Zone
49%
Services
Book Store 84
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Administration

Permeant
Exhibition
Book
Shop
External
Public
Space
Strong
Moderate
85
Plans
Project Components
Space Number of Area (m2)
Spaces
External Public Space 1 2,535

F&B 4 1,270
External Public
Spaces
Art Education Center 5 3,840 F&B
Art Communication 6 3,483 Internal Public

Spaces
Center Art Education
Center
Art
Communication
Services 2,502 Center
Services Fig. (76) Second Floor Plan(Behance,2014)
Second Floor Plan

Total Area 15,500
15%
External Public Space 25%
11%
F&B 15% 7%
Art Education Center
27%
Services
Art Communication Center 86
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Art
Art Communi
Communication F&B
cation
Center Center
Art
Education
Center Internal Public Space
External Public Space
Strong
Moderate
87
Plans

of
Spaces
External Public Space 2 178
Internal Public Space 1 470
F&B 7 1,185 External Public

Spaces
Studios 5 1,644 F&B
Internal Public
Spaces
Services 2,293 Studios
Services
Total Area 5,770
Fig. (77) Third Floor Plan(Behance,2014)
Third Floor Plan
3% 7%
External Public Space Internal Public Space
F&B Studios 33% 17%
Services
40%
88
Plans
Bubble Diagram
F&B
External External
Studios
Public Internal Public Public
Space Space Space
Strong
Moderate
89
Plans

of
Spaces
Car Parking 1 8,000
Services 50
Car Parking
Total Area 10,640 Internal Public

Spaces
Services
Basement Floor Plan

Fig. (78) Basement Floor Plan(Behance,2014)
1%
24%
75%
Car Parking Internal Public Space Services

90
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Internal Public
Space
Internal
Public
Space
Internal
Public
Space
Strong
Moderate
91
Exploded Diagram
Roof +21.00 External Public Spaces

Flexibility Configuration
(1)
F&B
First Floor Plan
Internal Public Spaces
Administration
3rd F +15.00
Configuration
Studios
(2)
Storage
• Flexible Colum free temporary
Permanent Exhibition exhibition space is provided within a
single column of approximately
2nd +10.50 General Exhibition Zone 27x150m space. This large volume can
be used as single space or subdivided Configuration
Special Exhibition Zones into smaller numerous studios. (3)
• The external pre-function area allows
Art Education Center visitors to bypass the gallery without
1st +4.50 interfering the main circulation of the
Art Communication Center
building.
• The external foyer and viewing external
decks offers a range of external event
spaces and can be used for exhibition,
performing or simple recreation.
GF +0.00 • To ensure regular foot traffic public
function such as book shop and F&B n
the elevated plaza can be accessed
out of hours ensuring not only round the
clock activity but also regular revenue
when the art center is closed.
Fig. (79) 3d Zoning Diagram (Behance,2014) 92

Horizontal Circulation Vertical Circulation
Fire Escape
Public Stairs
Circulation
Roof +21.00 Roof +21.00 Lift
External Public
Circulation
3rd F +15.00 3rd F +15.00
F&B Service Lift

Exhibition Service Lift
Separation
2nd F +10.50 between different 2nd +10.50
vertical services
according to its
function Public Lift
1st F +4.50 1st +4.50

Integration
between public
and building users
through the Public Lift
GF +0.00 interaction of their GF +0.00
circulation inside
the building.
Fig. (80) Circulation Analysis (Behance,2014) Fig. (81) Circulation Analysis (Behance,2014) 93
Elevation Analysis
Horizontal Lines
Vertical Lines
The horizontal lines of the

façade taken from the
boundaries of the city
and the waves of the sea
Transparent Glass to
maximize the daylighting
inside the building
The vertical lines of the

building take angle of
inclination to make self
shading.
Fig. (82) Elevation Analysis (Behance,2014) 94

Section Analysis
Atrium
+21.8
+18.0
+13.5
+9.85
+4.5
0.00
-4.50
-9.00
-13.5
Fig. (83) Section Analysis (Behance,2014)
Parking Exhibition Hall Art Studio Art Studio

Library- Admission Culture Research Center Permanent Exhibition
95
Section Analysis
Opening building encouraging The integration of the public boulevard into the View to
Education, Discourse, and fabric of the building pulls people into the building
offering views into the galleries without having to
Promenade &
Public Education enter the building. It is hoped that this will
encourage interaction. Internally education
Macau
spaces are intermixed with gallery and public
Studios spaces to encourage further interaction
Education
Center
External Public
Services
Administration
F&B
Exhibition Zone
Fig. (84) Section Analysis (Behance,2014)
96
Structure System Analysis
Kalzip Roof Panels
Insulation
Space Frame
Dropped Ceiling
Aluminum Louvers
Insulation
Window Wall
Space Frame
Steel Structure
Window Wall
Water Body
Concrete Slab
Face Aluminum Panels
I-Beam Steel Structure
Fig. (85) Structure System Analysis (Behance,2014) 97

Design Considerations
Environmental Strategy
Wind direction in Zhuhai is Northeast.
• The curved form enables cross ventilation

Atrium through two main atria.
• Operable louvers is used for cooling for

Daylighting
Natural interiors.
Ventilation
Cross
Ventilation • Rainwater collection reduces the need for
potable water irrigation.
• Glazing is placed in areas of function allows

deep penetration of natural daylight
throughout.
Rain Water N
Collector
Fig. (86) Environmental Strategy Analysis (Behance,2014)

