Architectural and Interior Works of Lina Isam

Portfolio

1. Lina Isam Babiker
Architect, Interior Designer
2017 - 2024

2. Everything you can Imagine is Real
- Pablo Picasso

3. Contents

A. Introduction

Perspective 05 =
Resume 06 =
B. Commercial Design

Ofice Renovation 09 =
Cafe & Restaurant 18 =
C. Residential Design

Efficiency Apartment Design 31 =
Villa Interior Design 37 =
Villa Renovation (BIM Modelling) 44 =

4. Introduction

5. Perspective

My pledge to architecture stems from the potential of leaving
a positive impact on the world, and improving the way people
experience the built environment, by addressing social and
environmental challenges through innovative design and
sustainable solutions. I'm committed to creating spaces that
not only serve a particular purpose but also evoke emotions,
provoke thoughts, inspire, and not only serve the needs of
the present but also contribute to a better future.

6. +071 56 865 2005

@ Ieena [email protected]

in linkedin.comín/eena-isam

Resume

Summary:

An Architect with over six years of professional
experience in Architectural and Interior Design
having worked on projects across Sudan and Saudi
Arabia. Proven expertise in designing and managing
a diverse range of construction projects, from
luxury villas and restaurants to offices and
industrial facilities. Proficient in design, BIM
modeling, visualization, MEP coordination, FF&E
management, and site follow-up. Experienced in both
new construction and renovation of existing
structures. Strong communication and presentation
skills with fluency in both Arabic and English.
ensuring effective collaboration with clients and
team members. Dedicated to delivering high quality,
innovative design solutions that positively impact
the built environment

Educatio

Sudan University of Science & Technology
Khartoum, Sudan

Bachelor of Architecture & Planning

October 2017

Language:
Arabic: Native
English: Fiuent

Skills:

Architectural & Interior Design
Proficient in creating innovative concepts that meet requirements
of clients and achieve both function and the aesthetic appeal.
Modeling and Visualization

Proficient in producing 3D models and renders

Design Coordination

experienced in understanding and integrating the engineering
design with the architectural and interior design.

Design Detailing

Practiced in translating design renders into technical drawings
to ensure construction compliance.

FF&E Selection

Practiced in selecting and specifying furniture and materials
Research implementation

Proficient in conducting researches on project needs such as
trends, materials and technologies.

Graphic Design

Proficient in utilizing graphic design softwares to create mood
boards and presentations

Cad Proficiency

Revit : Drafting, Modelling and Render

Autocad : Drafting

3Ds Max : Modelling and Render

Sketchup : Modelling

Achicad : Drafting, Modelling

Photoshop : Presentation design, Photo editing

7. Work Experience:

Modern Gate Construction Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Architect . Full Time

Feb. 2020 - June 2021

+ Prepared architectural and interior designs for both residential
and commercial projects, including luxury villas & restaurants.

+ Prepared and reviewed detailed interior design drawings.

+ Prepared presentations of design proposals and explanations.

Technocon Engineering Group
Khartoum, Sudan

Interior Architect . Full Time

June 2021 - Jan. 2024

+ Prepared designs for various construction types and scales,
including residential, commercial and industrial, worked on both
new constructions design and existing facilities renovation.

+ Modeled the BIM of buildings and coordinated the engineering
(structural, mechanical, & electrical) design, ensuring alignment
with the architectural and interior design.

+ Visualized designs using 3Ds Max and Sketchup rendering,
in addition to hand sketching.

+ Prepared mood boards and presentations

+ Held Client meetings and ran presentations of updates and
design options.

+ Prepared Architectural and Interior design detailed drawings.

+ Carried on the FFE selection and specification tables.

+ Followed-up with the construction process and made decisions
according to site conditions,

+ Supported and mentored intern designers and conducted
discussion circles for school students to introduce to the study
and practice of architecture.

Archmod Engineering Consultancy
Khartoum, Sudan

Architect . Full Time

Feb. 2020 - June 2021

+ Prepared and reviewed architectural designs and drawings in
compliance with building codes and regulations.

+ Prepared Interior design detailed drawings and specification
tables,

Identity Engineering Company

Khartoum, Sudan

Junior Architect . Full Time

Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2020

+ Designed and prepared architectural and Interior design
detailed drawings.

+ Conducted client meetings for design review and construction
progress update.

+ Supported senior designers with project research and
mood boards.

