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Director of the Department of Urban Design and Open Spaces in Jeddah Municipality. (full time job). Accomplishments included many projects varies in size and scope of work:
1) Jeddah Water front projects:
- Salman Gulf: "landscape planning, design master plan, design details for four areas" (3.2 square km).
- North Cornich "landscape planning, traffic studies, design master plan, design details, and part of the working drawings stage" (12 km).
- The Linking Creek between Ubhur and Salman Gulf: "Design concept with some visualizations" (11 km).
- The Linking Creek between al-Arbaeen and al-Amanah lagoon in down town: "Design concept with some visualizations and perspectives" (3.1 km).
- Middle Cornich "landscape planning, design master plan, design details, and working drawings" (3.4 km).
- Gateway to the South Cornich "landscape planning and design master plan" (15 km).
- Quranic Narratives Thematic Park "design concept" (4.2 square km)
2) Jeddah East Cornich (wadi al-Asla):
- Wadi al-Asla master plan (112 square km).
- National park "landscape planning and design master plan" (20 square km).
- Safari park "landscape planning and design master plan" (35 square km).
- Farmers village "landscape planning and design master plan" (50 square km).
- Art village "design concept" (7 square km)
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3) City Linear Parks:
- Prince Faisal bin Fahad Green Spine: "landscape planning, traffic studies, design master plan, design details for some areas, and part of the working drawings stage" (6 km).
- The Green Spine on the covered north flood channel. "landscape planning, design master plan, and part of the design details stage" (12 km).
- The Blue Spine on the south flood channel. "landscape planning, design master plan, and part of the design details stage" (22 km).
- The Sport Spine. "design master plan, and working drawings" (5 ha, 1 km part of 25 km).
- International Gardens Green spine. "Design concept and landscape master plan" (15 km)
- King Abdullah Palace linear Park: "design master plan, design details, some visualisations, and perspectives" (5.6 km).
4) City Cultural Parks:
- Garden and Community Centre "Architectural design, landscape master plan, interior design, Architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings" (7200 square m).
- Art centre. "Architectural design, landscape master plan, and interior design. Architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings are in progress" (14200 square m).
- Nature centre. "Architectural design, landscape master plan, and interior design. Architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings are in progress" (14700 square m).
- Community Centre "Architectural design, landscape master plan, interior design, Architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings" (10000 square m).
- Amanah Carnival and Ceremonial land: "Design master plan, some visualisations, and perspectives" (30.000 square meter).
5) City Parks:
- Airport park:. "Design master plan, some visualisations, and perspectives" (65.000 square meter).
- Jeddah Zoo "Design master plan, some visualisations, perspectives, and working drawings" (60.000 square meter).
- Three holy cities Park "Design master plan, some visualisations, and perspectives" (120.000 square meter)..
6) City Thematic Gardens.
Tasks executed for the following projects included: "landscape planning, architectural design, landscape design master plan, visualisations, animations, interior design (for some gardens), architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings" (5000 -10000 square m).
- Thematic gardens master plan (the following design models were distributed on 332 sites in the city of Jeddah.)
- Family park
- Eid prayer park
- Friday Mosque Garden
- Library Garden.
- School Garden.
- Hobbies Garden.
- Sport Garden.
- Youths Garden.
- Children Garden.
- Toddlers Garden.
- Wedding Garden.
- Umda (district mayor) Garden.
- Municipal courts
- Mosque garden.
7) City Urban Plazas:
Tasks executed for the following projects included: "site selection studies, architectural design, landscape design master plan, architectural working drawings, and landscape working drawings"
- Martyrs (al-shuhada) Plaza (8000 square meter).
- Alwatan Plaza (12000 square meter).
- Alsaif square (4800 square meter).
- Air base square (10000 square meter).
- Albalad Plaza (30000 square meter).
- The University square (8000 square meter)
- Alfarisi Jewellery box on albaiah square (3600 square meter).
8) Pedestrian Thematic Spines:
Tasks executed for the following projects included: "site selection studies, landscape design master plan, visualizations and perspectives, and working drawings"
- Sport pedestrian spine.
- Mawhoob pedestrian spine.
- Flowers pedestrian spine.
- The Book pedestrian spine.
- The Poetry pedestrian spine.
- Wisdom (al-Hikma) pedestrian spine.
9) Strategic Plan for Art works in the city of Jeddah:
Tasks included:
- Art works survey and analysis.
- Evaluation of art works (quality of art, location, structure, finishing, space, and surroundings).
- Site selection design criteria.
- Art theme for the city of Jeddah.
- Locations map of Art works for the city of Jeddah.