98
Environmental Strategy
• The building form is designed to reduce harmful solar gain

• The sculpted internal space acts as a while allowing natural daylight to the non-exhibition spaces
central environment spine for the whole of the museum.
building. • Summer Sea Breeze • Natural daylight reduced extensive artificial lighting and
• The space scoops and captures the cool enhance occupant experience.
sea breeze in the summer drawing air • Atrium can serve as an effective circulation space and
through up and out of the atrium, this also create dramatic space to interact and exhibit.
pulls air out of the cellular accommodation
on the west and south inducing air flow.
• The form scoops and pools air in form the
north east in the autumn prevailing winds
pulling air into the center of the building.
• The over sailing roof acts as a sun canopy.
Fig. (87) Environmental Strategy Analysis (Behance,2014)
99
Conclusion of Case Study (1)
Building Form and Structure System

Orientation
• It shows how the designer succeeded at : • It shows how the designer succeeded at :
1. Concept Application 1. Usage of Light Structure System for large Span
2. Public Integrity 2. Integration of Water Body
3. Maximizing the Views 3. Usage of Insulation for Better Environmental
4. Natural Ventilation Building Performance
5. Elevation Form Inspiration
100
Case Study (2)
Taichung City Cultural Center
• Concept Inspired from the culture
• Environmental Strategy
• Serving Community
• Connection between Building Parts
Project Background
Architect: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
Location: Taichung City, Taiwan
Year: 2013
Area: 63,700 m2
• Two distinct buildings, library and fine arts museum, should coexist in one site. For
the architectural design that fulfills this exclusive condition, the architects applied
the notion of "Taiji", the verity of yin and yang that has existed since the ancient
era of Chinese history. In this new design, the spatial arrangement of library and art
museum are planned to confront and interact at the same time, giving the
positive effect to each other.
• Taichung Cultural Center is designed in a way that library and fine arts museum are
simultaneously complementing and competing against one to another.
Fig. (88) Taichung City Cultural Center (ArchDailly,2020)
Site Context
• The project is located in Taichung City in Taiwan. Site
• It is easy to access the project by pedestrian and by cars.
• The building is access from Dazhong south street and Dadun.
Main Entrance
Fig. (89) Contextual Analysis (ISSUU,2021) 102

Concept Form Generation
Rationality and Sensibility In the new design of Taichung Cultural Center, the spatial
• Rationality and Sensibility, the both terms are the base that establishes arrangement of library and art museum are planned to confront and
human culture or intelligence. interact at the same time, giving the positive effect to each other.
Human’s rationality is revealed through philosophy, mathematics and Site Mass Regulations
science whereas the sensibility is freely expressed in our lives in the form of
art, music, literature, etc.
The both terms can be interpreted into architectural language, where the
rationality is defined as a Library and the sensibility is depicted as a Fine
Arts Museum.
View Introduce Inter

Corridors Void Penetration
Library
Connection
Scenery
Folding Chinese
Screen Landscape
Fig. (90) Concepts Sketch (ArchDailly,2020) Fig. (91) Form Generation Analysis(ArchDailly,2020) 103
Layout
Accessibility
Entrance Road
Main Entrance
Exit Road
• The parking is located at the basement floors
Landscape
• Simple landscape is created within the building
boundaries.
• It matches the design and the concept of the

building in terms of its function.
Fig. (92) Layout Analysis (ArchDailly,2020)
104
Layout
Site Analysis
• The prevailing wind direction in Taichung City is
Northern East
• The spatial arrangement of library and art museum
are planned to confront and interact at the same
time, giving the positive effect to each other.
Museum Area
Museum Area the exhibition at the art museum
takes place with the view of library set as a
background.
library Area
Located at the west where sunlight from the
west is blocked out and the prevailing wind
directed towards it and readers are integrated
with museum wall enjoying the view of natural
landscape.
Passages
Used for connection between the two building

parts “Museum and Library” Fig. (93) Site Analysis (ArchDailly,2020)
105
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Museum Lobby and Ticket 1 1,390
Booth
Museum Gift Shop and 1 320
Bookstore
E-Learning Classes 1 520
Conference Hall 1 450
Education Zone 1 1,600

Children’s Reading Area 1 1,050
Fig. (94) First Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)
Multimedia and Internet 1 862 First Floor Plan
Resources Museum Lobby and Children’s Reading
Museum Lobby and Ticket Booth Ticket Booth Area
Museum Gift Shop and Bookstore Museum Gift Shop Multimedia and
Library Office 1 1,830 and Bookstore Internet Resources
E-Learning Classes
7%
2%
3% Conference Hall E-Learning Classes Library Office
Library Gift Shop and 1 810 2%
Bookstore Education Zone Conference Hall
Library Gift Shop and
9% Bookstore
43% Children’s Reading Area

Library Lobby and
Library Lobby and Exhibition 1 1,770 6% Multimedia and Internet Resources
Education Zone
Exhibition Hall
Hall
Services
5% Library Office
Services 1 8,153 Library Gift Shop and Bookstore
10%
Library Lobby and Exhibition Hall
Total Area 18,755 9% 4%
Services
106
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Education Library
Zone Office
Museum
Lobby
Library
Bookstore
Museum Children
Giftshop
Reading
Area Library
E-
learning Lobby &
Class Exhibition
room Hall
Multimedia
Strong
Moderate
107
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Reading Area 1 8,440
Exhibition Hall 1 940
Special Exhibition Area 1 5,580

Self-Studying Area 1 520
Services 1 4,890
Total Area 20,370
Second Floor Plan Fig. (95) Second Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)
Reading Area
19% 24% Reading Area
Exhibition Hall
2% Exhibition Hall
Special Exhibition Area Special Exhibition Area

22%
Self-Studying Area
Self-Studying Area 33%
Services
Services
108
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Exhibition Area
Self-
Exhibition
Studying
Hall
Area
Reading Area
Strong
Moderate
109
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Exhibition Area 1 5,370
Services 1 5,770
Total Area 16,290
Third Floor Plan

