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1. Course code: ARCG 510 2. Course title: Architectural Design VII

3. College: Engineering

4. Department: Architecture and Interior Design

5. Program: Bachelor of Architecture

6. Course credits: 5

7. Course NQF Level 8

8. NQF Credits 20

9. Prerequisite: ARCG 420

10. Lectures Timing & Location:
M(08:00-13:50), W(08:00-10:30) & 35-203, 35-205, 35-216, 35-225, 35-226, 35-227, 35-
207, 35-210
11. Course web page:
12. Course Instructor:
Dr. Islam H. Elghonaimy, Dr. Nasser W. Alnaser, Shurooq Husam, Weldy Eka Saputra,
Mahmood Khan, Dr. Najla Allani, Khalid Saqeer, Hamed Janahi
13. Office Hours and Location:

14. Course coordinator: Dr. Islam H. Elghonaimy

15. Academic year: 2022-2023

16. Semester: √ First Second Summer

17. Textbook(s):

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 18. References:
• Antenna Farm:
Antenna Farm in France: Earth Station antenna/satellite antenna/fixed antenna/flyaway
antenna/antenna manufacture-Probecom Supply antenna products, C/Ku band antenna,
flyaway antenna, TVRO, VSAT.
Antenna Farm Example: Newstar antenna project for an antenna farm -Shaanxi Newstar
Communications Equipment Co.,Ltd
What are Ground Stations? Satellite Ground Stations - Everything you ever wanted to know
and more... (essearth.com)
Example of Space Agency Building with Antenna Farm. Canadian Space Agency
headquarters - Canadian Space Agency (asc-csa.gc.ca)

• Mission control room:

Example of Mission Control Room: ESA - Main Control Room at ESA's Space Operations
Centre

• Laboratories:
Example of Image Processing and Analysis Lab: Laboratory for Geographic Information
Systems — The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (polyu.edu.hk)
Example of Satellite Manufacturing Lab : Primary and satellite lab accounts - R18LabQMS
Example of Satellite Design Lab: Satellite Design & Prototyping Laboratory - CO Architects
Example of Satellite Testing: ESA - University students testing at the CubeSat Support Facility
Example of Satellite Manufacturing and clean room Lab: JPL CubeSat Clean Room:
A Factory for Small Spacecraft (designworldonline.com)

19. Other learning resources used (e.g. e-Learning, field visits, periodicals, software, etc.):
• Studio: The main method is studio tutoring, involving the instructor of the course with one
student at a time except at during reviews, when a panel of outside tutors (minimum 2) may be
involved. There is one interim jury, at which the students will present the schemes as they
develop for peer review and guidance. Online teaching is the only option during COVID
outbreaks, so please be aware of the situation and plan accordingly.
• Research Assignments: At the beginning, students will carry out research on materials and
technologies, choose structural systems and materials to build with and then conceive a suitable
form for the project.
• Students Presentations: Knowledge so gained is complimented by students’ own research
work and presentations, which are delivered as part of the studio.
20. Course description (as per the published):
Architectural Design VII is the last advanced level studio before Senior Projects where
students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge and architectural design skills they
have gained so far by working on highly complex design problems in different contexts
and with equal emphasis on cultural, environmental, social and technical issues of
10,000m2 maximum.

21. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

NQF Local Placement NAAB International Certification
Course Intended Learning PILO
Category LO ID Student’s Performance Criteria
Outcomes Achieved
Use of Precedents: Ability to examine and
Employ precedents to produce comprehend the fundamental principles present in
Knowledge- Practical
LO1 appropriate and creative b) A.6 relevant precedents and to make informed choices
Application
architecture. about the incorporation of such principles into
architecture and urban design projects.

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 Research: Understanding of the theoretical and
C.1 applied research methodologies and practices used
during the design process.

Analyze diverse socio-cultural Investigative Skills: Ability to gather, assess, record,

and comparatively evaluate relevant information and
LO2 needs of people to respond to A.3
performance in order to support conclusions related to
people’s needs. a specific project or assignment.

