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I integrate architectural design, structural systems, building services, sustainability, façade engineering, interior environments and lighting into one coherent idea. Balancing technical knowledge with design thinking, I create spaces that are functional, expressive and responsive to their context. I treat every project as a — where structure, services, sustainability and atmosphere are shaped together.A p p r o a c h complete design act I believe great design shapes emotions, creates meaningful experiences and leaves lasting impressions — and that architecture reaches its full potential when every layer, technical and experiential, works together to tell the same story.T o o l s & S k i l l s Revit Navisworks V-Ray Dialux Photoshop Parametric Modeling HVAC Systems Insight BOQAutoCAD Sustainable Design Revit Family Creation HAP Construction Drawings Sustainable Design Structure
ﻲَّ ﺣ01 — SELECTED WORKA Building That LivesHayy Typology 5-Star Hotel Tower Site Area 14,000 m² Location Mirqab, Kuwait City Scale 37 Floors PROJECT 01 · HOTEL SKYSCRAPER · 2025Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o
Layered podium landscapeAw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o
Hayy is a luxury five-star destination in Kuwait City, combining premium accommodation, retail, dining, wellness facilities, sky lounges, rooftop experiences, and an infinity pool with panoramic views. Inspired by the natural rhythm of Mimosa pudica, where leaves gently open and close in response to touch and light, the façade expresses a living architectural presence. Together, these elements create a seamless experience of comfort, leisure, and luxury PROJECT 01 · HOTEL SKYSCRAPER · 2025ﻲَّ ﺣ Hayy01 — SELECTED WORK A Building That Lives
The design draws from the thigmotactic behaviour of Mimosa pudica: a plant that folds inward when touched and reopens at sunrise following a nyctinasty rhythm. This biological intelligence — responsive, adaptive, cyclical — became the core architectural idea. The building does not merely reference nature; it behaves like it. CONCEPT Mimosa Pudica — The Sensitive Plant01 — SELECTED WORK
A PTFE-coated shading system that opens and folds in response to sunlight, reducing heat gain, improving energy efficiency, and transforming the building’s appearance throughout the day. Design Strategy Dynamic Kinetic Façade01 — SELECTED WORK
Layered skin systemAw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o
A series of overlapping leaf-shaped podium levels create natural shading, outdoor terraces, and elevated gardens. Integrated greenery forms a multi-layered oasis, anchoring the tower while seamlessly blending landscape and architecture. Design Strategy Podium Strategy – Leaf-Inspired Green Oasis01 — SELECTED WORK Shape Development — From Ellipse to Tower
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oSouth elevationWest elevation
The tower spans 37 floors — two basement levels for back-of-house operations and parking, a ground floor lobby with restaurants and retail, a mezzanine, and a stacked programme of guest floors escalating in scale and luxury from Standard through Presidential.All plans were developed in Revit at 1:100, complete with structural grids, zoning diagrams, and fully annotated architectural drawings. Floor Plans01 — SELECTED WORKDeluxe suite layout
Second floor wellness zone
The building section illustrates the hotel's vertical organization, showcasing the underground parking levels, vehicle ramps, podium facilities, guest accommodation floors, and rooftop amenities. It highlights circulation, structural continuity, and the connection between functional spaces throughout the tower. Building Section01 — SELECTED WORK
Rooftop leisure spaceAw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o
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Identity embedded in the pool experienceAw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o
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The redesign of CAF Coffee Shop at AUM, Egaila, addresses an inefficient layout, wasted space, and a lack of visual identity. Inspired by orbital movement, the new design improves circulation and space utilization through a circular layout, while a recessed black base and backlit perforated steel panels create a dynamic interaction between mass, light, and void. The result is a more functional, attractive, and memorable campus destination. PROJECT 02 · CAF REDESIGN · 2026 Falak02 — SELECTED WORK Typology Campus Café Site Area 64 m² Location AUM, Egaila Redesign Cost 9,210 KDﻚَﻠَﻓ