Fig. (96) Third Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)
Reading Area
35% 32%
Reading Area
Exhibition Area Exhibition Area
Services
Services
33%
110
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Exhibition Area
Reading Area
Strong
Moderate
111
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Exhibition Area 1 5,200
Self-Studying Area 2 2,370
Small Museum Theatre 1 355
Services 1 7,293
Total Area 16,450

Fig. (97) Fourth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)
Fourth Floor Plan
Reading Area
8%
Reading Area
Exhibition Area
44% 32% Exhibition Area
Self-Studying Area
Self-Studying Area
Small Museum Theatre 2% 14% Small Museum Theatre
Services
Services
112
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Exhibition Area
Theatre
Self-
Studying
Area
Reading
Area
Strong
Moderate
113
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Museum Office 2 840
Small Theatre 1 280

Services and Double Heights 1 10,145
Total Area 11,265
Fig. (98) Fifth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)

Fifth Floor Plan
7%
3%
Museum Office
Museum Office
Small Theatre
Services
Small Theatre
90%
Services and Double Heights
114
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Museum
Office
Theatre
Museum
Office
Strong
Moderate
115
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Parking Area 1 10,822
Archive 1 3,820
Unloading Dock 1 1,770

Mechanical Maintenance 1 528
Room
Fig. (99) Basement Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2020)
Services 5,212 Parking Area
Archive
Total Area 22,152
Basement Floor Plan Unloading Dock
Mechanical
Maintenance Room
Parking Area 24% Services
Archive
2% 49%
Unloading Dock 8%
Mechanical Maintenance Room
17%
Services
116
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Parking Area
Unloading
Deck
Mech.
Room
Archive
Strong
Moderate
117
Exploded Diagram
Roof
People at the library will have the
view of the art museum in their
background while reading or
looking down.
5th Floor
Green Zone
Circulation for the museum visitors

exhibits the quality of “Interviewing”, Eye level of people at museum
as they enter the library from the or library is relatively altered, they
mass that connects the valley. have a different experience.
2nd, 3rd, 4th Floor
Library Zone
Museum Zone
The readers in the library access the

art museum through the library
reading zone, adjacent to the
valley.
Basement
Floor
Park User
• Circulation applied interaction,
Museum User separation ”interweaving” between
two different types of users giving
Library User
them a Unique Experience.
Loading and
Unloading User
Fig. (100) 3d Circulation Analysis (ISSUU,2021)
Core 118
Elevation Analysis
The elevation is composed

if three materials
Steel, Concrete, and
Brick
West Elevation
The green wall
represents the
largest part of
the facade
North Elevation South Elevation
The outer walls is

covered by wooden East Elevation
cladding
Fig. (101) Elevation Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 119
Section Analysis
2nd F +10.00
Sun Light
Solar Panels
Roof +30.00
5th F +25.00
4th F +20.00
3rd F +15.00
2nd F +10.00
1st F +5.00
B F -5.00
Section A-A
Fig. (102) Section Analysis (ArchDailly,2020)
Parking c Library Lobby, Office, Gift Shop
Vertical Circulation Art Museum

120
Solar
Section Analysis Radiation
Visual connection
within the Library
and Museum
Green
Terrace on the third floor Zone
is served as the outdoor
sculpture park where
museum visitors can
communicate with the
people from the library
Light Source building with no need to
for solar Green Roof go down.
panels and System Light weight swimming pool for
green roofs underground parking area
Pool enables people to enjoy

while appreciating the view on
Solar Panels the wall of the art museum.
used for energy
production.
Green Zone
extended to
the park
Library Art Museum
Parking
Fig. (103) Section Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 121
A skeleton frame system
It is a structure system incorporates
a network, or system, of columns and
connecting beams which support
the building’s interior floors
and exterior walls and carries all
loads to the foundations.
Section A-A
Interior Shot Showing the Structure System

Basement Floor Plan Perspective View
The structure is based on the spaces in
interior to give large areas of interior spaces
and reduce the walls for easy field of vision.
Structure System columns
Fig. (104) Structure System Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 122
Design Considerations Reading zone is arranged along the
Environmental Strategy terrace with the maximum natural light
where people read books in this area, they
are being exposed to the green wall of the
art museum that reflects the traditional
Chinese landscape Solar panels
reduce energy
consumptions
Diffused Light
The art museum is the space where
the light is strictly controlled. Therefore,
the following design is completed with
Green Roof the minimal fenestration but the
maximum skylight. The north light
filtered through diffused reflection
The west side is green washed system controls the lighting and the
with the plants to limited observatory window provides a
clear view while enjoying the
• Control blazing sunlight
exhibition at the art museum.
• Become an extension of
the park
Windows are installed for Integration of natural landscape
public to enjoy park view “Paintings or Bonsai ” from old time of China
from the inside of the library with the building.
Fig. (105) Environmental Strategy Analysis (ArchDailly,2020)
123

Orientation
1. Concept Application 1. Reduce wall to Maximize Vision for the users
2. Unique User Experience (At library and Exhibition) 2. Integration of Water Body
3. Visual Connection between two types of users 3. Using od Sustainable Techniques (Ex. Solar panels)
4. Natural Ventilation
124
Case Study (3)
• Iconic Culture Center Building
• Complex for with Large span Structure System
• Unique User Experience
Project Background
Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Year: 2013
Area: 101,801 m2
• It is a culture center featuring a conference hall, library, and museum.
• Internationally recognized architectural work, has become a benchmark in
modern Baku due to its innovative and cutting edge design.
• The building objective is to show the optimism of Azerbaijan nation that looks to the
future by designing a prime culture center breaks the rigid and monumental soviet
architecture and the independency of Azerbaijan from the soviet union in 1991.
• he building was nominated for the World Architectural Festival and Inside Biennial Fig. (106) Heydar Aliyev Center (ArchDailly,2013)
Festival in 2013.
• The building won award Design of the Year by London Design Museum.
Site Context
• Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan which is
located on the Western coast of the
Caspian Sea.
• Building is located at the center of Buka,

it has a fundamental role in
redevelopment of Buka as a new
subway line has planned that leaves the
visitors at the foot of the small hill on
which the building sits.
Fig. (107) Contextual Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 126
Concept Form Generation
• The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, • Free Forms that seek weightless and lightness
fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s
interior.
• Angles, the folds of volumes create a dynamic with a random rhythm

