A Spectrum Of Explorations: From Micro To Macro Perspectives On Issues Of Sustainability
Ahmad Shafy
Ahmad Shafy Allam
an architect with passion for sustainability. I've been questioning how we can create things that can elevate lives while also caring for our planet.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
march 2018 – present Architectural Designer at andramatin
Led design and construction of 6 diverse projects, ranging from small-scale private residences to large public buildings, resulting in four successful completion projects on time and two on-going construction projects.
Collaborated with other consultants and clients throughout all phases of the design for 16 projects, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
As Lead Architect for the first net zero public school in Jakarta, Indonesia, developed innovative sustainable design solutions that resulted in a building with net-zero energy use
EDUCATION
August 2013 – 2017 Bachelor of Engineering, Architecture program, Parahyangan Catholics University, Indonesia
AWARDS
2017 Bronze Medal ARCASIA student prize Architect Regional Council Asia
2017 1st Place National Monument Competition in Banjarmasin, Indonesia
2017 1st Place National Monument Competition in Palangkaraya, Indonesia
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journey towards
in this portfolio, I intend to present my architectural works from various scales that showcase my concerns for sustainability. Starting with the notion that architecture and the environment are one, I have noticed that through architecture, we are creating new environments. We are not providing spaces only for humans, but also for cats, birds, and even ants. This powerful notion has shaped my understanding on how we should design spaces for the livings.
net zero public school in Jakarta social barge housing in the island of Borneo Banjarmasin City Monument
The significance of symbolic vegetation existence in Wonosari city recycled paper artworks
Net-Zero Public School in Jakarta
client : The Government of Jakarta, Indonesia location : Jakarta, Indonesia
role : Project Architect at andramatin studio status : built - 2022
how to create air-conditioner-free classrooms in a densely populated area with minimum greeneries in the northern part of Jakarta?
to preserve existing trees, new buildings are placed right in the footprints of the previous buildings
to avoid direct sunlight from east and west, the masses are divided with wind tunnels, so that the openings can face to north and south.
the buildings are raised to avoid flooding. This also results in more water-absorbing areas at the ground level.
This public school is situated in the northern part of Jakarta, a region located just 5 km away from the coastline, making it vulnerable to flooding. The school’s surroundings consist mainly of housing with a limited number of green spaces, although there are a few trees on the school site. The current building dates back to 1987 and is in a state of severe disrepair. Moreover, it is struggling to accommodate the increasing number of students.
The design of new buildings focuses on how to create water-absorbing areas on the ground level to minimize the flood risks. We consulted with green building council to create air-conditioner free classrooms. As the longer facade are facing east and west, we provided shading with second skin made from expanded metal, which then can be planted with greeneris like vines. By adopting this initiative, the school aims to reduce its carbon footprint and promote a healthier atmosphere for both students and staffs
wind chimneys can create stack effect that can prevent classes from heating. these wind chimneys can reduce the temperature inside the building.
a place not only for humans, but also for cats, birds, bees, and even ants
ARCASIA 2017 SOCIAL BARGE HOUSING 3rd
Place
held by architect regional council asia
Banjarmasin, known as River City, is the capital of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Its nickname is derived from its geographical location, specifically on a delta between Barito and Martapura River, where the buildable land sits on slightly raised riverbanks, surrounded by floodable territory.
Urban Constriction: Originally, Banjarmasin’s rivers had been used as the main transportation line. The modern trend and urbanization led the rivers to degradation, where uncontrolled informal housing and poor waste management have closed, constricted, and contaminated the canals; causing the city prone to many natural disasters.
Floating Cultural Harmony: The project aims to rejuvenate, remediate, and return the interdependence of the city’s daily lives with the river (unique Banjar-culture). The potential that can be sought lies in existing cheap and modern technologies that are applicable to the city, geographically and socially, through creating permanent mixed-used buildings on unused old barges; a floating self-sustained green habitat.
Jurors :
John Joseph Fernandez, Phillipines
Nuno Soares, Macau
Sannah Ejaz, Pakistan
Tan Szue Hann, Singapore
Ramiz Baig, Pakistan
in collaboration with :
Dahlia Lubis
Diandra Indira
Giovanni Riandy
Aloysius Baskoro
Citra ©2018 DigitalGlobe,DigitalGlobe,CNES / Airbus,Data peta ©2018 Google 1 km Banjarmasinmain problem : a shift from water-based to road-based development
As an offshore solution, the mixed-use building aims to provide residents with proper living space and facilities without high costs. The cost is cut-off through green technology that also drives the residents into communal living mind set.
Beginning Phase. The building’s main foundations are two combined old barges.
Early Phase. The residence takes up the concept of terraced housing, which translates into a dynamic space of intricate stairways and circulation. The terraced housing provides open social spaces with the provision of inner courts with natural lighting, single-loaded corridors, and green roof as public parks.
Final Phase. The final phase includes the final form of the complex (housing and public space). The aquaponics system is sheltered by a glasshouse to maintain humidity and temperature. Greenery, trees, and plants are planted around the barges; near the aquaponics, planter, inner court, and rooftops.
1. public park 2. public area 3. inner courtyard 4. aquaponic green houses
Banjarmasin City Monument
1st place
held by the local government of South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Banjarmasin city is facing a serious problem of transitioning from water-based to road-based development. To preserve the city long history of being the venice of southeast asia, we designed the monument facing the river with a bridge , in hopes to strengthen the water-based development. At the top of the monument, there are wind turbines that generate renewable energy. the exterior facade is made of expanded metal with vines, striking a balance between urban growth and environmental conservation.
With the design, this monument aimed to inspire locals and visitors to embrace a future where progress and tradition unite harmoniously, ensuring Banjarmasin’s cultural identity and sustainable development for generations to come.
in collaboration with : Dahlia Lubis Karunia Susanto
Dewa Nyoman Angga
framing the existing building with a skywalk
a bridge to strengthen the water-based development facade are planted with vines
preserving the past
observation tower is placed facing the river wind turbines to generate electricity
The Significance Of Symbolic Vegetation Existence Through The Expression Of Urban Space In Alun-Alun Wonosari, Yogyakarta
Trees have a long-standing relationship with cities, as they create a natural enclosure for urban spaces. There are many different kinds of trees, each with various shapes that can greatly influence the overall visual quality of a space. For instance, a tree placed in the center of a square can be likened to a flower in a vase, adorning the top of a table.
This research focuses on the cultural significance of vegetation in Wonosari city, which has a strong connection to the Royal Palace of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. The study aims to understand how vegetation impacts the urban space in Wonosari's main square using a qualitative, visual approach.
Through visual observations and the application of urban aesthetics design principles, the study highlights the importance of symbolic vegetation in shaping the urban space. However, it also reveals that some symbolic vegetation has been replaced by non-symbolic varieties, eroding the area's cultural identity.
The Result
The placement of symbolic trees in the alun-alun will make the most important trees in the middle unnoticeable in the future.
Recycled Paper Artworks
Transforming waste into art, one brushstroke at a time. Bridging art and sustainability with my recycled paper art
indigofera coloring
