This document provides information on several of Hina Gazi's design projects. It describes 3 projects in particular: an urban installation in Riyadh intended to engage viewers from a distance; an educational building at the University of Baha featuring folded volumes and event spaces; and a medical research center featuring controlled research spaces and social areas. The projects showcase Gazi's conceptual designs and skills in master planning, architecture, and landscape design across different types of projects.

1. Hina Gazi
Select Concept Work

2. This urban installation on the city threshold was conceived as an
experience engaging viewers from a distance as they approach the city
and as they move through the installation.
The repetitive ribs enhance the sense of
speed, as it morphs and tapers along
two diagonally opposite pockets
implying a framing of the primary
vehicular artery.
During the day, these ribs cast prolonged shadows across the roads, whilst
at night they are lighting features, creating a similar experience through
inversion.. A ribbon of tress are designed to intertwine the site with a
central green pocket for the existing mosque on site.
UrbanInstallationRiyadhDevelopmentAuthority
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3. FIRST FLOOR: SECOND FLOORGROUND FLOOR: THIRD FLOOR
Project Cost: SAR. 57 million
Covered Area: 15,000 sq m
Project Status: Awaiting Decision
FIFTH FLOOR SIXTH FLOOR
EducationalBuildingUniversityofBaha
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Architecturally the design form is conceived as a linear volume folding along the contours of the site. The metaphoric ‘folds’ are
conceived as event spaces; designed as voids to create a vertical synapse, visually connecting/ integrating multiple levels. The
ramps wrap around these voids creating a display of the movement of people. Through its folds it also creates a series of external
break out spaces that can cater to gender segregation.
The library metaphorically is
conceived as a space that
facilitates the transcendence of
space through the mind. The
design concept builds on the
notion of the text, enabling virtual
transcendence as the 'unfolding
of (mind) space.'
Design Competition
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4. FIRST FLOOR: SECOND FLOOR: THIRD FLOOR: ROOF PLAN
GROUND FLOOR:SITE PLAN:
The medical research center juxtaposes controlled
research environment and contaminate circulation with
the relaxed social and interactive spaces.
Project Cost: SAR. 74.2 million
Gross Area: 14,000 sq m
Project Status: Awaiting Decision
This project aligns the self-focused research zones
in linear blocks parallel, whilst the circulation and
social break out spaces are extroverted looking to a
crystalline glazed form. Bridges linking the blocks
also serve as smaller intimate zones creating a
hierarchy of intimate spaces. The crystalline form
takes its inspiration from origami.
EducationalBuildingUniversityofTaif
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5. Of the 3 options presented, one highlighting a
tapered cantilevered form, and another
articulating the sculptural capacity of cement,
the client opted for the display of fair-faced
concrete panels in a building form that was
conceived as a series of cubes encasing a glazed
volume.
The rigidity of the form is broken by an oblong
oval oculus. Internally diagonal bridges on first
and second cut across the void creating a
interactive dynamic display.
The leading cement manufacturers in Saudi Arabia
headquarters displays the unique characteristics of
their product.
OfficeDevelopmentYamamaCement
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The building comprises of a 3 storied office block with possibilities of future expansion. In addition
to 4 storied basement parking the building incorporates amenity spaces on the roof and basement.
Project Cost: SAR. 12 million
Gross Area: 7,700 sq, m
Status: Under Construction
Cubic Articulation

6. The design builds on the existing curvilinear geometry
creating a hierarchy in the internal planning of spaces.
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Project Cost: SAR. 27 million
Gross Area: 10,000 sq m
Project Status: Tender
OfficeDevelopmentMinistryofCultureandInformation
The spaces facing the convex side face the sea in
Jeddah and are hence dedicated to the larger
offices whilst the internal courtyard facing spaces
are open plan work spaces as well receptions and
waiting lobbies.
The access to the building is through a linear
courtyard arriving at a double height lobby on
ground.
Curvilinear Geometry

7. The design aims to transform the
building into a formally viable urban
piece which strengthens the urban form
and reinforces the city fabric.
The tower configuration provides an opportunity to display a visual
interplay of shadows and reflections. The juxtaposition of two primary
masses contains the building volume while responding to the differing
urban and solar character of each face.
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This piazza is designed as a bridge on the road level facilitating the
access to the building, whilst a sunken court integrated with soft and
hard landscaping elements to buffer the noise and other harsh aspects
of the urban environment, creates a social pocket.
Project Cost: PKR. 800 million
Gross Area: 58,000 sq m
Project Status: Tender
OfficeDevelopmentAKDGroup
Iconic Exploration

