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E-mail
ziad.kahaleh@gmail.com
Nationality
Lebano-Brazilian
Phone
Location
+966 55 865 4239 Riyadh, KSA.
ARCHITECT
Revit AutoCAD Sketchup
Photoshop Lumion Rhino
As an architect, designing future societies is my main interest; merging design,
technology and sociology to create what we think is inexistent, and to discover along
the way what the upcoming decades will be like. My interest in the design field goes
from macro scales and urban planning to single forms of architecture. My superiors
were always very satisfied with my performance and versatility and trusted me with
different complicated tasks, which made me operate in different sectors of the field,
from architectural design, to sales and client management, design team management
and technical detail inspection. I perform better in teamwork and can easily
communicate with members of the project in English French Arabic and basic German.
EXPERIENCE
3dsMAX
Arduino
MS Office
Senior Design Manager at Qdesign - Riyadh KSA - 01|2019 -
EDUCATION
2014 - 2016 Masters in Architecture
Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts
Honorable Mention - Vertical Farming
2009 - 2013 Minor in Urban Design
Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts
Public Transport Developement Beirut
2009 - 2013 Bachelor in Architecture
Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Architecture Teacher at ALBA
2015-2018:
Initiation to Architecture Studio
1st year students
AWARDS | NOMINATIONS
17th Chadirji Architecture Competition
Farm-Scaper |Terrarium | Finalist - 2017
Architecture FYP 2nd Place - 2016
Festival de Cannes
Best Music Award Nomination
Movie:Insanity Crescendo - 2018
ACTIVITIES | HOBBIES
Product Design
Painting + Silk Screen Printing
Music Producer + OST Composer
Ziad Kahaleh
ziad.pdf
www.behance.net/ziadkahale
+ Lead Architect on Conception, Permit and Schematic phases.
+ Create architectur conceptual designs, as in landscaping and Interior Design.
+ Manage design team in 3 different cities - Riyadh - Beirut - Manila.
+ Manage the request for proposal process, guide respective practice in the design,
launch and implementation of solutions.
+ Prioritize tasks and ensure timely delivery of work and achievement of objectives.
+ Pricing proposals for various types of jobs.
+ Sales representative and presented the designes to clients, governmental entities,
PMOs (JLL - AECOM - Dar - Projacs) and business developement contacts.
Some selected projects:
+AS Mall | BUA 35,000sqm l F&B,
Hotel, Business Center and Retail
center | Riyadh.
+Hospital Architectural |BUA
28,000sqm | Jizan.
+The Zone | 20,000sqm | F&B | Riyadh.
+Private Residences | 1000 > 5000sqm
+Canyons Commercial Center |
110,000sqm| Mall, F&B, Hotel, Cinema,
Anchor Stores | Jeddah.
+Crystal Luxury Commercial Center|
22,000sqm | Luxury Retail and F&B
| Jeddah.
Architect at ZMc 2 +KBA - Beirut Lebanon - 03|2017 - 08|2018
+Project Design and Developement 2D, 3D and models.
+Design team leader- Process meetings with clients.
+Coordinate with out-sourced MEP entities.
+Permit, schematic and execution drawing developement.
+Interior Design | >200,000sqm
of office fit-outs | King Salman
Financial District |Riyadh
+Clients: City Bank - Credit Agricole -
NUMU - Anma...
Government Entities:
Ministry of Media,
Ministry of Health ,
Saudi Industrial Dev. Fund
Real Estate Dev. Fund
Public Investment Fund
Tourism Dev. Fund
National Dev. Fund
Some Selected Projects:
+Mutliple private residences
+Food & Beverage Complexe In Beirut
+Winter Mountain Resort Renovation in Faqra/Lebanon
+IBL Bank headquarters facade facelift Beirut/Lebanon
Junior Architect at AB Architects - Beirut - 03|2015 - 01|2017
+Project Design and Developement + Final presentations, including digram drawing,
+Executional drawings + Woodwork drawing + Site Visits Follow up + Interned while
completing masters degree.
Projects: Residential Buildings - Beach resort - Law firm headquarters - Interior Design.
Junior Architect at Via Liban - 05|2012 - 01|2015
Objective: Architectural Trades Design Developement - Executional & detail drwaings -
Shop drawings.
Projects: Lebanese University North Campus - Fsc
Intern at KO - Nazih Kahy Office - 06|2011 - 08|2011
Objective: Design and developement
Projects: Boutchay Hills Residential Complexe - Daychounieh Residential Complexe.