Site Design: Ability to respond to site characteristics,

Develop an architectural design including urban context and developmental patterning,
LO3 by responding to a site g) B.2 historical fabric, soil, topography, ecology, climate, and
characteristics. building orientation, in the development of a project
design.

Design Thinking Skills: Ability to raise clear and

precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret
A.2 information, consider diverse points of view, reach
well-reasoned conclusions, and test alternative
outcomes against relevant criteria and standards.

Architectural Design Skills: Ability to effectively use

basic formal, organizational and environmental
A.4
principles and the capacity of each to inform two- and
three-dimensional design.

Integrated Evaluations and Decision-Making

Employ information to Design Process: Ability to demonstrate the skills
Skills-Generic Problem
LO4 conceptualize creative b) & a) associated with making integrated decisions across
Solving and Analytical
architectural design solutions. multiple systems and variables in the completion of a
C.2
design project. This demonstration includes problem
identification, setting evaluative criteria, analyzing
solutions, and predicting the effectiveness of
implementation.

Integrative Design: Ability to make design decisions

within a complex architecture project while
demonstrating broad integration and consideration of
C.3 environmental stewardship, technical documentation,
accessibility, site conditions, life safety, environmental
systems, structural systems, and building envelope
systems and assemblies.

Communicate design ideas

LO5
verbally. Professional Communication Skills: Ability to
Skills-Communication,
a) A.1 speak effectively and use appropriate
ICT, and Numeracy Communicate design ideas representational media within the profession.
LO6
graphically.

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 22. Course assessment:
Details/ Explanation
Assessment Type of Assessment in Number Weight Date(s)
relation to CILOs
Presentation: September
26, 2022.
Assignment 01:
LO1 1 10 % Submission at 07:59 AM
Understanding Theory
on presentation of
Assignment I day.
Presentation:
Assignment 02:
October 03, 2022.
a) Architectural Philosophy.
LO4 1 10 % Submission at 7:59 AM
b) Case Study: Review local,
on presentation of
regional, or international.
Assignment II day.
Presentation: October 10,
Assignment 03:
2022.
a) Spatial program.
LO3 1 10 % Submission at 07:59 on
b) Site analysis form, spaces,
presentation of
and study model.
Assignment III day.
Midterm Jury: Make a formal October 31, 2022 &
1 10 %
presentation about the project. November 02, 2022.
LO2, LO5, LO6
Final Jury: Make a formal
1 60 % December 29, 2022.
presentation about the project.
Total 5 100%

23. Description of Topics Covered

Topic Title
Description
(e.g. chapter/experiment title)

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24. Weekly Schedule

Week Date Topics covered CILOs Teaching Method Assessment

- Issue syllabus and introduce the
design course, work procedures and
the project; How to study theory the
architectural philosophies and site
within Design Process.
- Introduce tasks: Introduce
Assignment I: Theory Papers & Research
18-22 Sep Books (Group) – Research the
1 2022 concept of sustainability and LO 1 Assignment &
resilience in designing headquarter Studio
buildings.
- Discuss the Theory papers (3) and
approve the studies: Introduce the
other assignments in general; An
architects’ philosophy and project
individual.
- Presentation of Assignment I
(Groups of 3-4).
- Introduce Assignment II: Case
Studies Research: Each student to
study 1 case of a similar project and Student Assignment
Architect to derive understandings. Presentation, 1
25-29 Sep Discuss how to do these tasks. LO 1
2 2022 Research
(Group). LO 4
Assignment & Assignment
- Philosophy and architect: Each Studio 2
student should also study an architect
and his/her approach to architecture
that the student shall adopt in this
design. Select, Justify. Approve.
- Presentation of Assignment II
(Same Groups of 3-4).
- Introduce assignment III: Site
Analysis (3D Digital Model and Not Assignment
physical) (Group) – MONDAY. Student 2
02-06 Oct LO 4
3 2022 Presentation &
- Develop the project program based LO 3
on the case study and the architect’s
Studio Assignment
philosophy. Assignment each student 3
is requested to develop his/her
project program and discuss it in the
next week.
- Presentation of Assignment III
(Same Groups of 3-4). Try to
dedicate Monday ONLY to this part.
- Urban design phase: Start
allocating the part will be used for the
project based on the site analyisis for Student
09-13 Oct each student. Assignment
4 2022 LO 3 Presentation &
3
- Develop the program (each student Studio
can develop the project).
- Conceptualized form by sketching
on site. Construct a digital model of
the form: Continue with modeling
and/or sketching.

