Rasha Al-Tekreeti, Resume & Portfolio

ABOUT ME

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Creativity is allowing

yourself to make mistakes,

Design is knowing

which ones to keep

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Scott Adams

ABoUt ME

A young Interior Designer who is very

passionate about exploring the

world around her from the eye of

creativity. A cum laude graduate of the

American University in Dubai with a

B.F.A in Interior Design.

Her method is to develop creative

ideas, yet reflect the clients taste, needs,

and requirements. Rasha believes in

combining style, elegance, and

affordability to create imaginative

interiors. Fueled by a passion to search

for new design trends and techniques

to always keep herself up-to-date.

Rasha is always eager to start new

challenges to learn more and more

about Design, and build a successful

career.

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This work is very dear to me,

because it reminds of where I

started from and where I have

reached today. It may seem to

be insignificant now, however, it

taught me the basics of design,

and everything that I learned later

on was building on this foundation.

It taught me how to decide on

a theme and to incorporate it

throughout my design, and I

believe this is one of the most

important design skills to have.

This can be seen in the tiny paper

living room (Bends) and the art

gallery using very basic tools:

papers, cutter, ruler, & glue.

BeGiNNiNGs

MMAC Design Associates Dubai, UAEInterior Designer

Notable projects I was involved with, included the following:Hameni Hotel – JVC, Dubai, UAEIbis Styles Hotel – Sharjah, UAEIbis Styles Hotel – Manama, Bahrain Hyatt Hotel – Kathmandu, NepalSalwa Beach and Resort – Aqaba, JordanNovotel Hotel – Kuwait

The scope of work differs from a project to another, starting from the conceptual design stage, visiting the site and understanding the client’s requirements/design brief, developing design concept, space planning...etc, to the design development stage, including assisting with production of drawing packages and specification binders, obtaining samples for projects, producing presentation documents, coordinating with the design team internally and with the project consultants, architects, contractors externally

Nov. 2015 - Recent

2012 - 2015

Jan. 2015 - Recent

May - June 2015

Freelance Projects Dubai, UAEInterior Designer

Visiting the site and understanding the client’s requirements Project concept, space planning 2D layout and detail design 3D presentation material Materials and finishes selectionRevising the design according to the client’s feedback

Bond Interiors LLC Sharjah, UAEJunior Interior Designer – Intern

Project concept, space planning 2D layout and detail design 3D presentation material Materials and finishes selection

The American University in Dubai (AUD) Dubai, UAECIDA Accredited UniversityBachelor of Fin e Arts in Interior DesignCumulative GPA is 3.68 (Graduated as Cum Laude)Been on the Dean’s honors list for 6 semesters

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture 2015

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

FileMaker

Microsoft Office

3Ds Max

SketchUp

E D U C AT I O N

E X P E R I E N C E

Task oriented, driven, motivatedProblem solving skills, ability to work under pressureDedicated to team work, with excellent communication skillsWorks well with others from diverse backgroundsLeadership skills

Arabic (Mother Tongue), English (Fluent), Turkish (Basic)

Volunteered in Surge “Water the Global Passport” at Safa Community School Participated in a business strategy competition-designed a Virtual Reality Stadium, first place Participated in the Delta competition-designed a sustainable coffee shop, top ten Volunteered as an Orientation Leader Volunteered as an usher at an event led by former US president Bill Clinton Participated in the Milliken Design a Carpet Tile competitionVolunteered at a UAE National Day event-“Our Allegiance to Sheikh Khalifa”

Sep. – 2016 June – 2014

April – 2014 2012 – 2014 201320122011

2015 – Recent

2015 – Recent

APID - Association of Professional Interior Designers Associate Member

THE LINK - A Women Mentoring InitiativeA Mentee Member

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

S T R E N G T H S

E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S

L A N G U A G E S

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPhone: +971 56 1502332 Email: [email protected]: rashaaltekreeti.wix.com/rashaaltekreeti

rasha ihsaN al-tekreeti LOOKING TO FURTHER My DESIGN ExPERIENCE AND BECOME AN ASSET TO A FIRM THAT HAS AN OUTSTANDING DESIGN CULTURE AND ETHICS, WHERE My DESIGN

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE CAN GROW

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iBis styels hotel

3* Hotel

Manama, Bahrain

2015

Under Construction

MMAC Design Associates

G Floor - Lobby 4th Floor - All Day Dining 5th Floor - Bar, Meeting Room, Gym

Creating a welcoming & a casual place where visitors can have an enjoyable experience in a budget hotel

Space Planning Design Development Obtaining specifications & BOQs Developing plans & sectionsRevising design according to client’s feedback Revising shop drawings

1) All day dining - Perspective 1 2) All day dining - Perspective 23) Reception & Lobby - Perspective

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Hameni Hotel & Homes

JVC, Dubai, UAE

2016

Under Construction


Holiday Home with cafes, all day dining, pool bar, & kids club

Combining the luxury of hotels with the comfort of homes to create a unique experience for the visitors

Assisting in Design DevelopmentProject CoordinationFF&E Selection Obtaining Material Boards

3 Bedroom Apartments:1) Bedroom Perspective 2) Living Room Perspective 1 3) Living Room Perspective 24) Dining Room Perspective 5) Material Board 6) Soft Finishes Board

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Creating casual interiors that has an industrial feel yet modern.