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t e r r a r i u m
VERTICAL FARMING SKYSCRAPER
B E I R U T - L E B A N O N
2015
Plots area 2’465 sqm
BUA 13’000 sqm
Status
Final year project (FYP)
In a world where climate change
prevails, Beirut; a middle eastern
city is being affected by numerous
aspects that are degrading
its environmental and social
status. More than 2 million inhabitants
live in less than 200 km, the
2 main agricultural valleys in the
country do not produce enough
vegetation to feed the country
for numerous reasons:
Fact #1: CLIMATE CHANGE:
Farmers cannot control their
growing products, therefor less
and less is being produced.
CONSTRUCTION vs CULTIVABLE
LAND: During the civil war, construction
laws were neglected,
and buildings replaced cultivable
land leaving smaller plots for
agricultural cultures.
VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION
PER CAPITA: According to local
studies, the Lebanese people
consume more and more fruits
and vegetables on daily basis
IMPORTS vs EXPORTS: Due to
high demand, imports are much
higher than exports this shows
that local production is insufficient
to local demand.
Fact #2: Side to these problems
and many other showing that the
country has a lack in agricultural
products, another problems
exists, it’s the result of the 1975-
1990 civil war, many towers in
the city are abandoned, buildings
that deserve a second chance
to prove their role in their urban
context.
Fusion: combining both facts, an
architectural solution exists for
this environmental/social crisis,
using stacked floors for agricultural
purposes will generate an
urban farm to solve the upcoming
evolving crisis. Terrarium.
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T H E L O O P
F&B COMMERCIAL CENTER
B E I R U T - L E B A N O N
2018
Architects:
KBA + ZMC 2
Plots area 5’112 sqm
BUA 6’293 sqm
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Located in the lebanese mountains
near the capital Beirut, Beit
mery is situated on sunny front
directly hit by the western winds
from the mediterranean sea.
A cluster of retail and restaurants
form the project, distributed on
the plot marrying the topography,
continuously forming the
mountain extension.
The front row serves as a shield
blocking the wind from penetrating
the central plaza, while
having a low height keeping the
sun from piercing through the
trees creating a protective shade.
While the back of project is a
higher structure that connects
the main road to Beit Mery village
up the hill. with an
existing public stone staircase.
VIEW FROM MAIN ACCESS - PUBLIC STAIR CONNECTION - VIEW OF NORTHERN WING
Role:
Concept design developement.
Layout rendering.
3D Model Construction.
3D Diagrams.
Permit Documents developement.
Execution Drawings.
MEP + Structure Coordination
Tools:
AutoCad
Revit Architecture
Rhino + Grasshopper
SunSurveyor
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
VIEW FROM MAIN ACCESS - PUBLIC STAIR CONNECTION - VIEW OF SOUTHERN WING
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PLANTED ROOF PLAN - CONNECTION THROUGHOUT DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE PROJECT
ISOMETRIC DIAGRAMS FOR PROJECTION SITE SITUATION
ISOMETRIC DIAGRAMS FOR ROOD ACCESSIBILITY AND EVENT PLAZA
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N v i l l a
p r i v a t e r e s i d e n c e
f a q r a - L E B A N O N
2018
Architects:
KBA + ZMC 2
Plots area 2’553 sqm
BUA 1’143 sqm
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The existing lebanese house situated
in Faqra, a historical site on
more than 2000m of altitude. The
objective is to create 2 etensions
of the present structure forming
to family houses on a 2553sqm
plot.
The stone structure where the
reception areas take place is modernized
by modifying openings’
proportions while maintaining the
traditional architectural elements.
The black box made sits on top of
the existing structure has a different
architectural signature, with
it’s gun powder zinc cladding, it
contains the private section of the
house
As for the second house, it’s obvious
for us to make it completly
hidden, excavating 300sqm of the
gardens’ outer phase as per the
diagrams below
Role:
Concept design developement.
Layout rendering.
3D Model Construction.
3D Rendering
3D Diagrams.
Permit Documents developement.
Execution Drawings.
MEP + Structure Coordination
Tools:
AutoCad
Revit Architecture
Lumion 6
SunSurveyor
Adobe Photoshop
ELEVATIONS - SHOWING 3 DIFFERENT PROJECT APPROACHES
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ISOMETRIC DIAGRAMS - CONCEPT DEVELOPEMENT
ISOMETRIC DIAGRAMS - HOUSE 1 FINAL FORM
THE VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE IS MORE THAN 60 YEARS OLD, IT REQUIRED SPECIAL DOCUMENTATIONS
AND STUDY BEFORE FILLING THE GAPS WITH ANY FORM OF PHYSICAL INTERVENTION. USING DARKER MATERI-
ALS ON TOP EMPHASIZED THE STONE SOCLE WITHTOUT OVER STEPPING ON IT’S TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTUR-
AL ELEMENTS.
