hassan al marashi portfolio 2011

Hassan Al Marashi

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Studio Work

Alzheimer’s CenterSales Center

Photoshop Renderings

ModelsGazebo Garden DesignKitchen DesignElevated Pool Lounge

Digital & Hand Work

Shop Front DesignRestaurant DesignChildrens’ Bedroom Design

Furniture Design

Rocking Beach ChairRecycled LampsGraffiti Maze

Freehand DrawingsOil Pastel Painting

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‘Josef Albers’ ChairDubai Diabetes Treatment Center

Dubai Diabetes Treatment Center

STUDIO WORK:1

Project Brief:An in-patient/out-patient facility that functions as a fully equipped hospital and treatment center for people dealing with Diabetes Mellitus. Patients visiting the center will enjoy a nurturing and positive atmosphere. The building is designed using an intersecting cubic form repeated and stacked with a floral design that breaks the rigidity of the sharp angles and corners.

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Patient Wing

Shared Area

Clinical Wing

Building Division:

The Dubai Diabetes Treatment Center (DDTC) consists of 12 floor levels including the ground floor and roof-top garden.It is divided into two main wings: the patient wing and the clinical wing; with a shared public area in between.

1 STUDIO WORK: Dubai Diabetes Treatment Center

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Initial Building Sketches Site Plan:

The treatment center is located on Dubai Promenade, near the Palm Jumeirah.

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Ground Floor Plan

Section

Architectural Drawings:

1 STUDIO WORK: Dubai Diabetes Treatment CenterInteriors:The spaces are all universally designed with the use of eco-friendly materials.

Main Entrance

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Reception

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Waiting Area

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1 STUDIO WORK: Dubai Diabetes Treatment CenterCafe

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Diabetic-friendly restaurant and health stores.

1 STUDIO WORK: Dubai Diabetes Treatment Center

Patient Bedroom:

The in-patient rooms are all designed to make the patients feel like they are in a comfort-able hotel room. All medical supplies and machines are hidden behind the wall panel when not in use. The hand rail of the bed is designed in the same floral pattern used through-out the rest of the treatment center.

Bedroom Floor Plan

Nurse Station

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Alzheimer’s Center STUDIO WORK:1

Project Brief:

An in-patient facility designed to accommodate people affected with the first, second, or third stage of Alzheimer’s disease. This double bedroom suite is designed for a couple affected with stage 1 of Alzheimer’s.

Floor Plan:The Alzheimer’s Center is designed to resemble a bee hive with the use of hexagons. This is to symbolize team work and sustenance.

1 STUDIO WORK: Alzheimer's Center

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1Suite Floor Plan and Sectional Elevation:

In accordance with the principles of universal design and designing for people with Alzheimer’s, the layout of the suite is arranged so that patients would have a full view of the room and nurse station from the bed; and can also be seen by the nurse.

STUDIO WORK: Alzheimer's Center1

Patient Bedroom

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STUDIO WORK: Alzheimer's Center1Lounge:

Using basic color theory, the lounge outside the suites is designed with hints of lavender and purple to evoke nostalgia and aid in the treatment process.

Sales Center STUDIO WORK:1

STUDIO WORK: Sales CenterProject Brief:

A group project that entailed re-designing the interior of a building into a sales center for a property developer. The assigned task was to develop the concept, design the logo, select materials, and design the floor and furniture layout.

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Section

Floor Plan

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1Material Selection & Floor Design:

Since the developer sold property by the sea, the floor design resembles a sort of marina/shoreline. The blue marble is used for areas where clients would walk and move around; and the sand-colored marble represents the shore where the reception desk and lounge areas are located (stationary areas). Glass is used for the exterior deck and carpet for the offices and the auditorium.

