Roba Abdelhak
With a dynamic foundation in computational design, sustainable architecture and interdisciplinary solutions, I am passionate about designing and integrating computational strategies into efficient design workflows.
/ EDUCATION
Architectural Design MArch
l University College London l Bartlett School of Architecture
London, United Kingdom 2024-2025
BSc Environmental Architecture and Urbanism
Graduate with Distinction
l Ain Shams University Cairo, Egypt
2017-2022
/ EXPERIENCE
Aug 2022-Aug 2024
Architectural Assistant l ECB Engineering Consulting Bureau l Cairo l Egypt a multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy firm providing integrated design and project management services for mega project across Egypt and the Middle East.
• Development of conceptual and schematic design proposals, integrating client briefs, regulatory constraints, and site context.
• Produced comprehensive working drawings, construction documentation, and technical specifications in accordance with local building codes and planning regulations.
• Supported material selection, sustainable design strategies, and detail resolution for envelope and interior systems.
Aug 2021-Sep 2021
Architectural Intern l DME Dar Al Mimar Engineering l Cairo l Egypt
Aug 2019-Sep 2019
Architectural Intern l HSI Hany Saad Innovations l Cairo l Egypt
July 2018-Aug 2018
Intern Site Engineer l ECB Engineering Consulting Bureau l Cairo l Egypt
+447777937676
robaabdelghany@gmail.com
/ CERTIFICATES & ACHIEVEMENTS
June 2025
London Design Biennale l Living Assembly with Northumbria University
May 2025
Towards Integrative Design Symposium 2025 l University of Innsbruck.
March 2025
Winner l Urban Planning Hackathon 2025 l Bartlett Faculty of Built Env.
Aug 2020
Earth Building Workshop 2020 l HandOver Environmental Solutions.
March 2021
Advanced 3DsMax Visualization 2021 l M6 Academy.
June 2024
VDC Virtual Design & Construction BIM 2024 l American University In Cairo
/ SKILLS
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Rhinoceros 3D
Grasshopper
Houdini Fx
3DsMax
Sketchup
/ INTERESTS
Unreal Engine
Twinmotion
Lumion
Vray for 3DsMax
Adobe suite
QGIS
Autodesk CFD
Ecotect
DesignBuilder
Photography l Calligraphy l Sketching l Running l Basketball
BLUR Bridging Physical &Digital l Computation 2025
IMPULSE Cardiology Hospital l Healthcare 2022
01 07 04 02
05 03 08 06
MEDICAL CITY City Planning l Healthcare 2022
HORIZON Commercial Complex l Professional 2023
FJORD Opera House l Recreational 2021
APRICITY Rehabilitation Center l Healthcare 2022 Miscellaneous Photography & Sketches 2020-2025
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Stage 4 Design l Professional 2023
Title
Bio-material Layers Under Resolution
Academic l MArch Thesis Project Design, Modeling & Robotic Fabrication 2025
Bridging physical and digital
Software l Rhinoceros- Grasshopper- HoudiniFx-Unreal Engine
Pushing the boundaries of architecture at the intersection of computational design, and biological integration. Fabricating with emergent materials and encoding material parameters into digital procedures.
Computational Design
Procedural workflow and aggregation procedures aggregate angular structures to generate hybrid material layered components that reflect functional capacity in correspondence to material allocation.
Materiality - Guiding Parameters
3D Printed BC
3D
Material research and fabrication tests inform a design framework that is reconfigurable, adaptable, and regenerative, placing the material lifecycle at the core of the design process.
Sunlight Exposure
In this project, novel bio-material explorations manufactured in the lab developed a material-based research and feedback design workflow. The potential of Bacterial Cellulose as a dynamic architectural material that diverges from resource-intensive architectures to rich, biological complex designs is explored and designed for in a fabrication platform.
Material responsiveness and compressive capacities.
Thermal Imagery as a monitoring strategy for material performance.
Symbiotic Robotic Printing
Robotic printing of a bio-composite exploring material agency and encoding material parameters into grashshopper scripts. Programmed tool paths challenge traditional manufacture techniques where iterations and additive extrusions produce highly responsive skins. The parametric control of material deposition not only customizes the micro climatic performance of the extrusions but also creates a materially expressive surface that visually registers environmental dynamics.
Illustration of material structure and resolution variance
LDB 2025 LIVING ASSEMBLY
Fabrication
The base timber structure was based on a tree grid of 450 and 225sqmm squares for parametric exponential growth of the model. This was done to permit the continuous addition of elements to the prototype in the future to gain dimension and directionality.
IMPULSE Healing through nature
Software l Revit - 3DsMax - Lumion
Title Type Role Year
Impulse Cardiology Hospital
Academic 5th Year Thesis Project l Healthcare
Individual 2022
The project is driven by an extensive research study and epidemiology as a response to the trajectory of deaths. By integrating data and real-time observations, these efforts would aim not only to reduce the immediate impact of the disease but also to establish systems for controlling future outbreaks, thus improving overall public health preparedness and resilience.
Concept and Form Generation
Within Egypt, cardiovascular disease is by far the leading cause of death out of all non-communicable diseases. Ischemic diseases are still responsible for approximately 2,000 deaths per year and of the 18,000 babies born with congenital heart disease each year, 5,000 die due to the lack of proper facilities. The availability of medical treatment is not sufficient to meet regional demand, this need was responded to by designing a state-of-the art cardiology and preventive care institution.
