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mobile : 97158 8701093 / 97150 8547751 Etihad Airways | Design Architect
e-mail : [email protected] 2011 - Present
home : Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi U A E Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/karen-ruth-cabanas-323968175/
Al Fajer Engineering Consultant | Design Architect
education 2009 - 2010
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
BS-Architecture
Western Mindanao State University Al Futtaim Group of Real Estate | Architectural Designer
Registered & Licensed Architect 2008 - 2009
License No. 19319 Dubai, U.A.E.
Professional Regulatory Commission
Purple Fire International LLC |
Interior Designer
2007 - 2008
Dubai, U.A.E

SEACO CAD Services | CAD Architect
2006 - 2007
Dubai, U.A.E

B81 Builders | Associate Architect
2004 - 2005
Philippines

B81 Builders | Associate ArchitectArki-Genesis Group |
Junior Architect
2001 - 2004
Philippines

project directory

CONTENTS

1.0 Abu Dhabi International Airport Proposed Crew Briefing Centre
2.0 Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal Complex-
Proposed GSE Workshop
3.0 Etihad Airways Simulator Building Extension Training Facility
4.0 Etihad Global Business Service Solutions Office
5.0 Etihad Al Ain Contact Centre Phase-2
6.0 Etihad Abu Dhabi T3 Bus Gate Lounge
7.0 Etihad Airways Sydney Airport Lounge
8.0 Etihad Airways Los Angeles Airport Lounge
9.0 Etihad Airways Berlin Regional Sales Office
10.0 Etihad Airways Melbourne Sales Office
11.0 Etihad Airways Cabin Crew Accomodation N1R
12.0 Purple Fire International LLC Fit-out Projects
13.0 Purple Fire International LLC Fit-out Projects
14.0 Al Fajer Residential Villa
15.0 Freehand Sketches and Manual Drafting
16.0 My Photography

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROPOSED CREW BRIEFING CENTRE

PERPECTIVE

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROPOSED CREW BRIEFING CENTRE

Due to the capacity of the current facilities
at the Airport, Etihad propose to construct a
standalone Crew Briefing Centre which will
allow Cabin Crew to report for service and
check in for flights, get briefed and depart
from a facility specifically designed to fulfill
this function and elevate the movement of
staff at the existing location. The building will
also include for the arrivals of the returning
staff and operate 24/7. The facility will further
include other facilities including self-check in
kiosks, baggage screening, as well as retail,
commercial, F&B facilities and an HR service
centre for the staff to make use of.

CREW BRIEFING CENTRE - SITE PLAN

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROPOSED CREW BRIEFING CENTRE

CREW BRIEFING CENTRE - GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

PROPOSED CREW BRIEFING CENTRE

CREW BRIEFING CENTRE - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MIDFIELD TERMINAL COMPLEX

PROPOSED GSE WORKSHOP

The EASG Ground Support
Equipment Maintenance
Workshop facilities have to be
adjusted mainly by the following
causes:
1. A new fleet management
function is demanding a new
workshop concept and layout,
including special workplaces for
dedicated vehicles.
2. An additional forward
workshop close to new midfield
terminal is necessary to provide
support to ground handling
equipment which is operating in
this new area.
3. An upgrade of the
existing outdated facilities,
originally built in the late 1970’s,
to fix the existing significant
health, safety, occupational and
environmental shortcomings as
well as deficiencies in electrical
safety, fire safety, oil storage
and oil handling, heavy GSE
lifting, soil contamination, water
contamination, manual handling
and waste management.

My contribution on this project
involves development of the
workshop design,site visit
gathering the list of existing
equipments and space
information,lplanning criteria,
functinality and space allocation.

ETIHAD GROUND SERVICES WORKSHOP-SITE PLAN

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MIDFIELD TERMINAL COMPLEX

PROPOSED GSE WORKSHOP

MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN

ETIHAD GROUND SERVICES WORKSHOP-GROUND FLOOR

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MIDFIELD TERMINAL COMPLEX

PROPOSED GSE WORKSHOP

ETIHAD GROUND SERVICES WORKSHOP-GROUND FLOOR MEZZANINE FLOOR PLAN
MEZZANINE FLOOR

ABU DHABI

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SIMULATOR BUILDING TRAINING ACADEMY

ETIHAD AIRWAYS FLIGHT TRAINING CENTRE/SIMULATOR EXTENSION
Etihad Airways Flight Training Centre / Simulator with a construction of US$15.3 million extension to the airline’s
Flight Training Centre at its Abu Dhabi headquarters.
The new 5,300 square metre facility house six flight simulator training bays, classrooms for
pilot and cabin crew training, pilots’ briefing and debriefing rooms, a new pilots’ lounge and
offices.
My contribution in this project includes from conceptual design stage preliminary sketches understanding
and accommodating the design brief and needs analysis of the end user up to the detailed design stage.
Coordination with the main consultant regarding the final design concept. Responsible for specifications
of materials, tender documents issue and shop drawings approval. Reviewed contractors’ transmittals and
approved revision of drawings. Collated the final documentation design package for client review.
Site supervision of construction works, including preparing site reports on progress of construction activities.
Monitored contractors to ensure construction activities were in compliance with the specifications, drawings and
relevant codes and standards.

