Integrated Redesign of Abdul Basit Khamish Building
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2025
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عبد الرحمن الشله
ليث دياب
مهدي عمر
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This graduation project focuses on the comprehensive redesign of the Abdul Basit Khamish Building in Anabta, Tulkarm, a multi-story structure originally designed for mixed-use residential and commercial functions. The existing building suffered from critical limitations, including a lack of parking spaces as per the Palestinian planning codes, underutilization of outdoor areas, inefficient spatial layouts, and an imbalance between commercial and residential functions.
The project’s objective is to reconfigure and optimize the building’s architectural, structural, and environmental systems based on local regulations and international standards such as ASCE, ACI, UBC, NEUFERT, and the Palestinian Fire Code. The methodology involved an in-depth site analysis, solar and wind studies, daylight and shading simulations, and energy performance modeling using Revit and DesignBuilder. Functionality was improved by redesigning floor layouts, increasing commercial areas, adjusting circulation paths, and enhancing accessibility.
Structural elements were reassessed using ETABS to ensure code compliance and seismic resistance, while the mechanical and electrical systems—including lighting, power distribution, water supply, drainage, and HVAC—were redesigned for efficiency and comfort. Acoustics, fire safety, and vertical transportation systems were also considered, ensuring the building meets the needs of various users including residents, business owners, and clinic patients.
The redesigned proposal offers improved thermal performance, better daylight access, and significant reductions in energy loads. Moreover, the cost estimation and quantity surveying work provided a realistic financial outlook for implementation. Ultimately, the project demonstrates how integrated interdisciplinary design can transform an existing underperforming building into a functional, code-compliant, and economically viable investment.