2. “An artist, he paints with lakes and
wooded slopes, with lawns and
banks and forest-covered hills.”
Fredrick Law Olmsted
Leen Maraqa- BA of Landscape Architecture
This portfolio showcases work done during my years
studying and practing Landscape Architecture at AUB
and through work experience .
Through this collection of work I share with you a
glimpse of my adventure, as I learn the art and
science of placemaking.
3. Table of Contents
Work experiene at Dar al handasah ............................................Page 1
Final year project FYP - WEAVING THE WADI ...............................Page 7
Campus Space - AUB’s Ada Dodge Outlook ..............................Page 18
Residential Design - Visitors’ Executive Villa .................................Page 20
Landscape Planning - Quarantina Eco-Park ...............................Page 23
Road Median Plating Design..........................................................Page 26
4. Experience at Dar al Handasah - Jordan
Wadi As Sulai (Riyadh)- Urban scale project
120.000 Km wadi strip
phase 2 concept design, Master plan ,Planting strategy,
diagrams,Planting Strategy, sections, boards and report
phase 3 construction documents-Sections, Culverts, water
management,solutions, sketching, earthworks
Landscape Team: Ruba Sharoure (Team leader, senior LA)
Amr Alnimri,Leen Maraqa Mustafa najjar
These are a few samples of work during my experience at DAR AL HANDASAH. due to the confidetialty some data could not be shown.
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 1
5. Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 2
Opportunity area - Concept design
Earthworks, water managment, activities, circulation
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 2
9. Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 6
Conept Plan and Details
SHRUBS
Fill material Refer to STR
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE W/PROTECTION BOARD
PLANTING MEDIUM (AS SPECIFIED)
(MIN. SLOPE 0.5%), MIN. THICKNESS 40MM
MULCH 75MM, REFER TO PLAN
DRAINAGE SHEET LAYER (DRAIN MAT)
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
FILLING MATERIAL- REFER TO STRUCTURE
CEMENT MORTAR
WATER PROOF
R.F.CONCRETE SLAB
TILES AS SPECIFIED
CEMENT MORTAR
WATER PROOF
R.F.CONCRETE SLAB
TILES AS SPECIFIED
Base Course
Filling material refer to STR
CEMENT MORTAR
COPPING STONE
FOR DRAINAGE, REFER TO
ENV DWGS
PLANTING MEDIUM (AS SPECIFIED)
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
UV RESISTANT GEOTEXTILE PROTECTION
LAYER & WATERPROOFING EPDM
MEMBRANE, REFER TO AR DWGS
CLIMBER
A
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
WATER
FEATURE
300
200
400
200
15545
DRAIN OUTLET,
REFER TO ME DRAWINGS
POLISHED RIVER STONE
PORCELAIN TILES, LIGHT BEIGE COLOR
2CM MORTAR BED
SCREED CONCRETE
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
3CM LIMESTONE CLADDING, LIGHT BEIGE COLOR
2CM MORTAR BED
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO ME DRAWINGS
Seating area Water Feature Detail
SCALE 1:50
Water Feature Details
3000
0.30+
F.F.L.
DELUGE CLOSET
2m²
SECURITY CHECK POINT
17m²
HC TOILET
6m²GENERAL ARCHIVE
29m²
OFFICE
28m²
F.TOILETS
13m²
AIR HANDLING UNITS
37m²
LC ROOM
14m²
LOBBY
11m²
F .TOILETS
23m²
TOILET
5m²
TOILET
8m²
MANAGER ADMIN COMM
44m²
AIR HANDLING UNITS
70m²
TOILET
8m²
MAIN SECURITY CONTROL
ROOM
39m²
BODY SEARCH
7m²
OPEN SPACE
1011m²
CORRIDOR
36m²
MEETING ROOM
35m²
MEETING ROOM
34m²
MEETING ROOM
52m²
STORAGE
12m²
BREAK OUT SPACE
66m²
FP GREEN ROOM
37m²
AV ROOM
5m²
AUDITORIUM
67m²
STAGE
13m²
STC
24m²
FILING &PRINTING
10m²
OFFICE
31m²
SECURITY SCREENING
96m²
BOH SERVICES
85m²
ENTRANCE
49m²
SECURITY OFFICE
38m²
VEHICULAR CHECK POINT +
CONTROL
20m²
PEDISTRIAN CHECKPOINT +
CONTROL
21m²
GUARD+MONITOR ROOM
13m²
TOILET
7m²
SEC ROOM
37m²
WASTE ROOM
33m²
TOILET
8m²
SECURITY OFFICER BEDROOM
34m²
PRIVATE ELEVATOR LOBBY
25m²
ELEC.