Lulu Palace International for Trade & Contracting

Khartoum, Sudan

Junior Architect . Full Time

July. 2018 - June. 2019

+ Prepared Architectural drawings and presentations
Carried out site measurement and prepared detailed
as-built drawings

+ Organized and archived project documents

Sudan University of Science 4 Technology

Khartoum, Sudan

Teaching Assistant

Oct. 2017 - Oct. 2018

+ Involved in the design and media preparation of the
design course material

+ Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to help students
comprehend course material

+ Participated in design critique sessions and provided
students with feedback.

+ Supervised students during tasks to address issues

+ Assisted in grading students’ projects and assignments.

Sky-T Engineeing

Khartoum, Sudan

Intern Architect

March. 2018 - July. 2018

+ Prepared architectural and interior designs for residen-
tial and office buildings.

+ Conducted quantity survey to estimate material requirements,

+ Conducted construction site visits to observe progress and
perform as-built measurements.

8. Commercial
Projects

9. Office Renovation

Building Type : Office building
Scope : Interior Design

Engagement Phase: Schematic design - Design Developmet
Year: 2021

10. KK Te Za

11. The project entails the renovation of the Sudanese Business Federation
office in Sudan. The existing spaces present several design challenges,
including circulation issues, suboptimal furniture layout, and mismatched
furniture sizes. The current reception hall layout suffers from circulation
problems, partly due to the division between the reception desk area and the
waiting area. This has resulted in narrowness and a lack of oversight. The
haphazard placement of furniture around the stairway has led to confusion
and disrupted circulation. The furniture, finishing materials, decorations, and
lighting fixtures choises are outdated and unmaintained, necessitating space
renovation.

Existing Space

Existing Floor Layout

New Floor Layout

14. The Sudanese Business Federation is committed to addressing the business
environment in Sudan, attracting investments and highlighting the
country's abundant resources and industrial capabilities. The interior
design concept aims to capture the essence of Sudan by incorporating
elements inspired by its unique landscape. Utilizing grey mountain stone,
warm desert tones, water clarity, and greenery, the design offers
a compelling glimpse into Sudan's natural beauty and diverse terrain

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Trade Industry Agriculture

Mood Board

16. The partition wall separating the reception hall and the waiting area has been removed,
allowing more natural light to filter in through the new curtains. The old reception desk
has been replaced with a new, modern desk featuring a logo carved into a metal plate.
An artificial floral backdrop, bordered by a pattern cut metal plate that was inspired by the

trade arrows that’s found in logo, provides an elegant backdrop, enhanced by subtle
background lighting.

New Design

Existing Design

18. Cafe & Restaurant

Building Type : Cafe & restaurant
Scope : Architectural and Interior Design

Engagement Phase: Developed Design, Construction Documents
Year: 2021

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Master Plan

The project entails a tranquil bistro by the Nile, meticulously designed to provide a serene
escape and a revitalizing ambiance. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating
areas, strategically divided into zones catering to group gatherings, events, as well as relaxation
and tranquility. The selection of finishings, fixtures and furniture was carefully curated to
enhance the functionality of each area and ensure a seamless experience for its patrons.

23. The restaurant's interior draws inspiration from woodlands and fruit
farming. The ground floor's main lobby and service counter aim to
evoke freshness, utilizing fruit basket containers reminiscent of
gathering fruit from grove trees. A fusion of rural and industrial
styles is evident, with rough materials, wicker, farm machinery, and
flora combined to create a modern rustic ambiance.

Interior Elevation

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White Wood Wicker
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Finishing Materials Product Details

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Gavelignt Japanese Peppie Satulight Crystal ball Pendant Light
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Reflected Ceiling Plan & Lighting Details

26. The private events venue was meticulously designed around the
concept of grove yard. Furniture was thoughtfully chosen to
embody this theme, featuring elegant maple wood finishes and
rustic rattan wicker reminiscent of countryside and farmhouse
aesthetics.

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Interior Elevation

Ivory Hunter Walnut. Bamboo Artificial
White Green Wood Wicker Flora
Paint Paint

Finishing Materials

Ikea SUNNEBY / MOLNART

Number of swilhing oyes : 15000 eycles

Color Tomprature: 2000 £

Product Details

28. A dumbwaiter was employed to expedite service, linking the central
kitchen in the ground floor to the upper seating areas. Its discreet
door, concealed behind a dark grey, tough-textured finish, seamlessly
integrates with the surrounding design elements.

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Interior Elevation

30. Residential
Projects

31. Studio Apartment Design

Building Type : Residential Unit
Scope : Interior Design

Engagement Phase: Schematic Design, Design Development
Year: 2024

33. The design draws inspiration from a clean and neutral aesthetic, chosen for its suitability in the compact
space. Opting for a modern minimalist style, it emphasizes wide surface areas over cluttered shelving
and intricate details, ensuring a spacious and uncluttered look. Introducing touches of black and blue
provides contrast and adds vitality to the space.

