Architectural Portfolio

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3. Executive Profile
• A well respected architect in my profession, an outstanding creative and hard-working individual who can be counted on to “get the job done.”
Experience Brief
• Project Architect with 16 years total experience covering all phases of the design process and the construction implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology
• Expert in BIM modeling & Documentation using Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper.
• Project experience includes Mixed-Use (Retail + Offices + Hotel 5 stars), healthcare facilities, educational facilities and office building.
• The work experience I possessed has prepared me as a distinguished participant in architectural design & delivery that integrates highly into the
digital era of the profession.
Academic Qualifications:-
• BS Architecture (Honors, 5years Degree)- University of Khartoum, Faculty of Engineering & Architecture – 2003
• EESA: NAAB accredited degree in architecture.
Ahmed M Abubaker
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
ahmed.abubaker2015@hotmail.com
Mobile:+1 (224)814-8219
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4. Experience
Senior Architectural Professional | February 2020 – April 2020
SOM | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP - Chicago, United States
Projects:
600 Lonsdale - Melbourne, Australia
• Successfully participated with the architecture team to develop and issue the schematic design 100% package.
800 West Fullton Market – Chicago, IL
• Successfully participated with the interior team to develop and issue the 100% construction documents for the amenities package.
Project Architect | February 2017 – January 2020
Gensler - Chicago, United States
Projects:
Willis Tower Repositioning - Chicago, IL
• Successfully participated with the architecture team to develop and issue bid & permit drawings and an addendum for the permit.
Old Post Office Repositioning - Chicago, IL
• Amenities floor package: successfully participated with the interior team to develop and issue DD, CDs & IFC drawings.
• Parking Package: successfully participated in developing and issuing DD, CDs & IFC drawings.
• Exterior package: successfully participated with the architecture team during the CA phase to detail and redefine complex parts of the project.
Manchester Pacific Gate way - San Diego , CA
• BLDG 1B: successfully participated with the architecture team to develop the exterior envelop & issue DD drawings.
Travis County Courthouse - Austin, TX
• Successfully participated with the architecture team to develop and issue CDs & IFC drawings.
HyperGrid Navy Pier - Chicago, IL
• Successfully participated with the architecture team to develop and issue of bid & permit drawings.
SC Johnson - Racine, WI
• B18 Reskin: Successfully participated with the architecture team to develop and issue of DD drawings.
One North Wacker Corridors Renovation - Chicago, IL
• Successfully participated in the issuance of bid, permit & IFC drawings and CA for different packages
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Professional Registration:-
•Specialist Engineer, Sudanese
Engineering Council.
• Full Member, Sudanese Associ-
ation of Architects.
•Member, Saudi Engineering
Council.
NCARB: Seating for ARE exams
in Illinois.
Professional Associations:-
• Assoc.AIA
• Certified PMP
• LEED AP BD+C
Certification under Process:-
•CM-BIM, Association of General
Contractor
Skills
• Revit Architecture
• AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Naviswork Manage
• Rhino/Grasshopper – Ladybug/
Honeybee for Energy Modeling
• 3d Max

5. Project Architect | July 2014 – October 2016
Arcadis, Incorporating Hyder Consulting - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project: Alrajhi Operational Buildings & Data Center Project
Responsibilities:
• Reviewed contractor’s material, shop drawing and method statement submissions for conformance with contract documents
• Ensured that works are constructed in accordance with the design and contract documentation
• Liaison with the client, contractor and design consultant representatives
• Assisted in preparation of daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
• Attended inspections to ensure that works are constructed in accordance with the contract documentation and method statements
• Liaison with the contractor on all construction related matters
• Maintained photo and written diaries to record daily works
• Reviewed of As-Built documents
Senior Architect/ Acting Technical Manager | February 2013–June 2014
Youssef Marroun Contracting Company (YMCO) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Studied contract’s document prior to starting shop drawings preparation and planning for the design of related shop drawings.
• Interpreted contractual agreements for buildings into blueprints covering all design aspects pertaining required designs and projects.
• Managed the preparation of sketch drawings, architectural drawings and detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD).
• Participated in preparing specifications and contract documents, specified building materials, construction equipment and required staff.
• Participated in solving discrepancies related to the contract and discussed ways to resolve conflicts in a professional manner and provided
assistance on all engineering matters such as design and specifications clarifications and changes, field engineering and scheduling.
Senior Architect | March 2012–December 2012
S.E.I.G spa Italy - Sudan Branch
Project :Al Qasswa Factory for Veterinary Production
• Studied contract’s document prior to starting shop drawings preparation and planning for the design of related shop drawings according to GMP
requirements.
• Interpreted contractual agreements for buildings into blueprints covering all design aspects pertaining required designs and projects.
• Prepared sketch drawings, architectural drawings and detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
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• Photoshop CS
•InDesign
•SketchUp
•Effective Project Management
applications (MS-Excel, MS-
Project, Primavera).
Short Courses:-
•FIDIC contract, claims and
arbitrations.