• Our intention was to relate to that historical understanding of architecture, not
Exterior Shots through the use of mimicry of the past, but rather by developing a firmly
contemporary interpretation to establishing seamless relationships and blurring
distinctions between architectural elements and the ground they inhabit.
Interior Shots
• The plaza, as the ground surface; accessible to all as part

of Baku’s urban fabric, rises to envelop an equally public interior • Right angles are absent
space and define a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the
collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri
culture Fig. (108) Heydar Aliyev Center (ArchDailly,2013)
127
Layout
Landscape
• Spaces surrounding the culture center are used for residential,

N
office, hotel, and shopping mall buildings.
• The ground between the culture center and the main artery of the
city become culture plaza, an open space for public use.
• The landscape is emerged from the ground to blend with the
building in an area called plaza.
Accessibility
Fig. (109) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ArchDailly,2013)
N
Entrances
1. Main Entrance
2. West Entrance
3. VIP Entrance
4. Café Entrance Parkin
Service Access g
Groun
Pedestrian Entrance d
5. Service Road Vegetati
Pedestrian Entrance 6. Service Entrance on
Water
Vehicle Access Body
Car Entrance 7. Car Parking
8. Car Parking Exit
Building Entrance 9.Car Parking Entrance
Fig. (110) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ISSUU,2019)

128
Layout
Site Analysis
the project has a terraced landscape
that provides alternatives routes and
Visitors find the building through a long connections between the public square,
and steep park with a zigzag path construction, and under ground parking In
leading to a square paved with squares respond to plummeting to the ground above.
of white concrete
This solution avoids additional

excavation and fill and successfully
The landscape emerged from the converts an initial disadvantage of
ground to blend with the building, this place in a key design feature
area called “Cultural Plaza”
Fig. (111) Site Analysis (ISSUU,2019)
Longitudinal Section
South Cafe Landscape Car Park Main Building Utility Center
Fig. (112) Section of Heydar Aliyev Center(ArchDailly,2013) 129

Plans
Project Components
Library
Museum
Conference Hall
Museum Library
Conference
Hall
Fig. (113) Heydar Aliyev Center Layout (ISSUU,2019) Fig. (114) Heydar Aliyev Center Function Analysis (ISSUU,2019)
The complex is composed of 3 buildings, Conference Hall,

The top view shows no symmetry in the building form Museum, and Library connected by an interior space and by the
curved and fluid exterior skin which snakes across the whole
structure 130
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library 1 790
Open to Below 4 3,081
Thematic Temporary Art 1 1,050

Gallery Services
Service Kitchen 1 130 Library
Restaurant 1 35 Open to Below
First Floor Plan Thematic Temporary

Art Gallery
Storage 1 104
7% Service Kitchen
Multi Purpose Hall/Open 1 400
to Below Restaurant
Services 5,410 Storage

28%
Total Area 11,000 49% Multi Purpose
Hall/Open to Below
Library Open to Below

10%
Thematic Temporary Art Gallery Service Kitchen 1%
0% Fig. (115) First Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
4%1%
Restaurant Storage
Multi Purpose Hall/Open to Below Services
131
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Library
Art Service
Gallery Kitchen
Storage
MPU
Restaurant
Strong
Moderate
132
Plans
Project Components
Services
Permanent Art
of Gallery
Spaces
Open to Below
Permanent Art Gallery 2 408
Library

Reading Zone
Library 1 314 Meeting Room Lobby
Reading Zone 1 233 Second Floor Plan Meeting Room
Meeting Room Lobby 1 490 Service Lobby

4%
Mezzanine Caffe
Meeting Room 2 1,092

Storage Room
27%
Service Lobby 1 50
Translator Room
45%
Mezzanine Caffe 1 287
Auditorium Entrance Hall
Storage Room 1 28
3% Balcony
Translator Room 1 10 2%
5%
Auditorium Entrance 1 72
0%
1%
0%
3%0% 10%
Hall Permanent Art Gallery Open to Below
Library Reading Zone Fig. (116) Second Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
Balcony 1 20 Meeting Room Lobby Meeting Room
Service Lobby Mezzanine Caffe
Services 4,832
Storage Room Translator Room
Total Area 10,730 Auditorium Entrance Hall
Services
Balcony 133
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Library Reading
Zone
Meeting
Room
Art
Gallery
Mezzanine
Cafe
Storage
Room
Translator
Room
Strong
Moderate
134
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library 1 608
Network Room 1 36 Services
Service Room 1 55 Library
Open to Below
Kitchen and Staff Room 1 34
Network Room
Administration Office 1 475 Third Floor Plan
Service Room
Dimmer Room 1 20
Kitchen and Staff
5%
Services 5,256 Room
Administration
Total Area 11,108 Office
Dimmer Room
43%
38%
Library Open to Below Fig. (117) Third Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
Network Room Service Room

0%
0%
0%
4%
Kitchen and Staff Room Administration Office 10%
Dimmer Room Services

135
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Library
Network
Room
Service Staff
Room Area
Adm.
office
Strong
Moderate
136
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library Learning and 1 630
Reading Zone
Open to Below 7 2,880 Library Learning and
Reading Zone
Open to Below
Stage system and Steel 1 337
Platform Stage system and
Steel Platform
Storage 1 20 Fourth Floor Plan
Storage
Permanent Art Gallery 1 216 Permanent Art