10) Redevelopment of Major roads and streetscape:
- al-Tahlia street (between Medina Rd. and Prince Sultan st.). "Landscape master plan and design details for some sites" the project was done in collaboration with the Department of Mega Project (Chief designer: Eng. Eihab al-Aamri). (4.8km).
- Filistin street (between Medina and Cornich Rd.). "Landscape master plan and design details for some sites" the project was done in collaboration with the Department of Mega Projects (Chief designer: Eng. Eihab al-Aamri). (3.2km).
- The University Street (between Abdullah al-Sulaiman st. and Makkah Rd.) "Landscape master plan and working drawings (in progress)" (3.6km).
- Abdalrahman al-Sidairi Street (between Qurais and Sari st.). "Landscape master plan and working drawings" (2.8km).
- Filistin street (between Medina and King Fahad Rd). "Landscape master plan and working drawings" (1.6km).
- Partial pedestrianization of major roads within part of al-Safa residential district: (landscape planning, landscape design, and urban design guidelines).
- Five spines: al-Malik road, prince Sultan street, Makkah road, al-Nuzhah road, and Hamad al-Jasir street. "Design criteria report, landscape master plan and design details for some sites" the project was done in collaboration with the Department of Mega Projects (Chief designer: Eng. Eihab al-Aamri).
- RFP (request for fee proposal) for a project titled: "Landscape Design Details and Construction Drawings for the five spines."
11) City several parks and gardens (15 gardens)
ranging in area between 5000-10000 square meter. (developing design concept with some visualizations and perspectives).
12) Fountains:
Tasks executed for the following projects included: "site selection studies, fountain design integrated with the landscape design master plan, visualizations and perspectives, animations, and working drawings"
- Prince Abdulmajid Square.
- Makkah Gateway fountain with mega screen.
- Medina Gateway fountain with mega screen.
- Interactive fountain in the Garden and community centre.
- A dancing fountain on the intersection of Medina and Filistin road.
- A dancing fountain on Al-Yamamah linear park.
- Pyramids fountain.
13) Various Studies:
- Planting structure for the city of Jeddah.
- Open space system for the city of Jeddah.
- Flowering corners at city intersections.
- New landscape themes for streets' intersections in the city of Jeddah.
- Pedestrian Bridges. "the study included site allocation for 25 sites, design criteria, site investigations, case studies, and. Design concept for 5 models."
- Redevelopment of al-Salamah District. "analytical and evaluations studies and redesign of existing parks and gardens"
- The Directory for International Competition for Mosque Design in the city of Jeddah.
- Request of Fee Proposal for Landscape and urban design project for the Jeddah Municipality.
- Kiosks design and planning criteria.
- Design criteria for telecommunication towers in gardens.
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Sep 2004 - Sep 2005
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Vice Dean for the College of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Dec 2004
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Chief designer for a project titled "Ain Zubaida" submitted to Water Research Centre in king Abdulaziz University. Co-chief designer: Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat. Tasks included:
- literature review
- site analysis
- landscape master plan
- design details for all components of the project.
- Power Point presentation
- Design report.
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Apr 2007
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Chief designer for a project titled "Ain Hunain" submitted to Water Research Centre in king Abdulaziz University. Co-chief designer: Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat. Tasks included:
- literature review
- site analysis
- landscape master plan
- design details for all components of the project.
- Power Point presentation
- Design report.
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Dec 2002 – Jul 2005
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Part Time Consultant for the Deputy Mayor of Service in Jeddah Municipality (Department of Garden and City Embellishment). Accomplishments included:
1) Establishing digital archive for 385 city public parks, gardens, green areas, and urban open spaces in the city of Jeddah. This archiving project was based on a field survey executed by a group of college students under my supervision.
2) Landscape management plan for the Department of Garden and City Embellishment.
3) Restructuring of the municipal plants nurseries
4) Landscape design for several projects:
i) King Abdulaziz square
ii) The Wall garden on al-Tahliah street.
iii) The intersection of Palestine and al-Haramain Rd (three holy cities).
iv) Desert Park on Prince Majid Rd.
v) Jeddah National Park
vi) Landscape design for 28 city gardens and parks
5) The competition of “leave no trace” supported by Nabco and Bakhashwain.
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Jun 2001
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Chief Designer at al-Tatwir al-Umrani Consultant Office on a project titled "Preparation of Landscape master plan for the Middle Cornich." Co- Chief Designer: Dr. Ali Baubaid. Tasks included:
- site investigation and analysis
- schematic design
- Master plan and some visualizations.
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May 2002 – Sep 2005
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Director of the Academic and Educational Affairs in the College of Environmental Design, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Mar 2003
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Al-Souq al-Qadim in Medina. Responsibilities included evaluation of landscape design scheme and working drawings done by Zuhair Fayez Consultant office. This job was done in collaboration with Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat..