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 - Design process phase:
Conceptualized form by sketching on
site (perspective). Show sketches of
16-20 Oct places; talk about philosophy Design
5 2022 Ideas and Concepts (Individual).
- Design process of spaces and form
making: initiate sketch plans and Studio
development plans.

- Design process: Images, sections,

23-27 Oct elevations (sketch, draw, digitally
6 2022 produce), spatial experience, and
interior spaces.
30 Oct-03 MIDTERM JURY WEEK - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COURSES
7 Nov 2022 (OCTOBER 31, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 02, 2022)

06-10 Nov
8 MID-SEMESTER BREAK (FOR STUDENTS)
2022
Design development: Conceptual
13-17 Nov
9 scheme refinement in response to Juror
2022
comments.
- Revise and develop design: Spatial
20-24 Nov development.
10 2022 - Design development: Structure and
Materials.
- Integrated design development:
27 Nov-01 Interactive displays. Studio
11 Dec 2022 - Services / Fire Safety plans / Overall
cost estimation.
- Landscaping.
04-08 Dec
12 2022 - Special details: materials and
technologies.
11-15 Dec
13 Refinement of the project.
2022
18-22 Dec
14 Pre-final jury.
2022
25-29 Dec
15 FINAL JURY WEEK – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COURSES
2022

01-05 Jan
16 2023 N/A

Academic Integrity Statement

Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process. Students are expected to be
honest and ethical at all time in their pursuit of academic goals in accordance with Regulations of
Professional Conduct Violations for University of Bahrain Students, UOB Plagiarism Policy and UoB Guide
to Students Rights and Duties. Any breach of academic integrity will be dealt according to the Regulations
for Professional Conduct Violations

Prepared by: Dr. Islam H. Elgonaimy

Date: September 18, 2022

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 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM – B.Arch
Department of Architecture and Interior Design
College of Engineering | University of Bahrain
ARCG 510 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VII
PROJECT BRIEF
THE BAHRAIN NATIONAL SPACE SCIENCE AGENCY (NSSA)
HEADQUARTER IN BAHRAIN

1.0 OVERVIEW
The Bahrain National Space Science Agency (NSSA) was established by a Royal Decree, with his
Majesty’s vision “To promote Bahrain to a position of international prominence in the field of space
science to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development”. NSSA focuses on harnessing
space technologies for national development, promoting space science and applications,
developing advanced space research programs, ensuring capacity building, and creating a new
space sector in the Kingdom.
The National Space Science Agency (NSSA) plans to set up a campus that occupies all its
buildings and assets. This project's objective is to develop several designs and layouts for NSSA’s
campus.

2.0 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

Bahrain has for decades been a pioneer of space science. Bahrain has a high potential for
developing space science. In this project, you are required to design a NSSA head quarter (office
building). You should define what space science are based on your own analysis, case studies,
and research. Your project can focus on one of the themes including space science and satellite
issues, etc.
Students will come up with different proposals that will be reflected in the design of the building.
There is no one answer or one design to the idea of headquarter of a space science agency. The
following is the purpose of the project:
• To develop an understanding of the complex concept of headquarter.
• To develop a sustainable model to define global space science.
• To understand the complex relationships between the different components of the
headquarter complex.
• To provide scientific labs and technical spaces for creative thinkers to create a unique
building.
• To assist young creative minds in making a mark in the art/design fields by providing them
with the platform to show their works and promote them nationally and globally.
• To promote space science knowledge in Bahrain.
• To create a communal space to learn and study different technical space science issues.
• To locate Bahrain on the global scene.

2.1 Proposed Land

The proposed land for NSSA campus will be located in Al Ghaynah with an approximate land area
of 200,000m2 (Figure 1 and Figure 2). This site is still proposed, but neither the location nor the
area is confirmed.

