Alaa Z. Qadeeb Al-Ban

Alaa Z. Qadeeb Al-Ban
Dar Al-Hekma University · Department of Interior Design

Doctor of Philosophy in Design & Planning

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September 2016 - present
Dar Al-Hekma University
Position
  • Professor (Assistant)
Description
  • The main advisor to 100 Interior Design Bachelor Degree Thesis for Seven academic Semester Starting (Fall AY 2016/2017 - Fall AY 2019/2020)
September 2016 - present
Dar Al-Hekma University
Position
  • Professor (Assistant)
Description
  • Teaching: Business in Interior Design, Portfolio, Retail Design, and Capstone I Interior Design Thesis.
August 2011 - August 2012
Dar Al-Hekma University
Position
  • Lecturer
Description
  • Teaching: Exhibition Design, Saudi Arabia Architectural Heritage, and Graphic Design I.
Education
September 2013 - May 2016
University of Colorado
Field of study
  • Design & Planning
September 2008 - May 2010
California College of the Arts
Field of study
  • Visual Design
September 2000 - May 2005
Dar Al-Hekma University
Field of study
  • Interior Design

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Publications (64)
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This thesis provides an in-depth analysis of the main and minor subjects related to the Cultural Entertainment Center project for the regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By synthesizing earlier academic work, including smaller studies on student psychological health and stress management and significant research on interior design principles, t...
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The "Design Community Center" project aims to create a vibrant and collaborative hub for designers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This interior design thesis explores the concept of establishing a center that provides a workspace for designers, fosters connections among creatives, and promotes the value of creativity and design thinking. The project alig...
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This thesis explores the design and implementation of an entertainment center in AR Rawdah District, Jeddah. It aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life for older adults, addressing social isolation and age-related challenges. The project aligns with Vision 2030's goals by empowering and improving the well-being of the older population. T...
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ABSTRACT The project is to establish a Wellness Center for Holistic Health and Natural Beauty in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The project aims to meet the growing demand for wellness services and natural beauty products in the city. It aligns with the 2030 vision of Saudi Arabia, which emphasizes the development of a sustainable and diversified econom...
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This research aims to design an interactive center for traditional handicrafts for youth and adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country of historical, Islamic, and economic importance in the Arab and Islamic world. his thesis provides valuable insight into the factors that should be considered when designing an interac...
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This thesis paper delves into the creation of Dar Al-Hekma University Dorm, Male Students within the context of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, specifically situated in the Emmer Square Tower. With a focus on enhancing academic performance and overall well-being, the study seeks to understand how the implementation of a relaxation-focused dormitory aligns wi...
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This thesis has explored the establishment of a children's talent center, with a focus on creating an environment that effectively cultivates and nurtures children's talents. The aims of the study have been to assess the demand for such a facility, gather insights from diverse individuals with experience in interacting with children, and explore...
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The aim of this thesis is to establish a vibrant campus environment and optimize the interior design of student unions to reduce student stress, support holistic development, and promote the well-being and overall quality of student life. It focuses on female college students at Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The objective is to i...
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The purpose of this thesis is to inspire young minds, cultivate their talents, and promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers, while creating an engaging and educational space for children and adults. The project focuses on the development of a children's science museum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in alignment with Saudi...
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This thesis explores the design and functionality of a postpartum care wellness center, aiming to create a nurturing environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of new mothers. Using an all-inclusive approach, the study integrates principles from interior design and obstetrics to formulate a space that addresses the unique needs...
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The aim of this thesis is to distinctive and immersive experience for couples seeking to delve into the rich culture of Saudi Arabia. By raising awareness and fostering an appreciation for Saudi culture among local tourists, this project aims to inspire them to maintain this cultural richness. The project aims to provide a cultural boutique hotel i...
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The purpose of this thesis is to acknowledge and raise awareness of the value of women’s Football Clubs and how important it is. Despite the numerous challenges and faced by women's football in the country, it is crucial to recognize the potential positive impact of promoting and empowering women through this sport. The project aims to provide a Wo...
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This research aimed to identify specific design requirements, considerations, and strategies that catered to budget-conscious travelers in hostels while fostering an inclusive community among youth travelers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It also explored the significance of incorporating hostels as a key accommodation option in Jeddah, examining thei...
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This thesis proposes the development of a specialized nursing home center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare and hospitality services for elderly women. The objective is to establish an innovative organization that addresses the unique needs of elderly individuals, ensuring high-quality care and support. The ce...
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The primary objective of this thesis is to examine the fundamental elements involved in the interior design of a sample community center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it aims to explore the diverse prerequisites for constructing an innovative, exquisite community center that fosters visitors' curiosity and encourages further engagement wit...
