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AutoCAD Sketchup Revit Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Lumion Education Oct 2021 - 2026 – Al Hussein Technical University - [Amman, Jordan] Bachelor of Architectural Engineering GPA: 3.7 / 4.0 (High Honors)June 2021 – National Orthodox school – [Amman, Jordan] Projects & Experiences Design Architect - The Osaka 2025 expo, Amman, Jordan 1 month | 2024 Designing a Kinetic wall for The Osaka 2025 expo, collaborating with the Japanese firm to create a cultural design (Patterns of the past). Architectural Research - Turath for Studies and Design x UN Habitat, As-Salt, Jordan. 1 month | 2024/2025 Worked on heritage research, field documentation, interviews, and preservation studies as part of a UNESCO- and UN Habitat- coordinated project. Architectural Intern - Turath for Studies and Design, Amman, Jordan 4 months | 2025 Worked on architectural drawings and detailing, interior design, 3D modelling, graphic design, and conceptual studies. Architectural Intern - Ayoub Architects, Amman, jordan 4 months | 2025 Worked on conceptualization, design development, drafting, material sourcing, interior design, and detailing. SkillsetTechnical skills Conceptualization, site analysis, predesign studies, research, design, health and safety, BIM, sustainability, report Writing, poster design, scientific Writing, 3D visualization, interior design, graphic design.Soft skills Team leader, team worker, presentation skills, commitment, dedication, perfectionist, attention to detail, adaptability, willingness to learn, enterprenurial skills, professionalism.Software skills Languages Enscape V-Ray Word PowerPoint Excel Canva Certificates Certificate in Art — National Orthodox School | [2021] Completed a series of art workshops focusing on art. Participation in HTU x ABX Hackathon — Al Hussein Technical University & ABX | [2024] Collaborated with a team to tackle real-world design challenges, applying innovative solutions in technology as an entrepreneur. Designing for Expo Japan 2025 — [Jordanian Japanese Association] | [2024] Awarded for contributing to the design of a kinetic wall, inspired by Jordanian cultural elements, for the Expo Japan 2025. As-Salt x UN-Habitat City Public Space Assessment - [Turath for studies and design + UN Habitat] [2025] Awarded for contributing to the research and data collection conducted in Al Salt. Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change - [The University of Chicago] [2025] Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change - [University of Colorado Boulder] [2025] Arabic: Native/Fluent English: Fluent (Speaking, Writing, and Reading) French: Primary Level (Basic Speaking and Reading)
01 The identity Following the gradual decline of Al-Wakalat Street as a vibrant pedestrian and commercial hub, this study seeks to redefine its identity by extending the street vertically into the building, transforming the pedestrian experience into a continuous urban promenade. Al-Wakalat Street | Mixed-Use Amman, Jordan Epigraph Once defined by movement, commerce, and social interaction, Al-Wakalat Street gradually lost the vibrancy that established it as one of Amman’s significant pedestrian destinations. Rather than treating the building as an isolated intervention, the project draws the street into the architecture itself, allowing its identity to continue beyond the ground plane. The street is reinterpreted as a continuous rotating staircase that wraps around the building, transforming circulation into an urban promenade. As users ascend, movement becomes an experience of discovery, connecting retail, dining, entertainment, cultural spaces, and the rooftop through a sequence of changing encounters. Two intertwined routes, one internal and one external, extend this experience throughout the year, allowing the promenade to respond to changing weather conditions.
Concept Development History Timeline Vertical Circulation
Plans The building’s zoning is inspired by Al-Wakalat Street’s history and identity, combining retail, dining, gaming, bookstores, and fashion workshops. These activities reinterpret the street’s past to revive its vibrant social and commercial identity.
First FloorThird FloorRoof FloorThe first floor focuses on dining and social interaction, with restaurants, cafés, and a food court extending into the staircase to enhance connectivity. The third floor revives Al-Wakalat Street’s fashion identity through a fashion gallery and workshops. The rooftop is reached through a theatre integrated into the staircase, transforming circulation into an interactive musical journey. Together, these spaces revitalize Al-Wakalat Street by blending function, creativity, and cultural identity.