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 Figure 1 Urban planning map of the land area.

Figure 2 A grid view of the area with dimensions

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3.0 PEDAGOGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
This kind of design project empowers architecture students at this level of their studies with the
following:
• Development of architectural design for creating multipurpose spaces that suit the
different activities within the NSSA headquarter (space science office building).
• Analyze, understand, and define what a space science and headquarter can be – there is
no one answer but multiple.
• Use of multilayered functional diagrams and analysis.
• Understand the importance of modules and metric grids in architectural design.
• Site analysis with relation to context and multifunction requirements.
• Apply design criteria and standards.
• Consider style and identity concerning the type of such project.
• Study building orientation and technical requirements regarding basic sustainable
principles.

4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Control various space functions –spaces, labs, workshops, library, exhibition, café, etc.
• Attention to dimensions and proportion of spaces according to function.
• Space flexibility to allow for different functions (resilience plan for the future, for different
seasons, etc)
• Suitability of the building for the needs of different abilities users and people with
disabilities.
• Availability of fire exits.
• Outdoor space for different activities.

5.0 COMPONENTS OF NSSA CAMPUS PROJECT

The building will occupy around 90 employees within the next 20 years. The main building area
shall be approx. 3000 m². Consider that the main building will be built in the first phases.
As per the NSSA present and future needs, several elements components are required:
• which are the main building(s).
• antenna farm.
• and other supporting outdoor facilities.

However, these elements are the bare minimum required, and additional facilities or buildings
can be added. Table 1 illustrates the general requirements.

5.1 Main Building

• Reception.
• Administrative offices
• Conference & Exhibition Hall
• Mission Control Room: Satellite image and data analysis laboratory
• Laboratories: Satellite Design, Manufacturing & Testing laboratories
• Server room
• Other building facilities (e.g. conference room, reception, security room, Security, toilets,
Prayer room, kitchen, store, etc.).

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5.2 Outdoor
Workshop Electronics / Mechanical
• Guard room
• Diesel tank room
• Shaded parking
• Electricity substation room
• Generator room
• Sidewalk pavement
• Boundary wall
• Pump room

5.3 Antenna farm

Approx. 13 Antennas (3 m to 50 m diameter)

5.4 Considering future expansions.

6.0 COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT FROM THE CLIENT

Table 1 illustrates the general requirements.

Title No. Sub-Total
Administrative
CEO (US) 1 1
CEO Office 3 3
Deputy CEO (AUS) 2 2
Advisors 1 1
Others 10 5

Directorate Director Section Chief Group Head Staff

Ground Station 1 A 1 A 1 4
B 1 4
B 1 6
Data & Image Analysis 1 A 1 A 1 6
B 1 3
C 1 4
B 1 3
D 1 2
Sat. Design & Constr. 1 A 1 5
B 1 5
Sat. Ops. & Control 1 A 1 A 1 4
B 1 2
B 1 3
Total 4 8 8 51

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 Labs/Facilities Approx. Area
Meeting rooms Several
Storage Rooms Several
Ground Station Control 100 m2
Satellite Operations 100 m2
Processing and Analysis 100 m2
Sat. Design Lab 100 m2
Sat. Texting & Manufacturing 150 m2
Electronics Workshop 100 m2
Mechanical Workshop 100 m2
Circulation (10 to 15%)

Each student will design the area program considering the client's main requirements. Students can add
according to his/her case studies and data collection.
Zone Description Space Component Number of Area (/m2) Total Area
Spaces (m2)
• Reception

• Administrative
offices

• Conference &
Exhibition Hall

• Mission Control
Room: Satellite
image and data
analysis
laboratory

• Laboratories:
Satellite Design,
Manufacturing &
Testing
laboratories

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• Server room

• Other building
facilities (e.g.
conference room,
reception,
security room,
Security, toilets,
Prayer room,
Kitchen, store,
etc.)

Circulation (10 to
15%)

Total Built Up Area

Parking and Outdoor Staff 20 cars
Areas
Visitors 60 cars
Buses 3 minibuses
Outdoor spaces Seating areas, gardens, thematic spaces, etc

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