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Feb 2002
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Redevelopment of Araft neim (Azadiracta indica) forest in Makkah (this project was a accomplished in collaboration with Dr. Ali Baubaid), submitted to Faqih Research centre in Makkah. Studies included:
- Site investigations
- Literature review
- Forest evaluation.
- Design and management guidelines, and recommendations to improve trees' growth in the forest.
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Nov 2001
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Assistant Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design, King Abd-al-Aziz University. Courses taught:
- Landscape Management LA-411.
- Survey in the Landscape LA-250.
- Landscape Design Studio LA-291.
- Landscape Design Studio LA-293.
- Landscape Planting Technology LA-341.
- Special Studies (Environmental Psychology) LA-502.
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Sep 1992-Sep 1993
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Teaching assistant in the Department of Landscape Architecture, King Abd-al-Azizi University, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. Courses taught include:
- Landscape Planning Studio LA-400.
- Visual Communication SED-100.
- Visual Communication SED-101.
Participated in the preparation of the exhibition that accompanied ‘Private House Symposium’ in the School of Environmental Design 1993.
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May 1993- Aug 1993
Part time job
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Head of a jury (of five architects) appointed by the Municipality of Medina to review and evaluate a set of landscape working drawings prepared by Dr. Ahmed Fareed Mustafa Consultant Office for "Medina Central Park project."
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Sep 1998-May 2000
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Principal of the Saudi Schools in the city of Sheffield, United kingdom.
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May 1990-Aug 1992
Part time job
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Interior design in Team Architects Office. Accomplishments included interior and furniture design for some villas, indoor gardens, and shops,
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Jan 1991-Aug 1992
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Director of the Department of Garden Designs and Municipal Facilities Medina Municipality, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities included landscape and architectural design and site supervision. Projects varied in size and type which included:
- Medina Open Theatre: landscape and architectural design master plan, landscape and architectural working drawings, and site supervision.
- Public parks and gardens: preparation of landscape design master plan and landscape working drawings.
- two small gardens, and numerous car parks and sculptures.
- Medina village centre: "site planning, architectural design, and working drawings."
- Temporary buildings for the Municipality of Medina (4 buildings) on al-Anbariah street: "architectural and landscape design."
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Dec 1990-Dec 1991
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Liaison officer for Medina Municipality, Saudi Arabia in Dar al-Handasah Shaier and Partners Consultant Office. The office worked on a project titled ‘The Comprehensive Re-Development of Medina’s Master Plan’ which included seven tasks. Responsibilities included:
- The seventh task titled "Planning and Design of Medina Central Park," (4.3 square km), Tasks executed were landscape site analysis, landscape three design alternatives, landscape master plan, some visualizations and perspectives. Some tasks were done in the consultant’s office in Cairo-Egypt,
- Participated with colleagues from the Medina Municipality in reviewing and commenting on reports prepared by the consultant which were the second and the third tasks of the same project titled "Socio-Economic Survey and Analysis of Medina" and "Planning Criteria and Building Regulations for Medina area."
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Oct 1989-Mar 1990.
Part time
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Landscape architect in Idea Centre Consultant Office, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. Design projects included:
- Planning and Design Strategies for Landscape Planting for Makkah-Jeddah Expressway. (Chief designer: Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat).
- Landscape Design of Open Spaces around King Fahad Gate on Makkah-Jeddah Expressway. (Chief designer: Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat).
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Aug-Nov 1989
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Landscape architect in Saudi Consult Consultant Office, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on a project titled ‘Redevelopment of King Abdalaziz University Campus in Jeddah-Saudi Arabia, (Chief designer: Eng. Salah Abdalsabour). Tasks included:
- Landscape master plan for the campus.
- Landscape design details of major open spaces, side walks, and space furniture.
- Landscape working drawings.
- Grading plans for car parks and major roads.
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Jun-Aug 1988
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1st Summer training in Dr. Othman and Partners Consultant Office in Cairo Egypt. Worked under the supervision of a senior landscape architect Dr. Abdalmuhsin Farahat and Dr. Murad Abdalqadir in a project titled ‘Landscape Design of Open Spaces of the Campus of the Institute of Geophysics in Hilwan-Egypt. Tasks included:
- Landscape design of open spaces.
- Planting design.
- Design details for some areas and some space furniture.
- General grading plan of the whole campus.
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Jun-Aug 1986
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2nd Summer training at Aricon Consultant Office in Cairo-Egypt. Worked under the supervision of Dr. Baha Bakri with a group of senior architects in two architectural projects: King Faisal Bank in Damanhour-Egypt, and residential apartment building in al-Haraniah, al-Gizah-Egypt. Tasks included schematic design, hand drafting for some architectural details, and preparation of bills of quantities with other architects.
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