11% Gallery
Male Restroom 1 16 29%

Male Restroom
Female Restroom 1 21 Female Restroom
Services
Services 1,715
Total Area 5,835 0%
4%
Library Learning and Reading Zone 0% 50% Fig. (118) Fourth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
Open to Below 6%
Stage system and Steel Platform
Storage
Permanent Art Gallery
Male Restroom
Female Restroom 137
Services
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Library &
Reading
Zone
Storage
Stage
Platform
Art
Gallery
Strong
Moderate
138
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library 1 605
Presidential Suite 1 222

Rest Area 1 18
Restroom 1 5
Fifth Floor Plan Services
Kitchenette 1 7
Library
Services 307 14% Open to Below
Total Area 2,200 0%

1% 28% Presidential Suite
Rest Area
Library 10%
Restroom
Open to Below
Kitchenette
Presidential Suite
Rest Area
Restroom
Fig. (119) Fifth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
47%
Kitchenette
Services 139
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Rest
Library
Area
Kitche
-nette
Presential
Suite
Strong
Moderate
140
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library 1 500
Open to Below 1 645
Services 745
Total Area 1,890
Sixth Floor Plan

Library
Open to Below
Library
27%
Services
39%
Open to Below
Fig. (120) Sixth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
Services
34%
141
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Library
Services
Strong
Moderate
142
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Restaurant 1 218
Open to Below 2 70
Kitchen 1 33
Cloakroom 1 8
Services 546
Total Area 875
Restaurant
Seventh Floor Plan Open to Below
Kitchen
Restaurant
Cloakroom
25%
Open to Below Services
Kitchen
8% Fig. (121) Seventh Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
62%
Cloakroom 4%
1%
Services
143
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Restaurant
Cloakroom
Kitchen
Strong
Moderate
144
Plans
Project Components
of
Spaces
Library 1 177
Open to Below 2 117
Services 406
Total Area 700
Eighth Floor Plan

Restaurant
Library Open to Below

25%
Services
Open to Below
Services 58%
17% Fig. (122) Eighth Floor Plan(ArchDailly,2013)
145
Plans
Bubble Diagram
Restaurant
Services
Strong
Moderate
146
Exploded Diagram
• The 3 buildings separated
form each other and have
own entry and security area.
• They share common spaces

under continues outer skin.
• Library oriented to the North,
levels of reading areas stacked
one above the other wrapped
in thee folds of outer skin.
• Library connected to the

• Library and museum are conference room through a
connected by a ramp leads bridge that fly over the
through ground floor of the library entrance hall.
and first floor of the museum
• Museum consists of a permanent

gallery and temporary exhibition
Stairs gallery which has a double height
space lobby is in the entrance
with curved ceiling
Elevators
Horizontal Flow
Accesses
Fig. (123) Circulation Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 147
Elevation Analysis
Highest Point Risen from the Ground
Dominant Fig. (124) Elevation Analysis (ISSUU,2019)

Subdominant
Subordinate
Cladding Material
White color is chosen with
• Grid panels of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber symbolizing the bright future
Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) were chosen as ideal cladding materials with no
visible connection, as they allow for the powerful plasticity of the building’s design
while responding to very different functional demands related to a variety of
situations: plaza, transitional zones and envelope.
Fig. (125) Cladding Material (ArchDailly,2013)

148
Elevation Analysis
Skin Overlay Forming

Addition/Subtraction System
Rhythmic Openings
Glazed curtain walls

Southwest Elevation • Gives high transparency
Southeast Elevation
• Ensure thermal insulation
• Accommodate building
heights
• Has no pressure on mullions
• Accommodate horizontal
Roof Height:74m story drifts
Mullions are added on

the primary structure,
double glazed units are
placed on the mullions
Northeast Elevation Northwest Elevation
Fig. (126) Elevation Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 149

D E A
Section Analysis
G
G
1. Learning and Reading Zone 16. Male Restroom

2. Multimedia Zone 17. Service Kitchen
3. Business Zone 18. AHU Room E A
Concrete Rigid System Concrete Slab Ceiling 4. Children’s Activity Zone 19. Main Storage
20. Backstage Storage Social Area
Open web Trusses Gypsum Board Space Steel Frame 5.
6.
Welcome Zone
Library Storage 21. Auditorium
7. Library Stack 22. Orchestra Pit Administrative Area
8. Disabled Restroom 23. Guest Dressing Room
9. Janitor’s Room 24. Women’s Locker Room/WC
25. Cloakroom
Circulation
10. Conference Center Lobby
11. Female Restroom 26. Translator Room
12. Loading Bay 27. Projection Room Service
13. Meeting Room 28. Balcony
14. Network Room Toilets
15. Auditorium/Multipurpose Hall Storage
Piles Foundation Mat Foundation Cross Bracing

Section A-A’
1. Permanent Collection Gallery 16. Men’s Shower/ Locker Room

2. Temporary Exhibition Gallery 17. Women’s Shower/ Locker Room
3. Security Vestibule 18. Fan Room Social Area
4. Museum Lobby 19. AHU Room
5. President/VIP Lobby 20. Male Restroom
6. Vestibule 21. Female Restroom Administrative Area
7. Storage 22. Control Room
8. Small Temp Gallery/ Dark Room 23. Admin Offices Circulation
9. Welcome Gallery 24. Mezzanine Café
10. Cloakroom 25. Service Lobby
26. Janitor Room
Service
11. Registration+ Art Handling
12. Medical Room 27. Meeting Room
13. Conference Center Lobby 28. Network Room Toilets
14. Organizer’s Office 29. Disabled Room Section G-G’
15. Meeting Room Lobby
Fig. (127) Section Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 150
D E A
Section Analysis
G
G
Presidential Suite D
Stairs
Permanent Collection Gallery
Elevators
Temporary Exhibition Gallery E A
Museum Book Store/Gift Shop
Restroom
Storage
Section D-D’
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Museum Lobby
Courtyard
Museum Café
Cloakroom
Registration and Art Handling
Restroom
AHU Section E-E’
Café Kitchen
Loading Bay Fig. (128) Section Analysis (ISSUU,2019) 151