8. Through the variation in the
solar responsive façade, the
design attempts to create a
sense of orientation.
This twelve storied office block comprises of a showroom
and service center for the clients electronics products. The
tower block is designed for rentable offices and is arranged
in an L-shape to address the corner site and enhance city
views for speculative tenants.
The blocks of the L shaped plan are treated differently
creating a unique viewing experiences. The shallow plan
allows the office to be day lit environments. The proposed
stone cladding allows the building to provide a thermal
buffer in the harsh climate whilst it ages gracefully in the
high salinity of the environment.
Project Cost: SAR. 400 million
Gross Area: 133,000 sq m
Project Status: Schematic Design Development
OfficeDevelopmentAl–EssaGroup
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9. COMM 3 is a forty two storied commercial development situated on prime real
estate on the corner of an upscale locality. On the onset of the real estate boom
aimed to attract speculative tenants to this prestigious address. The building is
inclusive of two technical floors as well as seven levels of podium parking and
two levels of retail mall.
Inside the building, several public and VIP spaces are
either double height or more, are incorporated inside the
glazed form to heighten the sense of verticality.
Structurally, the administration building is a hybrid
structure gaining support from the central core and the
diagonal shear walls and columns in the opaque
components.
The twelve storied
administration building is
designed to accentuate the
vertical glazed form with a
receding floor plate to create a
forced perspective. Creating an
illusion of verticality to cater to
the University’s aspiration of a
tower form.
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Project Cost: PKR. 400 million
Gross Area: 100,000 sq m
Project Status: Concept
The building envelop juxtaposes solid and
glazed forms to accentuate a clean
curvilinear geometry that opens up towards
an inland mangrove forest.
OfficeDevelopmentCOMM3

10. SportsFacilityDammamUniversity
Covered Area: 18,000 sq m
Building Value: SAR. 202 million
Total Project Value: SAR. 435 million
Project status: Under Construction
Additionally, it also houses auditoriums of various capacities,
gymnasiums, sports halls, training halls, first aid and medical
facilities, administrative functions, support and building
services.
The structure comprises of 18 primary and 22 secondary
steel frames which holds the spectators and houses the
support functions underneath. The primary frames support
the roof and have a cantilevered span of 21 meters, creating
a column free arena.
A tensile dome comprising of a lightweight frame system
with a high performance fabric covers the remainder of the
arena. Tensotherm membrane with 32mm Aerogel
insulation was specified to create a roof with a U-vale of
0.63 w/m sq k and a Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient of 2.4%
allowing the stadium to be a day lit space.
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The Multi-Purpose Hall is a day lit
circular sports stadium that
accommodates a spectator
capacity of 6,000 people in a
column free arena.
Integrated Design

11. ExpositionSaudiPortsAuthority
The design story board incorporated historic references as well as contemporary
functional facilities such as cranes and industrial containers to display the achievement of
the Ports Authorities. The flow of visitors started along the periphery of the site, flanked by
the historic Ageer columns leading to the most dominant icon, the light house. The light
house acts as the reception and a viewing deck facilitating view of the entire festival site.
Features such as a suspended bridge and floating performance deck bring an event based
attraction to the expo. The main gallery is housed in the containers which displays an
industrial aesthetic. The floating platform is a casual outdoor space for a café.
The design celebrates the
threshold between land and sea
for the annual festival in the
historic district of Janderia. The
design creates multi-tiered
possibilities of display and
attraction.
Covered Area: 1,400 sq m
Project Cost: SAR. 2.5 million
Status: Completed
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12. The twenty two storied towers are punctured
with terraces and sky courts to visually break
the monotony and create a sense of
orientation through a diversity of the living
units in the floor plates.
MixedUseDevelopmentIqraUniversityDevelopers
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Project Cost: PKR. 2.6 billion
Gross Area: 175,000 sq m
Project Status: Design Development
The projects comprises of basement parking for retail, two
levels of a retail mall, 2 levels of podium parking, podium deck
recreational facilities, and four twenty two storied residential
towers. The residential layout adheres to the local customs of
privacy and are oriented to view out to a seasonal canal
beyond the expressway. The apartments are design with dual
entrances separating the family entrance from the service
entrance. The variety of apartment layout s provides a greater
opportunity for different sized families, in addition to
penthouse level duplexes.
Tectonic Exploration

13. The projects offers a unique opportunity for
segregation of access for lower income
housing units through a central amenity plot
that provides relief for over eight hundred
units.
MixedUseDevelopmentMaymarDevelopers
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The project site is the result amalgamation of seven
independent plots. The design addresses each site
independently yet creating a cohesive development in an
attempt to create a suburban hub with its own identity.
Restricting the vehicular access to the periphery, created
opportunity to develop a central park as a pedestrian zone.
The commercial spaces are accessible by vehicular circulation
whilst the residential access is through a pedestrian zones. The
user bifurcation adds to a level of security for the residents. The
apartment blocks provide six units per floor and the layout
provides natural light and ventilation to all central cores.
Place Making
Project Cost: PKR. 3.2 billion
Gross Area: 17 acres
Project Status: Design Development

14. The building form aimed to create a
visual dialogue through the design of
intercepting building volumes,
celebrating the mixed use functional
program. The punctuation of the
building form into layered masses
conceived as terraces and sky courts
aimed to create a sense of place and
orientation.
HotelDevelopmentDCDCapital
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Project Cost: PKR. 2.37 billion
Gross Area: 88,000 sq m
Project Status: Concept
This business hotel development
comprising of a shopping mall, 200
key business hotel, banquet facilities,
spa and recreation, business
conference center, an office tower,
and multi-storied basement parking.
Tectonic Exploration

