•Selected to be the undergraduate shadower for various disciplines including architecture technical & design team, urban planning, sustainability, interior design, and project management.
•Participated in building tours of SOM projects in Dubai and joined both internal and international meetings, gaining practical insights into the firm’s operations.
Mirage Leisure
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Development | INTERNSHIP | Dubai, UAE
•Contributed to major projects (e.g., Ramhan Island Residences, Socotra Hotel) by developing models, diagrams, and presentations using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Blender, and Enscape.
•Conducted site visits, collaborated with interior design teams, and managed material scheduling for project coordination.
Graphite International | INTERNSHIP | Dubai, UAE JUL 2023 - AUG 2023
•Collaborated on designing Masterplanning, Education, Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality projects, with a focus on school projects.
•Created elevations, sections, and technical details using AutoCAD, while actively participating in client meetings and design discussions.
•Collaborated with architects and designers on residential projects, assisting in concept development and creating 3D models and presentations using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
•Gained experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication through active participation in meetings and design discussions.
HANA FAYED
ARCHIECTURE MAJOR
BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION MINOR
CERTIFCATES & AWARDS
Silver Chancellor’s & Dean’s Lists 2020-2025
I have earned being on the chancellor’s list at AUS due to my good standing and academic achievement after being on the dean’s list twice.
EXTRACURRICULAR
Gensler
Inter-University DE&I Competition
Etihad Water & Electricity Design Competition 2024
Participated and won in a national wide competition, designing a legacy lounge for the elderly at Etihad Water & Electricity.
Tau Sigma Delta Society MEMBER | MAY 2023
Selected to be a member in Tau Sigma Delta, a prestigious architectural society known for honoring academic excellence, hard work, ambition, and leadership. It recognizes outstanding academic performance.
USA President’s Education Award Program 2018
I received the Presidential Award from USA President Donald Trump for my “Outstanding Academic Achievement” in 2017 and 2018.
APRIL 2025
•Collaborated in a multidisciplinary team to design an inclusive, sustainable pavilion that embodied inclusivity, cultural diversity, and environmental responsibility.
•Worked closely with Gensler mentors through workshops and feedback sessions to develop a concept rooted in local context, recycled materials, and accessible design strategies.
Exhibition of Hamam Restoration Project at SALT Galata| Istanbul, Turkey
•My studio project focused on the renovation and restoration of a historic hamam in Turkey, was selected for exhibition at SALT Galata.
JUN 2024
•The recognition by SALT Galata highlights the project’s excellence and my commitment to architectural conservation and creative design solutions.
Women’s Fotball & Basketball Team | University Team
2021-2024
•Member of the A-team at the American University of Sharjah, we participate in tournaments and matches against other universities locally & abroad.
•Collaborate closely with teammates to strategize, train, and perform under pressure, fostering strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Alpha Lambda Delta Society | Chapter Historian
•A founding member of Alpha Lambda Delta, a prestigious national honor society recognizing exceptional academic achievements among first-year college students.
AUG 2020
•I served as chapter historian, responsible for documenting and maintaining historical records and activities of our local chapter at AUS.
Single Artist Museum
Dubai,, UAE
02 Research Retreat
Istanbul, Turkey
Rethinking Exburbs
Sharjah, UAE 04 Legacy Lounge
Fujairah, UAE 05 Blessed Palm Pavilion
Dubai, UAE 03
Single Artist Museum, Dubai
Architectural Design Studio V
Instructor: Prof. Marcus Farr
Collaboration With: Nour Eltabakh
American University of Sharjah
2024
This project involves designing a dedicated museum to house the extensive collection of Hassan Sharif, a seminal figure in contemporary and conceptual art in the Gulf region. Sharif, often hailed as the father of conceptual art in the Gulf, was an Emirati artist and writer whose work significantly influenced a new generation of artists in the United Arab Emirates. His creations, characterized by weavings, drawings, and innovative material experimentation, are represented in prestigious public collections, including the Guggenheim in New York and Abu Dhabi, the Centre Pompidou, Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, and the Sharjah Art Foundation.
Following his passing in 2016, Sharif’s body of work was bequeathed to a foundation bearing his name, with the UAE actively collecting his pieces. The proposed museum, to be located near Art Jameel, aims to create a space for archiving, permanent exhibitions, artwork preservation, and research into the arts and humanities of the UAE.
In developing this project,the focus was on creating a harmonious blend of functional exhibition spaces and contemplative environments. The design includes meticulous planning for natural light management to protect the artwork while enhancing its visual impact. This project underscores the ability to design culturally significant spaces that honor and elevate the legacy of prominent artists like Hassan Sharif.
The vision for the research retreat next to the Cibali Ayakapi Hamam in Istanbul, Turkey, is to seamlessly merge the rich cultural heritage of the past with the cutting-edge opportunities and possibilities of the future. This space aims to transcend time, becoming a harmonious intersection of tradition and innovation. The center will serve as a retreat for collaborative research and intellectual exchange, fostering a community of forward-thinking individuals dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities of the 2030 Forum.
Through the adaptive reuse of the hamam, the goal is to preserve and celebrate its historical significance, integrating its architectural beauty into a modern and sustainable environment. The retreat will be a hub for interdisciplinary exploration, where scholars and visionaries from diverse fields converge to shape a future marked by progress, inclusivity, and cultural reverence. This architectural endeavor is not merely a structure; it’s a testament to the relationship of heritage and advancement, embodying the spirit of the 2030 Forum’s commitment to a global vision for a better tomorrow.