• The main aim is to create a
large column free space
giving the visitors the
opportunities of experiencing
the fluidity of the interior.
Space Frame Steel Structure

• To achieve this aim vertical
elements are absorbed by
the envelope and curtain wall
system.
• The structure system

composed of two systems:
1. Space frame system
2. Concrete System
Concrete Slabs
• Shear walls used to separate
spaces and support space
frame.
Overall Structure System
Fig. (129) Structure System Analysis (ISSUU,2019) Concrete Walls and Columns 152
Exterior Cladding Space Frame Structure
The structure enables incorporation of flexible relationship between rigid To maintain stability, the steel core beams extended
structure grid of space frame and free formed exterior cladding which from the reinforced concrete core tube fix the vertical
drives form complex geometry, rationalization, architecture aesthetics steel member to the joist and connect the space frame
and usage to the joist
Fig. (130) Structure System Analysis (ISSUU,2019)

153
Lighting
The use of semi-reflective

glass gives tantalizing
glimpses within, arousing
curiosity without revealing the
fluid trajectory of spaces
inside.
The lighting of the Heydar

Aliyev Center has been very
carefully considered
Lighting has been used to emphasize the continuous

relationship between the building’s exterior and interior.
Fig. (131) Lighting Analysis (ArchDailly,2020) 154

Orientation
1. Concept Application 1. Creating Unique and Complex Structure form
2. Unique User Experience due to the Building Form 2. Designing Large Span interior space by using
and Circulation Two Structure Systems
3. Using Light as a Deign Element.
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Case Studies Output
Case Study (1) Case Study (2) Case Study (3)
Total Area 15,000 m2 63,700 m2 101,801 m2
Main Zones Sub Zones Area % Area % Area %
- 14,822m2 2,994m2
(23.26%) (2.9%)
Library
Average Area ( 3% - 23% )
- 10,872m2 863m
Self Study Area/Reading Area/ (17%) (0.85%)
Education Zone
Work Spaces
E-Learning Classes - 520m2 -
(0.8%)
Studios 1,644m2 - -
(10.96%)
Art Education/ Art Communication 7,323m2 - -
Center (48.8%)
5,080m2 6,140m2 2,075m2
(33.8%) (9.6%) (2%/)
Exhibition Spaces -
1,430m2 1,130m2 -
- (9.5%) (1.77%)
Shops
2,925m - 540m2
(19.5%) (0.53%)
Restaurant/ F&B/ Cafe -
Multi Functional Halls - - - 400m2
(0.4%)
6,601m2 3,160m2 50
Gathering Spaces Lobby/Internal Public Spaces (44%) (4.8%) (0.05%)
Average Area ( 0.01% - 44% )
1,160m2 1,830m2 475m2
Administrative Offices - (7.7%) (2.8%) (0.47%)
Average Area ( 0.5% - 8% )
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Table. (6) Spatial Program of the three case Studies(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
Phase Four
“Building Design Brief”
Introduction Project Background Project Vision and Value
• This chapter aims to discuss the • The main function of culture Prime Way to get Communities Together
project design brief through; centers is to increase the for Learning
community awareness about the • This project aims to:
- Defining the project vision and value culture through workshops, - Serving Rosetta Community
that will show how the project will events, and festivals, it is a great - Enhancing the social, Economical,
help in improving the Egyptian way for people to and environmental standard of the
society. communicate. community
- Identifying the project prototype • Rashid Culture center is - Increase the awareness of the
that will illustrate the space considered a link between history important of Rosetta heritage and
planning. and modern life according to its culture value
- Identifying the spatial requirements location and functions. - Raising the sense of belonging to the
of building components. • The culture center is aiming to residence and external users
- Illustrating the functional relationship improve the city Social, - Reviving the local crafts and activities
matrix, zoning, and bubble diagram Educational, and Economical - Enhancing the touristic plan of the
between project spaces. aspects through its activities. city by making it attracted place
Economic
Social
Educational
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Spatial Requirements of Building Components
Project Components
• The project consists of different building each has different function that all are connected by public open spaces and landscape.
Administrative Education Outdoor

Studios
Area Area Spaces
• Library • Kids Area

• Manager Offices • Design Studios • Lecture Rooms • Parking
• Staff Offices • Classrooms
• Security Rooms
• Lounges
Exhibition Workshops Event Spaces Commercial
Spaces Area
• Exhibition Spaces • Crafts Workshops

• Open Exhibition Spaces • Classrooms • Theatre/Auditorium • Restaurant
• MPU • Café
• Shops 159
Project Area Calculations
• Total Land Area is 44,000m2
• The Footprint is assumed to be 30-40% of the total land

area after considering the setbacks of the neighbor
lands and from the front side “The Nile River”
• Accordingly, the Footprint area is 13,200 – 17,600m2

Average (35%) Equals (15,400m2)
• Building heigh assumed to be Ground Floor + Two Floor
• Accordingly, the project Built-Up Area is 46,200m2
• Open green areas equals to 65% of project Built-Up Area

Open Spaces = 46,200 x 0.65 = 30,030
Fig. (132) Project Land, (GoogleMaps,2021)
160
Spatial Components
Any Project based on three principles: Library

Outdoor
Spaces Event Space
1. The Main Functional Elements
2. Supporting Functional Elements
3. Service Functional Elements
Educational
Main Exhibition
Area
Concourse Space
Administrative Commercial
Area Entrance Area
Area
Fig. (133) Spatial Components of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 161

