This internship summary covers Farah Aldaghestani's summer internship with Creative Design Company in Erbil, Iraq. During the 8-week internship, Farah worked on the Henk Residential Project, which included designing the master plan, floor plans, building elevations, and interior designs of 24 residential buildings and supporting facilities using various software programs. Farah contributed design ideas and learned new skills in project planning, design visualization, and international collaboration. The internship provided valuable real-world experience in architecture engineering that enhanced Farah's technical skills and understanding of the engineering profession.

1. Henk Residential Project
Summer Internship Project
FARAH ALDAGHESTANI
This document contributes to highlight the main tasks I
carried out during my internship in Creative Design
Company.
Erbil- Iraq
Jun-Jul 2014

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
Cover Page
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAINING HOST ORGANISATION
2.1 OVERVIEW
2.2 SERVICES
2.3 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
2.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF KEY UNITS
2.4.1 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
2.4.2 INTERIOR DESIGN
2.4.3 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
2.4.4 ELECTRICAL DESIGN
2.4.5 MECHANICAL DESIGN
3. MAJOR WORK ASSIGNMENTS
4. TRAINEE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HOST ORGANIZATION
5. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6. APPENDIX
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1. INTRODUCTION
My training was carried out at the architecture department of “Creative Outline Design
Company” in Iraq, Erbil. The purpose of the training was to provide me with the opportunity to
practice various engineering principles in the real world, particularly in Architectural field.
During this training course, I had the chance to be introduced to new architectural programs and
interfaces that I have not been practiced on before. During the eight weeks of training, I managed
to deal with designing a Residential Project composed of 24 high-rise buildings with their
facilities, from floor plans to 3-D visualization to interior design. The key Elements I took away
from my training were acquiring new skills in communication, working as a team and interacting
with customers.

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2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAINING HOST ORGANISATION
2.1 Overview
Creative Design is a multi-featured company that was found in Iraq in 2010. The work fields of
Creative Design contain all services in the duration of a project from theory until practice. With
its vast experience in the region, Creative Design has domination on the dynamics and conditions
in the region. The entire team lives and works in Iraq.
All work steps in Creative Design are coordinated by the project directors. By the comfort and
safety, the customers of Creative Design can carry out their projects in an unexpected short time
by connection with only one company. Furthermore, 100% conformity of the architecture and
engineering the tranquility has been providing about unexpected costs and delaying.
Creative Design leads you by its hundreds of project experiences when it determines your
necessaries. After preparing unique design options by architecture of Creative Design, the
engineers have been preparing the static project, electricity project, installation project and
mechanic project according to the international standards and specifications.
By the high presentation techniques, the customers of Creative Design have domination on all
details of the project. The details are presented in a creative way by the technic of 3 dimensions
of visualization. Creative Design team believes that creative projects can find meaning when
they are expressed in a creative way.
Creative Design has been conclude hundreds of dazzling projects in Iraq, implemented the
differential bridge, industrial structure and residential ideas.

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2.2 Services
Creative Design committed to transforming clients’ unique visions into imaginative, functional
realities.
Services provided are:
1. Architecture Design
2. Interior Design
3. Structural Design
4. Electrical Design
5. Mechanical Design
2.3 Management Structure

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2.4 Description of the Functions of key Units
2.4.1 Architecture Design
Creative Design is committed to transforming clients’ unique visions into imaginative, functional
realities. Their approach is client-focused, detail-oriented and based on consistent and clear
communication throughout all project phases. Responsive design begins with asking clients
thoughtful questions about their expectations and listening carefully to their answers, guiding
clients through every project parameter, including design, budgets and schedules, and finally
developing and presenting alternative solutions.
Creative Design are champions of environmental stewardship and welcome the opportunity to
incorporate innovative systems and technologies into work.
 New Construction
 Renovations
 Additions
 Facility Assessments
 Space Planning
 Historic Preservation
2.4.2 Interior Design
 Assessment of Client Needs/Programming
 Space Planning/ Utilization and Circulation Analysis
 Barrier-free and Code Compliant Interior Design Solutions
 Preparation of Non-Structural Construction Documents
 Plan-specific Lighting and Electrical Design
 Acoustical Evaluation/Planning
2.4.3 Structural Design
Creative design provides an extensive range of Structural Design services to support Industrial,
Commercial, and Transportation environments. Services include preparation of studies and
reports, drawings, specifications, construction services, and shop drawing preparation. Their
cost-effective designs can be fully integrated into the overall project.
Industrial Design
 Finite Element Analysis and Modeling
 Feasibility Studies and Condition Surveys
 Shoring and Underpinning Design
 Conventional and Deep Foundation Design
 Analysis of Existing Structures