Longitudinal Section: The Research Retreat
Street Elevation
Structural Axonometric
Exterior Night Render
Courtyard
Rehabilitation of the Hamam into a Museum
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Rethinking Sharjah’s Exburbs
Architectural Design Studio VII
Instructor: Prof. Jason Carlow
Collaboration With: Nour Eltabakh
American University of Sharjah 2024
Our project envisions a city where green spaces, agricultural zones, and parks are not afterthoughts but integral to the community’s daily life. The natural landscape is woven into the development, creating a balance between the built environment and surrounding ecology. Moving away from the conventional block typology allows for more flexible, open spaces that encourage social interaction, shared resources, and a deeper connection to nature. Our aim is to develop a more sensitive architecture with a porous edge that minimizes ecosystem fragmentation and habitat disruption. Taking into consideration Sharjah’s soil and wildlife, our design embraces the landscape’s unique qualities, using nature to inform the architecture and create a development deeply rooted in its context. This vision of urban living is sustainable, community focused, and in harmony with Sharjah’s agricultural and ecological heritage. The active facade strategy further enhances this integration by allowing for wind mitigation, reduced air pollution, and animal habitation. Unlike the typical rigid and isolated Sharjah block, our design creates fluid and interconnected spaces that foster community and integrate nature. Building vertically rather than sprawling horizontally preserves more land for green spaces and communal areas, reducing the environmental footprint while enhancing the quality of life. This approach also allows for multiple unit types such as duplexes on upper floors and studios or single bedroom apartments for individual users. Ultimately, our vision for Sharjah’s exurban development is to create high density cities that encourage communal living, stronger human nature connections, and pedestrian friendly environments that minimize land consumption.
LANDSCAPE & ROOFTOP
FLATTENING THE ROOF
Foster Community and Integrate Nature & Wildlife
Residential Typologies
Legacy Lounge, Fujairah
Independent Design Competition
Collaboration With: Nour Eltabakh
Etihad Water & Electricity
2024
The EtWE Legacy Lounge encompasses a design concept that seamlessly weaves together tradition and innovation that honors both cultural heritage and the elderly members of our community. At the heart of this concept is the incorporation of Mashrabiya, a traditional architectural element, which not only pays homage to the intricate lattice work found in traditional Emirati design but also serves as a symbolic veil, offering privacy and comfort to the elderly. The design emphasizes cultural authenticity by seamlessly integrating elements of traditional Emirati architecture, materials, and aesthetics into a modern setting.
The lounge spaces prioritize comfort and accessibility, featuring thoughtfully designed seating, shaded areas, and wheelchairfriendly pathways to ensure that elderly individuals feel at ease. The landscaping of the area showcases the beauty of traditional UAE plants, fostering a soothing and natural environment that enhances the overall well-being of its occupants. Beyond aesthetics, the design is deeply functional, adaptable, and replicable, offering a blueprint that can be implemented across varying sizes and shapes of spaces. We aim to create a welcoming space that not only provide relaxation for the elderly but also a space for them to socialize and interact with other members of the community.
Main Entrance of the Legacy Lounge
Cafe Dining Area for Dining
Outdoor Seating Area
Interior Design of the Lounge Seating Area for Socializing
Wheel-chair & Elderly friendly Socializing Area
Longitudinal Section: The Legacy Lounge
Mashrabeya at Entrance for Legacy Lounge
Interior of the Legacy Lounge
Outdoor Seating Area at the Legacy Lounge
Cafe Dining Area at the Legacy Lounge
The
Blessed Palm, Dubai
Independent Design Competition
Collaboration With: Aljohara & Belgica
Gensler DE & I Competition
2025
Our concept is rooted in the palm tree—a symbol of heritage, sustainability, and life in the oasis. Inspired by oases, we studied the palm tree’s life cycle and explored how each part can be extracted and transformed into spatial experiences. Through three intimate pavilions, visitors journey from the fruit to the leaf to the trunk—each representing a stage of the tree, and a shift from light to solid, personal to shared.
The first pavilion, (Nawah), inspired by date seeds, utilizes date forms to create playful patterns of light, fostering interactive community experiences. Visitors can engage with installations that mimic the organic shapes and forms of date seeds, reflecting both heritage and renewal. The second pavilion, (Sa’afah), focuses on woven palm leaves and mats, offering an inviting, tactile experience. This pavilion celebrates traditional craftsmanship, encouraging visitors to connect through touch and intimate engagement with the material. The third pavilion, (Jidh’), embodies the strength and durability of palm wood and fibers, presented in a grounded, solid form. It emphasizes stability and permanence, providing a reflective space that evokes deeper connections with the heritage of regional oases in the UAE and KSA. Between these pavilions, sustainable furniture serves as social hubs, creating gathering points where visitors can rest, reflect, and engage with one another. These elements foster sensory relationships between the material and visitors, promoting dialogue about sustainable futures. This project honors the palm tree in every form—deeply rooted in tradition yet always forward-looking, intertwining heritage with innovative technological narratives.
Hajar Chair by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council and Architecture + Other Things
Sustainability Integration
Misnad
by
Aljoud Lootah Design Studio
Palm Leaveswoven leaves as a sheet wall for the pavilion
Palm Fiber - used as short curtains and mats, derived from palm leaf stems, and some parts of trunk
Date Seedsmade into panels which are interactive and rotatable
Trunk Wood [Palm Wood] - used as columns for the pavilion
THE PALM
AlHasa Oasis, KSA
Liwa Oasis, UAE
Al Dhaid Oasis, UAE
AlQatif Oasis, KSA
Closeup Renders of the Pavilions
by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council and Architecture +
THE PALM THE PALM
Sustainability Integration
Palm Fiber - used as short curtains and mats, derived from palm leaf stems, and somemade into panels
THE PALM
Date Seeds made into panels
by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council and Architecture + Other Things