15. This project entails a 4 star 200 key hotel, banquet
facilities, spa and recreational facilities and
conference center. It aimed to achieve an exception
from the municipality.
Located along the North Ring road, 20 km from the
airport and 3 km from King Abdulla Financial District
the site provided opportunity for the showcasing of
the new dimension to the Arabia Al-Oud group.
Project Cost: SAR. 133 million (excluding FFE)
Gross Area: 39,000 sq m
Project Status: Concept
HotelDevelopmentArabiaAl-Oud
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The design aims to contemporize a rich arabesques
imagery for the clients oriental perfumery brand into
a hospitality endeavor.
Vertical Staking

16. The design aims to contextualize a five star hotel development into the
conservative cultural context of Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
This project entails a five star 300 key hotel, banquet facilities, spa and
recreational facilities and conference center. Located along the North Ring road,
the primary artery linking the airport to the city. The linear site provides an
opportunity to display a unique façade, whilst blocking out the views into the
adjacent residential zones.
Project Cost: SAR. 145 million (excluding FFE)
Gross Area: 50,000 sq m
Project Status: Concept
HotelDevelopmentAl-Ghadeer
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The design aims to create a
contextually appropriate entity by
creating a local identity for an
international operator. The façade
displays the abstraction of Islamic
geometry as a solar shield to
merge with the structure

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The master plan restricts the vehicular access rigidity on the periphery whilst it
branches out towards the river. The sunken open courts and fields utilize the
tapered contour to create an enclosure integrating it with casual and formal
seating. Walkways extend out into the water creating viewing platforms .
Design Competition
The sports facilities blur the threshold
between landscape and building as the
roof plane extends to merge into the
landscape. The orientation allows it to
be have as solar shield also functioning
as thermal buffer.
Project Cost: SAR. 700 million
Developmental Area: 450,000 sq m
Project Status: Awaiting Jury
SportCityUniversityofTaif

18. 5 MARLA - FLOOR PLANS
CARNATION RESIDENCES- VIEW
The project aims to uplift the value of a
dilapidated region through the
redevelopment of the brief and master
plan.
PlanningDevelopmentAmmanahDevelopmentAuthorities
SUNFLOWER RESIDENCES- VIEW
Project Cost: tbd
Developmental Area: 100,000 sq m
Project Status: Design Development
The urban planning municipality of the Eastern province aimed to create an
investment opportunity near an old fruit and vegetable market in Al- Kobar.
The master plan restricts the vehicular access to the periphery of the
development creating a central linear pedestrian zone. The open space is
designed to create a hierarchy of functional spaces. The program revitalizes
market into an educational organic farms market and builds public
entertainment functions around the central pocket.
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19. CARNATION RESIDENCES- VIEW
The design intervenes on this
nebulous site with a main
bifurcating vehicular artery and an
elliptical shaped central open space
that represents both evolution and
growth as well as a syntax for future
development.
PlanningandResidentialDevelopmentSegolEnterprise
SUNFLOWER RESIDENCES- VIEW
The land is broken down into parcels based on development density
and planned around communal parks. Each park is designed with its
own identity which is reflected in their respective residential parcel
creating a sense of community and orientation for the development.
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Project Cost: PKR. 5.5 billion
Developmental Area: 87 acres
Project Status: Concept
Place making

20. The educational parks initiative introduces
an urban pocket park that integrate design
features that stimulate the visual, tactile,
olfactory senses to engage the Saudi youth
in outdoor learning activities.
LandscapeMunicipalityofPublicParks
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The urban pocket plaza integrates a sunken amphitheater and stage for
displays, exhibitions, and performances along with formal and informal seating.
Introduction of educational recycling bins to engage the children.
Design and landscape geometry allows play through imagination and the
introduction of color through the soft flooring as well as through lollipop trees
as shading features creates unique opportunity for interaction and
contemplation. The limited foliage reduces maintenance costs, however
specific fragrant shrubs and educational recycling bins to engage the children.
Project Cost: SAR. 240,000
Gross Area: 16,000 sq m
Project Status: Under Construction

21. The sunken sports fields utilizes the tapered
submersion for enclosure as well as built in bleachers
and casual seating.
Project Cost: SAR. 150,000
Gross Area: 10,000 sq m
Project Status: Under Construction
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The prototypical juvenile sports parks initiative
integrates public activities to engage the Saudi
youth in a healthy and productive manner . The
project brief integrates multiple activities such
as football fields, tennis, basketball and volley
ball fields in addition to weight training, bicycle
tracks, skate ramps and outdoor projector
screen in addition to adjunct facilities. Public
seating is introduced as a fixed feature in the
limited green surfaces.
LandscapeMunicipalityofPublicParks

22. Hina Gazi
SELECT CONCEPT WORK
M Sc. – Architecture Association 2009
B. Arch – Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture 2000
Imar Urban Consultants 2010 - 2014
Meinhardt 2005 - 2008
TAQ Associates 2003 - 2005
Misbah Najmi Associates 2002
Freelance design work 2001