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 Seismic Analysis and Design
 Steel, Concrete and Masonry Analysis & Design
 Equipment Foundations and Supports
 Overhead Material Handling Systems
 Utility Bridges and Support Towers
 Fabrication Drawings and Bills of Material
 Refractory Layout and Detailing
Commercial Design
 Foundation Design
 Concrete Design
 Steel Design
 Wood Framing
 Special Structures
 Retaining Walls
 Evaluations and Assessments
Transportation Design
 Design-Build
 Inspection
 Culverts
 Retaining Walls
 Temporary Bracing/Shoring
 Bridges
 Noise Walls
2.4.4 Electrical Design
Creative Design provides a wide range of electrical engineering and design services including:
 Utility Service & Power Distribution Systems
 Emergency/Standby Power Generation
 On-Site Cogeneration Systems
 Distributed Power Generation
 Critical Power Systems (UPS, PDUs , Static Transfer Switches)
 Electrical Power Monitoring Systems/SCADA
 Lighting Design and Controls
 Grounding/Lightning Protection
 Fire Alarm & Security Systems
 Short Circuit & Coordination Studies
 Arc Flash Analysis
 Reliability & Redundancy Studies
 Single Point of Failure Analysis
 Power Quality Analysis

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 Capacity & Demand Analysis
2.4.5 Mechanical Design
Creative Design has the resources to handle a wide variety of mechanical projects, including
commercial buildings, hospitals and industrial process work. Their experience includes clients
who are considering renovations, expansions, and new construction projects.
 Boiler and Auxiliary Steam Systems
 Water Treatment Plants and Wastewater Plants
 Chilled Water Systems
 Process Water Systems
 HVAC Systems
 Compressed Air Systems
 Medical Gas Systems
 Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
Creative Design’s experience and capabilities cover all phases – from initial studies (i.e., systems
inspections, feasibility studies) through construction supervision for both new construction as
well as renovations/retrofits.

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3. MAJOR WORK ASSIGNMENTS
Throughout my eight weeks of training, I worked on “Henk Residential Project”, which is
located on a 75,000 sqm land near Maseef Road, Erbil City. Site’s strength was its location near
Family Mall, Erbil International Airport and Sami Abdrahman Park.
Total land area: 75,000 sqm
Total construction area: 341,048 sqm
It included 24 residential buildings with total number of 2080 flats, 5 commercial buildings, 6
service buildings, underground and open car parking for overall 2543 cars.
I could summarize the assignments in phases as mentioned below:
Phase 1: At the beginning I was assigned to design the master plan of the residential compound
using AutoCAD Program. After being edited according to the supervisor’s notes and client’s
vision, the master plan was finalized and modified using Photoshop Program.
Phase 2: Included providing basic alternatives for 2-dimensional floor plan using AutoCAD
Program. This phase included designing horizontal and vertical circulation in the core, in
addition the existence of fire-escape staircase, mechanical room, elevators and staircase. Each
alternative should have different flat types (1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 flats), areas and views. After
being edited according to the supervisor’s notes and client’s vision, the floor plan was finalized
and furnished using Revit Program.
Phase 3: Included providing alternatives for 3-dimensional models using 3D Max Program, in
order to demonstrate different elevations to get the client’s approval upon. Designing elevations
was using 3D Max (Vray Renderer).
Phase 4: Model the master plan using 3D Max Program in order to take scenes through the
project.
Phase 5: Design the Interior of buildings using 3D Max Program (Vray Renderer).

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4. TRAINEE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HOST ORGANIZATION
I believe that throughout the training period I had the opportunity to practice the real world
Architecture Engineering field in Creative Design; in return I gave the optimum of ideas and
designs from which I learned and practiced in university. This chance of interchange between
experiences and thoughts made me provide a vast of designs and ideas for this project. In
addition, since I am a foreigner, I tried to share my local architectural language and style with the
Iraqi-Turkish style and had the opportunity to learn more from them, too.

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5. SUMMARY
This training course was very useful in advancing my understanding of the engineering
profession. I learned more about the technical and non-technical elements present in any
engineering organization, I benefited from team work gaining more skills, and I got introduced to
new useful programs and tools. To add more, my performance was enhanced and my skills were
developed. All in all it has been a great experience that I would not regret to repeat some other
time. I recommend Creative Design to my colleagues in Jordan University.

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Appendix
Site Location
Site Strength Analysis
Building 3D visualization 3D Master Plan

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