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This thesis discusses creating a space for children with speech and hearing impairments that accommodates their needs and further deepens the knowledge of the functions and necessities applied to an institution. The following content will further delve deep into the realms by embarking on research that has been conducted on the community, quantitat...
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Capstone I - Interior Design Thesis about designing a center for the Holy Quran.
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Reham Sabbahi, Interior Design, Dar Al-Hekma University Abstract of Bachelor Thesis, Submitted, 27 December 2022 Down syndrome kids center: Little Dreamer. The main goal of this thesis is to design a suitable environment for down syndrome kids, focusing on providing them with a healthy, enjoyable, functional, and educational space. This paper will...
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This project is a ladies' revelation center that aims to acknowledge and raise awareness of the value of women’s inner strength and connection to their souls. Balancing between the human’s three components, body, mind, and soul, is an important consideration that has been marginalized due to contemporary life’s pressure. The activities provided in...
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Statement The project is a healthy lifestyle center for children. It helps children who are overweight or obese by making their lives healthier. It depends on providing integrated solutions that include nutritional, behavioral, and sports therapy, as well as options that eliminate weight gain. In addition, we will introduce some activities that may...
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This research provides an overview of Saudi Arabia's identity and historical changes before it was utterly unified. Also, it discusses the thirteen provinces with their distinct features and how these regions were divided by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud into regional entities. Thus, the paper will examine the five major regions that are typicall...
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The Culinary Arts Authority is a Saudi governmental commission established in February 2020; It promotes The Saudi 2030 vision to support the Human Capability Development Program that aims to prepare skilled citizens for the job market and compete globally. Hence, this project will focus on providing an efficient way for young professionals to gain...
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Yacht clubs have long been an important part of leisure culture in seaside communities. They are a type of private sports club that promotes yacht cruising, sailing, and racing. This project focuses on creating a yacht club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is located along the Red Sea, the ideal place for a yacht club, as the marine life of the Red...
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Abstract The primary purpose of this thesis is to identify and investigate the importance of providing a community center as an educational and entertainment center for middle-income families, particularly women of all ages in Al-Naseem neighborhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The thesis research suggests that a community center in Al-Naseem neighborh...
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This research aims to design an Hijaz traditional arts and crafts center for youth and adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Hijaz is an historically significant region in the western part of Saudi Arabia that includes Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Tabuk, Yanbu, and Taif. This thesis provides valuable insight into the factors that should be considered when...
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Abstract The research for this thesis was motivated by a desire to reduce the stress of daily life, especially in the wake of Covid-19, as well as to develop a commercial attraction that would cater to residents and tourists alike. This thesis focuses on the design of a therapeutic recreation resort that provides curative, hospitality, recreational...
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The global beauty industry is a multi-billion business that has the ability to spur the local and national economy. Beauty training academies are an integral part of the beauty industry. This thesis examines the factors to consider in designing a beauty training academy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for women interested in pursuing a professional career...
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The thesis concerns a study regarding business incubator center that creates a multifunctional environment for entrepreneurs while concerning educational and economic sectors. The aim is to highlight a perfect environment by providing the design solutions that combine essential amenities that would help entrepreneurs excel in performance and enhanc...
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This research project is based on creating a botanical garden in Jeddah, which will provide charming environmental conditions for the people of Saudi Arabia. It aligns with the objectives of the vision 2030 program, which advocates for creating sustainable environmental conditions. The project also aims at improving the quality of life for people l...
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A review of the Massar program, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, shows its primary goal of developing fuel stations on regional roads by transforming them into integrated service centers of high quality. Thus, this program will be concerning the upcoming 2030 Saudi vision as it provides soluti...
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Fishing in the Red Sea is one of the most important activities in Jeddah. Thus, this thesis is concerned to enhance the experience of recreational fishing among families and individuals, by examining the effective design solutions for creating unique entertainment opportunities, and full-day experience that suits all ages in Jeddah’s community. Due...
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The primary goal of this project is to examine and create residential homes for the elderly in the Jeddah community of Saudi Arabia. The research offers a path to wellbeing and healthy living in a therapeutic and pollution-free atmosphere. The study proposes a design that incorporates features of an integrated lifestyle to improve wellbeing in a he...
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The primary goal of this project is to examine and create residential homes for the elderly in the Jeddah community of Saudi Arabia. The research offers a path to wellbeing and healthy living in a therapeutic and pollution-free atmosphere. The study proposes a design that incorporates features of an integrated lifestyle to improve wellbeing in a he...
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The primary goal of this project is to examine and create residential homes for the elderly in the Jeddah community of Saudi Arabia. The research offers a path to wellbeing and healthy living in a therapeutic and pollution-free atmosphere. The study proposes a design that incorporates features of an integrated lifestyle to improve wellbeing in a he...