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02 The Ascension Following the closure of Cinema Al-Hussein, The Ascension reactivates the landmark through a boutique hotel and new cultural programs. The project redefines Downtown Amman’s vertical urban character, reconnecting the cinema, cliff, and surrounding streets while transforming circulation into a cultural journey. Downtown Amman | Boutique Hotel & Cultural Hub Amman, Jordan Epigraph Reviving a closed landmark by reconnecting cinema, city, and culture. Once an active part of Downtown Amman, Cinema Al-Hussein had become disconnected from the city’s everyday life. The Ascension reactivates the cinema as part of a new cultural destination, introducing a boutique hotel alongside renewed programs that preserve and evolve its original identity. The cinema’s lower levels accommodate public galleries and immersive virtual spaces, while the upper levels house a film and photography academy. The new development extends this revival into the surrounding urban fabric through a central staircase connecting the lower street to the upper cliff, reflecting Downtown Amman’s distinctive vertical character. Along this journey, visitors encounter an amphitheater, retail spaces, cafés, workshops, and cliff-integrated pods. Together, these spaces reconnect the cinema, cliff, and city through a continuous experience of hospitality, education, culture, and public life.
Concept Development1. Base Integration: Placing a desired mass with accurate dimensions and heights, to create a base on how to deal with cliff and the connection with the cinema.2. Splitting the masses: A strong force, represented by a staircase, split the mass into two. This staircase symbolizes the nature of Downtown Amman, where stairs serve as critical connectors between different levels and places. .3. Ascending Masses: The two masses began ascending, reflecting the historical progression of construction in the area from flat ground to building on cliffs. This step also mirrors the cliff’s natural form. . .4. Creation of Voids: Voids were introduced within the building, inspired by the grid of Cinema Al-Hussein. These voids frame the cinema and create communicational hubs, showcasing the friendly and interconnected spirit of Downtown Amman. .Pods were created within the cliff to enhance connection and interaction with nature. These pods offer unique spaces for relaxation and engagement with the surroundings.The staircase is a key feature, linking the upper street on the cliff to the lower street in front of the hotel. Inspired by Wast Al- Balad, it reflects the urban fabric where stairs connect diverse spaces. It creates a dynamic experience for visitors while connecting the building to cliff- integrated pods, fostering accessibility and interaction. Additionally, the staircase incorporates an amphitheater, offering a public gathering space that further enhances its role as a cultural and functional element. It mirrors the site’s topography, enhancing harmony between the design and its environment.
Plans The building's first two floors are public, featuring an amphitheater, themed cafés, workshops, retail stores, and a lobby. The upper floors house boutique hotel rooms with voids as communication hubs. The cinema retains its identity, with public galleries and immersive virtual rooms on the lower floors, while the upper levels serve as a film and photography academy. Site Plan Second Floor Plan
Elevations The elevations reflect the crowded and ascending nature of Wast Al-Balad, capturing its depth and layering. Integrated greenery enhances the design, adding vitality and connecting the building to its natural surroundings making it suitable to the contextual nature of the site.
Sections Section A-A Section B-B The sections illustrate the project’s immersive experience, where the staircase connects the building and cinema while guiding visitors through public spaces. They highlight the cinema’s preserved identity and the transition from galleries and virtual rooms to the film and photography academy.
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04 The Shatter Responding to the spatial and functional limitations of an existing stone factory in Sweileh, Amman, The Shatter is a rehabilitation project that transforms the existing structure into an organized, functional, and engaging environment. The intervention addresses the lack of visitor seating, disorganized workspaces, insufficient offices, and the limited warehouse height that prevents the installation of essential crane systems Sweileh | Stone Factory & Gallery Amman, Jordan Epigraph The existing stone factory was shaped primarily by production, leaving little consideration for the people working within or visiting the space. The Shatter responds by reorganizing the factory around both industrial efficiency and human experience, allowing production, administration, and visitors to coexist within one architectural environment. Inspired by the process of stone breaking and fragmentation, the concept of shattering becomes a method of transformation. The existing mass is opened, shifted, and reconfigured to introduce new workspaces, offices, visitor areas, and improved circulation while maintaining the industrial identity of the factory. A redesigned warehouse volume provides the height required for crane operation, improving the production process while creating a clearer relationship between machinery, workers, and space. New interventions are integrated with the existing structure rather than replacing it, allowing the factory's original character to remain visible.
Concept Development The concept of the project focuses on the staircase which is the centerpiece of the design, representing a breaking force, the staircase breaks and divides the building into distinct zones, showcasing how a stone is shattered and shaped. This current zoning reflects a lack of planning for visitor experience and operational efficiency, highlighting the need for reorganization and functional improvements in the project. Existing Condition New zoning The staircase guides visitors from stone display to production and gathering, creating an immersive journey through stone.
Plans Ground Floor Plan Elevations
First Floor Plan The elevations are very minimalistic focusing on the simplicity of the building to emphasize the building's dual purpose as a gallery and a factory. Long horizontal strips of windows were added to provide natural light and break up the solid façade, ensuring a balanced aesthetic. The use of different stone finishes in the cladding highlights the material versatility, aligning with the project's concept of showcasing stone craftsmanship.
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