Design Concept Obtaining Drawings FF&E Selection Material Boards

1) Hamper Cafe - Perspective 12) Reception - Perspective3) Hamper Cafe - Perspective 2

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iBis styels hotel

3* Hotel - Design

Sharjah, UAE

2016

Existing - Re-branding


Premier Inn Hotel renovation and re-branding to Ibis Styles

Creating colorful contemporary interiors that reflect both Ibis Styles brand standards and the history of Sharjah

Design Concept FF&E selection Coordinating with the client to facilitate the procurement process

Customized patterns & sketches inspired by Sharjah culture and tweaked to match Ibis Styles brand theme & colors

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All Day Dining

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surfer’s Bar

Hilton Salwa

Doha, Qatar

2013

Under Construction


FF&E selection Design Development

1) Bar View 2) Pargola Seating 3) Front View

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Coffee Shop

Dubai, UAE

2014

Concept Design

AUD

Coffee shop for healthy clients

The cafe design concept revolves around the idea of energy and fitness. The main conceptual element is inspired by a volcano and lava

Full design concept & development

1) An inspirational image of Lava2) A sketch of Lava3) A sketch of the bar 4) A sketch of Tesla Lighting Chamber 5) Cafe Night Perspective 6) Design Philosophy 7) Cafe Bar View

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elec cafe

Unlike seasonal sources of power such as wind or solar power, volcano is

a highly potential source of constant geothermal energy which is as natural and

sustainable. Deriving from volcano, concept of lava is used to create a very organic,

flowing design to connect elements of interior such as columns and furniture

throughout the whole coffee shop.

The idea of energy extends greatly towards the functionality through

solar panels which store charges to power the Tesla lightning chamber which

is a focus design element that represents the excessive energy burst. Also the

environmentally energetic solar power glass, which tracks the sun’s movement and

concentrates the sun light on the solar cells to effectively collect energy, the solar

cells are connected to barriers which store energy that can be used in heating the

water in the kitchen and the bathroom.

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Elec Cafe perspective

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connection meeting room

Dubai Police Meeting Room

Airport Facility - Dubai, UAE

2015

Concept Design

Bond Interiors LLC

Meeting room for Dubai Police at Dubai Airport

Creating a unique design where most of the work can be done off-site

Design conceptFF&E selection Obtaining drawings Obtaining 3D material

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Therapy is a subject that is approached differently in different parts of the world. people in the Middle East perceive therapy as a solution for mental illness. This is seen as something negative and frowned upon. However, “The new generation is beginning to accept therapy as something positive and beneficial for everyday life.” (Dr. Azar, a registered Clinical psychologist and the Director of Dubai Community Health Center).

People have been practicing different forms of therapy for ages, different ways to solve psychological and relationship instabilities. Family therapy or what can be called “relationship education” is a social practice where the therapist meets the family members to figure out the causes of conflict. the goal is to strengthen the family structure. Can design assist in the acceptance of therapy? Design has an impact on therapy, and it could change people’s perceptions of what therapy is. More than 1,000 studies proved that well-designed spaces can reduce stress and anxiety, and can have a positively remarkable impact on the patient outcomes (McCullough, 2001, p.111). Families in the UAE face many problems and divorce rates are increasing. This could weaken the UAE community structure. (Sharjah Supreme Family Council, Sheikha Jawaher). therefore, the UAE community should pay more attention to family issues and try to find solutions. One solution could be building more regionally organized family therapy centers.

the analogy of a family to a tree is well known; root systems, branches, leaves – all related yet distinct. Nature as a healing element is also well known: spaces with good access to natural light or natural views are more pleasant to be in, and can help people heal from injury faster. When considering my senior thesis, I wondered if a family therapy center (a somewhat new idea for Dubai) could be designed in such a way to reinforce the idea of connectedness and expand on the analogy that a family is like a tree. I believe that my family therapy center, The Enlightenment Center, is not only innovative but also needed. Family structure can break down for many reasons, and a place that is for families to heal within themselves and for families to communicate with one another should be welcome in any community. I employed three healing elements: nature, music and art. Nature has always had its own special music, and art can be a reflection of nature. They both originate with nature. The flow of the space guides the visitors to discover different healing areas, the art display area, the blue sky area, the indoor garden with water features, and the music with nature area. The journey ends at the therapy rooms where talk therapy takes place.

Family Therapy Center

Dubai, UAE

2015

Thesis Design - Senior Project

AUD

Family therapy center with:Kids drop-off area Events areas Therapy spaces

Emphasizing on the impact of design on psychology

Full design concept & developmentDesign research & studyObtaining drawings & 3D material FF&E selection

1) Family Tree2) Community Space 3) Google Location Map

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FamiliesKidsStaff Vertical Circulation

CirculationVertical Circulation

1) Zoning Diagram - Ground Floor 2) Therapy Spaces Diagram - First Floor3) Circulation Diagram - Ground Floor4) Circulation Diagram - First Floor

Vertical CirculationGroup TherapyServicesArt Therapy Display

Art Therapy PaintingMain CirculationPrivate TherapyOpen to Below

Kids EngagementEntrance LobbyKids ClassroomsOutdoor

EveryoneVertical CirculationServicesStaff Only

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1) Ground Floor - Furniture Layout 2) First Floor - Furniture Layout 3) Section A-A4) Section B-B5) Reception Perspective

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Wall Unit

De Beers - Designers Office

2014

Concept Design

AUD

Customized wall unit Inspired by the diamond irregular cuts and reflections


1 + 2 + 3) Inspirational Images - Diamond Reflection & Cuts 4) Final Perspective5) Top View, Front View, & Section 6) Details

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The Gypsy Spoke - Wall Unit

Christiania Park

2013

Concept Design

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Customized wall unit

Triangular shapes inspired by the spoke of a wheel, made of recycled wood in differnet sizes


1) Inspirational Image - Gypsy Man 2) Inspirational Image - Christina Park Entrance3) Inspirational Image - Bicycle Wheel4) A Skecth of Wheel Spokes5) Final Perspective6) Skecthes Progress 7) Side & Front View

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