6. • Participated in preparing specifications and contract documents, specifying building materials, construction equipment and required staff.
• Observed, inspected and monitored building work, to make sure that the progress is according to the predetermined specification and contractual
agreements.
• Negotiated with builders and planning engineers, administered building activities and inspected the work carried out on the sites.
• Facilitated site work execution and communicated with project staff to clarify drawing’s details and discussed modifications when required.
• Participated in solving discrepancies related to the contract and discussed ways to resolve conflicts in a professional manner and provided
assistance on all engineering matters such as design and specifications clarifications and changes, field engineering and scheduling.
• Provided value engineering for tender reports and found better ways to design shop drawings and reduced costs.
• Prepared periodic reports with respect to the Architectural Section activities and achievements to be submitted to the Project Manager.
Tenant Coordinator / Asst. Chief Engineer | October 2011 –February 2012
AlWaha Khartoum - Khartoum, Sudan
• Maintained tenant design criteria manuals for each shopping mall, to be used by tenants to design and build stores that will enhance the overall
look and feel of the shopping center.
• Coordinated with departments such as the Leasing, Legal Leasing and Mall Management in order to facilitate Tenant Openings.
• Provided guidance to Leasing in regard to all design and construction activities to enhance Landlord’s opportunity for earlier rent commencements.
Architect | September 2008 - September 2011
Noon Consultancy Co. Ltd - Khartoum, Sudan
Projects:
• Retail Buildings (New Corporate image for the Bank of Khartoum) Branding old branches, new branches and stand-alone ATMs.
• Mix Use Buildings (Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development)
• Hotel Arjaan by Rotana Khartoum – Sudan site coordination.
• High End Residential complex (Al Manshieh Gardens)
• Commercial Buildings (Al Nour Convention & International Trading Center)
Responsibilities:
• Developed architectural design for concepts presented by concept architect.
• Prepared detailed design drawings.
• Coordinated with MEP engineers to develop services design for the building.
• Evaluated design and material specifications for tender.
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7. • Prepared material data sheets and coordinated with the procurement engineer.
• Incorporated feedback from customers for design clarification and modifications.
Architect (PMO) | September 2004 – March 2008
Al-Amal National Hospital - Khartoum North, Sudan
Al-Amal National Hospital (200beds) general hospital, multi-story building over 25,000m² Built area, high quality finishing standards and services
Hospital Planner: AL–Mashora for Healthcare Technologies, Amman-Jordan
MEP Design: Universal Consultancy Services, Amman-Jordan
• Followed-up the process of re-design made by the hospital planner in order to prepare and present design proposals for the other proposed hospitals
for Al-Amal National Hospital;
• Managed the preparation of the as-built drawings for existing buildings to enable the re-design process.
• Followed-up and documented the recommendation made by the consultant to the client on the practicality of the project;
• Followed-up and monitored the preparation and handling of the detailed drawings from which quantities were made;
• Followed-up the preparation and handling of the MEP detailed drawings to assure its applicability for the architectural design, and tender documents;
• Followed-up negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
• Designed 70beds hospital as filtering (at suburbs) hospitals for Al-Amal National Hospital.
• Redesigned & supervised the construction of Emergency, CCU, ICU units in the temporary location for Al-Amal National Hospital – Kobar
Junior Designer | December 2003 - August 2004
Perfection Engineering Consultancy – Khartoum North, Sudan
• Work with firm Principals on project phases including planning, design, development, exploring new design directions, furniture design, selection and
specification.
• Interact with clients through various project phases.
• Explore new and innovative materials and applications while interacting with vendors and manufacturers.