• Based on the case studies analysis and the project aim and function, the components areas of the projects is determined
according to this percentage to the total project area “Built-Up Area 46,200m2 ”.
Entrance Area
Function Area Percentage Estimated Area
Entrance Areas Lobby 40% 370m2
Reception 20% 184m2
2% 924m2
Waiting Area 40% 370m2
Administrative Area
Manager Offices 70% 1,293m2
Staff Offices 20% 370m2

Administrative Areas 4% 1,848m2
Security Rooms 10% 185m2
Commercial Area
Restaurant/Cafe 60% 1,109m2
Commercial Areas 4% 1,848m2
Shops 40% 739m2
Table. (7) Spatial Program of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
162
Exhibition Spaces
Exhibition Spaces Exhibition Rooms/Open Exhibition 10% 4,620m2
Spaces
Educational Areas
Studios 40% 4,620m2
Workshops 40% 4,620m2
Educational Areas 25% 11,550m2

Classrooms 10% 1,155m2
Lecture Halls 10% 1,155m2
Commercial Area
Reading Area 60% 2,079m2
Stack Area 40%
Library 15% 6,930m2 2,772m2
Service Area 50% (Of Reading 2,079m2
Area)
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Exhibition Spaces
Auditorium 60% 2,772m2
Events Spaces MPU 10% 40% 4,620m2
1,848m2
Educational Areas
Outdoor Spaces 10% 4,620m2
Commercial Area
Services Restrooms/Stairs/Elevators/Corridors/ 20% 9,240m2
Mechanical Rooms
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Lobby 40% 370m2
Entrance Areas Reception 20% 184m2
2% 924m2
Waiting Area 40% 370m2
Manager Offices 70% 1,293m2
Staff Offices 370m2

Administrative Areas 4% 20% 1,848m2
Security Rooms 10% 185m2
Restaurant/Cafe 60% 1,109m2
Commercial Areas 4% 1,848m2
Shops 40% 739m2
Exhibition Spaces Exhibition Rooms/Open Exhibition Spaces 10% 4,620m2
Studios 40% 4,620m2

Workshops 40% 4,620m2
Educational Areas 25% 11,550m2
Classrooms 10% 1,155m2
Lecture Halls 10% 1,155m2
Reading Area 60% 2,079m2
Library
Stack Area 15% 40% 6,930m2 2,772m2
Service Area 50% (Of Reading Area)
2,079m2
Auditorium 60% 2,772m2

Events Spaces MPU 10% 40% 4,620m2
1,848m2
Outdoor Spaces 10% 4,620m2
Services Restrooms/Stairs/Elevators/Corridors/Mechanical Rooms 20% 9,240m2
Total Area 46,200m2

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Metric Area of Building Components
• Based on the “Occupant Load Factor” and “Case Studies” each space determine a specific dimension required denoted by (m2)
by each user, which helps at calculating the “Number of Users at Each Space”
Space Function Net Area per Person (m2) Number of Users
Office Spaces 9.2 200
Restaurant 1.4 792
Shops 4.9 151
Exhibition Halls 9.3 496
Studios 9.2 502
Workshop 9.2 502
Classrooms 1.9 608
Lecture Halls 1.85 624
Library 2
Library Reading Areas

4.6
903
1,201
Library Service Areas (ex: Copy center, Storage) 50% x Reading Area
Library Stack Areas 9.3 298
Auditorium 2.5 1,108
Table. (11) Number of Users Calculations (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)

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• According to the “International Building Code (IBC)” each space determine a specific number of plumping fixtures.
“Minimum Number of Required Plumping Fixture”
Area Description Water Closets (Urinals) Lavatories Drinking Others
Fountains
Male Female Male Female
Theatres 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Restaurant/Food Courts 1 Per 75 1 Per 75 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Auditorium 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Art Galleries 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Exhibition Halls 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Museum 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Lecture Halls 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Library 1 Per 125 1 Per 65 1 Per 200 1 Per 500 1 Service Sink
Office Buildings - 1 Per 25 (For the first 50) - 1 Per 40 (For the first 80)
- 1 Per 50 (For the reminder exceeding 50) - 1 Per 80 (For the reminder exceeding 1 Per 100 1 Service Sink
80)
Educational Facilities 1 Per 50 1 Per 50 1 Per 100 1 Service Sink
Workshops 1 Per 100 1 Per 100 1 Per 400 1 Service Sink
Shops 1 Per 500 1 Per 750 1 Per 1,000 1 Service Sink

Table. (12) Plumping Fixture Calculations(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
167
• According to the “International Building Code (IBC)” each space determine a specific number of plumping fixtures.
“Required Plumping Fixture”
Area Description Required Water Closets (Urinals) Required Lavatories Required Other
Drinking Requirements
Fountains
Male Female Male Female
Restaurant/Food Courts 10 10 4 2 1 Service Sink
Auditorium 9 17 6 2 1 Service Sink
Exhibition Halls 4 8 2 1 1 Service Sink
Lecture Halls 5 10 3 1 1 Service Sink
Library 10 18 6 2 1 Service Sink
Office Buildings 5 3 2 1 Service Sink
Educational Facilities 12 12 6 1 Service Sink
Workshops 10 10 2 1 Service Sink
Shops - - - -
Table. (13) Required Plumping Fixture of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
168
• According to the “Egyptian Parking Law” each space determine a specific number of Parking Plots according to its net area or
number of seats.
“Minimum Number of Required Parking Plots”

Building Function No. of Parking Plots Net Area of the Building Required Parking Plots
Library 1 50m2 140
Theater 1 50 Seats 22
Restaurant/Cafe 4 100m2 12
Exhibition 1 (Car Plot) 40m2 116
1(Bus Plot) 400m2 12
MPU 6 100m2 19
1 5 Fixed Seats 20 (Assumption for 100 Seats)
Workshops 1 Seat/Bus for each worker According to the number

of workshops
Youth Center 1 200m2 (Total area of the 231

project)
Table. (14) Parking Plots Calculation(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
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Functional Relationship
Zoning
Ground Floor Plan
Fig. (134) Ground Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)

