1. Ehab Designs Personal portfolio

2. contents
 design studio I
 tourist information center (al qurm Cornish – Abu Dhabi)
 Design studio ii
 single family villa (jabal hafeet – al ain)
 Design studio iii
 Olympic pool stadium (al khaleej al arabi – Abu Dhabi)
 Design studio iv
 Community center (al qattarah oasis – al ain)
 Design studio vi
 Performing arts center (near sheikh zayed mosque – Abu Dhabi)
 Graduation project
 Water sports resort (saadiyat island – Abu Dhabi)

3. Tourist information center – studio I
al qurm Cornish – Abu Dhabi
• Exterior shot exhibiting
the concave facades
• 3D section exhibiting
the functions in the
ground floor
In my first design studio I
designed a tourist
information center that
catches the eyes by creating
concave reflecting facades.
The ground floor is where
all the offices and main
functions are. In the first
floor there's a grand space
through which people can
feel comfortable and enjoy
looking at the qurm beach.
• Street view perspective,
featuring the reflective
facades

4. Single family villa – studio II
jabal hafeet – al ain
• Bird view shot of the
backyard
• Bird view shot of the main
entrance
In design studio II, we
were asked to design a
single family villa.
At that point in my
studies, I was inspired
by the sharp edges of
modernism, so I decided
to incorporate some of
the principles of
modernism in my design.
I was designing a house
for my self when I was
working on this studio
and I was imagining
every single detail in
my dream home.
The result was a
modern, yet playful
house in which the
views and the activities
can provide a healthy
lifestyle.

5. Single family villa – studio ii
jabal hafeet – al ain
Interior designing was
very important at this
stage, as it compliments
the exterior with warm
and cozy living spaces.
The intention was mainly
to bring natural healthy
lighting into almost all
of the spaces inside the
house.
By imagining the kind of
spaces that I would want
to live in, it was easier to
develop spacious rooms
with well connected
functions, as well as
entertainment areas.
• Main entrance door and stairs
to the first floor
• Back door to the pool and back
yard
• Dinning room and natural lighting
that provides a pleasant
environment
• View from the gym in the
basement floor, featuring the
pool and the backyard view
• Kids room in the first
floor, featuring a
beautiful view

6. Olympic pool stadium - studio III
al khaleej al arabi – Abu Dhabi
• The Olympic pool stadium on site where it is
next to sheikh Mohamed bin zayed (god bless his
soul) sport city
• Top view of the skeleton that features the
symmetry and stability of the structure
• 3D perspective shot of the skeleton of the
building
In design studio III, the main focus was on
considering the structure of the facility.
At this point in my studies I was starting
to find my own personal style, where I was
fascinated by organic forms.
I decided to incorporate curved triangular
trusses as the main structure of the
exterior shell. This created a fluid yet
stable structure.
I was also responsible for creating a
functional space inside the facility where
swimming functions are taking place.

7. Olympic pool stadium- studio III
al khaleej al arabi – Abu Dhabi
• Natural sun light is brought in
through openings within the
curved trusses.
• Section BB, where the audience and swimming functions are taking place. The exterior
shell provides an active
The interior spaces of the building was considered as a priority,
as it is where international Olympic swimming events take place.
It was necessary to provide an active and dynamic environment
for every person who comes to this facility.
After The main functions were already designed, the building
was then ready to be covered with a fluid and dynamic envelope.

8. Community center – studio IV
al qattarah – al ain
In this studio, we were asked to create a connection between the building and its surrounding
environment. The site was surrounded by palm trees and irrigation channels, this was the perfect
chance for me to explore my potential in designing an organic structure that blends in with the
surrounding environment. The concept of this design was inspired by the way people live in that area as
in the tents they spread out and the gathering they have in these tents. The design was basically
inspired by the materials that people use and the kinds of shading they create for their comfort

9. Community center – studio IV
al qattarah – al ain
After the envelope was designed , I was then ready to
control the lighting and shading aspects of the facility.
I designed a massive skylight that brings in sunlight to
the main spaces and functions within the building.
In the essence of connecting the building with it’s
environment, the skylight was designed to bring in light
in an Islamic pattern which connects with the shading of
palm trees. Further more I decided to bend the rules of
louvers in the exterior edges of the building where they
were flowing with edges of the building to create shaded
spaces.
• Callout A, where the light is divided
into Islamic patterns to compliment
the heritage of the site
• Callout b, where louvers are bent
around the edges of the building to
provide a fluid pattern and shade for
visitors
• an interior shot of the view from the main entrance,
this features a welcoming and exciting space where
people can sense the connection with the outer
environment

10. Performing arts center – studio VI
al khaleej al arabi– Abu Dhabi
Design studio VI was the course in which I was able to
further develop my architectural style . We were given a
rectangular site to develop a performing arts center
design. Within that space I was able to bend an organic
structure into a fluid form, by giving the main
auditoriums the edges of the site I was able to create
very pleasant interior and exterior spaces. I was also
able to connect the landscaping to the form by creating
organic contours, walkways and golf car tracks.
• Bird view perspective of the
performing arts center, featuring
organic skylights

11. Water sports resort (graduation project)
saadiyat island – Abu Dhabi

12. 1. WORLD CLASS GOLF
COURSE AND CENTER.
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5. Continuous wave
technology
4. Singular wave
surf pool
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6. White water rafting
channel
7. Slip and slide
rides
8. Water sports
lagoon
11. Chalets and
villas
9. Open area for
ground sports
3 flow riders for
different riders
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12. 1.3km of white
sand beach
On site attractions
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10. Dedicated beach
sports shacks
2. Main building

13. Water sports resort (graduation project)
saadiyat isalnd – Abu Dhabi
In this project we had complete freedom to choose every single detail, that includes the site, the
project and the functions. As a graduating architect, I was keen to push my self to the maximum
where I can design something that I would one day be proud of. As a professional skimboarder, it was
my absolute pleasure to design something related to water sports. Additionally I needed something
solid that can hold my entertainment park together, so I decided to build a water sports resort.
After designing the water sports, it was time to create a building that compliments my water sports
park and can accommodate water sports fans.

14. Water sports resort (graduation project)
saadiyat isalnd – Abu Dhabi
The interior design of this building was decided according to the main functions needed in a hotel.
After the main functions were plotted on site, it was then time to incorporate a touch of fluid and
organic forms. Each floor has a specific curvature angle which causes the floors to cause a wavy
look. Next step was to create pleasant spaces inside the building that would create a sense of
connectivity, this was done by leaving a lot of middle spaces open. The roof mainly consists of
skylights that have organic shaped glass panels, these create a random fluid patches of light on
the ground.
• 3D perspective of the building
without the roof. Featuring the
curvature of the floors and the
open spaces within the building
• An interior shot that shows the
open spaces within the building
and the sunlight that is
brought through organic
skylight shapes

15. North elevation
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east elevation
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west elevation
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south elevation
1:500
Section B-B
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Section A-A
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16. Thank you for taking a look at my personal portfolio. I’m
always eager to learn as much as I can about this field and
to keep pushing my myself to design spaces and structures
that might one day be amongst the most iconic buildings of
the future.
There’s more drawings and details related to these projects,
as well as other projects that I would be more than pleased
to share upon request.
Please feel free to contact me at
Mobile: +971504176642
E-mail: hooba-ehaab@hotmail.com