8. Portfolio Directory

9. UnitedStatesPojects-Gensler&SOM.................................................................................
Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development Noon Consultancy ............................................
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Commercial Buildings Projects Noon Consultancy ......................................................... 26
Bank of Khartoum - New Corporate Image Noon Consultancy ........................................ 28
Healthcare Projects | Multiple ....................................................................................... 32
Residential Projects | Multiple ...................................................................................... 33
Construction Administration & Contracting Projects | Multiple ...................................... 34

10. United States Projects
Gensler & SOM

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Willis Tower Repositioning - Chicago, USA
Gensler 2017 | 2019

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Willis Tower Repositioning - Chicago, USA
Gensler 2017 | 2019

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The Old Chicago Post Office - Chicago, USA
Gensler 2017 | 2019

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Manchester Pacific Gateway - San Deigo, USA
Gensler 2018 | 2019

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Travis County Court House - Austin, USA
Gensler 2019 | 2019

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HyperGrid Navy Peir - Chicago, USA
Gensler 2019 | 2020

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600 Lonsdale - Melbourne, Australia
SOM 2020 | 209

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Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development
Noon Consultancy
Wahat Alkhar

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Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development
Noon Consultancy 2009 | 2011
The project is built on 26,000m2 of
prime land located in down town Khar-
toum the capital city of Sudan.
Noon was appointed as the PMC & Lead
Architect, to implement the new Owner’s
requirements regarding the complex, the
super structure and the exterior envelope
for the 4 towers were already constructed.
The new Owner’s objective was to create
a one stop business facility that would attract the investors by
providing a 5 star hotel with a high-tech business center, premium
office spaces, a luxurious shopping center and a city center
landscaped area.
The project team included me as a project architect, in charge of the
in house engineering department, the building operation firm, and
the nominated interior designer firm.
The first challenge was to accommodate the 5 star hotel
requirements in the existing two office towers buildings connected
to a central core services area.This required the adapting of 14 new
shafts in each of the existing floors to provide services to the wet
areas in each room.
Providing a swimming pool was the second challenge, utilizing the
malls main foyer roof to locate an open air swimming pool in between
the towers by using a new steel structure. The pool was accessible
from the second floor terrace. A separation feature wall was added
to divide the terrace, provide privacy and form seating areas for both
the pool area and the food court out door seating area.
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02 Elevations Design & Construction Adminstration
The scope was to re-design elevations for the two floor podium out of the 14 floor complex to reflect the new Owner’s vision and the function change of the complex. The old elevation
solution with massive glazing, curtain walls with unjustified cost.
The new concept was to distinguish the lower floors and create a horizontal solid mass bounding the entire complex and forming a base for the upper towers. A combination of granite
and marble were used as finishing cladding. Vertical thin decorative aluminium columns were used to divide the horizontal mass and create a visual connection with the vertical parts of
the towers. In between these columns, staggered dummy horizontal windows were engraved in the solid granite mass. A frame-less tempered glass system was used for these windows
to consolidate the concept.
A Transparent hand-railing system was used for the terrace to be the visual transition from the solid base mass to the tower light finishing.
This design provides a modern architectural solution that unified the complex facades while addressing the environmental requirements and significant cost reduction & energy savings
for both building and operation costs.
Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development
Noon Consultancy 2009 | 2011