Building Plot
Maximum the available building area within the plot
Program Requirements
Organize hospital spaces into distinct public and private zones to accommodate varying functions and user flows.
Building Orientation
Angled building edges orienting wind and enabling extended views while opening up green plazas
Connecting Buildings
Connecting through a central green space to facilitate circulation and integrate nature within
Programmatic and Aesthetic Form
Achieve efficient circulation while seamlessly integrating natural elements into the design for both functionality and aesthetics.
Functional Stacking
Arrange related functions vertically, with inpatient wards positioned above for optimal ventilation and views
Hospital Capacity
The healthcare facility operating with a Bed Ratio of 1.9 beds/population provides 300 BEDS 15% beds dedicated for pediatric patients & 45% ICU beds.
Hospital Core Zoning
Environmental Design l extensive research of LEED certification requirements and implementing sustainable solutions in building design and infrastructure spanning active and passive design strategies.
Building Envelope l Careful consideration into material role in shaping the interaction between the building exterior and the environment and the impact it has on inhabitants and energy performance.
APRICITY
Designing for children
Software l Revit - SketchUp- Lumion
Title
Type
Role
Year
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
Academic 5th Year l Healthcare
Individual
2022
Color, scale, and playfulness come together in this pediatric rehabilitation center, thoughtfully designed from a child’s perspective. The architecture fosters connection with nature while offering intimate spaces for privacy, play, and safety through a welcoming, nurturing environment.
Functional Zoning
FJORD
Merging Nautical Languages
Software l Revit - SketchUp- Lumion
Title
Type
Role
Year
Opera House
Academic 3rd Year l Recreational
Individual 2021
Inspired by both nautical forms and classical theatre, the structure blends water edges with sharp lines, evoking movement and sound in its very shape. The design is a statement of culture integrity, diverse music performances and architectural significance in the role of city architecture.
Concept and Form Generation
Geometry
Rejuvenation of the city in which the project concept stems from projecting and emphasizing its core identity and historical attributes which inspired the design of the opera house. The interlocking sharp edges symbolize the history and authenticity from which the city’s art radiate.
1. Initial Building Mass
3. Cutting Lines 2. Form Optimization 4. Final
MEDICAL CITY
Building Healthier Futures
Software l Revit - 3DsMax - Lumion
Title
Type
Role
Year
Medical City
Academic 5th Year l Healthcare Coordination, Design & Visualization
2022
In this project, the medical city housing top healthcare institutions in the developed area embodies the meaning of green healthy cities, designed on the infrastructure of creating healthier habitats for people and integrating functions seamlessly.
Concept and Form Generation
With a concept of community-wide health and wellness, the master plan integrates health-consciousness and lifestyle into all aspects of development. It focuses on creating a distinct “place” rather than a random collection of businesses and neighborhoods by providing a mixed -use collaboration of medical, commercial, and residential uses; an emphasis walkability; accessibility; social interaction and environmental health.
If the purpose of urban planning is not for human health, then what is it for?
Orientation
Wind direction redirecting flow and improving air quality
Accessibility
Way-finding as a decision making factor, ensuring safety of bicycle users and minimizing need for cars.
Facilities
D istributing healthcare facilities across the urban fabric acting as integrated support rather than enclosed facilities
Urban Nodes
Considering user experience within the master planning scale to encourage movement and walkability
Green Heart
Central green plaza attracts urban flow and fosters community while improving air quality and environmental integration
Mixed Functions
Animate zones by providing supporting functions and fostering an inclusive community
The layout reestablishes the relationship between people and their environments because it recognizes that people do not live as isolated islands,but rather are intimately connected to their surroundings and influenced profoundly by a range of factors.”
Green Node Analysis establishing direct links and create community spaces
Accessibility Analysis
Primary and secondary routes, bike tracks, and pedestrian pathways
HORIZON
Redefining outdoor experience
Software l Revit - 3DsMax - Lumion
2023 Title Type Role Year
Commercial District
Professional l Mixed Use
Concept & Schematic Design
An innovative outdoor commercial complex designed to redefine user experience through a seamless integration of architecture, nature, and human-centric design. The project is more than a retail destination, it’s a living, breathing urban space that promotes well-being, connectivity, and sustainability.
Concept and Form Generation
Site Location
Project is located on a main street and surrounded by neighbors on remaining edges
Lines of Vision
Clear visual links between entrances, focal points, and activity areas make navigation intuitive
Building Footprint
Maximize efficient land-use. Primary and secondary pathways are established to create clear circulation routes
Activity Nodes
Central gathering areas are strategically placed to energize the space and encourage movement between zones.
Environmental Analysis
Prevailing wind directions guide the orientation and design of buildings achieving comfort and sustainability
Program Requirements
The design of mixed-use buildings integrates functionality and aesthetics to cater to diverse needs.
The commercial complex is designed to provide a memorable spatial experiences to its users. This human-centric approach informs design decisions that considers end-users as well as investors
Vista l Entrance
Urban Corridor l Transitional Places
Community l Shared Terraces
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Software l Revit
Title
Type
Role Year
Mixed Use Project
Professional l Mixed Use
Stage 4 Technical Design
2023
The project was a collaboration between interdisciplinary departments to design a business complex feom concept to construction, encompassing BIM modelling, technical problem-solving and regulatory compliance.
l Project Brief
The project spans two lands with cumulative area of 48,200 m2 where buildings types are modular across the project housing administrative office. The layout shows the land plots connected by a pedestrian pathway and an underground parking facility to satisfy requirements.
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