Reema Almohannadi

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Afkarna

Pathways of Creativity

Afkarna is a transitional creative hub designed to support emerging designers as they move from education into professional practice.

Located within a historically significant site, the project draws from the existing architectural language, particularly the historical door extracted from the site, as a symbol of thresholds, pathways, and opportunity.

The design reinterprets these elements into a spatial system that guides users through stages of growth: learning, making, collaborating, and exhibiting. Programmatically, the hub integrates open studios, fabrication labs, mentorship spaces, and exhibition areas, creating a dynamic environment that fosters both independence and community.

By bridging the gap between academia and the creative industry, Afkarna provides access to resources, visibility, and support networks often missing after graduation. It positions design not just as a discipline, but as an evolving journey shaped by movement, interaction, and continuous exploration.

First Floor Plan – Work and production spaces

Ground Floor Plan – Public and social zones

An activated courtyard linking circulation, social space, and daily use.

An outdoor makers market shaped by light, movement, and social exchange.

Section revealing the layered experience of making, learning, and exhibiting.

A framed threshold introducing the makers market as a space of exchange and discovery.

A fabrication space supporting making, prototyping, and experimentation.

A studio environment supporting collaboration, learning, and informal interaction.

A production-focused workspace supporting printing, making, and material exploration.

Reema Almohannadi

Interior Design 2026

Afkarna is a transitional creative hub designed to support emerging designers as they move from education into professional practice.

Afkarna

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