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03 Landscape Design & Construction
Adminstration
The scope was to re-design a 13,000m2 landmark & a public
entertainment hub above the underground parking area that
would serve both the complex and surrounding areas and reducing
the cost in the previous design.
Leasing with the landscape architect, structural and MEP designers,
I was leading the design process.
A simple yet coordinated & efficient layout was selected to
accommodate the different functional requirements and to reflect
diversified landscaping techniques.
The main challenge was to provide enough depth for different
planting requirements, without exceeding the allowable structural
loading that was considered in the previous design. Accordingly,
a crater shape was implemented on a stamped concrete finish to
simulate the natural stone effect.
The second challenge was to conceal the concrete structure below
and create a natural landscape effect. Limiting the expansion
joints in the green areas under planting soil and implementing a
cost effective waterproofing system for the massive wet area where
some of the techniques used.
Water features took the same crater shape for design unity, with a
special designed fountain on the hotel side to reflect the function
change and identify the area.
The colonnade was selected to define the main plaza and to present a historical theme in the complex. To
minimize the dead loads on the lower structure, a lightweight steel structure was used that presented a chal-
lenge in achieving the required ancient finish. A mixed technique of both painting and stamping was used for that
purpose.
Outdoor lighting, LED luminaires were used in the entire landscaped area to reduce the complex operational cost.
Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development
Noon Consultancy 2009 | 2011

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Major changes had to be implemented internally to the previous design as well to fulfil the new functional requirements, mainly re-designing
the horizontal circulation, adding new vertical circulation elements and adopting new shafts to the existing slabs.
Transforming the existing twin office building structure with a central core area to a 5 star hotel, where the existing core was used as guests
lifts, required two additional service lifts to serve all 14 floors. Two of the four U-shape fire escape stairs were used to add the lifts using a steel
structure. From the drop point and parking area in the basement one, another new lift was added to provide access to the business center,
health club and outdoor swimming pool on the second floor.
The mall area in the previous design extended throughout the entire built-up area in basement one, ground and first floors. %20 of the existing
mall layouts had to be used in the hotel and the remaining %80 had to be rearranged to accommodate the new tenant layout.
A new food-court area was added on the second floor of the twin tower office building to benefit from the large terrace area.Two new escalators on a steel structure were added to enable
smooth access from the mall area on the first floor.
The main skylight in the mall central foyer was replaced by the new swimming pool structure. Therefore, an artificial sky painted ceiling was used for simulation.
04 Interior Architecture & Design and Construction Adminstration
Wahat Alkhartoum Urban Development
Noon Consultancy 2009 | 2011

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Commercial Buildings Projects
Noon Consultancy

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Al Nour Convention & International Trading Center
Having a prime location on the Aljamaa street in Khartoum, just one block from the Nile river and the magnif-
icent view of Toti island, the client was looking for a building that Would fulfil the market demands.
Our response was converting the market research data that resulted into a modern convention and international
trade center.
The form addressed, reflecting the smooth visual transition from the three floor podium convention center,
to a twin tower high-rise international trade center. Special steel mesh was selected for that purpose to form
semi-enclosed spaces for the terrace.
The terrace space was used as a landscaped area with marvelous views, mainly because %100 of the site was
to be developed due to the high value of land.
The podium architecture was restricted by the historical nature of the area and the local regulations, therefore,
block techniques with void corners were implemented to allow integration with the modern designed twin tower.
SSD Bank Commercial Building
In response to the client program of
constructing a commercial building with
two different functions, one being high
end office space the other being luxurious
showrooms.
The concept was to create a transparent
form with a solid mass at one edge to
identify the vertical circulation and provide
the maximum rentable areas, connected
with a horizontal mass that separated the
show room areas from the office spaces.
Horizontal shading devices were used,
parallel with the building form and to reduce
direct sun rays.
Commercial Buildings Projects
Noon Consultancy 2008 | 2011

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Bank of Khartoum - Aldmazine Commercial Building
Commercial Buildings Projects
Noon Consultancy 2008 | 2011
Upgrading the city center of the Aldamazine city in the eastern south of Sudan was the aim of the project, by providing a mixed-use complex of hotel space, shopping center, bank
branch and a semi-shaded food-court area to enhance the social interaction and separate the bank branch from the complex.
An in depth environmental study was carried out to minimize the energy consumption, due to high temperature from the direct sun and the strong seasonal winds. As a result, a triangular
shape was selected for the building plan with reduced glazing surfaces.

