Creative Design Studio
Celebrity Retreat
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025/2026)
In this project, students were tasked with designing a small-scale retreat for a celebrity, such as an artist, athlete, scientist, poet, or musician. The objective was to create a personalised sanctuary that harmoniously blended the individual’s professional and personal needs into a functional and aesthetically compelling space. The design process began with an in-depth exploration of the celebrity’s lifestyle, preferences, and unique requirements, ensuring that the retreat reflected their character and interests. Students crafted a thoughtfully optimised plan, incorporating spaces for living, working, and relaxation, while considering seamless circulation and efficient storage solutions. The design concept aimed to embody the celebrity’s persona, carefully selecting textures, colours, and furnishings that resonated with their identity. The final deliverables included a comprehensive design proposal, featuring sketches, technical drawings, and 3D models. Students then presented their concepts to a jury, receiving valuable feedback that helped them refine and elevate their designs.
Note: The following content features a selection of works from seven course-sections across two academic years , two of which were co-supervised in collaboration with Dr. NEMEH RIHANI, Dean of the faculty.
Celebrity Retreat
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025/2026)
In this project, students were tasked with designing a small-scale retreat for a celebrity, such as an artist, athlete, scientist, poet, or musician. The objective was to create a personalised sanctuary that harmoniously blended the individual’s professional and personal needs into a functional and aesthetically compelling space. The design process began with an in-depth exploration of the celebrity’s lifestyle, preferences, and unique requirements, ensuring that the retreat reflected their character and interests. Students crafted a thoughtfully optimised plan, incorporating spaces for living, working, and relaxation, while considering seamless circulation and efficient storage solutions. The design concept aimed to embody the celebrity’s persona, carefully selecting textures, colours, and furnishings that resonated with their identity. The final deliverables included a comprehensive design proposal, featuring sketches, technical drawings, and 3D models. Students then presented their concepts to a jury, receiving valuable feedback that helped them refine and elevate their designs.
Note: The following content features a selection of works from seven course-sections across two academic years , two of which were co-supervised in collaboration with Dr. NEMEH RIHANI, Dean of the faculty.
"BEIT AL-ANDALEEB" A small retreat for ABDEL-HALIM HAFEZ - Nile River, Egypt.
Student: BANA NAYFEH
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
A small retreat for HAMZA NAMIRA - Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Student: SAMA AL-ASHHAB
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
A small retreat for MARCO PIERRE WHITE - Lakeside, Yorkshire, England.
Student: SARA SHEHALTOUGH
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
A small retreat for sigmund freud - Vienna, Austria.
Student: AHMED GHAZI
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
A small retreat for YASER AL-AZMA - Damascus, Syria.
Student: NOUR ABED
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025)
A small retreat for a Michelin-Star Chef - Mediterranean Basin
Student: JANA ATALLAH
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
A small retreat for an Urban Farmer - Great Plains Utopia.
Student: SAIF KHALIL
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
A small retreat for a Ballet Dancer- Hollywood, USA.
Student: JOELLE SABA
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
A small retreat for an MMA Fighter - Hill and Dale.
Student: LIYAN AL-KOROM
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
A small retreat for a Drama Teacher - Lalaland.
Student: TALA SHAHATIT
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2025/2026)
More Notable Projects:
Students: DALEEN ARAR, SARA DAOUD, RANIM AMAIRAH, LAYAN AL-KHASSAWNEH, MALAK FALAYEH, MOHAMMD ALQAM, MAYA KARADSHEH, SAMA MUHEIRAT, SHAHED DA'MEH, RAYA DAWOD, LAYAN ALMADAHEEN and QASSEM OBEIDAT.
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025/2026)
(Al-Hussein Technical University 2024/2025/2026)
SAMA MUHEIRAT
MOHAMMAD ALQAM
SARA DAOUD
QASEM OBEIDAT
MAYA KARADSHEH
LAYAN KHASSAWNEH
RANEEM AMIREH
MOHAMMAD ALQAM
DALEEN ARAR
QASEM OBEIDAT
MALAK FALAYEF
RANEEM AMIREH
LAYAN AMER
LAYAN AMER
RAYA DAWOD
RAYA DAWOD
SHAHED DA'MEH
SHAHED DA'MEH
18.01.2025 (Final Jury Day)
AHAMD GHAZI
MOHAMMAD ALQAM
17.01.2026 (Final Jury Day)
SAIF KHALIL
RAYA DAWOD
A Group Picture with all the Students, Instructors and Jury Members (2025)
A Group Photo with all the Students, Instructors and Jury Members (2026)
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Architectural Design Studio 1
Small Scale Dwellings
(American University of Madaba 2022/2023/2024)
In this course, students designed a small-scale residential studio for a renowned individual, such as an artist, athlete, scientist, poet, or musician, integrating their personal and professional needs into a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. The process began with researching the chosen figure’s lifestyle and design preferences to create a meaningful environment. Students developed an optimised layout, incorporating living, working, and recreational areas, while also considering circulation and storage solutions. In this project, students developed a design concept that reflected the individual’s personality, selecting appropriate materials and colours. Emphasis was placed on passive sustainable practices, functional spatial distribution, and landscape design. Deliverables included a design proposal with sketches, mood boards, floor plans, and 3D models. Finally, students presented their designs to a jury, receiving constructive feedback to refine their work.
Small Scale Dwellings
(American University of Madaba 2022/2023/2024)
In this course, students designed a small-scale residential studio for a renowned individual, such as an artist, athlete, scientist, poet, or musician, integrating their personal and professional needs into a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. The process began with researching the chosen figure’s lifestyle and design preferences to create a meaningful environment. Students developed an optimised layout, incorporating living, working, and recreational areas, while also considering circulation and storage solutions. In this project, students developed a design concept that reflected the individual’s personality, selecting appropriate materials and colours. Emphasis was placed on passive sustainable practices, functional spatial distribution, and landscape design. Deliverables included a design proposal with sketches, mood boards, floor plans, and 3D models. Finally, students presented their designs to a jury, receiving constructive feedback to refine their work.
Final Jury Group Photo with Guest Jurors
Model by student LOUIS HANDAL
Model by student OMAR AL-TAMARI
Model by student SALAM BAHLAWAN.
Final Jury for Design Studio1.
Arch. Hanna S. Qubti's very first Design Studio
(American, University of Madaba, October 2021)
(American, University of Madaba, October 2021)
Final Outcome
Warning: Heavy Machinery
Basic Landscape Architectural design exercise
Landscape Demonstration by Arch. Hanna S Qubti.
All Six Students and their Projects, in One Big Model. (Scale 1:100)
Top view of the Final Model by ASSALAH, MARIA, MAIS, RASHIL, LARA, and NATALIE.
Timelapse of Student Teamwork
Landscape Exercise by Prof. Kamel Mahadin