10m²
VIP ELEV RECEPTION LOBBY
126m²
VIP LOBBY LOUNGE
116m²
PRIVATE ARCHIVE
14m²
MANAGER ADMIN COMM
45m²
M.TOILETS
20m²
SECURITY SCREENING
51m²
PRAYER ROOM
94m²
LC ROOM
14m²
KITCHEN
59m²
TRANSFORMES +RMU
153m²
MAIN TELECOM ROOM
32m²
GENERAL DINING
203m²
PRIVATE DINING
85m²
LOUNGE
186m²
ELEC .ROOM
9m²
LC ROOM
14m²
OFFICE
26m²
OFFICE
26m²
General Notes:
1.DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL CONDITIONS
AND DIMENSIONS AT THE JOB SITE PRIOR TO
THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. IF
DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND, THE ENGINEER
SHALL BE NOTIFIED FOR CLARIFICATION
BEFORE COMMENCING THE WORK.
2.DETAILS NOT SHOWN ARE SIMILAR IN
CHARACTER TO THOSE SHOWN. WHERE
SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS, DETAILS OR DESIGN
INTENT CANNOT BE DETERMINED, CONSULT
THE ENGINEER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH T
WORK.
3.FINISH FLOOR ELEVATIONS ARE TO TOP OF
FINISHED FLOOR,UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
4.ANY DETAILS, SYSTEMS, MATERIALS, (I.E.
ARCHITECTURAL,ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL,
ETC.) WHICH ARE PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED
MUST FIRST BE REVIEWED BY THE OWNER,
ENGINEER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR
DRAWINGS. PRIOR TO THE PREPARATION OF
SHOP.
5.CONTRACTOR TO DESIGN AND SUBMIT
WORKSHOP DRAWINGS OF PRECAST UNITS F
ENGINEERS APPROVAL.
6. CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT MATERIAL SAMPL
FOR ALL SELECTIONS AND SUBMIT TO
ENGINEER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
7. CONTRACTOR TO APPLY WATER PROOFING
LAYERS AT BASEMENT, ROOF SLABS AND TO
SUBMIT WORKSHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL
REQUIRED CONNECTIONS TO ENGINEER FOR
REVIEW & APPROVAL.
- LEVEL +0.00 IS EQUIVELENT TO +651.500
DATUM LEVEL.
- CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL LEVELS AT SIT
& REPORT ANY DISCREPANCY TO DO. TO
COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS.
Rev Date Description Ap
DRAWN
DESIGNED
CHECKED
APPROVED M.F.
M.A.
L.M.
L.M.
SCALE:
Date:
Job#:
S16103-0100D
11/06/2017
Project Name:
ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING IN
RIYADH
Key Plan:
KSA, RIYADH
NORTH
QIBLocation:
Plot No.: CF_7
Client:
Consultant:
Sheet Title
Phase Sheet
Number
Trade ReProject No.
LSFD AS16103-0100D
Pack.
PK1
DRAFT FINAL DESIGN
A 11/06/17 PRELIMINARY ISSUE M.
Entrance area Water Feature Detail
SCALE 1:50
18
19
Seating area Water Feature Detail
SCALE 1:25
20
503
HARDSCAPE AND SOFTSCAPE
DETAILS
A.S
REFER TO
SHRUBS
TREE PLANTING
EQUALLY AROUND ROOTBALL
MIN 200MM DEPTH FIN.GRADE
FERTILIZER TABLETS SPACED
AS PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHT WEIGHT SCREED CONCRETE SLOPED TO DRAIN
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE W/PROTECTION BOARD
PLANTING MEDIUM (AS SPECIFIED)
(MIN. SLOPE 0.5%), MIN. THICKNESS 40MM
MULCH 75MM, REFER TO PLAN
DRAINAGE SHEET LAYER (DRAIN MAT)
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
GROUNDCOVER
OPENING IN WALL, PLANTERS ARE CONNECTED
T.O.W
T.O.W
T.O.W
T.O.W
F.F.L
TO DRAIN SYSTEM
MORTAR 30MM
UV RESISTANT GEOTEXTILE
PROTECTION LAYER
WATERPROOFING EPDM MEMBRANE
100MM THICK EXTRUDED
POLYSOCYANURATE INSULATION (PIR)
SCREED LAID TO FALL
MIN 300 MM
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
40MM THICK GRANITE TILES, FOR PATTERN
AND COLOR REFER TO PLAN
SLOPE DOWN
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB, REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO PLAN
AR DWGS
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO PLAN
35MM WHITE STONE CLADDING
30MM MORTAR
35MM WHITE STONE COPING
ROOTBALL
ANCHOR WITH
WIRE MESH
BASE
REFER TO
SHRUBS/ GROUNDCOVER
TREE PLANTING
LIGHT WEIGHT SCREED CONCRETE SLOPED TO DRAIN
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE W/PROTECTION BOARD