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Being the biggest bank in Sudan, bank of Khartoum had hundreds of branches scattered all over the country. The majority of these
branches were built decades ago and were not designed to support the leading edge banking systems and technology were not up
to modern aesthetical standards. Another problem was that each branch was designed separately by a different designer.
Noon was hired to prepare and implement a standardized architectural image to reflect the bank’s long history and support future
technology growth.
Accordingly, the concept was to identify the main elevation by two solid stone finished walls representing the bank’s long history. In
between the entrance is formed as a modern designed steel and glazing facade. The steel plate elements concept was inspired by the
sugar cane plantations in the country, as the bank had a leading role in supporting and enhancing this sector.
Internally, a combination of high technology and local materials were used together with modern furniture.
The remodelling project for the main branch in Portsudan the country’s gate to the Red sea and the biggest city in the eastern region.
My task was to prepare the as built-drawings for the existing branch and implement the new theme.
The old facades were completely replaced and a complete remodelling for the interior space.The challenge was to solve deficiencies In the existing layout, where %70 of the spaces were
not utilized, 10 of the space was a customer waiting hall and scattered not functioning back of house offices.
As a result one new floor was created from the wasted space as a rentable office space.
Bank of Khartoum - New Corporate Image
Noon Consultancy
Bank of Khartoum - Portsudan Branch

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Bank of Khartoum - New Corporate Image
Noon Consultancy
Aljamhoria Branch 2010
Remodelling the branch in a historical building limited the facade area and solutions, even though a complete representation of the new theme was developed with minimum effect to
the building.
Internally a complete new layout was implemented, utilizing the double volume hall for the customer service and waiting area. Adding 8 teller stations with a compacted back of house
offices with a newly constructed, safe room and all the required services.

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To lead the competition, Bank of Khartoum initiated the Cash Office project.
The concept was to provide teller service coverage for all the prospective customers.
Working with the client I developed the minimum spaces required to accommodate their
functional requirements, according to with the new theme.
The client rented two floor spaces in the center of Khartoum. 77m2 of
ground floor and 105m2 of mezzanine floors.
Accommodating all the functional requirements was accomplished.
To provide spacious visual effects different techniques were
implemented, such as an open layout, transparent staircase and
feature elements.
Almshtal Branch 2009
This was the first branch to implement a new theme. The existing two floor building was selected by the
bank and a total remodelling took place.
The requirements were to provide complete banking facilities in the ground floor with two main areas. One
was the customer hall and the other a teller area with compacted back office facilities. A luxurious elite
banking area with private teller facilities was located on the first floor.
A new steel structure extension for both the ground and first floor was implemented.The entrance, modern
steel and glazing designed facade allowed flexibility to cover the slab edges of the structure, by utilizing the main sign board and canopy for that purpose.
The solid stone walls formed the location for both the ATM and deposit boxes, that are accessed 24 hours out-side the main entrance to minimize the operational power consumption.
Transparent partitions were used internally, together with simple, modern designed furniture, that would reflect the bank’s vision towards its customers and to create a spacious
atmosphere.
Cash Office 2010
National Exchane Company 2008
Drive Thru ATM 2009
Bank of Khartoum - New Corporate Image
Noon Consultancy

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Bank of Khartoum - New Corporate Image
Noon Consultancy
Healthcare Projects
Multiple
Residential Projects
Multiple
Construction Administration
and Contracting Projects
Multiple

