Karim Mahmoud CV:Portfolio (PDF)

KARIM MAHMOUD
RÉSUMÉ

EDUCATION
University at Buffalo school of Architecture and Planning

On track to graduate cum laude with a Bachelor in Science of Architecture summer of 2016

The New English School of Kuwait

Graduated with highest distinction earning a diploma in Science & Technology summer of 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
ArabTec

P: 965 2461 4440/1
Architectural Intern summer of 2013 (drafting and rendering the upcoming University city of Kuwait)

KEO

P: 965 2461 6000
Architectural Intern summer of 2014 (drafting and 3D modeling the New Doha Zoo in Qatar)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity

1 month residency summer of 2014 (structure fabrication and erection)

Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper

Outer harbor clean-up spring of 2013 (clean-up volunteer)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY
American Institute of Architecture Students, UB (AIAS)

2016 Competition board director of the American Institute of Architecture Students

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

Bronze, Silver and Gold awards earned (over the course of 3 years) by Spring of 2012 (expedition leader)
Bronze award expedition supervision: Fall of 2012 (expedition supervisor)

SKILLS
Language

Fluent in both English and Arabic

Craft

Proficiency in hand-drafting, material fabrication and physical modeling.

Software

Proficiency with AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Rhinoceos 3d and Vray
Experience with Sketchup and Flamingo

P: (716) 424-7173
E: Karimmah@buffalo.edu

PULL
The Culinary Institude
Fanzolo di Vedelago Treviso, Italy

DESIGN
The Culinary Institute of Fanzolo di Vedelago Treviso,
Italy, despite it’s bold and somewhat contrasting design, is
completely concealed by the Villa Emo from the entrance,
making it a somewhat subtle addition to the site.
Given it’s nature, the culintary institude preserves Palladio’s desired perfect horizon view that extends out and
past the farming arms of the Villa.
Approaching the Culinary Institute from the parking lot
(located on the far rear edge of the estate), the institude
contructed with a glass core, frames the villa and accentuates it’s beauty.
The mammoth building lies on the Villa’s main axis of
symmetry, mimicing Villa’s farm arms and accentuating the
Villa’s symmetrical nature.
Aimed at the villa, the building is designed to posses a
shear that imposes a directional pull on the eye, pulling
visitors towards the Villa.

PRINCIPAL ANALYSIS

Outline of both the plan and elevation complies to a
vertical line of symmetry

Outline of both the plan and elevation complies to a
Interior of the main house also complies to a
vertical line
of symmetry
vertical
axis of symmetry

Outline of both plan and elevation complies to a strict vertical line of symmetry.
Outline of both the plan and elevation complies to a
vertical line of symmetry

The tri-partite configuration seems to be based on 3 rectangles. The area where they
overlap contains the staircases; the main axis for vertical circulation through the floors

Display of Palladio’s utilization of golden ratio proportions within the plan of piano Nobil

The tri-partite configuration seems to be based on 3 rectangles. The area where they
overlap contains the staircases; the main axis for vertical circulation through the floors

Display of Palladio’s utilization of golden ratio proportions within the plan of Piano Nobil

The tri-partite configuration seems to be based on 3 rectangles. The area where they
overlap contains the staircases; the main axis for vertical circulation through the floors

The central plan is based on a circle that surrounds two perfect squares.The process was
dublicated resulting in a configuartion that demonstrates an exponential growth of scale
derrived from local moments of symmetry.
Construction technique of the Piano Nobil plan

Main axes of circulation

Main axes of circulation

Main axes of circulation

Hierarchy displayed in difference in peak heights

Hierarchy displayed in the different sized windows

Hierarchy displayed in the different sized windows

Hierarchy displayed in the different sized windows

MODEL EXPLORATION

Explores a strict solid vs void interpretation of the field

Explores the notion of spaces between surfaces creating field

Explores a blurred interpretation of the spacial features of the field

TRANSFORMATION IDEOGRAMS
Once the field configuration had been spacially defined,
and the program introduced, the model was redesigned to
accomodate the institute. The process was documented
through numerous Ideogram sketches.