ABU DHABI

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SIMULATOR BUILDING TRAINING ACADEMY

Reception Lobby Completion Photos AL AIN
SCHEMATIC DESIGN SKETCH
ETIHAD GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICE SOLUTIONS FACILITY (GBSS)
Mezzanine Plan
Board Room & Training Room Completion Photos
Ground Floor Plan
Basement Floor Plan Etihad’s Global Business Service Solutions (GBSS) in Al Ain is a dedicated revenue accounting centre of
excellence and was officially opened in March of 2015. It was set up to engage the local Emirati workforce,
particularly women, who make up 95% of the staff.
The interior fit out accommodates approximately 715-person capacity, composed of 3 blocks of building in 3
levels from basement to mezzanine level with a total fit out area of 4,100 square meters.
Basement where training rooms area located, board rooms, meeting rooms, canteen area / majlis breakout area
and other utility services.
Ground floor where the main reception is located and also serves as the corporate staff office entrance well. The
floor composed of different offices divided as per department and facilities for meeting room and disable toilet
facility is considered as well.
On the mezzanine level a capacity of 280 office desk with small meeting room and toilet facilities.
My contribution in this project includes from conceptual design stage preliminary sketches understanding
and accommodating the design brief and needs analysis of the end user up to the detailed design stage.
Coordination with the main consultant regarding the final design concept. Responsible for specifications
of materials, tender documents issue and shop drawings approval. Reviewed contractors’ transmittals and
approved revision of drawings. Site supervision. Collated the final documentation design package for client
review.
Site supervision of construction works, including preparing site reports on progress of construction activities.
Monitored contractors to ensure construction activities were in compliance with the specifications, drawings and
relevant codes and standards.

Main Reception Area

Mezzanine Floor Completion Photos AL AIN
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Ground Floor Plan ETIHAD GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICE SOLUTIONS FACILITY (GBSS)
Basement Floor Plan
Training Room & Majlis area Completion Photos
Meeting Room & Enclosed Office Area

Meeting Room & Enclosed Office Area
Office & Restroom Area

Etihad Al Ain Contact Centre Phase 2 fit-out with total floor area 1,345 AL AIN

M² that accommodates approximately 140 person capacity.The ETIHAD AL AIN CONTACT CENTRE PHASE-2

contact centre combines world class customer service with the highest PROPOSED PLAN

level of Arabian hospitality.The facility provides the following area to

accomodate the needs of the end-user.

• reception area

• waiting area • Board room

• product room • breakout area with kitchen

• call centre area • male & female locker room

• training rooms
• one on one meeting room • male & female ablution
• male & female prayer room
• offices
• • first aid room
• filing room

• pantry

Site supervision of construction works, including preparing site reports
on progress of construction activities. Monitored contractors to ensure
construction activities were in compliance with the specifications,
drawings and relevant codes and standards.

Color Schemes

ABU DHABI

ETIHAD ABU DHABI T3 BUS GATE LOUNGE

PROPOSED PLAN

Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 Bus Gate Lounge which is located in Abu Dhabi International
Airport with approximate 3,500 square metre fit out project. Lounge facility comprise of the following services.
main reception, VIP dining, casual seating,buffet area, show kitchen, open bar, library, smoking area, spa &
sleeping area, barber, nail spa, ablution, toilet, and complete kitchen facilities. My contribution in this project includes from conceptual
design stage preliminary sketches understanding and accommodating the design brief and needs analysis of the end user up to the detailed
design stage. Coordination with the main consultant regarding the final design concept. Responsible for specifications of materials, tender
documents issue and shop drawings approval. Reviewed contractors’ transmittals and approved revision of drawings. Collated the final
documentation design package for client review.

Etihad’s Sydney Airport lounge is located SYDNEY
adjacent to gate 51 of the international T1
terminal, conveniently close to the gates ETIHAD AIRWAYS SYDNEY AIRPORT LOUNGE
which the airline uses.
Etihad’s description of this as a two-level The lounge is fairly compact, although
lounge is technically accurate, although the way the space is used shows
the top floor is really just the reception careful planning without trying to
desk and a room where you can stow squeeze too many passengers
your carry-on baggage. shoulder to shoulder.
The lounge proper is located downstairs, My contribution in this projects
where globetrotting Etihad travelers will includes from conceptual design stage
see a very familiar design which shares preliminary sketches understanding
its color scheme, furnishings and general and accommodating the design
‘design DNA’ with the airline’s latest brief and needs analysis of the end
international lounges such as at Paris’ user up to the detailed design stage.
Charles de Gaulle Airport. Coordination with the main consultant
regarding the final design concept.
PROPOSED PLAN Responsible for specifications of
materials, , tender documents issue
and shop drawings approval.