STUDIO WORK: Sales Center1Interior Views

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‘Josef Albers’ Chair FURNITURE DESIGN:2

FURNITURE DESIGN: ‘Josef Albers’ Chair2Project Brief:

A chair inspired by world-renowned artist Josef Albers and his series of paintings titled ‘Homage To The Square’

Top View Elevations

Perspective View

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2Chair Dimensions and Details Updated version used in

Dubai Diabetes Treatment Center (See page 14)

Rocking Beach Chair FURNITURE DESIGN:2

FURNITURE DESIGN: Rocking Beach Chair2

Project Brief:

A prototype of the unique combination of a rocking chair and a beach/poolside chair.

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Final Concept Design:

Translucent acrylic with LED lighting inside that will pro-vide a glow at night and be beach-chic.

Recycled Lamps FURNITURE DESIGN:2

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2Project Brief:

Two table lamps made from recycled materials and covered in fabric.

Left and Middle: Made from old car parts welded together.Right: Made from a jar and an old glass vase.

Graffiti Maze FURNITURE DESIGN:2

FURNITURE DESIGN: Graffiti Maze2Project Brief:

An installation art piece composed of multicolored boards with a combination of Arabic caligraphy and graffiti.

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2Symbolism:

The installation symbolizes Islam. The harsh unappealing exterior of the maze symbolizing how the religion is por-trayed by the media. The interior of the maze shows what the religion is truly about: peace and tolerance.

Photoshop RenderingsDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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DIGITAL & HAND WORK: Photoshop RenderingsProject Brief:

This project required the use of Adobe Photoshop to render a villa as realistically as possible.

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Above:Upper Level Floor Plan

Below:Ground Level Floor Plan

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Above: South Elevation Below: North Elevation

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East Elevation

West Elevation

Shop Front DesignDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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DIGITAL & HAND WORK: Shop Front Design3Project Brief:

Utilizing my hand drafting and rendering skills, I designed a shop front for a local fashion label called Sugar Vintage Couture. I used their logo and clothes’ aesthetic as my inspiration.

Elevation

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Perspective

Restaurant DesignDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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DIGITAL & HAND WORK: Restaurant Design3

Project Brief:

A small Japanese themed restaurant on the gulf with glass flooring under the bar where customers can see the waves crashing on the shore below them.

Rendered Perspective

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Perspective

DIGITAL & HAND WORK: Restaurant Design3

Floor Plan

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Sectional Elevations

Childrens’ Bedroom DesignDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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Mood Board

Project Brief:

A Surf-Themed bedroom for a boy aged 8-12.

Floor Plan

Freehand DrawingsDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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3Project Brief:

Freehand drawings of still-life and human figures.

Oil Pastel PaintingDIGITAL & HAND WORK:

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3Project Brief:

An oil-pastel painting of the Arabian Court hotel in Dubai.

Gazebo Garden DesignMODELS:4

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Project Brief:

A zen garden with a unique gazebo.

Kitchen DesignMODELS:4

MODELS: Kitchen Design4

Project Brief:

Standard kitchen modeled to scale 1:20.

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Elevated Pool LoungeMODELS:4

MODELS: Elevated Pool Lounge4Project Brief:

A concept design of an outdoor lounge elevated above a swim-ming pool. This project was divided into two parts: 1) Making the model and 2) Covering it with appropriate materials.

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CONCLUSIONObserving my work should tell you a lot about who I am as a designer; that I love what I do and strive for excellence when it comes to my passion. I aim to create ideas through my vision that result in outcomes that are outside the context of what is common or ordinary.

In the words of architect and designer Karim Rashid:

“....I am working constantly. When you work, you must focus and work only; then you can work less and accomplish more. When you play, focus to play only, then you will have more fulfilled relations or pleasure. When you rest or relax focus on just that, then you will be rejuvenated always. In other words if you devote yourself to the experience at hand, your life will be extremely well balanced, accomplished, and more fulfilled.”

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Mobile: +97150 5586030Email: Halmarashi@gmail.com

P.O.Box 7550, Dubai, UAE

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