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The purpose of this project is providing a connection between education and females of the community. It focuses on the importance of education, especially for females, and how it can affect their lives. Associated with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's vision of 2030, this paper supports the Human Capital Development Program under the educational divi...
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the positive impacts of musical instruments learning on adolescent’s cognitive and emotional skills, which encourages musical facilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, this thesis aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of design approaches for musical facilities. The subjects of the thesis focused...
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Mental Health is important in all life stages and affects every person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Creating a mental health recovery center that focuses on healing people dealing with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety will help create a safe, relaxing, accepting community that allows people to share their storie...
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Herak: Dar Alhekma University, Interior Design Department
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Abstract The aim of the thesis is the importance of having a space for people who are passionate and want to learn more about culinary arts school and get a degree. Also, research methodology was conducted in order to gain enough information on Culinary Arts Academy, as the research methodology was achieved through interviews and a survey distribut...
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This thesis aims to highlight the significant impact of a therapeutic recreation center on the lives of individuals. Aligned with the Kingdom's 2030 vision, this paper introduces a new concept of treatments that will improve the quality of life for citizens and residents to make the kingdom a top living destination. The way of findings for the pro...
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This thesis aims to discuss the importance of a public library to the community at the time and place where they are being neglected. The first part of this thesis will talk about an introduction to the topic and thorough research that talks about designing a public library and the importance of it to the community. Then the thesis will show the d...
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The aim of this study is to explore and demonstrate the importance of a therapeutic center for people with eating disorders in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Introducing such a project raises awareness, builds an inclusive community, and provides the necessities of treatment. Hence, it acts in great favor of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision which focuses on improv...
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This project is concerned for youth and adults who love art and who wants to learn more about it, the primary purpose is to enhance the community by highlighting on the needs of the students, which are to reduce emotional distress and to increase self mindfulness to become the future artists. The aim of the research is to promote a professional...
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This thesis concerns a study regarding an effective sports recreational facility that creates an elite athletic environment for athletes while concerning medical, educational, and entertainment sectors. The aim is to highlight a perfect athletic environment by providing the design solutions that combine essential amenities that would help athletes...
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this research is precisely concerned about pregnant women and their newborns. the primary aim is to provide pregnant women with healthcare, relaxation, and assistance throughout all all stages of pregnancy. the purpose of the study is to analyse the needs of pregnant women, the necessities of their newborns, offer parenting education and minimise t...
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Najeba B Ajaj, Interior Design, Dar Al-Hekma University Abstract of Bachelor Thesis, December 17, 2019 Meraki: Design Hub Abstract The aim of this thesis concerns design student in specific. The main objective is to examine the needs of the designer in one space. The research aims to promote the use of local and national information for a relaxed...
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A boutique hotel of a five day up to a five year stay that serves female local students and exchange students. Providing them with spaces that feed their creativity and fulfill their needs as students. A space that redefines the society's understanding of what makes a 'female student'.
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The aim of this thesis to conduct a study about diagnosed children with cancer, percentages, challenges, needs, and treatment, in addition their families struggles and how their support can affect diagnosed children, moreover the thesis investigate the strategies that can enhance the child collaboration with the environment after the treatment. In...
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The aim of this thesis is to investigate and identify the impact of public libraries on the different age groups of the community. Data had successfully surpassed oil and managed to become the most valuable resource on the planet. Therefore, modernized public libraries would be a major player to help feed the eagerness of the people, especially ado...
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This is a thesis for a capstone project in the interior design field. this thesis investigates the necessity of having a residential treatment center for obese in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. this topic was chosen to align with the 2030 vision of Saudi Arabia and due to the high percentage of obesity. it also discusses the major study of the topic which H...
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The purpose of this study is to comprehend how a place can have a marvelous impact on the female youth generation, by providing them with a house of a combined facilities. The Students Entertainment Club targets female university students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Its main ambition is to develop skills in female youth that desire to replicate in the...
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كل عام، يأتي تقريبا ثلاثة ملايين من الحجاج إلى المملكة العربية السعودية لأداء فريضة الحج والعمرة، لذلك هم يعتبرون ضيوف المملكة. الهدف من هذه الدراسة هو تكريم الحجاج الذين يعتبرون مجتمعًا ضخمًا وجعلهم راضين عن طريق تزويدهم بأفضل الخدمات اللازمة. علاوة على ذلك، توضح الدراسة كيف تؤثر السياحة الدينية إيجابيا على اقتصاد البلاد . للبدء، تم تعزيز هذه الدر...
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Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia, is located on the west coast of the Red Sea in the Hijaz region. Lying between the two holy mosques, Makkah and Madinah, Jeddah is a more liberal and open-minded city compared to the rest of the conservative Sunni Islamic country. As the only stop along the religious tour with easy access by plane an...

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