Shahd Studio
Clay & Cultural Experience Studio
Role
Architect & Concept Designer
Year
2026
Location
Poland
Engagement
Private commission
Brief
The brief
is doing a Clay & Cultural Experience Studio inspired by Egyptian heritage. Clay & Cultural Experience Studio inspired by Egyptian heritage. The idea is to introduce a unique, non-traditional concept to the Polish market.
The project focuses on creating an interactive pottery experience, where visitors can engage in making clay products themselves. This reflects a traditional Egyptian craft, but presented in a contemporary and experiential way that is currently not available in Poland.
In addition, the space includes:
- A coffee corner where drinks are served in handmade clay cups that retain heat efficiently, which is especially suitable for colder climates.
- An exhibition area showcasing Egyptian handwoven textiles (wool-based), which can be adapted into products such as rugs or even wearable items that contribute to warmth and comfort.
The overall concept combines culture, craftsmanship, and experience, aiming to create a distinctive destination rather than a conventional retail space.
Inside this project
- Site analysis
- 3D plan
- 3D render
Process disclosure
AI use
Selectively applied
Note on process — AI tools were used selectively to refine the visual quality and detail of the renderings shown on this page. The design itself was developed through extensive iterative 2D sketching and 3D modeling; the final output reflects manual design intent at every stage. AI is applied as a finishing aid, not as a starting point.
Site Analysis
Reading the site
Five plates grounding the scheme in its Polish context — basemap, urban figure-ground (Schwarzplan), green corridors, mobility and the sun path.
Basemap
Schwarzplan
Green areas
Communication plan
Sun path
3D Plan
Programmed plan
Layout organising the pottery workshop, the exhibition gallery for handwoven Egyptian textiles, and the coffee corner served in handmade clay cups.
3D Render
Model to render
Left, the untextured 3D model in the 3ds Max viewport. Right, the final photoreal render — earthen surfaces, woven textiles and soft directional light bringing the studio to life.
