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Contents. Thesis Project 3D Exterior Renderings Interior visualizations Site Supervision Furniture DesignOther related tasks 01 05 02 06 03 04

Concept: A hybrid café blending Tigrayan heritage with modern functionality in Kebele 16. Layout: Communal zones inspired by traditional Tigrayan social space “Wushate” and mix open plan layout. “Adapting the Monalisa to look familiar in traditional context.” The main conceptual drive for this thesis was when adopting different cultures, innovations, systems we have to consider a way to integerate the tradition and culture with the new. Design Strategy Graduating Thesis: Integrating Tigrayan Cultural Identity into Contemporary Café Interiors: A Design-Based Case Study of Kebele 16, Mekelle Jun, 2025.

Custom Stools for exte- rior seating area. easy, movable and common in the tigrayan household. Open plan layout with various sitting arrange- ment and furnitures. Warm color tone Stone Claded reception desk, “KEBHI” inspired shelving Cultural inspired paint- This research explored the integration of Tigrayan cultural identity into contemporary café interiors in Mekelle. The study addressed four research questions: • Identifying suitable • Tigrayan design features, • Assessing stakeholder perceptions, • Proposing design strategies, and • Evaluating challenges and opportunities traditional "kebhi" inspired shelf showcasing different items

Legend Conclusion and Findings of the Research Based on the findings, the following recommendations are proposed for designers, café owners, and Designers in Mekelle: 1. Adopt Hybrid Design Models 2. Engage Local Artisans 3. Leverage Cultural Events 4. Address Cost Barriers 5. Educate Stakeholders 1- Outdoor Serving area 2- Entrance 3- Indoor serving area 4- Cashier/counter 5- Bathroom

3D Renders for various projects 3D visualization of the exterior part of a hotel design in Hiwane, Tigray. A G+5+T hotel design that features a distinctive facade design, selecting materials and Shape for a unique design in the area. My Role: create a realstic image of the final exterior design, for client presentation. Modeling: Revit Rendering: Lumion Jan, 2026.

3D visualization of the exterior part of a Office in mekelle, Tigray. A G+3 Office design influenced by Classical style, warm grooved concrete texture exterior wall. My Role: create a realstic image of the final exterior design, for client presentation. Modeling:Revit + sketchup Rendering: Lumion Dec, 2025.

The project was reimagining the popeyes brand through adaptive reuse and modular architecture, in a remote area. to propose a high functioning container cafe with modern industrial aesthetic. My Role: Create a realstic image of the final exterior design, for client presentation. Modeling: sketchup Rendering: Lumion Popeyes container cafe Design Apr, 2026.

Interior visualization for various projects Client: Institution. Typology: Office area: 250sq.m Role: Interior Design Presentation Modeling: Sketchup Rendering: D5 Aug, 2026

Client: Ato Desta B. Typology: Mixed Use Commercial Apartment area: 650 sq.m. Role: Interior Design Presentation Modeling: Sketchup Rendering: Enscape Oct, 2025

Client: Private mr. Typology: Hotel area: 350sq.m Role: Interior Design Presentation Modeling: Sketchup Rendering: Lumion Bar counter LobbyReception Area Waiting area Jul, 2026

12/03/2026 Proposed Exterior Design Site supervision & Technical oversight 25/07/2026 Coordination Quality control Design implementation

Proposed Stair Design Supervision during construction Managing and leading the team during construction according to the design specifications. Coordinating the Contractor, the client and the workforce on site for better understanding of the work for all parties. Gained hands-on experience of the materials used, construction techniques, coordination between different professionals, the value of time in construc- tion and planning. Delivered frequent visuallizatoins of the changed elements of the original design, to keep the client updated with the trans- formations at site. Proposed Wall board Design Supervision during construction Final outputFinal output

Furniture Design Oct, 2025.

Modeling: Sketchup Rendering: Lumion Kitchen Cabinet Design The task was to redesigning a custom kitchen cabinet. taking an inspiration from the needs of the clients, i was tasked to make a custom cabinet design that fits the available space, reconsidering the fenestration i used the natural flow of kitchen work, I.E. refrigerator Sink Stove and put the natural workflow more ease and subtle Jul, 2026.

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