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Counter & Bar Seating Material Selection02 — SELECTED WORK
MoodBoard02 — SELECTED WORKIndustrial Colour Palette · Dark, Warm, ConsideredMatte blackWarm brownDark walnutBottle greenSteel greyivory
Al Nahj is a Heritage Riding Park inspired by the historic desert trails that once connected people across the region. The project celebrates the journey from traditional camel travel to modern equestrian activities, creating an immersive experience that connects visitors with the heritage, identity, and spirit of the desert. PROJECT 03 · HERITAGE RIDING PARK · 2026ﺞﮫﻨﻟا Al Nahj03— SELECTED WORK I d e n t i t y . C o n n e c t i o n . M o v e m e n t . E x p e r i e n c e Typology Hiritage Riding Park Site Area 135,000 Location Al Mutlaa, Kuwait
Inspired by the organic movement of desert trails, the design transforms historic pathways into a contemporary heritage experience. A network of riding routes, cultural spaces, and landscapes guides visitors through a journey that reflects connection, movement, and the evolution of equestrian traditions. CONCEPT Al Nahj — The Traditional Path03 — SELECTED WORK
Camel Zone & Workshops Storytelling Theatre Heritage Library 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Show Arena Heritage Museum Polo & Golf Club Restaurants & Dining Heritage Souk Desert Hotel Horse Stables Riding SchoolRiding SchoolCamel ZoneMuseumLibraryShow arenaPolo & GolfSoukRestaurantsHotelStorytelling03 — SELECTED WORK Master Plan OverviewHorse Stables Eleven destinations
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The project is organized through a series of interconnected floor plans that translate the master plan into functional architectural spaces. A continuous circulation strategy reinforces the project's spatial sequence, creating seamless connections between hospitality, cultural, and equestrian functions. All plans were developed in Revit at 1:100, complete with structural grids, zoning, and fully annotated architectural drawings. Floor Plans01 — SELECTED WORK
Riding school & Stables zone
Al Nahj uses a post-tensioned flat plate system developed through span and load calculations, enabling longer spans and thinner slabs. The column grid was optimized based on load distribution to ensure structural efficiency and stability throughout the design. STRUCTURAL CONCEPT & SYSTEM Post-Tensioned Flat Plate System03 — SELECTED WORK
The HVAC system was developed in Revit using room-by-room cooling load calculations to determine each space’s energy demand and airflow requirements, which guided duct sizing and VRF unit selection. Autodesk Navisworks Manage was used to detect and resolve duct clashes, ensuring a coordinated and error-free HVAC design throughout the hotel. HVAC DESIGN & COORDINATION03 — SELECTED WORKHotel HVAC duct layout with optimized VRF distributionService shaft - Access points
Inspired by Arab architectural heritage, the ventilated double-skin mashrabiya façade reduces solar heat gain, enhances daylight, and improves energy efficiency. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS03 — SELECTED WORKPerforated Mashrabiya Layer Sustainable Mashrabiya Façade
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oLayered skin system
A breathable porous brick façade inspired by nature that promotes evaporative cooling, reduces solar heat gain, filters daylight, and recirculates water to enhance thermal comfort and sustainability. BREATHING BRICK FAÇADE03 — SELECTED WORK Breathable Clay Cooling System
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oNaturally cooled stable environment
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oA vibrant destination for live performances
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Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oPreserving the art of traditional Sadu weaving
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oWhere tradition meets experience
Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oConnecting visitors with camel culture
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Aw r a d A l M u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i oContemporary comfort with a local identity
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Let'stalk.Thank you for walking through these spaces. I'd love to talk about the stories your next project could tell. E m a i l P h o n e D i s c i pl i n e Loca t i o n awradalmunayea@gmail.com +965 5583 9923 Kuwait City, Kuwait Architectural Engineering · AUMAw r a d A l m u n a y e a | A r c h i t e c t u r a l P o r t f o l i o · 2 0 2 6