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Michel Francis PORTFOLIO 2018 Michel Francis Chief Architect AiA, LEED AP BD+C, Estidama PQP Arts of Architecture Environmental Design of Buildings Engineering Design Management Michel Francis PORTFOLIOChief Architect 2018 Architecture Projects Private Villa in Duabi ONGOING The owner wants open spaces, transparancy and extension to the outdoors. additionally, the owner re- quested a lot of water, that penetrates the building. The Concept takes into consideration requirements for sustainability in Dubai Total Built Up Area 650 m2 includes a 2 floors villa, services, gym, pool, exxterior spaces and exterior and interior water features. Building to be certified under Dubai’s SAAFAT green building rating system. Client PRIVATE Value $1,200,000 Duty Project Design Architect, Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant Michel Francis Chief Architect Master Planning Projects El Minieh Gardens El Minieh Gardens development, includes residential villas, apartment’s buildings, a shopping mall, a hospital, a nursery, and additional ancillary buildings. Client Private Value $280,000,000 Duty Project Master Planner, Design Architect, Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects Police Post in Saadiyat Island Cultural District Musanada, TDIC & Police, UAE: 2016 - 2-Pearl Rated ONGOING Building is a small post but significant due to its presence in the Cultural District in Saadiyat Island near The Louvre Museum. The Concept was worked with an ultra modern approach to reflect the modernity spirit of the district. Total Built Up Area 300 m2 Consists of officers’ quarters, reception and external spaces. Project design rated 2 Pearl under the Estidama Pearl Building Rating System. Client MUSANADA, TDIC & ABU DHABI POLICE Value $500,000 Duty Project Design Architect, Project Manager, Sustainability Consultant Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects Architectural Branding Concept, Agthia, UAE: 2015 COMPLETED. Project intent was to create a repeatable design that will enhance the comapny image and provide a basis for further development in a unique and clever setting. The proposal was to immerse the client in an organic feel and put in relief the company brands and activities. The model was fully created in Revit Architecture. Special geometry studies resulted in organic wavy roof concept. Client AGTHIA Value $15,000,000 (expected for each outlet) Duty Project Design Architect, Project Manager, Revit Modeller Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects Non-process Building & Revamping of Existing structures, Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, UAE: 2010-14 ESTIDAMA 3 PEARL PROJECT Project has 2 historical firsts: the first ever 3-Pearl Mosque and the first ever 3-Pearl Warehouse. The project consists of Main Gate House, Common Staff Training, Mosque Building, Sand Blast, Chemi- cal Storage, Spare Parts Warehouse (Two levels), Central Archives, and services. Client FERTIL Value $45,000,000 Duty Project Design Architect, Project Manager, Pearl Qualified Professional, and sustainable designer. Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects 5 Star Hotel in Swaziland (2013) 5 star hotel to cater the tourism needs in Swaziland. Includes 450 guest rooms, Restaurants, Spa, Gym, Swimming Pool, shopping, Conference rooms, Business Center. Client Swaziland Government Value $54,000,000 Duty Project Architect Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects 18-Story Commercial Building located at Mohammad Bin Zaed City Sector - Z/29/C-127, Abu Dhabi, UAE This is a mixed use building, with a Retail Street two-level Podium and arcades, a resi- dential tower and 3 base- ments parking. The elegant arcades will pro- mote social activities with out- door seating extending the interior of restaurants and cafes of the ground floor. This will greatly contribute to the friendly neighborhood atmos- phere intended in the Retail Streets. A lively shopping en- vironment will be brought out by the two commercial floors, in contrast with the more peaceful typical residential floors, whose wavy shape reminds of a slight ripple of breeze. The beckoning of the main entrance canopy enhances the visibility of the main lobby entrance. Every effort was made to re- duce the energy footprint by studying the shell to minimize load demand. The building Includes 3 Parking Basements, Services, 2 Podium Floors Comprising Coffee Shops, Res- taurants & Shops, 14 Typical Floors of Various Residential Flats (1br, 2br, 3br) Gym, service Roof floor. Total of 59 Dwellings, 91 parking bays provided with total area of 15,000 sq.m. Project design ap- proved by PMC KEO. Client ADCP Value $18,000,000 Duty Lead Architect, Project Manager Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects 21-story Residential Building type TH2-15 ; located at Mohammed Bin Zayed City – Sector ME-8/C-24, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2008) The volumetric study draws from the modern architectural style characterized by the use of simple rectilinear and pla- nar forms. The style inteds for simplicity, modernity and sus- tainability. The use of horizontal elements overlapping the vertical larg- er volumes marks the building as a residential tower. The use of simple materials for the façade like aluminum cladding, epoxy paint and glass gives it a simple and ap- pealing look. Materials sustainability, water efficiency, energy saving and healthy living are at the heart of the design. The types of flats considered takes into consideration the potential tenant composition. 