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ISOMETRIC DIAGRAMS - HOUSE 2 CONCEPTION
SECTIONS SHOWING DIFFERENT LEVELS AND VERSATILE ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGES.
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i b l b a n k h q
o f f i c e b u i l d i n g f a c e - l i f t
b e i r u t - L E B A N O N
2016
Architects:
KBA + ZMC 2
Plots area 2’553 sqm
BUA 1’143 sqm
Status
The competition consisted of
creating a new image and facelift
for the IBL Bank headquarters in
Beirut.
Due to the excess of sunlight
hitting the main facade, bank
personnel are finding it difficult to
have a decent work enviroment.
Controlling sunlight was our main
target, creating perforated metallic
pannels, cut in triangular shape,
that move mechanically based on
sun and cloud locations detected
via sensors connected to Arduino
boards, located on every group of
panels.
The panels move in harmony,
creating almost unique scenarios
during different times of the day
and seasons of the year.
Role:
Facade design developement.
Mechanical fixture design.
3D Rendering
Permit Documents developement.
Execution Drawings.
MEP + Structure Coordination
Tools:
Arduino
Rhiano + Grasshopper
SunSurveyor
VectorWorks
Adobe Illustrator
21 photo credit - @Serjios - www.archdaily.com
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The creation of arbitrary patterns provided by natural inputs. A respiratory facade, controlling sun, creating
movement and animating one of the busiest streets in Beirut.
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a s m a l l
c o m m e r c i a l c o m p l e x
r i y a d h - k s a
2019
Architects:
Qdesign
Plots area 32’643 sqm
BUA 64’143 sqm
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Located next to the future King
Salman Park. one of the largest
parks in the world under developement,
this high value plot is
to accomodate one of Riyadhs’
most prestigious commercial
center.
The program:
A cluster of F&Bs + Retail shops
Public outdoor spaces with
bicycle lanes connections to the
future park.
A metro station at the secondary
road next to the project.
Furnished apartments to accomodate
tourists.
Roof top cafes to be converted
into night clubs.
Access in Riyadh is uniquely
by using cars, unlike any other
project this project emphasises
the use of public transport to get
there and outdoor activities all
around.
Circulation through out levels
goes through ramps, facilitating
moving around for any sort of
transportation form, encouraging
everyone to be part of this new
asset in the city.
Role:
Senior Architect
Design Team Leader
Concept design developement.
Permit Documents developement.
Execution Drawings.
MEP + Structure Coordination
Tools:
AutoCad
Revit Architecture
Rhino + Grasshopper
SunSurveyor
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THE A S MALL COMPLEX SERVES THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL SEMI-PUBLIC PARK THAT ACCOMODATES ALL
THE CITYS’ MAIN INTERESTS. BEING PART OF THE “VISION 2030” THE BUILDING HOLD A VAST VARIETY OF
GREENERY AND OUTDOOR SPACES ADDING VALUE TO THE CITIZENS’ DAILY ROUTINES.
TERRACES ARE DISTRIBUTED ALL AROUND THE PROJECT, AIMING THEIR VIEWS TO THE DIFFERENT CORNERS
OF THE CITY AND MAINLY TO THE MEGA PROJECT; KING SALMAN PARK. THE FURNISHED APARTMENTS AND
ROOF CAFES DOMINATE THE PROJECT CONVERGING THEIR VIEW TO ICONIC CITY LANDMARKS.
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i s m a t g h a n e m
c l i n i c s
i n t e r i o r d e s i g n
b e i r u t - l e b a n o n
2017
Area 230 sqm
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A core and shell structure is to
accomodate one of Lebanons’
leading orthopedists, with a brief
of minimal design interventions
and the use of humble materials.
The core of the project is shaped
by a wooden box; the reception
area, and the patients’ and
employees’ WC. As for the rest
of the clinics are situated around
the main structure.
A reception area that accomodates
more than 2 patients,
wheel chair friendly circulatino
all around the project and heavy
duty materials.
The ceiling forms half a barrel
vault, maximizing the ceiling
height, while jet nozzles are ventilating
the space.
4 clinical units and 1 small operation
room surround the core,
they are located on the only naturally
lit section of the space.
Role:
Lead Designer
Design Team Leader
3D Model Construction
Concept design developement.
Execution Drawings.
MEP + Structure Coordination
THE WOODEN ELEMENT WORKS AS THE CENTRAL STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT, ASSURING EASY CIRCULATION ALL AROUND IT, IT’S CURVED EDGES FACILITATES WHEELCHAIR CIRCULA-
TION FROM THE RECEPTION AREA TO ANY OF THE CLINICS SURROUNDING THE BOX. A SMALL NURSERY AT THE BACK HELPS THE CLINIC TO BE A MORE RELAXED PLACE IN FIELD THAT
REQUIRES HIGH FOCUS.
