Author Archives: Dina Said
Mashrabiya_Dina Said & James Seo
A Sanctuary for middle eastern refugees who need help being incorporated into the community. The space welcomes interactions between refugees and locals by sharing their cultural cuisine. Mashrabiya, a marriage of traditional Arabic design and urban modern form to provide
Mashrabiya_Dina Said & James Seo
A Sanctuary for middle eastern refugees who need help being incorporated into the community. The space welcomes interactions between refugees and locals by sharing their cultural cuisine. Mashrabiya, a marriage of traditional Arabic design and urban modern form to provide
Infinite Power
Located in the Chelsea Piers, the Infinite Power installation harnesses and sheds light on the power of wind. By using LED lights powered by aluminium turbines, the exhibit provides an enjoyable learning environment for those who stumble upon the site.
Infinite Power
Located in the Chelsea Piers, the Infinite Power installation harnesses and sheds light on the power of wind. By using LED lights powered by aluminium turbines, the exhibit provides an enjoyable learning environment for those who stumble upon the site.
Enlight Micro Apartment_ Dina Said
The Enlight Apartment Building provides an affordable rehabilitative housing for 4-5 people wishing to move from the “dead city” of Cairo. This unit sets an atmosphere that motivates and inspires its residents by creating a desired work and living space.
Enlight Micro Apartment_ Dina Said
The Enlight Apartment Building provides an affordable rehabilitative housing for 4-5 people wishing to move from the “dead city” of Cairo. This unit sets an atmosphere that motivates and inspires its residents by creating a desired work and living space.
The Light Deception Chair_ Dina Said
The Light Deception Chair embraces the rigidness of cardboard using a simple score and fold technique, constructing a faceted lounge chair using triangular modules to create a structure that falls lightly on the ground.
The Light Deception Chair_ Dina Said
The Light Deception Chair embraces the rigidness of cardboard using a simple score and fold technique, constructing a faceted lounge chair using triangular modules to create a structure that falls lightly on the ground.
Experimentation with Material Manipulations in Cardboard
Each student provided 10 material manipulations to study the material properties of cardboard. Above is our ‘catalog of manipulations’ organized by type.
Experimentation with Material Manipulations in Cardboard
Each student provided 10 material manipulations to study the material properties of cardboard. Above is our ‘catalog of manipulations’ organized by type.
Material Manipulations / Dina
The purpose of this investigation was to understand what cardboard has to offer. Testing and finding ways to manipulate the cardboard to benefit the designer.
Material Manipulations / Dina
The purpose of this investigation was to understand what cardboard has to offer. Testing and finding ways to manipulate the cardboard to benefit the designer.