170
Zoning
First Floor Plan

Fig. (135) First Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 171
Zoning
Second Floor Plan
Fig. (136) Second Floor Zoning Diagram(DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 172

Main Project Components
Library Auditorium
Exhibition Space
Commercial
Educational Outdoor
Area
Area Space
Administrative
Area
Entrance Hall
Main Entrance
Fig. (137) Functional Relationship of Main Components of the Project (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021) 173
Bubble Diagram
Library
Educational Commercial
Areas
Area
Outdoor
Space
Administrative
Area
Event Space Exhibition

Strong
Moderate
174
Fig. (138) Project Bubble Diagram (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
Matrix
• The matrix illustrate the relation between the main

components of the project raking them as Strong,
Entrance
Moderate, and Weak relation.
Offices
Restaurants
Exhibitions
Studios
Workshops
Classrooms
Lecture Halls
Auditorium
Outdoor Space
Strong Library
Moderate Shops
Weak Fig. (139) Project Matrix Diagram (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2021)
175
Phase Five
“Concept and Form Generation”
Concept
The project concept is to revive the heritage of Rosetta city by merging the ancient history with the contemporary architecture to built a
Social-Culture Center aiming to service the community through its activities.
Project Users
The project’s services target mainly two types of users
1. Everyday Users “Rosetta City Citizen”
2. Occasionally Users “From Other Countries or Cities”
From Generation
Based on the Project Concepts, Users, Activities, Services, Location, Pervious Studies and Analysis the building form is generated and
developed every to meet the program aim and requirements.
177
From Generation
Week (8), Semester (1)
The form has been developed based on intersection between three masses representing Rosetta city heritage, modern “contemporary “ architecture and
human behaviors.
Fig. (140) Project Proposal Number One (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
Adjustments
The form has been adjusted into other direction to meet the project program and land dimensions.
178
From Generation
The form started to follow the main concept with respect to the land grid, view and entrance.
Fig. (141) Project Proposal Number Two (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
179
From Generation
Week (10, 11), Semester (1)
The form started to follow the main concept with respect to the land grid, view and entrance.
Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
Fig. (142) Project Proposal Number Two (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
Adjustments
Some zones was not ventilated probably and other was difficult to be oriented to the required direction according to its function.
180
From Generation
Mid-Year Vacation
A new grid was developed respecting the North Direction, the Nile view, and the land Entrance and each component in oriented according to its function and
its relation to the other components.
Entrance
North
View
Adjustments Fig. (143) Project Proposal Number Three (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
The linkage between the project components was not strong enough 181
From Generation
Mid-Year Vacation
Three masses were developed with respect to the grid.
Entrance
North
View
Fig. (144) Project Proposal Number Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)

182
From Generation
Three masses were developed with respect to the grid with zoning.
Fig. (145) Project Proposal Number Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
Adjustments
Some zones' outline was not appropriate concerning the space function.
183
From Generation
Fig. (146) Project Proposal Four (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)
Adjustments
The form was adjusted by extruding the first floor to the ground floor.
184
From Generation
Fig. (147) Project Proposal Five (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022)

Adjustments
Some activities “Crafts” should be located on the ground floor. 185
From Generation
Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan
Fig. (148) Project Proposal Six (DevelopedbytheAuthour,2022) 186

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GRADUATION REPORT

By: Aya Said

• Case Study Analysis 74

• Building Design Brief 157

• Concept and Form Generation 176

Social Educational Economical

- City Identity - Improve Culture Aspects - Improve Local Production

Rashid City Background

1. Administration Area 2. Creative Area 3. Crafts Area 4. Educational Area

6. Services Area 5. Commercial Area 7. Outdoor Space

Artists Students Visitors Handicapped

Need Need Need Need

Events Courses Entertainme Kids

- Exhibitions - Workshops/Classrooms - Restaurants - Outdoors Playing Area

1. Clear circulation between spaces 4. Public/Private area separation

2. Good connection between spaces 5. Natural ventilation

3 . High level of security at workshops 6 . Natural Lighting

Linear Typology Organic Typology

Figure (6) Offices Layout and Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 23

Figure (7) Classrooms Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 24

Figure (8) Lecture Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000)

Figure (9) Studios/Workshops Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 26

Figure (10) Exhibition Hall Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 27

Figure (11) Library Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 28

Figure (12) Theatre Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 29

Figure (13) Service Area Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 30

Figure (14) Restaurant Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 31

Figure (15) Market Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 32

Figure (16) Playground Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000)

Figure (17) Car Parking Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 34

Figure (18) Bus Standards, (Neufert3rdEdition, 2000) 35

Access to Exit Safe

2 Less than 600 Person

Table (1) No. of exits per floor, (Developed by the author,2021)

Building Function No. of Parking Plots Net Area of the Building

Smart Building designs which

The main concept of the project is to

Usage of recycled materials

• Passive techniques that depends on

Small Span Medium-Large Span

Heydar Aliyev Center

Large Span Cultural Center

ARCA Wynwood Design Center

Small Span Cultural Center

• Rashid is a historical city located at the north of Egypt.

• Land Location “Old Rashid City”

• Reasons to choose the land:

Fig. (27) Land Location at Rashid City (Google Earth.com,2021)

Fig. (29) Location of Rashid City, (GoogleMaps,2021)

City Distance Direction Road Name Hours BALTIM

Al- 186 West Mansoura- 2:15

Baltim 79 West International 1:04 CAIRO

• Rashid City has a very strong network to the surrounding cities

Fig. (30) Regional Approach Developed by the Author, (GoogleMaps,2021) 47

Symbol Name of Destination Distance Time Taken

Rashid Police Station 8.2km 17min.

Masjed Zaghlol 7.1km 15min.