Honoring the Head of the Architecture Engineering Department for the department’s library supervisor and students from various academic levels.
A scientific visit for students of the Architecture Engineering Department to the Heart of the World Hotel.
A scientific visit was organized for third-year students from both the Architectural and Urban branches to the Heart of the World Hotel on Thursday, February 20, 2025, accompanied by the faculty members of the Architectural Design course:
- Prof. Dr. Asmaa Mohammed Hussein
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Mazen Mahdi
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Uday Abbas
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Ata Hassan Aboud
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Maryam Faisal
- Lecturer Sahar Riyad
- Lecturer Rawnak Aref Mohsen
- Lecturer Rania Harith Khudair
This visit provided an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical insights into hotel design, construction, and hospitality services.
Objectives of the Scientific Visit:
- Understanding the design principles of five-star hotels in terms of form and functionality.
- Studying operational processes such as reception, food services, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Exploring modern technologies used in hotel design and management.
- Analyzing sustainability strategies (energy efficiency, waste management, resource utilization).
Scientific Visit Plan:
The visit followed a structured itinerary that included:
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Introduction to the Hotel
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Informative session with the hotel’s chief engineer, covering:
- The hotel’s history and construction phases
- Hotel classification (star rating) and global quality standards
- The hotel's vision and marketing strategy
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Guided tour of hotel departments, including:
- Reception area
- Event and conference halls
- Hotel rooms and serviced apartments
Meeting of the Head of the Department with the Students of the Architects' Club in the Department of Architecture Engineering.
The esteemed Head of the Department of Architecture Engineering, Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza, met with the students of the Young Architects' Club to receive their congratulations on his appointment as Head of the Department.
It is worth noting that the Young Architects' Club, established a year ago, serves as an intellectual and professional space for students, newly graduated architects, and those interested in various civic issues, such as contemporary architecture and modern technology, sustainable urban design and green spaces, historical and cultural architecture, engineering, interior design, and the arts. The club's activities span both academic and community engagement levels.
The final exams for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year for the first stage have commenced.
The esteemed Head of the Department of Architecture, Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza, along with the esteemed Assistant Scientific Dean, Assistant Prof. Dr. Mufid Ihsan Al-Shawk, inspected the progress of the final exams for the first semester on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The inspection covered first-year students from both branches: Architectural Design and Urban Design.
We wish all our dear students success and excellence.
The Head of the Architecture Department inspected the first-year students.
he Head of the Architecture Department, Professor Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza, conducted an inspection visit to the first-year students on their last day of the first semester today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
The visit was attended by the First-Year Coordinator for the Architectural Branch in the Architectural Design I course, Lecturer Dr. Mustafa Kamel.
During the visit, the Head of the Department provided valuable guidance as part of the Day Sketch activity for Architectural Design I. He also reviewed the students' final submissions for the Architectural Drawing course.