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Healthcare Projects
Multiple
Massa Private Hospital 2008 Alamal National Hospital 2004-2008
Alsalam Hospital 2007
Iwas hired as a freelancer to provide programming and conceptual
design for a 100 bed private hospital.
The cultural aspect was a major factor in the facility planning. Long
visiting habits mandated separating the visitors access from the
inpatient area without affecting the hospital operation.
1- Facades Design & 3D visualization Services - Perfection Engineering Consultancy:
The scope was to design the facades for a 200 bed general hospital, located on the Nile river side in
Khartoum Bahry.
The complex was developed through different stages, from a single building to four buildings with a
separate power plant facility.
Working with the project architect, I used diversified visualization techniques to achieve the final
architectural solution that was approved by the client.
2- Project Management Services - Alamal National Hospital:
Working as part of the client’s team, my task was to liaise with all the consultants engaged, collect and
communicate the client’s requirements at different design stages.
Monitor the design schedule and deliverables, finalize the bidding and negotiation process.
Working as part of the clients team, I provided the programming and conceptual design services for the 3 new
proposed filtering hospitals to be located at the far end of Khartoum, Khartoum Bahry and Ummdurman.
The proposal was based on a minimum site area to accommodate the functional requirements for a 70 bed
hospital, providing ER, Obstetrics & gynecology, surgical services with all supporting facilities. As well as sep-
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Residential Projects
Multiple
Private Resort
Private Residential Palace
English Language
Training Center
Single Family
Home
Multi-Family Home
Privet Residential Palace Noon
Client owned a farm in Khartoum country side on the bank of the Nile
river. The client was fascinated by the ancient Nubian architecture
theme, therefore he hired me to provide a luxurious resort.
A courtyard layout was selected to provide the required privacy by the
client and inline with the Nubian theme.
Separate blocks, small windows, decorated parapets, higher
dominating main entrance building defined by columns were the main
elements defining this architecture.
As a freelancer my job was to provide
facade solutions for an existing
concrete structure of 5 typical slabs.
The structure was 1600m2 with
central enclosed spaces surrounded
by terraces and many columns were
exposed to the facades.The slab layout
at the edges had many sides and it was a very complicated structure.
Differently colored, lightweight surfaces were used to create modern
cost effective solutions addressing all the deficiencies.
The client had major changes required to transform his
already designed residential building into a luxurious
palace.
As the project’s design architect I performed the
schematic design phase, including complete facade
redesign and 3D visualization services.
The concept was to implement the Andalusian
architecture theme. A new open sky garden was
introduced in the basement to provide natural lighting and viewing opportunities for the indoor swimming pool
located there.
New materials were introduced to the building, including natural stone and GRC decorated panels.
The staircase as part of a
feature wall was utilized as
the dominating architectural
element shaped to represent
the center’s helping hand
policy.
Natural lighting was provided
for all the center spaces.
The client required maximum usage of the land.
He needed to locate his family residence on the
ground floor with completely separate entrances
from 6 rentable apartments in the upper floors
and 2 rentable commercial shops.
Feature walls were used to identify the building architecture.
A Simple architectural form was
selected with maximum viewing
opportunities from the family halls in
both the ground and first floors.
Sustainability techniques were
considered in the early design
stages, 35cm wide load bearing
clay brick walls were used to provide
maximum thermal insulation, glazing
openings were reduced.

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Alrajhi Bank Operational and Data Center Buildings
Arcadis - Incorporating Hyder Consulting 2014
Client: Alrajhi Bank
Value: 500 Million SAR
National Institute of Industrial Training -Ahsa, KSA
YMCO Contracting 2014-2015
Client: Technical & Vocational Training Corporation
Value: 465 Million SAR
Al Qasswa Factory for Veterinary Production
S.E.I.G spa Italy - Sudan Branch 2012
Client: Arab Company for Veterinary Medicine Production
Value: 33 Million USD
Arcadis scope was to provide project management and construction
administration services for the complex built on 24,000m2.
The building includes a tier 4 data center building, cash center
building, utilities’ building and an operations building with 39,000m2
underground car parking.
My responsibilities were to:
Review of contractor’s material, shop drawing and method statement
submissions for compliance with contract documents.
Ensure that works were constructed in accordance with the design
and contract documentation.
Liaise with the client, contractor and design consultant representatives.
Aramco and Technical & Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
agreed to construct an Industrial Institute for training TVTC students.
They are to be trained through real life experience case studies in
different fields.
Working from the central technical office for a grade one main
contractor. Interpreted contractual agreements for buildings into
blueprints covering all design aspects pertaining to required designs
and projects.
Working from the project site technical office for specialized industrial
main contractor, I Provided value engineering for tender reports and
found improved ways to design shop drawings that reduce costs.
Construction Administration & Contracting Projects
Multiple

33. Commercial Buildings Projects
Noon Consultancy 2009 | 2011