PLANTING MEDIUM (AS SPECIFIED)
(MIN. SLOPE 0.5%), MIN. THICKNESS 40MM
MULCH 75MM, REFER TO PLAN
DRAINAGE SHEET LAYER (DRAIN MAT)
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
OPENING IN WALL, PLANTERS ARE CONNECTED
T.O.W
T.O.W
T.O.W
F.F.L
TO DRAIN SYSTEM
MORTAR 30MM
UV RESISTANT GEOTEXTILE
PROTECTION LAYER
WATERPROOFING EPDM MEMBRANE
100MM THICK EXTRUDED
POLYSOCYANURATE INSULATION (PIR)
SCREED LAID TO FALL
MIN 300 MM
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
40MM THICK GRANITE TILES, FOR PATTERN
AND COLOR REFER TO PLAN
SLOPE DOWN
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,
REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB, REFER TO ST DRAWINGS
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO PLAN
AR DWGS
REFER TO PLAN
REFER TO PLAN
ROOTBALL
ANCHOR WITH
WIRE MESH
BASE
205
35MM WHITE STONE CLADDING
50MM SAND AND MORTAR
35MM WHITE STONE COPING
REFER TO
GRADING PLAN
T.O.W
PLANTING MEDIUM (AS SPECIFIED)
MULCH 75MM, REFER TO PLAN
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE W/PROTECTION BOARD
DRAINAGE SHEET LAYER (DRAIN MAT- 4 LAYERS)
LIGHT WEIGHT SCREED CONCRETE SLOPED TO DRAIN
(MIN. SLOPE 0.5%), MIN. THICKNESS 40MM
300REFER TO PLAN
30MM THICK MORTAR BED
40MM THICK NATURAL STONE
UV RESISTANT GEOTEXTILE PROTECTION
LAYER & WATERPROOFING EPDM
MEMBRANE, REFER TO AR DWGS
50MM THICK SAND SETTING BED
LIGHT WEIGHT SCREED CONCRETE
SLOPED TO DRAIN
TREE PLANTING
ROOTBALL
ANCHOR WITH
WIRE MESH
BASE
PLANTING and SHADING STRUCTURE DETAILS
NATURAL S - Overslab
SCALE 1:20
RAISED PLANTERS( GROUNDCOVER< SHRUBS,TREES)- OVER SLAB
SCALE 1:20
RAISED PLANTERS( GROUNDCOVER< SHRUBS,TREES)- OVER SLAB
SCALE 1:20
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10. Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 7
Residential design villa - Riyadh
The Landsape matches the balanced modern architecture design of
the villa. The Landscape of the villa follows a balanced concept that
matches the lifestyle of Saudi Arabia where the areas designed for
men should be balanced by the areas for Women, offering privacy
for both and blended in a harmonious way.
Landscape Team: Ruba Sharoure (Team leader, senior LA),
Leen Maraqa
11. Wadi Abdoun is located west Wadi
Amman, which is a land assembly located
to the southwest of the historic Hedjaz
Railway Station and to the northeast
incorporating the Roman Amphitheatre.
The strip, serves as the eastern
gateway to historic downtown Amman
for visitors traveling from Zarqa and
points beyond. The character of Wadi
Amman is defined by its location along
the seil that distinguishes the Wadis
from their surrounding communities.
Final year project
WEAVING THE WADI
SITE
ANALYSIS
ISSUES
PRECEDENTS
PROCESS
BRAINSTORM
DESIGN
Urban, Natural, Context
Previous proposals
Finding solutions
Urban park proposal in Wadi Abdoun's city void
An Urban park along the wadi with integrated pathways
and activities connected to different sides of the city with
water collection and erosion control systems Location: Wadi Abdoun
amman/ Jordan
Social barrier , water scarcity, Connection problem
Social, Economical, Historical, Ecological, Cultural ,
Existing sections
Existing Plan
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 8
Chair’s Award of Excellence to outstanding Final Year Landscape Architecture Student
12. Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 9
WEAVING THE WADI : “Vision & Conceptual Approach”
Vision
It is an issue raised project which has within its folds social,
cultural and economic aspects. The project is designed to
become a part of the society’s daily living.
Aim
Transform the structural Landmark of Abdoun Bridge to
a city green landmark that is used by the community for
recreational and connection purposes. This Park would
be connected through a cycling and pedestrian links to
different parts of the city and can be a start for a journey.