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35. The entrance to the apartment through the kitchen creates a functional overlap. To address
this, a kitchen pocket door serves as the design solution. The door can be opened during
cooking activities and closed when moving around the space.

37. Villa Interior Design

Building Type : Private Villa
Work Scope : Interior Design/ Design Adjustment
Engagement Phase: Schematic Design, Design Development
Year : 2022

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39. The interior design was conceptualized after the bu
presenting the challenge of crafting the desired aesthetics within the
existing partition walls and columns. This endeavor involved strategically
adding and removing partition walls, cladding of columns and extending
specific areas of the concrete slabs. The overarching goal was to achieve
the aesthetic appeal while minimizing alterations to the existing structure.

Ground Floor Plan

Existing Staircase

40. Elegance, clarity and serenity were the key words of the design. as shown
through clean light shades, golden accents and enormous lighting features.
The spiral stair as the center piece was finished with white marble and railed
with golden wrought ornaments, monochrome gupsum carving adorned the
back wall assuring artistry and clarity. The furniture was chosen to be
modern & elegant. seats upholstery included velvet and cotton, while the rest
of the furniture employed metal, marble and glass,

Contemporary low-arm
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golden finished solid
Sood base and hunter
green velvet upholstery

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Contemporary design side table
with marble print finished solid
wood base, and golden finished

E Articolo float glide wall lamp

Color Frosted glass Seo

Size : W 18 em, #80 em
Material : Iron. Glass

Light Source : E27

Power: Max 40 w

Weight: 3kg

Process : Electroplating. painting

Control method + push Button

42. The current layout of the living space makes it predominantly
used for circulation, from the main entrance to the bathroom
and backyard door, all pathes cut through the seating zone
which causes interruption and discomfort. Adjustments were
implemented to centralize furniture arrangement, thereby
facilitating a designated gathering area. By reorganizing
circulation paths to circumvent, rather than intersect with the
primary seating zone. Additionally, strategic placement of the
bathroom entrance ensures it does not directly face the main
house entrance, enhancing privacy and spatial coherence.

Existing Space

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Space Adjustments

44. Villa Renovation/ BIM Modelling

Building Type : Private Villa
Work Scope : Architectural & Interior Design Renovation

Stages : Design Development, BIM Modelling, Construction Documents/ Administration
Year : 2021 - 2023

46. The project is a renovation of an existing villa, which faced several le |
design and construction challenges. Alongside new requirements, the 4
renovation aimed at addressing various design flaws and modernizing
engineering systems. Efforts were made to retain the villa's positive
aspects and original design ethos, emphasizing openness and connectivity
between indoor and outdoor spaces. The renovation process encompassed
demolishing and replacing partitions, making structural modifications,
installing new engineering systems, and reconfiguring the furniture layout.

Existing Construction Ground Floor New Plan

48. Aesthetic and functional considerations guided the exterior renovation. The previous
shading system, which had fully covered the elevation, hindering sunlight and natural
ventilation, was replaced with more practical elements. Enormous building frames now
border the structure, offering aesthetic appeal, privacy, and partial shading. To address
the building's exposure to the afternoon sun and the main road, the main elevation
features larger blocks and fewer window apertures. Additionally, an adjustable
sunbreaker system, integrated with the building frames, serves the same purpose.

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Western Elevation

The garden-facing side of the building was designed to be more open, capitalizing on
the privacy offered by the garden compared to the street side, Its northern orientation
also reduces direct sunlight. This side features curtain walls and wide apertures,
enclosed within building frames, and a sunbreaker system, serving as the main elevation.

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Western Elevation

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Northern Elevation

Northern Elevation

50. The building required new modern MEP systems that were etermined
to be best suited as ceiling mounted, which also provides maintenance
flexibility. The building was not initially designed to house ceiling
contemporary systems and machinery, as it draws from floor height,
the challenge was to maintain appropriate floors heights and have
the desired systems installed. In order to solve the problem, a new
ceiling arrangement was designed with coordination with the
engineering team that allows piping and HVAC ducts to only travel
through specific paths to reduce ceiling drop area. the design
allowed to have high ceiling levels where equipment installation was
limited to designated areas.

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travel around seating areas and vols,
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Ground Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan

Ground Floor HVAC Plan

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52. The previous staircase adhered to the octosyllabic form, lacked a
landing, and was obstructed by a nearby column. It has since
been replaced with a more comfortable and thematically consistent
staircase. The new design features white marble flooring and is
complemented by glass and golden metal railings.

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M Demolised stair and slab parts

New Stair

Renovation Plan

54. Let’s Connect

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