3 levels of underground parking, a 2 story Town House podium, 15 typical floors apartment Tower above, and 2 services floors; with Total of 84 Dwellings, 103 Parking bays provided, and a total area of 21,000 sq.m. Project design approved by PMC KEO. Client ADCP Value $19,000,000 Duty Lead Architect, Project Manager Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects 14-story Residential Building; located Al Rawda Development, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1 Pearl Project rating the objective was to design warmer, tactile and more modu- lated architectural in order to create the feeling of home and belonging within the large scale development, the charecter is very residential in nature through the use of building materials, ex- terior details, shaped surfaces and small openings. The main concept is to create a dynamic facade for the residen- tial building by adding random- ly oriented balconies to diversify the views and rhythm of the fa- çade, while also breaking down the scale and proportion of the building. considering the gulf climate bal- conies were covered with com- posite panels with wood exterior finish to create shade and priva- cy to the residential units. The major objective of the pro- ject was to provide occupants with a healthy environment by following the minimum requier- ments of Estidama Rating system (1 pearl cetification). 3 levels of underground parking, a 1 story podium, 9 typical floors apartment Tower above, leisure floor, and 1 service floor; with Total of 70 Dwellings, 81 Parking bays provided, and a total area of 14,000 sq.m. Project design approved by REEM Developers. Client REEM DEVELOPERS Value $14,500,000 Duty Lead Architect, Project Manager, Pear Qualified Professional, sustainability Consultant Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects UAE University ADMIN BUILDING AT AL Foaa Tissue Lab, Al Ain (2011) Modern office building with sustainability features. The Project consists of Administration Building (600 m2), Unit Store Building (150 m2), and staff Building (200 m2). Project is rated 2 Pearl under the Estid- ama Pearl Building Rating System. Client UAE University Value $1,500,000 Duty Lead Architect, Project Manager, Pearl Qualified Professional, and Sustainable Designer. Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects SWAZILAND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE Nguni Sotho Idlunkulu Conference Center Containing Presidential Conference Chamber, Theatre 1200 People, Ballroom 2500 People, Exhibition Center, Restaurant, and services. The goal of the project is to provide The International convention Center with facilities of high quality capable of serving the community and the country. Client Swaziland Government Value $35,000,000 Duty Project Lead Architect Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Auditorium, Canteen, HSE Building & Lab Extension for GASCO in Projects Ruwais Industrial LEED GOLD RATED BUILDING Level Direct Useful Border Echo Reverb Masked The project is Constituted of 3 buildings, the largest of which, the Auditorium and Canteen Building with a capacity of 400 people each and is going to be LEED GOLD Rated under the LEED v.4 NC BD+C. I was the lead design architect and the LEED Constultant in addition to specilized environmental consult- ing and design such as the acoustic design. Client GASCO Value $10,500,000 Duty Lead Manager, Project Architect, LEED Consultant, Environmental Designer Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects OPERATION BUILDING AT HABSHAN PLANT (2009) The Project Consists of Operation Building GF (Office Space, Meeting & General Services, 1st Floor (Office Space & General Services), Roof Floor Staircase, External & Internal Built Spaces, Side Galleries & Landscaping. Client GASCO Value $10,000,000 Duty Lead Architect, Project Manager Michel Francis Chief Architect Architecture Projects Homage to the Rock. Museum of the Lebanese Mountain (Academic, 1992) Homage to the Rock was my graduation project. It was meant to be a culmination of a pilgrimage voy- age across the Kadisha valley, historical stronghold of the Mountain Lebanese
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