13. WEAVING THE WADI : “BRAINSTORM “
INTEGRATING PATHWAYS with xeriscaping
plants base
Media: Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop & AutoCAD
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 10
14. WEAVING THE WADI : “BRAINSTORM & Model Making“
Media: Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop & pencil colors; Model Making: corrigated
boards , color card boards and thin threads. Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 11
15. Amount of water that
can be collected
at the lowest point
of the project area
According to Return
Period 5 years
(common design
parameter)
I5 = 21.19 mm/h
V = Q (Flow) * time
V= 0.588 * 1363
V = 801.444 m3
Save
Collect
Connect
Integrate "with Activities"
Xeriscaping - Drought tolerants plants
Erosion Control Plants on slopes
WEAVING THE WADI : “Design Principles”
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 12
16. WEAVING THE WADI : “Proposed plan & Sections”
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD & pencil colors
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 13
17. WEAVING THE WADI : “Proposed Sections”
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD & pencil colors
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 14
18. WEAVING THE WADI : “Proposed Sections”
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD & pencil colors
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 15
19. WEAVING THE WADI : “Zoom in Area”
Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD & pencil colors
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 16
21. Campus Design - AUB’s Ada Dodge Outlook -
The landscape design guidelines have
been organized into two major catego-
ries:
• General design guidelines applicable
to the entire campus landscape.
• Emergency vehicles will have access
to the campus through the vehicular
gates. From those points on the pri-
mary promenade system, emergency
vehicles will have access to all facili-
ties on campus. The pedestrian prom-
enade system is designed to accom-
modate all emergency vehicles.
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 18
22. Media: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD,
Paper, Foam, Cork, Chipboard, Natural Materials
Site & Location The Ada Dodge Outlook
at the heart of AUB’s campus
Phase I - Classification of campus vegetation
zones
- Site base maps
- Teammate: Yara Berbari
Phase II - Team concept development
- Preliminary/schematic design
- Teammate: Rami Alouta
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 19
23. Residential Design -
Visitors’ Executive Villa and Deans villa
● Site & Location Visitors’ residence at AUB’s research centre in
the Bekaa
with two semi-duplex villa.
● Phase I - Team base map development & site analysis;
Individual concept development
- Our team studied the history of the site and its
context
- Individual mental maps were made to assess
priority issues and features to be used in the design
- Concept :
● Phase II - Preliminary/schematic design
- Teammates: Rami Alouta
Yara Berbari
Flow on site
In the design , the architecture of the house is inter-
played with it’s surrounding landscape. The areas
of the garden are divided according to certain
programs using certain hardscapes, furniture, and
vegetation.
Media: Paper, Pencil, Pen, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & AutoCAD
Surrounding Context
Division of spaces
Hardscape
Existing concrete slab
Initial Proposed seating element
24. Residential Design - Visitors’ Executive Villa
and Deans villa Individual design phase
Individual phase- new design, concept and construction details- This phase included
design and construction drawings such as Benches , Pergola ,Water feature , Curbs and
DESIGN APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES
The forces and views around the site plays a role on the design. Interplay
the architecture of the house into its surrounding landscape. As the villa itself
is a semi-duplex, one part of it being for executive visitors and the other for
the dean herself, the landscape design around the villa should portray this in
some way. This is where all elements of the design are equally divided.
Therefore merging the softscape and the hardscape in a balanced way is
used to serve the concept.Regional + site conditions affects the manner in
which the visual balance can be effectively achieved on a project site. The
manner in which balance is achieved in the building should relate to the site
balance, in order to unify the building and the site.
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 21
25. Residential Design - Details
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section A-A
Water Feature Detail
Counter Detail
Concrete Slab Detail
Gate Detail
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 22
26. Landscape Planning - Quarantina Eco-park
Site & Location Industrial area, towards the Norh of the Beirut River (the
estuary)
● Phase I - Our team studied the acceessibilty and circulation of the
river & its context
- Teammates: Sara Chatila
Loulya Halwani
Serine Meneeim
● Phase II
- Preliminary/schematic design
Context Master Plan
(Access points)
The metropolitan
connection around
Beirut river
Constructed wetland treats water pollution it integrates
wastewater treatment, native revegetation and the creation
of recreational and ecological links between the edges of the
river. Additionally, creating a union pedestrian bridge towards
the mouth of the river to maximize the communication
between the riverbanks.
Reed bed species have the ability to transfer oxygen from its
leaves, down through its stem and out via its root system in the
gravel bed. This encourages micro-organisms that digest the
pollutants in sewage to colonise the area.
Leen Maraqa PORTFOLIO I 23