Tools:
AutoCad
Revit Architecture
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
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52.0
83.0
22.0
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20.0
15.0
80.0
80.0
50.0
50.0
197.0
197.0
197.0
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D00
900
03-EXAM 3
12.33 sqm
D00
900
02-EXAM 2 / PLASTER
ROOM
13.22 sqm
D00
900
350.0
350.0
360.0 350.0
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465.0
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05-SMALL
PROCEDURE ROOM
17.30 sqm
D01
950
D01
950
01-EXAM 1
/Dr.OFFICE
16.46 sqm
C
D01
950
D01
950
186.0
10.0
D02
800
66.0
11-WC
80.0
125.0
40.0
310.0
B
D00
900
B
CENTRAL ELEMENT - FACE A
WITH RECEPTION WINDOW
CENTRAL ELEMENT - FACE B
RECEPTION ACCESS FROM THE BACK
A
215.0 325.0
10.0
80.0
04-EXAM 4
D01
10 sqm
950
06-BREAK ROOM
10 sqm
D00
900
245.0
08-WC
D03
830
D05
800
09-PATIENTS WC
D04
1050
07-KIDS ROOM
7 sqm
10-SECRETARY
00-WAITING AREA
25 ppl - 41.5 sqm
A
410.0
300.0
ENTRANCE A
ENTRANCE B
BUILDING
CORRIDOR
CENTRAL ELEMENT - FACE C
WITH RECEPTION WINDOW AND FLUSHED PATIENT/WHEEL-
CHAIR FRIENDLY WC ACCESS
CENTRAL ELEMENT - FACE D
WITH FLUSHED EMPLOYEES
WC ACCESS
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THE CENTRAL ELEMENT CONNECTS ALL SIDES OF THE PROJECT TOGETHER, FROM THE WAITING AREA TO THE
CLINIC UNITS TO THE NURSERY PASSING BY THE KITCHENETTE AREA. AS IT ACCOMODATES IN THE MIDDLE THE
REQUIRED WC UNITS NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT.
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o l a w f i r m
o f f i c e b u i l d i n g
b e i r u t - l e b a n o n
2013
Architect:
AB Architects
Plots area 3’289 sqm
BUA 5’686 sqm
Status
POSTPONED
A two faced project, combining
the law firm of a succesful family
with their private residence
composed of 3 apartments in
the same shell.
Located in a purelyl residential
area, the client wants to keep his
company incognito, the decision
was to keep the offices on the
back side of the plot to the main
view, while the residences held
the main road connection.
a central courtyard forming a
library breaks the volume in 2
rocks relating the design to the
original landscape components.
The white concrete cladding and
wooden panels form mark the
connection to the natural elements
that fill the surroundings.
Role:
Junior Architect
3D Model Construction
3D Renderings
Concept design developement.
Execution Drawings.
Tools:
AutoCad
3Ds Max
Vray
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
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A CENTRAL COURTYARD SEPERATES THE 2 ENTITIES OF THE PROJECT WHILE AS WELL UNIFYING THEM WITH
A DOUBLE HEIGHT LIBRARY, SYMBOLIZING THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE IN STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS.
THE TRANSPARENT BASE WHERE THE MAIN ACCESS TO THE FIRM IS LOCATED HOLD A HEAVY STONE MODU-
LAR FACADE TO CONTROL PRIVACY ON THE RESIDENTIAL BLOCK.
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S L O F T
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N
b e i r u t - l e b a n o n
2012
Architect:
AB Architects
Area 130 sqm
Status
COMPLETED
Located in the suburbs of Beirut,
the client imagines his flat as
both a small apartment for a
single man, as well as an easy
convertible party zone.
The layouts consists of an open
space with sliding doors turning
closed spaces into 1 larger space
to accomodate a bigger number
of people by folding big furniture
elements inside the wall.
The tunnel leads into the guest
bedroom and their private WC.
Role:
Junior Architect
3D Model Construction
Concept design developement.
Execution Drawings.
Tools:
AutoCad
3Ds Max
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A REFLECTIVE ELEMENT CONTAINING THE GUEST WC AND MAID’S ROOM BLENDS PER-
FECTLY IN THE SPACE ADDING AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF HAVING A WIDER SPACE AND
ADDED LIGHT.
T H A N K Y O U
COLORED THEMED BATHROOMS REFLECTS THE LOVE OF POP CULTURE THE CLIENT IS
INTERESTED IN, LAQUERED COLOURED WOOD ARE DISTRIBUTED IN MOST ELEMENTS OF
THE FLAT, WITH SOPHISTICATED DETAILS TO BUILD, AND EASY USE.
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