SYDNEY

ETIHAD AIRWAYS SYDNEY AIRPORT LOUNGE
UPHOLSTERY FINISHES

WALL FINISHES FLOOR FINISHES

ABLUTION AREA

BOSS DESIGN
ARCHAIR

JOINERY FINISHES

BOSS DESIGN
CRUZE STOOL CHAIR

CUSHION SCHEDULE PROPOSED PLAN

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA USA

ETIHAD AIRWAYS LOS ANGELES AIRPORT LOUNGE

Etihad Airways’ business class and first 5' - 0"
class ‘Premium Lounge’, located within
the Tom Bradley International Terminal JAN
at LAX. Once inside, guests will find the 6C7-20.13
lounge divided into distinct zones linked
by a central walkway, with décor drawing MEN KITCHEN
inspiration from the geometric patterns 6C7-20.22 6C7-20.12
of Abu Dhabi’s modern architecture and
desert landscape: Among them: a dining ADA+SHOWER BAR
room which overlooks the terminal’s 6C7-20.21 6C7-20.07
departures area and brings in plenty of
natural PASSAGE LOUNGE
My contribution in this project includes 6C7-20.16 6C7-20.06
from conceptual design stage
preliminary sketches understanding PRAYER ABLUTION
and accommodating the design 6C7-20.20 6C7-20.19
brief and needs analysis of the end
user up to the detailed design stage. BUFFET
Coordination with the main consultant 6C7-20.08
regarding the final design concept.
Responsible for specifications of 1'-7" VVIP
materials, tender documents issue and CLR BETWEEN TOP AND BASE 6C7-20.05
shop drawings approval. Reviewed
contractors’ transmittals and approved SERVER 34" MIN 34" MIN
revision of drawings. Collated the final 6C7-20.15
documentation design package for client LOUNGE RECEPTION
review. ELEC 6C7-20.10 6C7-20.01
6C7-20.14
WOMEN
6C7-20.17

ADA+SHOWER LUGGAGE OFFICE
6C7-20.18 6C7-20.02 6C7-20.04

VESTIBULE
6C7-20.03

54" MIN 54" MIN

PROPOSED PLAN TOP OF DINING TABLE SHALL BE
28 INCHES MINIMUM AND 34
INCHES MAXIMUM ABOVE THE
FINISH FLOOR.

PROPOSED PLAN BERLIN,GERMANY

ETIHAD AIRWAYS BERLIN REGIONAL SALES OFFICE

Etihad Airways Berlin Regional office fit-out with total floor area
1,617 M² that accommodates approximately 59 numbers of staff
including executives.
The facility was divided into four division including ticketing area,
sales office,regional office and executive wing.
My contribution in this projects includes from conceptual design
stage preliminary sketches understanding and accommodating
the design brief and needs analysis of the end user up
to the detailed design stage. Coordination with the main
consultant regarding the final design concept. Responsible for
specifications of materials, , tender documents issue and shop
drawings approval.

MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA

ETIHAD AIRWAYS MELBOURNE SALES OFFICE

Etihad Airways Sales office interior fit-out with a total floor area 251
M² that accommodates approximately 17 numbers of staff.
My contribution in this projects includes from conceptual design
stage preliminary sketches understanding and accommodating the
design brief and needs analysis of the end user up to the detailed
design stage. Coordination with the main consultant regarding the
final design concept. Responsible for specifications of materials, ,
tender documents issue and shop drawings approval.

PROPOSED PLAN

PROPOSED CABIN CREW ACCOMODATION

ETIHAD AIRWAYS N1R MASDAR

PROPOSED PLAN

DUBAI, UAE

PURPLE FIRE INTERNATIONAL LLC FIT-OUT WORKS
My contribution in this projects includes from conceptual
design stage preliminary sketches finishes details,color
scheme and,fabric and furniture selection,understanding and
accommodating the design brief and needs analysis of the end
user up to the detailed design stage.

PROPOSED PLAN GOLD SHOP-SOUQ DEIRA

DUBAI, UAE

PURPLE FIRE INTERNATIONAL LLC FIT-OUT WORKS

HOTEL LOBBY CONCEPT DESIGN

PROPOSED JEWELRY SHOP IN DUBAI MALL

HOTEL CONCIERGE CONCEPT DESIGN

UAE

RESIDENTIAL VILLAS

RESIDENTIAL VILLA PERSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL VILLA PERSPECTIVE

RESIDENTIAL VILLA PERSPECTIVE
PROPOSED JEWELRY SHOP IN DUBAI MALL
RESIDENTIAL VILLA PERSPECTIVE

FREE HAND SKETCHES & MANUAL DRAFTING

FREEHAND SKETCH

FREEHAND SKETCH

PROPOSED JEWELRY SHOP IN DUBAI MALL

RESIDENTIAL VILLA PERSPECTIVE

MY PHOTOGRAPHY

MY PHOTOGRAPHY